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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 wine myths. Read Story
The Hidden History of Peri Peri Chicken
Originally from South Africa and Portugal, the peppery, lemony dish is now beloved by Texas Muslims. To understand why, you have to go back four hundred years. Read Story
Comfort Yourself With German Food Across Texas This Fall
Schnitzel, steins, and social distancing through Oktoberfest and beyond. Read Story
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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 wine myths.
Originally from South Africa and Portugal, the peppery, lemony dish is now beloved by Texas Muslims. To understand why, you have to go back four hundred years.
Schnitzel, steins, and social distancing through Oktoberfest and beyond.
Plus, we raise our eyebrows at Ina Garten's enchilada recipe.
What to order for takeout (plus pro tips) at restaurants around the state.
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Playing With Fire at Chef Kevin Fink’s Hestia
From the team behind Emmer & Rye, this new Austin restaurant is a work of hearth.
Kindling Texas Kitchen Brings Big-City Flavors to Cibolo
Set in a beguiling bungalow, this meat-centric restaurant makes you feel right at home.
Nixta Takes Tacos to the Next Level
After working at such restaurants as Pujol, in Mexico City, chef Edgar Rico brings his masa talents to East Austin.
At the New Salaryman, Ramen and Yakitori More Than Get the Job Done
After years of successful pop-ups in Dallas, chef Justin Holt opens a spot that's an homage to these two Japanese dishes.
MAD in Houston Shoots for the Moon with Both Cuisine and Decor
Almost nothing is as it seems at the new Spanish restaurant from the team behind BCN Taste & Tradition.
Salomé on Main Brings Elevated Mexican Cuisine to McAllen
A revelatory trip four years ago inspired chef Larry Delgado to go back to his roots.
Fort Worth’s Gemelle Showcases Love, Italian Style!
Tim Love's new restaurant takes a break (sort of) from Western cuisine.
Houston Dream Team Justin Yu and Bobby Heugel Score Again with Squable
Another weird name, another wonderful and inventive menu.
Tacos
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Taco News Roundup: Dallas’s Taco Scene Is Booming
Plus, we raise our eyebrows at Ina Garten's enchilada recipe.
The Fajita Burger at Ninfa’s Is One of the Best in Texas—and It Came to a Chef in a Dream
Chef Alex Padilla skipped lunch one day, then nodded off. The result is an enormous, one-of-a-kind Tex-Mex burger.
Are Japanese Tacos the Next Big Thing in Texas?
Two new Dallas concepts expertly combine Asian and Mexican flavors and methods, and a new concept from the chefs at Mixtli, in San Antonio, will soon do the same.
Taco News Roundup: Pumpkin Spice Margaritas May Be the Scariest Thing This Halloween
Taco Cabana has gone too far.
Dining Guide
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Dining Guide: Highlights From Our March 2020 Issue
We review more than sixty restaurants each month. Here’s a peek at what’s new!
Nancy’s Hustle
A hot-ticket EaDo eatery with a little space and a big reputation.
Olamaie
Austin's epicenter of the Southern renaissance.
Ten Ramen
Noodle nirvana in West Dallas.
Barbecue
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Best Texas BBQ Bites of 2017
One 90 Smoked Meats, Dallas It was a big year for barbecue at Texas Monthly. We released a new Top 50 barbecue list, and we welcomed 30 of those highly regarded joints to our eighth annual barbecue festival in November. In compiling the list, which was released in the June issue, I ate plenty of great barbecue. Our Food Editor, Patricia Sharpe, and I visited about… Read Story
Drinks
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Schnitzel, steins, and social distancing through Oktoberfest and beyond.
These five new grain-to-glass releases are proof that the state’s still-young whiskey industry is developing a bold regional profile.
It’s time to think beyond beer and margaritas, says Suerte wine director Celia Pellegrini.
A mainstay of Dallas queer nightlife, Sue Ellen's is thought to be one of about ten lesbian bars left in the U.S.
Over Memorial Day weekend, locals and tourists flocked to the Poop Deck in Galveston as Governor Greg Abbott allowed Texas bars to open at limited capacity.
While nothing can replace a sun-dappled afternoon at a winery, virtual tastings may be the next best thing.
Instant Pot Recipes
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Recipe: Instant Pot Queso Mac and Cheese
Yes, this is as good as it sounds. The secret, Tex-ifying ingredient? Spicy sausage!
Recipe: Instant Pot Texas Pot Roast With Sweet Potatoes
Shiner, jalapeños, fish sauce, and sweet onion put a Texas stamp on this easy, comforting dish.
Recipe: Instant Pot Peach or Fig Jam
It's easier than you think—just leave the peels on for natural thickening when using those Texas peaches.
Recipe: All-Purpose Instant Pot Chicken With Tomato and Chiles
You won't get leftovers fatigue from this dish, which works as a taco or enchilada filling, in a soup, or over rice.
Recipes
Sopaipillas
If Proust had lived in Texas, this fried pastry would have been his madeleine.
Chicken and Dumplings
Thickened soup for the post-election soul.
Pan de Campo
“Campfire cowboy, cook this bread, Doo-dah, doo-dah . . .”
German Potato Salad
Bring some oompah to your summer picnic.
Kolaches
You should really Czech out this recipe for the delicious pastry.
Bean Dip
It goes well with Fritos. And football.
Texas Sheet Cake
What could be better than a massive slab of cocoa, butter, sugar, eggs, and buttermilk?
Recipe: Chile con Queso
Let us now praise the large bowl of cheese, so simple and yet so satisfying.