Food

Keeping It Real Deal

George Adelbert “Del” Hovey was what some might call “the real deal”—lively, independent and enthusiastic about what comes next. And, as it turns out, he had a lot in common with the ...

What We're Drinking with Outdoor

Venison with Cumberland Sauce (page 55). When pairing game meat with wine, look for a red with rustic, rough-around-the-edges nuances and a full-bodied flavor profile. Lost Draw Cellars 2014 ...

Recharging with Homemade Electrolyte Drinks

In my youth, I handed over early mornings to the predawn dread of jumping into the pool for swim practice. After the dread, though, I loved every minute of the two hours spent moving my body through ...

What We're Drinking with Fresh

Winter offers our tables an abundance of opulent flavors ranging from an array of rich root vegetables to vibrant and tasty winter greens. Recipes found in this issue will ignite your desire for ...

What We're Drinking with Heirloom

Fall, with its promised advent of breezy, cooler weather, heralds a time to fire up the ovens to prepare the hearty dishes of the season. Leaving behind the lighter, leafier fare of summer also means ...

What We’re Drinking With Eggs

When it comes to pairing beverages with egg dishes, many find the task a bit daunting. Eggs wear many culinary hats—from bright and brunchy to savory and seductively silky. And just like the ...

DIY Tea Blends

There are countless tea blends on grocery store shelves for tea lovers, so why make your own at home? One answer is expense—you can save a lot of money by buying favorite ingredients in bulk or ...

Season of the Spritzers

by Lucinda Hutson Desi Arnaz and I have shared a few cocktails together. For more than three decades, during the month of May, I went fishing with my father in Mexico’s Baja California del ...

Making a Mockery

In Austin, a growing queue of talented mixologists is catering to patrons who want to enjoy the cutting-edge food, atmosphere and sophistication of our nightlife, but either can’t, or choose not ...

New World / Old World

by Russ Kane The congregation assembled at Mark’s American Cuisine, a softly lit restaurant housed in an old, renovated Montrose-area church in Houston. We were ushered to the ...