Pigs and Paella at Batanga; Tailgate Season Approaches

BUBBLES— There's a champagne dinner at Kiran's this Thursday, August 21, at 6:30 p.m. Look for a reception with passed hors d'oeuvres, three courses, and dessert for $225. [EaterWire]

FOOTBALL— Watch the Texans and the Raiders play at Houstonia's 2nd annual Texans tailgate party. It all goes down on Sunday, September 14; get tickets here. [EaterWire]

PARTY TIME— Get 50% bottles of wine at Batanga's pigs and paella party on the last Sunday of the month. The shindig starts at 5 p.m. and costs $35 per person. [EaterWire]