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Beverages

The New Drinking Age

By David AlanPhotography by Whitney Arostegui In a time of “born-on” and “drink-by” dates, it may come as a surprise to even the most enthusiastic

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The Shrub

By Kate PaynePhotography by Jo Ann Santangelo It’s not news that pickled fruits make great snacks. But it turns out that the leftover syrup in

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A Little Bite of Culture

by Lisa Masé In Italy, the term aperitivo signals much more than simply happy hour. It means the marriage of colorful cocktails and artful appetizers,

New Keg on the Block

Because of Austin’s extra-sultry climate, master roaster Mike McKim of Cuvée Coffee has always known that if coffeehouses want to keep the lights on during the

Cantina la Lucinda

By Lucinda HutsonPhotography by John Pozdro as appears in ¡Viva Tequila! My affinity for tequila seems to be a natural one, a legacy from growing

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Making a Big Splash

By Kristi WillisGraphic by Jenna Noel Belly up to a bar around the state and you’re likely to be greeted with a lengthy list of

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Turkish Coffee

By Elif SelviliPhotography by Kate LeSueur The word “coffee” entered the English language through a circuitous phonetic route by way of the Dutch word koffie,

The Other White Milk

By Kelly YandellPhotography by Jo Ann Santangelo In an increasingly competitive and corporate-driven milk world, some Texas farmers are turning to the hardy, versatile goat

Ponche

By Lucinda Hutson It just didn’t seem like Christmas. For reasons unfathomable to my youngest sister and me, a dark cloud hung over our family

Drink Wild-Yerba Tex-Mate Tea

By Amy Crowell When it comes to caffeine, I prefer coffee for my fix. I’m addicted to everything about it, from the smell of fresh-ground