On this 4th of July, we hope you take time to relax and celebrate America's freedom with close friends and loved ones. Happy Independence Day, USA!

No Label Brewing is full of amazing beers. Stop by on Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m. for beer tastings of the latest brews. Admission is just $5 for four free drink tokens. Feel free to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages. Food vendors are usually available. Try microbrews like the Pale Horse, Ridgeback, 1st Street Ale, or seasonal brews like Black Wit-O and Jalapeno Ale. Bring your own chairs to sit on the grounds outside and take in the sunshine. A big tree provides some shade but you can also bring an umbrella or tent. Feel free to bring your dog and enjoy listening to some music. Remember to bring cash!

No Label Brewing
5373 1st Street
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 693-7545
http://www.yelp.com/biz/no-label-brewing-katy

Ditch the burger and fries routine and treat your taste buds to Japanese cuisine in the upscale atmosphere of Azuma on the Lake in Sugar Land. For starters you might want to settle in with a big bowl of Asari Miso Soup with fresh Manilla clams simmered in a miso broth and some Tori Age, crispy chicken bites with a spicy dipping sauce. If you like your fish swimmingly fresh, you can order something from the extensive sushi menu, like the Rock & Roll with shrimp tempura, cucumber, mayo and masago. The entrée menu offers up a tasty array of authentic dishes, like Yaki Udon – stir fried noodles with chicken & veggies, Ten Don – shrimp tempura over rice, Sweet Chili Fish with snapper & sweet chili sauce and Ahi Tuna Steak with raspberry-soy reduction. Azuma is open for lunch and dinner.

Azuma on the Lake
15830 SW Freeway
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 313-0518
http://www.yelp.com/biz/azuma-on-the-lake-sugar-land