Torchy's Opening Day; Free Sprinkles Cupcake

RIVER OAKS—Austin's favorite taco purveyor Torchy's has touched down and is opening its doors on Wednesday, Dec. 7. at 7am. Houstonians can finally start the day with a Dirty Sanchez (scrambled egg, cheese and poblano chile taco). [Eaterwire]

HIGHLAND VILLAGE—Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Houston Children's Charity to Sprinkles between Dec. 5 and Dec. 18 and receive a free cupcake of your choice in return. It is better to give than receive, as they say, but sometimes you get both. [Eaterwire]

SPRING VALLEY—Get a taste of Swedish cuisine as authentic as your living room Klippan at Ikea's traditional Julbord buffet on Friday, Dec. 9 at 6-8:30pm. Swedish specialties will be available for $9.99 per person and kids 12 and under eat for $2.49. [Eaterwire]

UPPER KIRBY—West Ave's newest cocktail bar Saint Genevieve is throwing a Repeal Prohibition party on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 7-10pm. A $10 admission benefiting the Lupus Foundation of Houston will snag whiskey, bourbon and port tastings. [Saint Genevieve/FB] --Nikki Metzgar