Brilliant Pairings ~ Edible Centerpiece + Jordan Chardonnay
Texas is starting to usher in cooler weather and more opportunities to enjoy outdoor entertaining or just hanging out on the patio. Celebrate end-of-summer produce with this nifty idea from Jordan Winery’s Hospitality and Event Director...
5 Unhealthy Eating Habits & How To Break Them
We’re increasingly prone to unhealthy eating habits, brought on by today’s fast-paced, urban-dwelling life. Mixing ignorance and a lack of time with skillful modern marketing, that makes it ever harder to resist temptation, is a...
10 Top Tailgating Hacks + Bonus Freebirds’ Recipes
With the fall semester upon us, football season has kicked off. And, where there’s football, there’s tailgating. Score a tailgate touchdown with your friends and family this season by checking out these helpful tips and tricks...
Fire it Up at International Smoke
The newest addition to CityCentre in Houston, the ultra-chic International Smoke, offers diners a twist on the traditional steakhouse experience. Bestselling cookbook author and lifestyle expert Ayesha Curry and celebrity chef Michael Mina debuted the...
Weekender: A Native Home at Austin’s Native Bar & Kitchen
Native Hostel has been the name on nearly everyone’s tongue since SXSW 2018, when the new venue hosted a series of events that showcased just how relevant the east side of I-35 can be to...
Dripping Springs Welcomes New BBQ Restaurant, The Switch
The team behind beloved Austin BBQ joint Stiles Switch recently opened a new restaurant in fast-growing Dripping Springs. Appropriately named The Switch, this restaurant blends classic Texas BBQ with elevated Cajun favorites. All photography by Michael Tomko ...
Get Your Lobster Fix at East Hampton Sandwich Co.
Couldn’t get your East Coast beach cottage vibes going this summer? Don’t worry, because East Hampton Sandwich Co. has brought Yankee summer time to Houston year-round. The Dallas-based sandwich shop made its Houston debut with...
Eat More Than Cake at Buddy V’s Ristorante
It seems that everyone is coming to San Antonio these days, including celebrity chef Buddy “Cake Boss” Valastro. His new Buddy V’s Ristorante has quickly become a hot dining spot in the Alamo City thanks...
Building the Perfectly Balanced Smoothie
We’ve all heard the saying, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” And never do those words ring more true than during the dogs days of a Texas summer. What we put into...
