Our weekly digest spotlights local news and EaDo-related events to keep you in the loop when it comes to the best neighborhood In the Loop. Catch it every week to stay informed.

 

In this digest: Mexican Independence Day, Eater Houston’s favorite restaurants in EaDo, and soccer is back in town. 

 

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day

East End Backyard is going all out for Mexican Independence Day this Saturday. Join the fiesta and enjoy tequila shots, lotería, ballet folklórico, and mariachi music. La Esquina Food Truck will be there to satisfy your taco cravings, too. 

 

An East End dining guide worth exploring

Did your go-to EaDo restaurant land on this list of foodie favorites from Eater Houston? Rodeo Goat, Koffeteria, Vinny’s, Tiny Champions, Around the Corner, J-Bar-M Barbecue, Nancy’s Hustle, Brother’s Taco House, and East End Hardware all made the cut. 

 

Dynamo battle one of the league’s best

The home team is on a hot streak and returns to Shell Energy Stadium this Saturday to take on the Eastern Conference-leading St. Louis City SC. Get your tickets to this can’t-miss match.

 

Upcoming Board Meeting

Hear what’s happening in EaDo firsthand on Monday, September 18 at 12:00 p.m. via Webex. You can find the meeting link here. For dial-in information, click here

 

Local Business Love:

Little Woodrow’s EaDo

Put your best salsa or guacamole recipe to the test at the 2nd Annual Guac-Off. The dipping starts Saturday at 3 p.m. 

 

Chapman & Kirby

There’s a new cocktail bar at one of EaDo’s old favorites. Attend this week’s Grand Opening.

 

Paradise Palace

TX Emo Club hosts a 21+ Emo Night this Saturday. Free admission before 10 p.m.

 

EaDo Fitness

The 50-Day Summer Reset Challenge begins Monday. Join for just $199. 

 

8th Wonder Distillery

The recital series returns on 9/19 with an eclectic and crowd-pleasing opera performance.