Galveston Restaurant Week; Chef Shuffle in River Oaks

GALVESTON— Galveston's third annual Restaurant Week extends through Jan. 25. Check out the complete list of participating restaurants and some of their specials here. On the list is recently opened (and Eater January Heatmap spot) Number 13, offering a $40 three-course prix-fixe menu and Galvez Bar & Grill's $15 po-boy and salad combo. CultureMap has a closer look at five spots here. [Eaterwire]

MONTROSE— Don't forget that today (Jan. 21) is Blacksmith's first anniversary, and the baristas have been offering free espresso shots all day. The birthday party runs until 10 p.m. with Patrick Feges offering his popular barbecue, and local beer lover Guns & Tacos sharing some of his private beer stash. More info here. [Eaterwire]

RIVER OAKS— The Bird & The Bear has a new executive chef: Martin Valerio. He's worked with some highly touted chefs, including Bryan Caswell and Randy Rucker and was the executive chef at downtown's Lancaster Hotel for the past 11 years. [Eaterwire]

Number 13 [Photo: Debora Smail/Official Site]