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The Walkable Wonders of Houston’s Montrose Neighborhood
Just west of downtown Houston’s towering high-rises, the Montrose district is an art and architecture lover’s dream. Bound by Highway 59 to the south, Allen Parkway to the north, Bagby Street to the...
View ArticleWhat to Drink Now: The Best New Texas Beers, Wines, and Spirits
Imbibers who want to drink locally have more options than ever. If you’ve got a thirst for some Lone Star libations, these nine pours will scratch that itch—and they’re just scratching the...
View Article11 Texas Wines to Beat the Heat
It seems the dog days of summer have decided to appear much sooner than usual. In celebration (or retaliation), spend the season lingering on a shady patio or lazing around a body of water with a glass...
View ArticleTwenty Years of Uchi: How One Restaurant Changed Austin’s Dining Scene Forever
As an Austinite in the food and wine industry, people often ask about my favorite restaurants in town. My standard answer has long started, “Other than Uchi . . .” Considering the perpetually booked...
View ArticleRemembering Ed Auler, Cofounder of Fall Creek Vineyards and Champion of the...
The Texas wine community recently lost one of its towering figures and most beloved friends with the death of Ed Auler, cofounder of Fall Creek Vineyards, on October 14, at age 78. For more than four...
View ArticleSeven Texas Hard Seltzers to Try This Summer
If you haven’t yet waded into the inviting waters of the hard seltzer and canned cocktail craze, now might be the time. The last two years have seen myriad new (and better-tasting) additions to the...
View ArticleThe Robert Royale, a Take on the Manhattan
It’s summer, there’s a pandemic, and we’ve been quarantining for months. Who needs a drink? With Texas bars closed right now in the fight against COVID-19, Texas Monthly has asked some of the state’s...
View ArticleTM Happy Hour: A Seasonal Nod to the Classic Whiskey Smash
Last week, we kicked off a video series we’re calling TM Happy Hour. With Texas bars closed right now in the fight against COVID-19, Texas Monthly asked some of the state’s best bartenders to show you...
View ArticleThese Bars and Restaurants Are the Best Places to Drink Wine in Austin
On a recent evening at Ezov, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant on Austin’s East Side, I found myself scanning the wine list while my friends perused the menu. A rich red blend from Chateau Musar in...
View Article“A Cab and a Slab” No More: Dallas Steps Up Its Wine Reputation
On a recent visit to Pappas Bros. Steakhouse in Dallas, I took a seat on a leather stool at the polished mahogany bar, my mind set on a class of champagne and an order of oysters on the half shell. As...
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