Shiner’s Legendary Craft: Inside the Time-Honored Legacy of the Spoetzl Brewery

by Dana Maass on May 24, 2023

Shiner, a small town located about 90 miles southeast of Austin, is home to the Spoetzl Brewery, maker of the beloved Shiner beer. Taking a road trip to this small town is a “must” for...

Komodo: Southeast-Asian Inspired Restaurant Brings Miami Concept to Dallas

by Britni Rachal on May 19, 2023

Komodo is brand-new to Dallas and with its 23,000 square-foot space, it’s now one of the largest two-story restaurants within the area. The southeast-Asian inspired restaurant opened its Dallas location in April, helping to further...

Has Texas Joined Kentucky and Tennessee as a Whiskey State?

by Leona Barr on May 17, 2023

May 20 is World Whiskey Day and according to Richard Thomas, owner and managing editor of The Whiskey Reviewer, Texas is indeed the 3rd whiskey state, following Kentucky and Tennessee. We caught up with local...

Wine Wednesday: April’s Wine & Wildflower Journey Highlights

by Gracie Watt on May 10, 2023

Every April, Texas Hill Country Wineries give you the chance to enjoy picturesque scenes while sipping on some award-winning Texas wines with the Wine & Wildflower passport.  When you purchase a Wine & Wildflower passport,...

Foodie Friday: Visit Poke-Poke For Real Hawaiian Cuisine

by Gracie Watt on May 5, 2023

Husband and wife team, Jason McVearry and Trisha Fortuna developed the unique made-to-order style of Poke-Poke, reflective of traditional Hawaiian poke, as Jason experienced during his days living on Oahu. While chatting with owner McVearry,...

Wine Wednesday: Spring Sips to Celebrate the Season

by Robin Barr Sussman on April 19, 2023

Out with coats, heavy meals and stiff drinks. In with cool breezes, wildflowers, sunshine and fresh wines. Spring has sprung, and here’s your wine tip sheet guide for every fun occasion this season! Earth Day...

Three Central Texas Entertainment Stops: Books, Wine, Movies, Beer and Great Food

by Marika Flatt on April 18, 2023

Vintage Books & Wine, East Austin [caption id="attachment_37097" align="aligncenter" width="576"] Cheers! What is a better combination than wine and a great book? Vintage Books & Wine is THE spot for reading and a glass of...

Wine Wednesday: Messina Hof – The Winery that Feels like Home

by Emily Hord on April 12, 2023

Bryan-College Station is known for a lot of things. Texas A&M, Kyle Field, and the George Bush Library. But just north on highway 6 is a winery that proudly stands at the forefront of the...

Wine Wednesday: From Water to Wine – Staying on Amtrak for California’s Central Coast, Covering Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, and Paso Robles

by Brian & Dana Maass on March 29, 2023

Well-known for some of the country’s finest wines and Pacific coastal views, Central California is a playground for lovers of both. You can sample this slice of west coast heaven by flying directly into San...