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: Soccer mania continues, food tours and more, and Christmas cheer is near.

 

Howdy H-Town EaDo Food Tour

This Saturday, enjoy a 3.5-hour exploration of EaDo’s food, art, and history. There’s room for 30 to join, so get your group together and be ready to start the tasty trek at 11 a.m. sharp.

 

Watch the World Cup in EaDo

The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team takes on the Netherlands bright and early Saturday morning. No matter which team you’re rooting for, there are plenty of options to catch the action: Pitch 25, East End Backyard, Little Woodrow’s EaDo, Texas Tailgate, True Anomaly Brewing, and 8th Wonder Brewery.

 

Mark Your Calendar for some Christmas Comedy

Join the Secret Group on Jan. 16 for a Christmas Comedy Spectacular and Benefit for Kids, featuring standup comedy, live music, and a holiday toy drive.

 

Is This The Perfect EaDo-Themed Holiday Gift? 

APIECE Puzzles has an exclusive mini-collection of Houston-focused jigsaw puzzles, one of which showcases EaDo’s “We Love Houston” sign! You can purchase the puzzle in either 500-piece or 1000-piece boxes depending on how much your gift recipient loves puzzles. APIECE is a super-small, woman-owned, minority-owned business. Their puzzles are designed and produced in the USA with recycled cardboard and vegetal inks and packaged plastic-free with American-made compostable, biodegradable, recyclable, recycled materials.

 

Changes are coming to BCycle Stations in EaDo

Houston BCycle has begun suspending stations across Houston, including neighborhood BCycle locations at EaDo Stadium METRORail, 8th Wonder, and Dallas & St. Emanuel. For information on the remaining stations in our area, please see the BCycle Station map on the BCycle app or through the BCycle website.  

 

Local Business Love:

 

Chapman & Kirby

A spicy flatbread and a glass of wine make the perfect happy hour combo. 

 

EaDough

Looking for a dark chocolate treat worth sharing? EaDo’s newest bakery has you covered.  

 

Sports Creek

If the FIFA World Cup frenzy has you ready to compete, there’s no shortage of winter soccer leagues starting soon. 

 

J-Bar-M Smokehouse & BBQ

Come to pick up a holiday gift card and leave filled with brisket and sausage.

 

La Esquina Food Truck

Headed to a Pitch 25 World Cup watch party? Keep an eye out for your Mexican street food favorites parked just a few steps away.

 

Paradise Palace 

Stop by Soul Purpose for the Friday night dance vibes you’ve been missing. 

 

EaDo’s Neighbors:

 

Christmas is coming to Discovery Green 

Everyone’s favorite sing-along, Carols on the Green, returns courtesy of the Houston Grand Opera on Saturday. Both events begin at 7 p.m. and are free to attend.