The 2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza + A Giveaway!

Monday, April 11, 2016
This post was done in partnership with the Houston Press, who provided me with VIP tickets to the 2016 Menu of Menus® Extravaganza, free of charge. I was not monetarily compensated for writing this post. All opinions are completely, 100% my own!

(psst, Houston residents, scroll down for an exciting Giveaway!)

So a big thing happened last week, and that big thing was the 14th Annual Houston Press Menu of Menus® Extravaganza! I had such a blast participating as a project partner last year, that I was super excited to do it again this year!

2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza

If you love food - particularly Houston restaurant food - this is an awesome local event to attend. 40+ Houston-area restaurant vendors provide samples of some of their best bites to hungry attendees, who vote on their favorite food item of the night.

2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza
2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza

There's also a fun "Iron Fork" showdown, where two local chefs face off in a cooking competition (Congrats to Lyle Bento of Southern Goods!).

2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza
wine at 2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza

Also, you can find plenty of booze for the masses (included with your ticket)!

Let's take a look at some of the awesome food that was there, shall we?

Doughmaker doughnuts at the 2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza

Orange blossom pistachio doughnuts from Doughmaker.


food from Mia Bella Trattoria at the 2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza

Arancini and tomato bruschetta from Mia Bella Trattoria (my favorite bite of the evening).


nutella crepes from Coco Crepes at the 2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza

Nutella crepes from Coco Crepes (omg, my other favorite bite of the evening).


Fuzzy's Taco at the 2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza

Fuzzy's Taco Shop


Freebirds at the 2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza

Freebirds (for all of your sakes I hope you never witness me devouring an ENTIRE Freebirds burrito in one sitting, which happens far more often than I care to admit).


Harold's pb&j bread pudding at the 2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza

Harold's peanut butter and jelly bread pudding.


SweetCup Gelato at the 2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza

SweetCup Gelato (the bourbon caramel flavor was the shiz).


Mala Sichuan Bistro at the 2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza

Mala Sichuan Bistro


Freezerlicious at the 2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza

Meatloaf meatballs, mashed potatoes, and chili from Freezerlicious.


Zelko Bistro at the 2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza
couscous salad from Zelko Bistro at the 2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza

Impressive cheese display and refreshingly light couscous salad from Zelko Bistro.


Bismillah Cafe at the 2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza

Lots of vegetarian options at Bismillah Cafe.


Pepperoni's at the 2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza
pizza at Pepperoni's at the 2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza

Pepperoni's


wine spritzer from Whole Foods at the 2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza

Rosé spritzers from the place that takes a large percentage of my paycheck every month, aka Whole Foods.


bagels from White Plate Art at the 2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza

Bagels on bagels on bagels from White Plate Art.


eculent at the 2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza

Plates of molecular gastronomy from eculent.


Fadi's at the 2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza

Fadi's Mediterranean Grill


State of Grace at the 2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza

State of Grace

Added Bonus: I bumped into my sweet friend Sarah!

2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus Extravaganza

As with the previous year, I had an awesome time at the 2016 Houston Press Menu of Menus® Extravaganza! It was nice having a VIP ticket this year, and getting to go in an hour early and beat some of the crowds, so I do recommend that option. It is still fun regardless, and the food is a force to be reckoned with. I can't wait until next year's event!!!

**GIVEAWAY!!!**

I'm also partnering with the Houston Press on their 2016 BrewFest, which will be held on Saturday, April 30th from 3pm – 7pm at Silver Street Station. All Tickets Include 8 – 3 oz. Beer Samplings, with additional sampling cards available for purchase at the event. One lucky Adventures in a New(ish) City reader will win two (2) General Admission tickets to the event! All you have to do is follow me on Instagram (if you don't already), and leave a comment on this photo, telling me what your favorite beer is. A winner will be randomly selected by the end of this week. Good luck!

Enter to win tickets to the Houston Press 2016 BrewFest!

And may the beer be ever in your favor.

2 comments:

  1. Love this! Your photos are great. Mine, not so much. Getting there late was not a good plan. So happy to have won the tickets from you!! Thanks again! xoxo

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    1. My pleasure - I'm so glad you had a good time!! :)

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