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In this week’s digest: The Dynamo are headed back to the pitch, EaDo had a big winner at the Tastemaker Awards, and an upcoming bartender is taking over Chapman and Kirby.
The Dynamo will reopen the MLS season at home next Friday, 8/21
Just weeks after the Houston Dash captured the National Women’s League Soccer Championship, the Dynamo are returning to the pitch to play FC Dallas. In-game attendance for the 2020 re-opener at BBVA Stadium is prohibited, but you can catch the match on channel 55 QuestTEXAS.
Nancy’s Hustle Takes Home Two Awards
The CultureMap Tastemaker Awards on August 6th was packed with EaDo nominees, and one of them took home two huge prizes. Chef of the Year (Jason Vaughan) and Pastry Chef of the Year (Julia Doran) both went to our very own Nancy’s Hustle!
Warehouse Live bartenders are serving…at Chapman and Kirby
This Saturday, 8/15, the iconic music venue’s cocktail curators will be serving up drinks at the Chapman and Kirby Industry Takeover. According to an Instagram post, the beats will be provided by DJ Mohawk Steve.
Local Business Love
Tacos…filled with gumbo, etouffee, or boudin. This unique fusion of Cajun with Tex-Mex was featured in Texas Monthly last month. Menu and hours for the food truck are updated weekly, so check out their website and follow them on Facebook to learn more.
Meet the new Breakfast of Champions: Spinach & Artichoke kolaches, Chinese Sausage breakfast tacos, and Pistachio Baklava cheesecake. The 2020 Tastemaker Awards nominee is open Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Order online for curbside and takeout.
What’s summer without slices and ices? Enjoy EaDo’s Tastemaker Award-nominated pizza plus some super creamy gelato (Sweet Cup). From the regular cheese pizza to the K-Pop Featuring Feges Smoked Brisket pizza, you’re in for a seriously cheesy treat.
Check out Vinny’s menu. Call 713-750-9433 to place your order.
Vinny’s is open: Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m to 9 p.m.