Food + Beverage

Visit Michael Ros Winery

Defining "Estate Driven Elegance" Within Texas Hill Country Article by Andre Boada | Photography by Kimberly Giles In the ever-expanding vast arena of Texas Hill Country wineries, there is a new "estate driven" gem quickly moving to the forefront. Michael Ros Winery, a family-owned winery, is finding its mark by creating high-scoring, micro-production wines under the winemaking artistry of Tim Drake's watchful eye.    This winery is quite boisterous, striving to be sustainable in practice and...

Home + Design

From the Ground, Up

Vista Creek home designed to blend into its space Article by Brent Ryan Burgess | Photography by Charles Davis Smith When Andrew Bray of Mustard Architects envisioned a home for Jill Elliott in Fredericksburg, that vision entailed much more than just a roof and walls. Bray knew laying out a home to serve Elliott’s eclectic tastes and fashion-forward lifestyle would require many elements of intentional design.    “The décor and the furniture that she incorporates is just fantastic,” said Bray...

Food + Beverage

Adega Vinho spotlights Texas grapes with award winning wines

Soon opening additional downtown Fredericksburg tasting space Article and Photography by Jeremy Wilson Andy and Michael Bilger had long discussed planting vines and putting roots down in the Texas Hill Country with initial aspirations of cultivating high quality grapes to sell to local wineries. In 2016, the brothers fulfilled their plans with Adega Vinho in Stonewall.          However, conversations quickly turned to the thought of growing grapes and instead of selling the fruit, endeavoring...

Food + Beverage

The Art of Merriment

At Feast and Merriment and The Harvey, Ashley Odom turns meals into moments Article by Ada Broussard | Photography by Nicole Thomson, Map Compass Photography Imagine being six years old and holding an ice cream cone, paws grubby from playing outside. It’s a tower of freshly swirled soft serve. You lick it down until you hit the top of the sugar cone, and then, magically, a new swirl emerges. The next day, you spend a hot afternoon exploring the Piney Woods and end up on your Memaw’s back...

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Snake In A Boot

Hill & Vine's cocktail makes for a cool Texas-themed referesher Article and Photography by Hill & Vine in Fredericksburg is a great stop to enjoy an evening on an outdoor patio or in a cozy indoor dining area. The restaurant, located at 210 South Adams Street, puts an elegant touch on traditional Texas fare from queso to fresh fish.     On the patio, guests can enjoy beer, wine, mimosas and margaritas from Das Bar Bus, a uniquely restored 1974 Volkswagen bus fitted out for bar service.   ...

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Reverse Seared Filet Mignon

...with Bernaise Butter Article and Photography by JeriLynne Clifford Steak can feel like high-stakes cooking. It’s not inexpensive and the pressure to nail that perfect crust at just the right temperature is real. That’s why I love the reverse-sear method. By cooking low and slow in the oven, then finishing with a quick kiss of heat in cast iron, you take away the intimidation and get a steak that’s tender, juicy and beautifully caramelized from edge to edge.  For me, the key always starts...

Life + Culture

Rising Above the Waters

A Kerrville family of nine with a storied history shares their escape from the Guadalupe River floods. Article by Brent Ryan Burgess | Photography by Keri Wilt, Brent Ryan Burgess, Emma Miller Penny Deupree is the great-granddaughter of legendary author Frances Hodgson Burnett, who penned the novel A Little Princess in 1905 and The Secret Garden in 1911. Burnett’s stories have become classics and have stood the test of time. But after the July 4th flood in Hunt, Penny and her family found...

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The Harvey's Limon-arita

Elevated cocktail for any occasion Article by Chef Ashley Odom Harvey’s Limon-Arita • 2 oz. Lalo Tequila (or tequila of choice) • 1 oz. charred lemon juice (recipe below) • .5 oz. Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur • .5 oz. Meletti Limoncello • 1 tbs. black lava salt • Dehydrated lemon slice Ice Prep your glass by running a fresh lemon wedge around the rim or down one side of glass. Place an even mixture of black lava salt in a low dish and press the juice-rimmed glass into the salt to...

Style + Beauty

Kenyan Inspired Handbags in Fredericksburg

Local explorer and retail visionary creates custom handbags Article by Kimberly Giles | Photography by Brent Ryan Burgess Jill Elliot possesses both style and adventure in her brick-and-mortar locations Haberdashery Boutique and Blackchalk Home & Laundry. Upon entering both you will link the two as a synergistic blend that Elliot has refined with her keen eye. Each boutique offers unique and simplistic beauty that relies heavily on texture and encompasses beauty in its most natural form.   ...

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JerriLynne Clifford's Zucchini with Pepitas

Hill Country Bon Vivant founder shares tasty treat Article by JerriLynne Clifford | Photography by Edit Crabtree My favorite part of Summer is definitely the produce. Bushels of zucchini, summer squash, and tomatoes are everywhere. When I was a cooking instructor at a local cooking school, I was tasked with creating a Hill Country summer meal. The surprising touch of heat from the jelly, the saltiness of the cotija cheese and crunch of the pepitas make it a delightful dish. If you can't find...