HOUSTON – Houston has just one week of FIFA action left in town, ending on Independence Day, and it all kicks off with one of the tournament’s biggest matchups: Brazil vs. Japan.
Whether Brazilian or Japanese, or simply looking for a place to celebrate at places that feel like home with fans who share your vibe, Houston is bringing it.
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Here’s a list of the top places to watch.
Brazil
Empório Brazilian Grill & Green
12288 Westheimer Rd. #210A, Houston, TX 77077
Hours: Monday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Empório is one of the longtime favorite spots for Brazilians to find community in H-Town, and this place is going all out for the World Cup. The venue will feature fresh, made-from-scratch Brazilian dishes, drink specials, appetizers and live music. Menu items represent cuisine from every part of Brazil. It will be a hot spot, and reservations are required with a 170-person capacity limit.
301 Main St., Houston, TX 77002
Hours: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. every match day.
Fans can expect this place to get pumping very quickly. The live match screenings, Brazilian dancers, music, vendors and an energetic after-party make it a destination spot to have some fun. The venue has multiple viewing areas, including some indoor and outdoor spaces featuring a large courtyard. Food specials for FIFA will be available, as well as bottle service specials.
4412 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006
Hours: Mon.-Thu.: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun.: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
At this spot, you can fill up like a balloon while watching these games, as Tourão is offering a $44.95 all-you-can-eat World Cup special during Monday’s matches. The food comes fresh off the fire with a variety of great Brazilian meats.
Japan
1919 N. Shepherd Dr., Houston, TX 77008
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:30 a.m.-midnight; Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m.
This retro-inspired sports bar is teaming up with TokyoX to bring the biggest Japanese party to Houston. The bar brings the flavor to life with endless special options from the West and East, with flavors like Japanese curry flatbread and edamame. Fans can also enjoy the matches with drink specials that include Japanese whisky and other alcoholic beverages.
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