Visit these fine establishments in Houston to sample the best food from appetizer to dessert, and visit the best food tastings in the city. You’re welcome!
Canino Produce
Heights
This family-owned market has been running since 1958 and it offers food tastings and demos every second Saturday of each month from 10:00 am to noon.
Central Market/HEB
Upper Kirby (& other locations)
Stroll through these stores and sample a variety of free food like cheeses, sushi, dumplings, and whatever is served at the butcher counter.
French Country Wines
Rice Village
On-the-house wine and cheese tastings happen on Saturdays. Sometimes, they even make you sample some desserts!
Houston Dairymaids
Heights
Enjoy gratis cheese tastings whenever Houston’s favorite cheesemongers are open. They feature a new line-up of artisan cheeses every week, so you should stop by each week! Wednesdays and Saturdays are the best days to visit when they offer free wine, cider or beer along with the cheeses.
Olive & Vine
Memorial
Sample 50 kinds of premium extra virgin olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars in this European-style tasting bar and boutique.
Spec’s
Midtown (& other locations)
Taste a variety of imported foods, gourmet bites, and even booze on their free sample Saturdays!
Urban Harvest Farmers Markets
Uppery Kirby (& Downtown)
Sample on totally fresh and locally sourced free stuff!
VOM FASS
Rice Village
Drop by to taste olive oil and vinegar in flavors like jalapeño and blueberry balsamic for free.
Whole Foods
Montrose (& other locations)
Free samples of seaside cheddar, smoked salmon, and beef jerky, anyone?
