Popular Italian spot Sagra had a rough spring. A kitchen fire in early April forced the rustic Italian enoteca and trattoria at 1610 San Antonio Street to close for a few weeks. They quietly reopened a while back, but Sagra chef Gabriel Pellegrini wants to officially celebrate their return by throwing a summer-inspired family-style feast. more ›

Next Sunday, November 8th, they're toasting the humble fennel, a vitamin C-rich plant that has antioxidant properties and, uh, keeps your colon healthy. Best of all, the meal is free—"in celebration of the flavorful bulb and to thank his loyal family of customers," says Chef Gabriel Pellegrini. more ›