Beginning Aug. 1, a number of eateries in the Greater Houston area will participate in Houston Restaurant Weeks, an annual showcase of special menus from fine dining restaurants with proceeds benefiting the Houston Food Bank. Here are the three eateries in the Humble, Kingwood and Atascocita areas participating in this year’s event:

1. Chez nous

Specializing in fine French cuisine, Chez nous's menu includes duck and beef tenderloin, which is used to make roast or steak. The seafood dishes feature shrimp, Atlantic salmon and crab, while the appetizers include escargot, or cooked snails. 217 S. Avenue G, Humble 281-446-6717 www.cheznousfrenchrestaurant.com Hours: Tue.-Sat. 5:30-10 p.m., closed Sun. and Mon.

2. Raffa's Waterfront Grill

The eatery serves contemporary American cuisine with a waterfront  view on Lake Houston. 1660 W. Lake Houston Parkway Ste. 103, Kingwood 281-360-1436 www.raffas.net Hours: Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Mon.-Thur. 4:30 p.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

3. The Union Kitchen

The restaurant carries burgers, steaks, seafood in addition to happy hour specials and brunch. 23918 Hwy. 59, Kingwood 832-644-9067 www.theunionkitchen.com Hours: Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.10 p.m