Mutt Mondays At Banger's; Russian House Brunch Buffet

DOWNTOWN — The Russian House has announced plans for a weekly "Sunday Funday" buffet brunch spectacular for $25, featuring drink specials and more from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. [Eaterwire]

EAST SIDE — Patio bar and restaurant Contigo is one of America's great "girlfriend getaway" according to Travel + Leisure, for those "girlfriends" who "stalk Spotify more than Facebook." [Travel + Leisure]

RAINEY STREET — Drink with your dog during the first ever "MuttMonday" tonight at Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden. There's a 5 p.m. meet-and-greet, with half off Texas pints, and a free training session from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. [Eaterwire]

EAST SIDE — The East Side King @ Shangri-La truck will be closed until Thursday, January 24th, while the bar "works on a new courtyard stairway," welcome words to anyone who's tried to navigate that thing after a strong pour. [Eaterwire]

Russian House. [Photo: Spencer Selvidge/EATX]