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January 15, 2021
5 Bottles of Celebrity Booze Worthy of Any Texan’s Bar Cart
Plus, the best pop culture pairings for Travis Scott’s spiked seltzer, Matthew McConaughey’s bourbon, and more.
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December 30, 2020
9 Sparkling Texas Drinks for Saying Good Riddance to 2020
Toast the long-awaited end to this year with any of these sparkling Texas wines, ciders, and even a ready-made cocktail.
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December 18, 2020
The Best Things We Learned to Do at Home in Texas This Year
Try your hand at gardening, stargazing, mixing the world’s easiest cocktail, and much more with this handy guide.
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December 18, 2020
The Texas Beers That Helped Us Get Through 2020
We raise a glass to some of our favorites.
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December 15, 2020
My Favorite Tex-Mex and Mexican Bites of 2020
From the classic (Matamoros-style tacos) to the adventurous (birria wontons, anyone?), these are the best dishes I sampled this year.
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November 25, 2020
Fort Worth’s Martin House Brewing Company Is Making the Weirdest Beer in Texas
Sour pickles, Thin Mint cookies, buffalo wings, deep-fried Oreos: no flavor is off-limits.
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November 18, 2020
12 Texas Wines for the Holiday Season
These festive wines will cheer up any holiday table—and they're perfect for toasting the end of 2020.
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October 29, 2020
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Texas Wine
The Southwest—not California—was the birthplace of the U.S. wine industry; the Panhandle—not the Hill Country—is where Texas grapes grow best; and other little-known facts.
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October 26, 2020
Comfort Yourself With German Food Across Texas This Fall
Schnitzel, steins, and social distancing through Oktoberfest and beyond.
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October 14, 2020
Has Texas Developed Its Own Style of Bourbon?
These five new grain-to-glass releases are proof that the state’s still-young whiskey industry is developing a bold regional profile.
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August 14, 2020
TM Happy Hour: A Martini That’s Ready When You Are
You'll always be ready for cocktail time with this make-ahead batch recipe from Houston Eaves, of San Antonio's Esquire Tavern.
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August 11, 2020
As if 2020 Weren’t Bad Enough, We Are Now Running Out of Dr Pepper
A good can is hard to find.
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August 7, 2020
TM Happy Hour: A Southern Sipper With a Kick
For the Old Pepper, acclaimed Houston bartender Alba Huerta takes bourbon and spices it up.
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August 6, 2020
How to Pair Wine and Tacos: Advice From a Sommelier
It’s time to think beyond beer and margaritas, says Suerte wine director Celia Pellegrini.
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July 24, 2020
TM Happy Hour: How to Make the Texas Margarita
Jalapeño-infused agave is the secret to this sweet and spicy version from Danny Caffall, of Dallas’s Mansion on Turtle Creek.
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July 17, 2020
TM Happy Hour: A Bourbon Twist to the Tom Collins
Pedro Ricalo, of Bullion in Dallas, shows how to make an easy, refreshing summer drink with a favorite brown spirit.
Recipes
July 10, 2020
TM Happy Hour: A Seasonal Nod to the Classic Whiskey Smash
Fort Worth’s Megan McClinton shows us how to make a berry-based cocktail, a perfect segue into the sizzling summer season.
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July 3, 2020
TM Happy Hour: A Take on the Manhattan
Bartender Robert Bjorn Taylor of Austin shows how to make his at-home cocktail, the Robert Royale.
Books
July 2, 2020
A Guide to Living Decadently Without Alcohol
In their new book, ‘The Sober Lush,' Austin writers Amanda Eyre Ward and Jardine Libaire offer a booze-free road map to a rich, full lifestyle.
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June 30, 2020
Seven Texas Hard Seltzers to Try This Summer
Step aside, White Claw.
Recipes
May 18, 2020
Recipe: Hibiscus Margarita, From ‘Cooking in Marfa’
The most popular cocktail from Marfa's Capri restaurant captures the desert in a glass.
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May 14, 2020
We Could All Use a Quarantine Beer
Our beer correspondent shares what he’s been drinking in lockdown—and recommends some favorite Texas brews to try.
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May 6, 2020
A New Texas Wine Supports Hospitality Workers in Need
All proceeds from the sale of the Wanderer Series Relief Project cinsault go to the Southern Smoke Foundation.
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May 4, 2020
Five of Our Favorite Cinco de Mayo Cocktails
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in quarantine is a cinch with these festive drinks.
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May 1, 2020
Virtual Wine Tastings Pop Up Across Texas
While nothing can replace a sun-dappled afternoon at a winery, virtual tastings may be the next best thing.
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March 5, 2020
Tito’s Vodka Is for Drinking, Not Sanitizing Against the Coronavirus
There is important stuff happening in the world, so let’s just get through this quickly.
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January 22, 2020
Three Hearty Texas Beers Will Help Keep You Warm
The state's breweries are turning out creative winter stouts and porters.
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December 31, 2019
The 10 Most Important Texas Beers of 2019
These new brews had a big impact and reflected craft-beer trends across the state.
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December 27, 2019
Ring in the New Year With Sparkling Wines (and a Cocktail) From Regions That Have Ruled Texas
Inspired by the flags that have flown over Texas, we've picked some celebratory bubbles from around the world (and from here).
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December 23, 2019
The Best Wine Shops in Texas
The right retailers can help you find the perfect bargain or blowout bottle. Here are our favorites across the state, along with their recommendations for the season.
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December 13, 2019
Naughty and Nice Texas Cocktails
Four star bartenders from around the state offer up recipes for delicious tipples and creative mocktails.
Food
November 27, 2019
Holiday Recipes and More
Celebrate this holiday season with the one thing that brings all communities together—food. From the history of tamales at Christmas, to the perfect wine to pair with each dish, to a bevy of Instant Pot recipes and a Christmas tree made of best wurst, this holiday collection from Texas Monthly
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November 22, 2019
10 Texas Wines to Go With Your Turkey
The state's vintners offer some solid and delightful choices to pair with your Thanksgiving feast.
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November 20, 2019
At Galveston’s Daiquiri Time Out, Rum Goes Retro
The coastal hot spot features a menu of midcentury island-time sippers, perfect for any time of the year.
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November 20, 2019
Dine Out and Do Good at These Three Texas Spots
When eating here, you can do far more with your money than enjoy great food and drinks.
Texas History
October 30, 2019
A Final Toast to the Quirkiest Little Dive Bar in the Piney Woods
Ray Gene, proprietor of Longview’s singular It’ll Do Tavern, passed away last weekend.
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October 25, 2019
Take the Texas Two-Sip Challenge This Texas Wine Month
Decide for yourself how well some of our Lone Star State favorites stack up against international competition.
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October 16, 2019
A Whiskey Expert’s Five Texas Picks
Radio host Kristopher Hart’s dream flight shows the range of what’s possible from Texas whiskey distilleries.
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October 16, 2019
The Great Texas Whiskey Boom
A decade ago, there was no Texas whiskey. Today, the state’s craft distillers are making world-class bourbons and single malts—and slick imitators are trying to stake a claim.
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September 30, 2019
Libations: Revolution Spirits Cafecito Makes for a Sweet Sipper
The Hill Country craft distillery turned to Austin’s Cuvée for its coffee liqueur.
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September 25, 2019
Does Buc-ee’s Really Have The Best Gas Station Coffee In America?
The beloved Texas pit stop’s brew placed first in the nation for the third year in a row.
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August 19, 2019
Cocktail Recipes from Jet-Setter in San Antonio
Go globe-trotting at this travel-themed lounge.
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August 7, 2019
Bunny Becker, 1940–2019: Saying Goodbye to a Grand Dame of Texas Wine
From the Hill Country to the High Plains, the Texas wine industry remembers the woman known for her generous spirit and sharp palate.
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July 22, 2019
Libations: Try San Antonio’s Seersucker Lemonade Gin in These Summery Recipes
The lemonade-infused version, which debuted last year, makes for refreshing cocktails. Here are three to try at home.
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June 13, 2019
Red, White, and Rosé: The Top Texas Wines to Enjoy This Summer
Any of these 37 vintages from throughout the state make for a perfect accompaniment—and bit of relief—to the season’s heat.
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May 6, 2019
A New Weekend Festival Will Be All About Natural Wine
Jester King Brewery will host dozens of producers from around the world who specialize in a minimal-intervention approach to winemaking.
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May 3, 2019
Deep Eddy’s Dripping Springs Tasting Room Is Tripling in Size
The fast-growing brand of flavor-infused vodkas opens a newly expanded space this weekend.
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April 24, 2019
Tropical Cocktails From Ruins, a New Deep Ellum Hot Spot
The Dallas bar and eatery offers a delightful drink selection based on agave- and cane-based spirits.
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March 22, 2019
Recipes From Sidecar at Prince Solms Inn, in New Braunfels
This new, genteel club in the inn's basement specializes in top-notch cocktails, served with a side of jazz.
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February 28, 2019
With Its New 24|7 Beer, Lone Star Goes on a Diet
It's the National Beer of Texas, but light on the calories and the alcohol.