Take advantage of these long summer days to grill, eat, and drink the best that Texas has to offer. Wondering where to eat? We’ve got you. Want some killer recipes for the grill or slow cooker? Come this way. The coolest cocktails? They’re here!
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Summer Eats
Photograph by Wynn Myers
Summertime Vittles
Where to Eat Now
The Best New Restaurants in Texas for 2019
Where to eat now: The state’s best chefs take eclectic to a whole new level.
Instant Pot Recipes
Recipe: Instant Pot Dr Pepper Chipotle Ribs
Two Texas favorites combine for a unique barbecue sauce to slather on your meat.
Instant Pot Texas Chili
Put that popular Christmas present to good use by making a comforting Bowl of Red. (By all means, ignore the Beans/Chili setting.)
Instant Pot Queso With Beef
Put those different settings to work to make a smooth, flavorful bowl of the unofficial comfort (and party!) food of Texas.
Instant Pot Crispy Pork Carnitas
Orange slices make the difference in cooking this sweet, meaty taco filling.
The Coolest Concoctions
Rum Service: Summer Cocktail Recipes from Austin’s Pool Burger
These tropical drinks are a breeze to make.
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.
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.
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.
How Priya Krishna’s New Cookbook Celebrates Her Dallas Childhood (Plus: Her Recipe for ‘Indian Gatorade’)
The popular food writer has struck a chord with ’Indian-ish,’ which features easy recipes from her working mother.
Texas Cookbooks
Recipe: Paletas From Chef Ford Fry’s Tex-Mex Cookbook
The Superica restaurateur offers recipes for comfort classics, from the famous Felix queso to grilled Gulf oysters divorciados.
Well Done! Aaron Franklin Takes on Steak in His New Book
Along with Jordan Mackay, the acclaimed pitmaster writes the definitive guide to steaks, which is out now.
The Homesick Texan Is Homesick No More
Food writer Lisa Fain discusses why she just moved back to Dallas from New York and shares her recipe for Herrera's Crazy Nachos (which she won't have to make as much anymore).
How to Use the Grill Every Night of the Week
A new cookbook by Paula Disbrowe, who shared Memorial Day tips with us, makes a good case for cooking out as much as you can.
Make Easy Classic Texas Dishes in ‘Texas Slow Cooker’
Cheryl Jamison’s new cookbook adapts Texas classics for busy chefs.