We wanted to invite you to a free tasting dinner at Bradley’s Fine diner this Thursday from 6-8pm. This is an exclusive event held for Siena residents. Bradleys is also extending happy hour drink prices for the duration of the event. The restaurant is located just a few blocks away at 191 Heights BLVD. Check out www.ogdenhospitality.com

The first 20 residents who RSVP to Eviesweeten@yahoo.com will receive a free wrist band to ride the wave shuttle bus from Siena to the restaurant and back or to another location of their choice that the wave offers. The wrist band will be good for unlimited rides that evening. You can learn more about the wave at www.thehoustonwave.com Additional space will be available on the bus for those that would like to catch a ride for a nominal fee.

Please be sure to RSVP as the restaurant does require to give a head count to the chef! Remember the first 20 RSVPs will receive free transportation on the Wave! Hope to see you there!

For nearly three decades, Houston has played host to Freedom Over Texas, a festival celebrating Independence Day. This year, the freshly renovated Eleanor Tinsley Park sets the stage for this annual bash just about two miles away from Siena at Memorial Heights. Make your way to the park around 4 p.m. to partake in the activities and soak up the atmosphere at Freedom Over Texas.

Renowned singer-songwriter Josh Turner co-headlines the main stage with Houston native Clint Black at 2015's festivities. Enjoy the concert with friends and a beer from the Bud Light Lime-A-Rita Beach Bash, or round up your kids and take them to the All-American Kids Zone. It showcases youngster-friendly entertainment on a separate stage. Spend some time exploring all of the other booths at Freedom Over Texas before the fireworks begin, because you won't want to miss a second of colors colliding in the sky.

Freedom Over Texas
Eleanor Tinsley Park
4 to 10 p.m. July 4
150 Sabina Street
Houston, TX 77007
www.houstontx.gov/july4/index2.html

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Combining relaxed outdoor seating with amped-up game time pep, Lincoln Bar and Kitchen is a patio and sports bar that recently opened about a mile from Siena at Memorial Heights. The new owners have outfitted the space with an updated kitchen, where chefs are whipping up a limited selection of dishes with plans to offer a more comprehensive menu in coming months. If the food in the first-wave is any indication of what’s to come, you’d better get ready!

The Buffalo pork spareribs and crispy whole wheat chicharonnes are a step-up from the usual bar fare. Rounding out the menu are burgers and sandwiches like the Gettysburger, with bacon, egg, and American cheese, as well as flatbread pizzas, like the the roasted habanero with spinach and artichoke dip. You'll find ample seating outside as well as a covered bar.

Lincoln Bar and Kitchen
5110 Washington Ave.
Houston, TX 77007
www.lincolnbarhouston.com
www.yelp.com/biz/lincoln-bar-and-kitchen-houston

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