Hungry for something new? If you love to eat and drink, this week offers a great chance to explore the world of Houston food and beverage. From a pasta festival to a scotch and beer festival, here's what to do on the local food scene this week. Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. From the event description: When: Sunday, May 19, 1-4 p.m. Click here for more details, and to get your tickets From the event description: When: Sunday, May 19, 3-11:30 p.m. Click here for more details, and to get your tickets From the event description: When: Friday, May 17, 7-11 p.m. Click here for more details, and to get your tickets From the event description: When: Saturday, May 18, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Click here for more details, and to get your tickets From the Birraporetti's deal description: Where: 500 Louisiana St., Inner Loop Click here for more details, and to nab this deal This story was created automatically using local event data, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.Second Annual Houston Pasta Festival
On Sunday more than 20 Houston-area restaurants and their chefs will present their interpretations of Italy's gift to the world, pasta, at the Houston Pasta Festival at the Bayou City Event Center. Your ticket Includes free parking, food tastings and wine samples and there will be a cash bar.
Where: Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Road
Price: $35Zydeco on the Rooftop w/ Chris Ardion
Chris Ardoin is performing his Zydeco on Sunday on the rooftop at Calhoun's Rooftop. Ardoin is a Zydeco accordionist and singer, who includes hip-hop, reggae and R&B in his music.
Where: Calhoun's Rooftop, 4701 Calhoun Road, #200
Price: $10 (RoofTop Zydeco)3rd Scotch & Beer Festival
Enjoy over 50 different spirits while tasting food, dancing to live music, an art show and a casino night on Friday with the third annual Scotch and Beer Festival at the India House Houston. Attendees are encouraged to wear purple to support domestic violence awareness.
Where: India House Houston, 8888 W. Bellfort
Price: $35Lunch after the Walk in the Woods with BCO & HTXO
The Canyon Creek is hosting Lunch after the Walk in the Woods with BCO & HTXO on Saturday. Whether you plan to go on the hike or not, the restaurant welcomes all guests.
Where: Canyon Creek Cafe, 6603 Westcott St.
Price: Free42% Off Murder-Mystery Show and Dinner at Birraporetti's
Head honchos, like Al Capone, Don Corleone and Tony Soprano, gather for their annual meeting. Unsurprisingly, when mobsters get together, mayhem ensues. Customers enjoy an Italian dinner buffet while assisting actors in uncovering whodunnit. The Italian dinner buffet includes lasagna, chicken Alfredo and pasta.
Price: $35 (42 percent discount off regular price)
Houston to host a variety of food and drink events this week
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