this week
Sunday, Feb 14
Happy Valentine's Day!

SPECIAL EVENT
Mix and mingle with Zoo touch animals and keepers during the Houston Zoo’s Valentine’s Day champagne brunch on Sunday, Feb. 14 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Brown Education Center. Let us do the cooking – guests will dine on Southern Grits and Grillades, Pancakes, bacon, ham carving station and more!
www.houstonzoo.org


SPECIAL EVENT
Chinese New Year falls on February 14th!
Find out what sign you!
www.ivillage.co.uk

Bring something red and new, for good luck!

SPECIAL EVENT
Don't miss the revelry at Mardi Gras! Galveston through February 16th, 2010! The island comes alive with 11 extravagant parades, over 50 galas & events, beads, FREE live entertainment, and the best Gulf Coast cuisine in the world! There is something for everyone including a beachfront carnival, shopping, and nightlife. www.mardigrasgalveston.com for more information.

THESE ARE OUR SUNDAY PICKS FOR WHETHER YOU ARE WANTING A QUIET BRUNCH OR FULL ON SUNDAY FUNDAY MADNESS...

BACKSTREET CAFE
Great brunch and mimosa's - nothing bottomless - but tasty!
www.backstreetcafe.net

BEAVER'S
Great Brunch menu!
www.beavershouston.com

BENJY'S IN THE VILLAGE
Great food and great bar upstairs. Be sure to check out the French Toast...
www.benjys.com

BERRYHILL'S
Berryhill - Montrose
www.berryhilltamales.com

BRANCH WATER TAVERN
They say they open at 11am on Sundays for brunch!

EI8HT
Opens at 1pm on Sundays
www.ei8hthouston.com

FARRAGO
Reservations only available at 11am and 1pm for parties of 8 or more. Bottomless mimosas are only $9 - Tasty!
www.farrago.tv

HOUSE OF BLUES GOSPEL BRUNCH
Praise the Lord and pass the biscuits! Guests enjoy an all-you-can-eat Southern style buffet featuring breakfast favorites and Southern specialties. Every Sunday gospel groups from around the region perform live. Seatings at 11am & 1pm.
www.houseofblues.com

KOBAIN
Brunch menu and drinking crowd on the patio...
www.kobain.net

MAX'S WINE DIVE
Great brunch menu and affordable mimosas!
www.maxswinedive.com

RAINBOW LODGE
1/2 price wines by the glass on Sunday nights...
www.rainbow-lodge.com

SAWYER PARK
Sports bar from the guys who brought you Red Door and The Drake just to name a few...
www.sawyerparkhouston.com

SHADE
Good spot in the heights for Brunch. You can still have a mimosa but not a crazy crowd.
www.shadeheights.com

THE TASTING ROOM UPTOWN
They have a pre-fixed buffet style Sunday jazz brunch...
www.tastingroomwines.com