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RICE MILITARY — Recently soft opened Ladybirds (5519 Allen St) introduces Steak Night Tuesdays for a prefect end to a busy workday. For $18, you'll get a steak prepared to your liking, salad and twice baked potato. To cap off the meal, a game of pool or a cold one to celebrate an early holiday vacation. [Twitter]
GALLERIA — Shopping for last-minute holiday gifts can be draining. Refuel with specially priced bites and beverages during your Galleria shopping spree. Caracol offers half-priced oysters on the half shell from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (except Saturdays from open to 5 p.m. ) plus select cocktails are discounted during happy hour too. Nearby RDG + Bar's happy hour includes ceviche and other bar bites starting at $3. [Houston Press]
MONTROSE — Wondering what would your favorite sommelier drink? Matthew Pridgen, sommelier at Underbelly, spills the beans about his favorite syrah: a 2007 Merlo Family Syrah. At $36 a bottle, the budget-friendly wine pairs well with lamb. [Houston Chronicle]