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November 10, 2015
Texas Native Competes in the Wine Big Leagues in New Sommelier Reality TV Series
Jack Mason competes in "Uncorked," Esquire TV's new show about the quest to become a Master Somm.
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Your guide to Texas bars, cocktail recipes, distilleries, wineries, breweries and more
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October 21, 2015
Lava Lamp
Johnny’s Gold Brick, in Houston.
Food & Drink
September 17, 2015
Dare to Be Grape
These six splendid wineries are setting the standard for Texas viticulture.
Food & Drink
September 17, 2015
The Hangover
Chip Tate built Balcones into one of the country’s most innovative whiskey distilleries. But last year he lost the company in a bitter clash with his investors. Now he’s starting from scratch—again.
Food & Drink
September 17, 2015
Reign of Terroir
A decade and a half after I wrote about the poor quality of Texas wines for this magazine, Lone Star vintners are starting to turn heads.
Food & Drink
September 17, 2015
King of Hop
The founder of Austin’s maverick Jester King Brewery talks about his big new project.
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September 17, 2015
What’s the Brew-Haha?
These eight breweries—as scenic as they are savory—are creating quite the buzz.
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September 17, 2015
Southern Comfort
Alba Huerta, arguably the best bartender in Texas, chats about serving cocktails in Houston.
Food & Drink
September 17, 2015
Moved by the Spirits
Inspired by Texas’s new array of homegrown hard alcohols, some of the state’s most innovative bartenders create five bold new cocktails.
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September 17, 2015
Five Unexpected Wine Finds
ComfortBending Branch Winery’s Tannat grapes, a dark, inky variety from Southwest France and Uruguay, make for innovative wines with rich fruit concentration and grippy tannin. 2012 Estate Tannat, CM, $60. Del RioVal Verde Winery, founded in this sleepy border city in 1883, is the state’s oldest continuously running
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September 17, 2015
Drink Like a Texan
Texans are a thirsty bunch, and our drinks package has everything you need to imbibe like Sam Houston's watching.
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September 2, 2015
The Mathematics of Winemaking
How one Colorado-based outfit is bringing its formula for urban winemaking to Texas.
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August 13, 2015
The Lamplight
The Townsend, in Austin.
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May 15, 2015
Meet the Winemaker: David Kuhlken, Pedernales Cellars
A native Texan with a sharp business mind honed at Rice University and the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas, David Kuhlken didn’t originally aspire to be a winemaker. And yet, he’s making wine in Stonewall for Pedernales Cellars, a family operation that is among the
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March 22, 2015
What the Texanist Drinks
True Texans stock up with more than Topo Chico and Big Red.
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February 27, 2015
Meet the Winemaker: Todd Webster, Brennan Vineyards
This month, we’re launching a new column to introduce Texas Monthly readers to the people behind Texas Wine. Sometimes it helps to know a little bit about the person behind the wine in your glass. Todd Webster is the winemaker for Brennan Vineyards, a winery in Comanche located halfway between the
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December 15, 2014
Holiday Cheers With Beers
More than a dozen craft beers from Texas and beyond that will pair well with your holiday feast.
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August 20, 2014
Texas Wine of the Month: McPherson Cellars Les Copains Rosé, 2013
A dry rosé that can be enjoyed year-round.
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April 11, 2014
Frozen Margarita
From The Pastry War, Houston.
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April 7, 2014
Michelada
Add some spice to that next pool party.
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March 27, 2014
11 Texas Wines Take Gold in 30th Annual Dallas Morning News/TEXSOM Wine Competition
"I don't know if it was the vintage, the vine age or the winemaking confidence, but that was a particularly motivating flight."
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March 6, 2014
Prescription Julep
From Half Step, Austin.
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February 13, 2014
Bars and Crafts
Welcome to the golden age of independent Texas beer.
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February 11, 2014
Chic-Choc Old-Fashioned
From Minnie’s Tavern and Rye House, San Antonio.
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January 15, 2014
Apple Shandy
From CBD Provisions, in Dallas.
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December 11, 2013
Siglo Veinte
From Drink.Well, in Austin.
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August 13, 2013
And Texas’s Best Sommelier Is…
Following a rigorous competition at the ninth annual TEXSOM conference, Austin sommelier Scott Ota, of Arro restaurant, takes top honors in what has been called a game-changing year for the state's wine industry.
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April 15, 2013
Texas Gives New York A Shiner
New Yorkers are cheering as our iconic yellow-labeled bock rams toward their city.
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March 26, 2013
Twelve Texas Wines Received Gold Medals
And 62 more state wines captured awards at the Dallas Morning News and TexSom Wine Competition.
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March 7, 2013
The Church At The Local Bar
Alcohol will be served—after the sermon.
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January 21, 2013
Confirmed: Texans Drink A Lot Of Beer
Texas buys more beer than every state except for California, though we're only #8 per capita.
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January 20, 2013
¡Una Cerveza, Por Favor!
A Mexican beer pairing guide.
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January 20, 2013
¡Viva Tequila!
How it’s made, the secret of cooking with it, the truth about the worm, and everything else you ever wanted to know about Mexico’s favorite drink—and ours.
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January 20, 2013
On Your Toes, You Lemon-Limes
Dr Pepper finds itself.
Recipes
January 20, 2013
Mango-Key Lime Margaritas
This tropical margarita is much fruitier and easier to drink than a genuine Mexican margarita. If a frozen drink gives you a headache, omit the crushed ice and serve on the rocks.1 shot (1 ounce) tequila 1 shot (1 ounce) Cointreau 1/4 fresh mango, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup fresh
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January 20, 2013
That’s the Spirit
Not that you’re looking for an excuse, but these five original cocktails concocted by Texas bartenders using local liquors are a thoroughly acceptable reason to pour yourself a drink. Or three.
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January 20, 2013
Cool Cocktails
A few of the state’s best mixologists share their secrets to making delicious drinks.
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February 22, 2012
Happy National Margarita Day!
Get your salt shaker and limes ready to celebrate that "frozen concoction that helps you hang on."
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February 14, 2012
Shiner Hops Forward with Wild Hare
Spoetzl Brewery's first Pale Ale debuts with a curious ad campaign.
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September 30, 1997
Titillating
A new sports bar inspires Abilenians to get something off their chest.
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June 30, 1995
Governor’s Mansion Summer Peach Tea Punch
6 cups water 3 family-size (1 ounce) tea bags 2 cups fresh mint, loosely packed 1 small can (6 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate 1 bottle (32 ounces) R.W. Knudsen Peach Nectar (it has the most flavor) 1/2 to 1 cup simple syrup 1 liter ginger ale 1 liter club sodaBring
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July 31, 1994
Mango Margaritas
Recipe from Teala’s, Houston
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December 1, 1993
Cattle Kings Grill’s Hot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate recipe from Cattle Kings Grill's, Houston.
Recipes
April 30, 1990
Mango Lassis
64 ounces plain lowfat yogurt 2 cans (28 ounces each) mango pulp 12 cups crushed iceWhip half of ingredients at a time in blender until frothy. Pour into glasses. Serves 10 To 12.From Savoring Summer, featured in Domain, May 1990
Recipes
April 30, 1990
Chaplin’s Bloody Marys
2 quarts tomato juice (Sacramento) 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (Lea and Perrins) 6 tablespoons chopped horseradish, or to taste 2 tablespoons each of chopped fresh garlic, lemon juice, lime juice, and dried dill 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 teaspoon each of ground white pepper, celery salt, and garlic salt
Recipes
April 30, 1990
Texas Bellinis
Recipe from executive chef Michael Thomson, of Epicure in the Park, Dallas.
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July 31, 1986
Texas Primer: Big Red
Its passionately loyal following may make this drink the last Texan soda pop on the planet.
Recipes
November 1, 1985
Johnny B’s Lime Rickey
Fast becoming a master soda jerk, Marilyn Shackelford, manager of Johnny B’s Old-Fashioned Soda Fountain, showed us how to make a fresh Lime Rickey at home.1 juicy lime Crushed ice 1 1/2 oz. cherry syrup (Jubilee brand is good)Fill a pint glass with crushed ice. Squeeze in juice of one
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November 1, 1985
On the Menu: Johnny B’s Old Fashioned Soda Fountain
IT WASN’T BECAUSE I was touring West Texas that I ate a cheeseburger for breakfast. It was after stumbling upon Johnny B’s for lunch the day before. Never mind the open sky and distant mesas, the cheeseburger at this inviting luncheonette was all I could envision.Open only since November (and
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April 30, 1983
The 89 Greatest Texas Bars
No Matter where you are, there’s someplace to be nowhere.