If there was ever a time to eat your way through River Oaks Shopping Center, it’s now. All September long, some of Houston’s top restaurants are joining forces for a farm-to-table challenge supporting Urban Harvest, the nonprofit championing local farms, farmers markets, and fresh food access across the city.

Husband-and-wife team Ed and Nina Micheaux turned their love of food and community into a neighborhood staple - serving fresh Gulf Coast seafood, juicy burgers, crisp salads, and smoky gumbo in a laid-back, music-filled spot.

Is it even summer in Houston if you’re not cooling down with something sweet? We found the ultimate indulgence - and a little friendly competition - at Buttermilk Baby, where milkshakes are blended with a side of flair (and maybe a dash of rivalry 😎🍦).

Maven Coffee + Cocktails, located at Sawyer Yards, has quickly become a beloved spot for locals. What began as a simple coffee stand for Houston Astros fans has grown into a vibrant dining destination, thanks in part to the vision of Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and his partner, Juan Carlos de Aldecoa.

To kickoff the event Houston Life’s Melanie Camp visited The Lymbar in Houston’s Ion District near Midtown to chat with owner and Executive Chef David Cordúa and sample the menu. The Lymbar is back for their second Latin Restaurant Weeks and this year they have focused on delicious lunch and dinner deals that will have your mouth watering!

Suite 1900Broken Barrel's PEI MusselsMust-try brunch item: PEI Mussels- with yellow coconut curry and chorizo. The Breakfast Club's Porkchops and eggsMust-try brunch item: Porkchops and eggs, chicken and waffles or fried catfish and grits…really, there’s no wrong choice at The Breakfast Klub. The Rouxpour's Audrey & Blair’s Beignet’s (copyright 2014 Shannon O'Hara)Must-try brunch item: Audrey & Blair’s Beignet’s- 8 beignets dusted in powder sugar & served with chocolate, honey or praline sauce. Weights + Measures' House Smoked Salmon DillMust-try brunch item: House Smoked Salmon Dill- mascarpone, purple onion, truffle egg scramble on fresh pumpernickel. Mimosa price: $6 Mimosas and Bellini’sBrunch hours: From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday’s and Sunday’sPhone number: (713) 654-1970