Living La Dolce Vita in Italy — Flourish in Florence, Part I

by Marika Flatt on April 12, 2022

Ready to slow down, absorb history and soak up some amazing pasta and chianti? Florence (“town of flowers”) is in the heart of Italy’s Tuscany region, the largest producer of chianti (red table wine), and...

Valentine’s Day Vino – What’s Love Got to Do With It?

by Robin Barr Sussman on February 9, 2022

As Tina Turner sang, “Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?” Whether firmly hitched, dating, or just out for fun, brokenhearted you won’t be, if you uncork these sexy wines to celebrate...

Visit Historic Fredericksburg, in the Scenic Heart of Texas

by Bebe Brown on February 1, 2022

Fredericksburg, centrally located in the heart of Texas, boasts a small-town feel with the restaurants, places to stay, shops and attractions that are usually reserved for a much larger destination. Founded by German settlers in...

Deck the Halls with Holiday Wine Gifts

by Robin Barr Sussman on December 10, 2021

‘Tis the season to pamper loved ones or clients with an elegant holiday wine gift. From luxurious reds to winning whites, global finds, and wine gift packs with perks, we’re uncorking our master guide to...

Grab These 18 Great Gifts for Guys

by The Texas Lifestyle Magazine team on December 8, 2021

Whether he’s your lover, brother, dad, gramps, college buddy or neighbor there’s always that question: What to gift our favorite guys this holiday? Here’s a great list to choose from to spoil them with. Go...

Drippin’ With Flavor in Dripping Springs

by Marika Flatt on November 5, 2021

Fitzhugh Road Fits You Once upon a time, the little town of Dripping Springs was quiet and seemed far away from Austin. Nowadays, it’s labeled itself “the wedding capital of Texas” and has hospitality written...

Texas Wine Is a Holiday Gift

by Robin Barr Sussman on November 3, 2021

With leaves changing color and cooler weather, fall is ideal for visiting Texas wineries and getting a jump on holiday gifting. Hot off the trails of the Texas Wine Month Passport, we discovered dozens of...

#AdventuresAroundAustin: 3 Fall Foodie Finds

by Marika Flatt and Dana Maass on October 8, 2021

Dine and play like a local! We’re featuring some of the best food finds around the city. Get a taste of some of the delicious wine, espresso-based drinks and Tex-Mex that Austin has. Bonus: Adventures...

Gourmet Happy Hour Bites at Max’s Wine Dive, Houston

by Shawn Lively on October 1, 2021

With a mantra of “Fried chicken and Champagne? Why the hell not?” Then, why not? Founded in 2006, Max’s Wine Dive was one of the first restaurants in Houston to serve award-winning comfort food with...