Featured on Houston Press
Published May 21, 2024
By: Brooke Viggiano

Unofficial summer kickoff Memorial Day Weekend is around the corner (Memorial Day
falls on Monday, May 27); and a whole bunch of Houston restaurants and bars are
celebrating with weekend and holiday specials. From military discounts in honor of
fallen heroes to Monday brunch, burgers and beer buckets, here’s where to eat, drink
and celebrate in Houston this Memorial Day.

Backstreet Cafe, 1103 South Shepherd
Backstreet’s open on Memorial Day serving its fan-favorite brunch menu from 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. The restaurant will be closed for dinner service.

Badolina Bakery, 5555 Morningside
Badolina Bakery is rolling out gelatos and sorbets, launching this Memorial Day
weekend. Flavors including Vanilla and Matcha gelatos and Passion Fruit sorbet priced
at $4 for small and $6 for large.

Christian’s Tailgate, multiple locations
Memorial Day brings $20 domestic buckets, $5 bomb pop frozen margaritas and $2
hotdogs all day.

Daily Gather, 800 Sorella
Daily Gather honors veterans, active military members, first responders, police and fire
personnel every day with 20 percent off their purchase with valid I.D. They’ll be serving
lunch, social hour and dinner on Monday.

Dish Society, multiple
In addition to the all-day café’s daily 20 percent discount for all military veterans, active
military members, first responders, police and fire personnel (with valid ID), Dish
Society will honor the national day of remembrance by hosting a Monday brunch from 8
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at all locations. Monday specials also include $15 bottles of wine.

FM Kitchen & Bar, 1112 Shepherd

The patio bar and kitchen is extending its weekend brunch service to Memorial Day
Monday, rocking eats from chilaquiles to banana foster french toast, plus $5 beers, $7
frozen cocktails and all-day happy hour.

Hamsa, 5555 Morningside
On Memorial Day weekend, Hamsas is launching alcoholic and non-alcoholic snoballs,
created tableside. The restaurant is also offering two specialty hummus flavors from
now until Labor Day — Onion Garlic Jam Hummus and Spicy Octopus Hummus.

Heights & Co., 1343 Yale
The buzzy patio bar will be offering Memorial Day brunch, with features from steak and
eggs to brunch burgers and cocktails to beat the summer heat.
Hungry’s, 2356 Rice, 4714 Memorial

On Memorial Day, Hungry’s launches its Kids Eat Free offer, available all day Monday
indefinitely with the purchase of an adult entree.

Kolache Shoppe, 3945 Richmond
Customers who display a valid military I.D. will receive 20 percent off any purchase of
sweet or savory kolaches, coffee and more at the Greenway Plaza location only.

Lagoonfest Texas, 12600 Crystal View
The Texas City lagoon, restaurant, bar and entertainment venue is hosting a jam-packed
Memorial Day Music Fest from Sunday, May 26 to Monday, May 27. Party to live country
stars, work up a sweat on the paddleboard or giant aquatic obstacle course, cool off in
the lagoon, and grab food and drink from Lagoonfest food trucks and the waterside Blue
Lagoon Bar and Grill Lago Mar.

Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House, 113 6th
Usually closed Mondays, Pier 6 will open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. to welcome service
members and their families, as well as anyone seeking seafood and sunshine, for family-friendly carnival-inspired festivities. Expect a bounce castle, face painter, popcorn
machine and snow cones, patriotic decorations and live music during the day, with drink
specials on Blue Chair Bay Rum and El Jimador Tequila, including $4 Ocean Water and
House Margaritas. Walk-ins welcome, but reservations are encouraged.

PKL Social, 1112 South Shepherd
The buzzy pickleball bar and kitchen will have weekend drink specials and giveaways,
plus a Memorial Day Pickle Pong Tournament (entry is $20 per team with a free drink
included).

Sixty Vines, multiple locations
Escape to wine brought with a vineyard-inspired brunch on Saturday, May 25 through
Monday, May 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Offerings include Orange Morning Bread, Egg
White & Goat Cheese Frittata and Avocado Eggs Benedict, plus a BYO Mimosa Bar
featuring seasonal fruits and juices.

Traveler’s Table, 520 Westheimer
Guests can enjoy a variety of dinner specials on Memorial Day, including the
Watermelon Sugar High vodka lemonade, Nashville hot fried chicken, bone-in double
cut pork chop and chocolate sticky toffee pudding.

URBE, 1101 Uptown Park
URBE will be open all day, serving brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (counter-service) and
dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. (table service).

The Warwick, 5888 Westheimer
The Warwick is celebrating its second anniversary with weekend-long fun, kicking off
on Friday, May 25 as the restaurant transforms into a Hawaiin luau complete with a DJ
and dancers, cocktails, roasted pig and Hawaiian ribeye, photobooth and more. On
Saturday, diners can enjoy welcome drinks, a chef’s table experience and live music; and
on Sunday, brunch runs from noon to 3 p.m. featuring complimentary welcome drinks,
new brunch items, an ice sculpture and the sounds of a live percussionist and DJ
experience.

Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar, multiple locations
Enjoy Memorial Day brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. , with a “Build Your Own Bloody
Mary” bar, Mimosa Flights and brunch selections like Lemon Blueberry French Toast
and Wagyu Wake Up Hash.

Featured on Houston Chronicle
Published June 25, 2023
By: Sonia Garcia

You’ve probably heard of beach and lake living, but what about lagoon living?

It’s the latest craze to hit the area, where developers are bringing “crystal clear lagoons” paired with luxury living and other fun amenities. Houston is currently home to two of these communities and has more on the way. 

LAGOON: State-of-the-art surf resort and lagoon coming to northeast Houston

“Communities with lagoons have been popular because we provide a destination to a really unique lifestyle. And people never really have to leave their neighborhood to enjoy it,” said Tim Johnson, director of sales at Land Tejas, a Houston company known for its master-planned communities.

The best part, some of these lagoons are or will be open to the public for Houstonians to be transported to what will feel like a private island.

Balmoral Crystal Clear Lagoon & Beach Club

15808 Crystal Terrace Drive, Humble

Balmoral Crystal Clear Lagoon & Beach Club says it is Texas’ first man-made, crystalline lagoon. The lagoon and club in Humble opened in 2018 offering a beach lifestyle for Balmoral residents. The community surrounding the two-acre lagoon is 750 acres with luxury homes. The new lagoon amenity in the Balmoral development is comprised of several separate pools and white sand beaches in Humble.

The lagoon with two white sand beaches is only accessible to residents of the community. The shallow area, where the water doesn’t get deeper than three feet is designated for swimming. Kayaks and stand-up paddle boards can be seen in other parts of the lagoon that goes as deep as 8 feet. Crystal Lagoons is patented technology that keeps the lagoon clean with minimal amounts of chemicals and energy, according to its website and the Balmoral community site. Developer Land Tejas partners with the company to use its technology. The lagoon is in Amenity Village that includes a 7,500 foot clubhouse.

More than 2,000 homes are in the master-planned community that opened in 2017. The lagoon opened in 2018.”(Balmoral) was a very successful development for us, and the lagoon can definitely be attributed to one of the main reasons why it was a successful development,” said Johnson said.

From the developers behind Balmoral, the lagoon at Lago Mar is Texas-sized at12 acres with 5,000 feet in shoreline. It boasts being the largest lagoon in Texas with the same Crystal Lagoons technology as Balmoral. It has white sand beaches and other amenities like an infinity pool, splash pad and clubhouse, but the lagoon is bigger and 10 feet at its deepest. 

A portion of the lagoon is open to the public with a variety of memberships residents and non-residents can choose from. Day rentals, open to anyone, start at $20 for paddle boards, $25 for a single-person kayak, $60 for a sailboat ride and $175 for an electric boat cruise. Lago Mar is a 2,033-acre master-planned community that opened in 2018. Its lagoon opened in 2020.

https://lagoonfesttexas.com/

Cool off in 24 million gallon lagoon along Gulf Coast

Featured on Ksat.com
Published: July 17, 2023
By: Mary Claire Patton, Digital Journalist

TEXAS CITY, Texas – There’s a place along the Texas coast where you can swim in 12 acres of crystal-clearwater. Lagoonfest Texas, located at 12600 Crystal View Boulevard in Texas City, brings paradise vibes to the GulfCoast. For reference, Texas City is a roughly four-hour drive east of downtown San Antonio. Tickets start at $20 for children ages 3-13 and $38 for anyone aged 14 and older. Children ages 2 and younger are free.If tickets are sold out online, that means that particular day has sold out and more tickets will not be available.

In addition to the 24 million gallon lagoon, tickets give guests access to bumper boats, a 42-foot tall slide,beach and lounge chairs and complimentary parking.“Lagoonfest Texas offers something for every type of vacationer,” CEO of The Lagoon Development Company Uri Man previously told KSAT. “Whether you want to relax under a luxury cabana or keep activekayaking or testing your agility on our massive floating obstacle course, you can do it.” Access to kayaks, aqua cycles, paddleboards, a captained sailboat and an electric ferry is available at an additional cost.

Lagoonfest Texas is open Wednesdays through Sundays for the summer season and will switch to a weekend-only schedule in mid-August. For a full list of frequently asked questions visit LagoonFestTexas.com.

Waterparks, pools to visit in the Greater Houston area

Featuerd in Communty Impact
Published on Jun 14, 2023
By: CI Staff Compilation

As temperatures continue to rise and school remains out, many families are looking for a way tokeep cool and entertained this summer. Read down below to find out more about your local waterparks. This list is not comprehensive.

Lagoonfest Texas

Cost of admission: Free (kids two and under), $20 (kids three to 13), $38 (adults 14 and up)

Hours of operation: Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

What makes them unique: This park offers activities such as kayaking, paddle boarding, aquacycling, sailing and cruising.

• • 12600 Crystal View Blvd., Texas City
  • 281-941-6001
  • https://lagoonfesttexas.com

Featured on Houstonia
Published: May 22, 2023
By: Daniel Renfrow

If you’ve lived in Houston for more than one cycle of the seasons, you know that summers here can make the surface of the sun feel like atemperate climate. Fortunately, there are plenty of cool ways to beat the heat in the Houston area.

Lagoonfest Texas

If you’re unable to go on that dream Caribbean vacation this summer, the next best thing might be Lagoonfest Texas in Texas City. This man-made lagoon, the largest in Texas, encompasses 12 acres and 24 million gallons of water. Naturally, it’s home to several bars and restaurants,as well as paddleboard, kayak, and aqua cycle rentals. The lagoon also sports a floating aqua course for a water-based workout of sorts. And ifyour personal style is more in line with chillaxing beachside, consider renting a cabana or a pavilion for the day to spend your visit with agood book and a tropical drink.

Featured on Hola Houston
Published: May 22, 2023

Memorial Day (Día de la Conmemoración de los Caídos) es el feriado federal en los EE.UU. para honrar la memoria del personal militar del país que ha muerto en combate en todas las guerras. El origen de esta celebración proviene de la época de la Guerra Civil estadounidense. Se celebra el último lunes de mayo, por lo que comúnmente se habla del Memorial Day Weekend. En 2023, el feriado cae el lunes, 29 de mayo, pero en realidad las celebraciones comienzan en muchos sitios desde el viernes. Tradicionalmente, hay actos oficiales en los cementerios militares y otros lugares para honrar la memoria de los caídos en combate. 

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EN LAGOONFEST TEXAS

¡Comienza el verano en Lagoonfest Texas en su evento Memorial Day Weekend, donde te esperan increíbles actuaciones musicales, playas de arena blanca, aguas cristalinas, actividades atractivas para todas las edades y deliciosa comida. Eli Young Band, con el invitado especial Niko Moon, subirá al escenario flotante el sábado 27 de mayo de 5 a 9 p.m. El domingo 28 y el lunes 29 de mayo, Lagoonfest Texas presentará un tributo al festival US Fest, rindiendo homenaje al increíble US Festival iniciado en 1983 por Steve Wozniak. Ve más detalles AQUÍ. Para el concierto de Eli Young Band, busca tus entradas AQUÍ.

Featured on HoustonPress
Published: April 17, 2023
By: Brooke Viggiano

Here’s a look at this week’s hottest culinary happenings:

Cajun Fest at Lagoonfest Texas

Guests are invited to Lagoonfest Texas, 12600 Crystal View, for its Cajun Fest, a day of activities, Cajun cuisine and Zydeco music on the shores of the lagoon. Blue Lagoon Bar & Grill will be serving craw

fish starting at 11 a.m., and Keyun and the Zydeco Masters will be performing on the Lagoonfest

Stage on the beach at 5 p.m.

Just Minutes From Houston, LagoonFest Beach Club & Aqua Adventure Park Offers Endless Oppotunities For Fun In The Sun

Featured on Memorial Lifestyle Magazine
Published: March 31, 2023
By: GABI DE LA ROSA

Escape to a white sandy beach just minutes from Houston. Lagoonfest Beach Club & Aqua AdventurePark is a luxury beach experience on a 12-acre crystal-clear lagoon, offering countless waterfrontactivities and a lineup of musical entertainment throughout the season. Activities include a 185-foot five-story waterslide, single and tandem kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, aqua cycle crafts, andsailboats. Lagoonfest also boasts the most extensive floating obstacle course on a lagoon in the U.S.,located next to a dedicated bumper boat zone.

Without the hassle of an airport,guests can get away and experi-ence various activities, deliciouscuisine, a concert series, and funfor the whole family.

Lagoonfest Texas is open fromMarch 11 to October 31, withspecial spring break and week-end hours until the end of May,followed by a complete operatingschedule for the summer.

On gorgeous and spacious white-sandbeaches, guests can choose from a selection of luxury cabanas and seating options such as beach loungers, floating cabanas, and party pavilions.

Offering a variety of dining experiences, Blue Lagoon Bar & Grill is an upscale restaurant located at the lagoon with a coastal-inspired menu overlooking the beautiful lagoon.

For information contact:
Total PR
Email: hshipper@totalpr.com, rwhittington@totalpr.com 

(Texas City, Texas – July 11, 2022) – Touted as a “game-changer” when it introduced the unique floating cabanas last summer, Lagoonfest Texas can now boast that it has the largest ‘fleet’ of floating cabanas in North America.

With the arrival of 18 new floating cabanas, Lagoonfest now has a total of 22 on its 12-acre lagoon. 

The collection includes picnic cabanas with a center table with drink holders, shaded seating and a king lounger for tanning. Party cabanas are three floating cabanas connected to a center inflatable island. In all, they are more than 370 feet long and can accommodate more than 180 people at once.

“When we first introduced them last year, they were the first floating cabanas to be featured on a Crystal Lagoons® amenity in Texas,” said Uri Man, Chief Executive Officer of The Lagoon Development Company. “They have proven to be so popular with our guests, and are so unique and versatile, we just had to bring in a lot more of them for people to enjoy. I don’t think there is another collection this large in all of North America.”

Man said the party cabanas would be perfect for large groups or birthday parties — another popular request at Lagoonfest Texas.

Prices for the day-long floating cabana rentals start at $450. 

At 12 acres, the Lago Mar lagoon is the state’s largest, and it offers the most shoreline of any lagoon in the nation. It holds 24 million gallons of water and the lagoon’s liner system is large enough to cover the entire Houston Galleria mall or 14 NFL football fields. The lagoon surface is equivalent to an approximate 1,350 home swimming pools.

Located at 12600 Crystal View Boulevard in Texas City, Lagoonfest Texas is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays as well as 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays. Individual ticket prices start at $22. Season passes also are available starting at $69.

Guests can rent kayaks, sailboats, stand-up paddleboards and bumper boats, as well as test their skill on the floating obstacle course and race down the 42-foot Titan slide. Food and a full bar are also available.

More information and tickets are available at www.lagoonfesttexas.com. 

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With the addition of 18 new floating cabanas, Lagoonfest Texas can now boast it has the largest fleet of floating cabanas in North America.

About The Lagoon Development Company

The Lagoon Development Company develops, operates and owns the ticketed access component of large-scale crystal clear lagoons for swimming and watersports. The company is responsible for the design, financial feasibility, capitalization, and bottom line profitability of several lagoons in different stages of planning, construction, and operation, including a 2-acre lagoon at Balmoral, the first lagoon to be approved for swimming in the U.S. and a 12-acre lagoon at Lago Mar, the largest in Texas.