The Warwick

"The Warwick is one of our favorite date night spots near the Galleria. Every person in the Cajun-Creole restaurant is dressed like you've stumbled into a fashion show, and that's just the sort of energy this spot requires. The dining room all but shimmers in the mood lighting, and the meals are made for sharing. So bring your date, snuggle close in one of the booths, and split a rack of ribs over a tequila-based drink and the sounds of every 90s R&B singer you can imagine." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene, julie takahashi

"With various dishes fueled by chef Jabril Riddick and his mother’s recipes, the Warwick’s gumbo offers decadence with a touch of home. The silky broth is made with a homemade roux and packed with shrimp, chicken, sausage, oysters, and lump crab, then topped with a deep-fried soft-shell crab and served with a side of rice. Though the gumbo already has an ideal amount of spice, don’t be afraid to add a little hot sauce." - Brittany Britto Garley, Minh T. Truong

"Tuesdays mark Chop Night at the Warwick, where from 5 p.m. until close, the best cuts of meat are grilled to perfection. For $45, diners can choose between the Warwick’s double-bone pork chop, the lamb lollipops, which are dressed in herbs, or the 14-ounce New York strip, all of which are served with chef’s choice of side. Be sure to pair with one of its expertly made cocktails — the Warwick has some of the best bartenders in town." - Brittany Britto Garley

"This Southern restaurant is launching its new lineup of fall cocktails on Friday, October 4, featuring at least two cocktails that will appeal to pumpkin fans. For those who like a stiff drink but also love a good pumpkin spice treat, the Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned blends Makers Mark, pumpkin puree, and walnut bitters, with a dash of cinnamon. The pumpkin pie martini — vanilla vodka, dark rum, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and half-and-half — is basically dessert." - Brittany Britto Garley

"When: Mon-Fri 3-7pm The Deal: $9 cocktails, $6 glasses of wine and champagne, $8-11 appetizers A trip to The Warwick for dinner is not for a casual weeknight meal. This Galleria Cajun-Creole restaurant is filled with folks coming to celebrate any special occasion in their finest threads. But if the next major life milestone is a while away, there’s always daily Happy Hour here. Sit at the glittering bar, order a $10 sidecar, tear into some discounted lemon pepper wings, and remind yourself that you don’t need an excuse to be fancy." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene