Barbecue Pop-Up at Jackson's; New Midtown Bar

POP-UP WIRE— Meat lovers, mark your calendars. Renowned Houston pitmaster Patrick Feges—from Killen's Barbecue and Feges BBQ—will team up with Wesley Jurena—known for Pappa Charlies 'cue trailer—for a smoke-filled pop-up at Jackson's Watering Hole (1205 Richmond) June 28 beginning at 6 p.m. More info here. [Houston Chronicle]

OPENING REPORT— Here's a look at new Midtown bar Sage County, which comes courtesy of Pub Fiction, Cook & Collins and Celtic Gardens owner Michael Paolucci. Drink highlights include "Mickey's malt liquor, bottles of Boone's Farm served with red Solo cups and specials on shots of Jack Daniels with a Natural Light chaser." [CM]

ON THE MARKET— The space that houses Café Japon at Southwest Fwy. and Kirby is up for lease. Swamplot reports that while the restaurant is still in business, it's on a month-by-month lease and the landlord is looking for a new tenant that can afford $14,000 per month in rent. [Swamplot]