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16 Special Gifts For the Mother Who (Almost) Has it All

by The Texas Lifestyle Magazine team on May 1, 2019

Looking for a fabulous gift for the mother who deserves the world? We’ve put together a list of unique gifts sure to capture her heart and celebrate the quintessential qualities that make her Mom. (P.S....

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Five Minutes With Marc Smookler, Owner, Sake Social

by Lisa Davis on April 29, 2019

Marc Smookler founded Sake Social in 2009 after taking his first sip of premium sake at a sushi restaurant and struggling to find a bottle of similar quality anywhere else. Truth be told, the Austin-based...

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Best Food & Wine Festivals of the Year

by Robin Barr Sussman on April 24, 2019

Calling all foodies and wine lovers: For epicurean eats and the finest imbibing, the cream of the crop food and wine festivals in the U.S. deliver with cooking demos, eclectic food and wine pairings, gourmet...

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Cheers to Earth Day!

by Robin Barr Sussman on April 17, 2019

Earth Day is April 22, but for many wineries, earth-friendly practices happen every day. From composting to water conservation, natural pest control and solar energy, more wineries are becoming environmentally conscientious. Whether you drink red...

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7 Reasons to Attend Messina Hof’s 35th Annual Wine & Roses Festival

by Cullen Parker on April 9, 2019

Now that spring is here, a day out or weekend away exploring the beautiful Brazos Valley is the perfect way to relax and spend time with friends and family. And there’s no better destination than...

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A Rich and Delicious Inheritance | Lexington, Louisville, and the Four Roses Distillery

by Daniel Ramirez on April 9, 2019

They come by it honestly. With the stillness of the countryside, the calm thrum of horse hooves in open air, the slow weight of the air; it’s all more than enough to make one dream and...

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Limited Edition Tequila Blended Exclusively for Austin

by Britni Rachal on April 8, 2019

How far will a bartender go for good liquor? Four Seasons Austin’s bartenders continue to outdo themselves; this time making a special trip to bring back some one-of-a-kind imported custom blends, just for Central Texans....

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Five Minutes With Susto’s Founders (Tip: Don’t Mess With This Mezcal!)

by Rhonda Jenkins on April 3, 2019

Susto is breathing new life into the Texas agave-derived spirits scene with a mystical drink that tradition says brings one’s spirit and body back into alignment. We wanted to find out more about this artisanal...

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Enjoy World Influence and Fantastic Flavor at Savor

by Dawn Robinette on March 29, 2019

You have to appreciate a restaurant that’s name tells you what you should do with its food, especially when it’s as spot-on as Savor. An active classroom within The Culinary Institute of America, San Antonio,...