![]() ![]() Derby hats and bowties encouraged and welcomed. Naturally, the bar will serve plenty of mint juleps. Food options include tacos from El Topo, food and drink options in The Parlor, and desserts by Fluff Bake Bar. Held from 1-6 pm, guests can expect a live set from DJ G Funk, music by Bulbo Houston, and a cigar stand from 1502 & Sterne Fine Cigar Company. Julep Fittingly for an establishment named after the event's signature cocktail, Alba Huerta's James Beard Award-wining cocktail bar goes all out for Derby Day. General admission is $150, with a $250 VIP option available. The event offers a dessert station and a hat contest with grand, second, and third prizes. From 2:30 to 5:30 pm, stroll the grounds and take in samples from more than 40 wine makers while enjoying bites from fellow Landry's restaurants such as Brenner’s on the Bayou, Grotto Downtown, McCormick & Schmick’s, Cadillac Bar, Willie G’s, and Babin’s. All events take place on Saturday, May 6.īrenner's on the Bayou Get dolled up in Derby best and head to Houston's iconic steakhouse for its annual Wine Fest. Not that Houstonians needed a reason to dress up and celebrate with cocktails and food, but those looking to tie in that kind of revelry with Derby watching will have plenty of choices. As if this weekend couldn't get any more jammed, it's also the annual Kentucky Derby. ![]() ![]() So many May weekend events in Houston, so little time. ![]()
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