Food + Beverage

Botanicals, Vision, Crafted Spirits

How ROXOR Redefines Spirits Through Innovation, Nature, And Unforgettable Design Article by Drew Cotner Some brands begin with a business plan. ROXOR began with a conversation between two friends determined to create something entirely their own. After a global career with Coca-Cola spanning the United States, Japan, India and London, founder Don Short wanted the opportunity to build a brand from the ground up. Having helped grow one of the world's most recognizable companies, he partnered...

Food + Beverage

The Art of Sweet Ambition

Olympic Discipline Meets Culinary Creativity And Entrepreneurial Vision. Article by Charlotte Glieber Q1: Your journey from Olympic swimmer to founder of one of Texas' fastest-growing dessert brands is certainly unique. How did Drizzle Cheesecakes come to life? Stephen El Gidi: Drizzle Cheesecakes started as a passion project while I was still competing in swimming. I began selling cheesecakes at local festivals, and seeing the response from customers inspired me to dream bigger. Over...

Life + Culture

From The Show Ring To Stewardship

A lifelong State Fair Journey Inspires Service, Agriculture, And Community Across Texas. Article by Taylor Pulfer Long before Heath Cheek became a member of the State Fair of Texas Board of Directors and Chair of its Agriculture & Livestock Committee, he was an eight-year-old boy from Chillicothe, Texas, loading Hereford cattle into a trailer and heading to Dallas. Cheek spent nearly every fall exhibiting livestock at the State Fair of Texas. Those experiences did more than introduce him to...

Food + Beverage

The Ultimate Fair Food Guide

Twelve Delicious Reasons To Visit The State Fair Of Texas Article by Cynthia Smoot 1. Rousso’s Bacon Jam Caramel Apple Hard Cider -Isaac Rousso has partnered with Trinity Ciders to create a delicious hard cider crafted with hints of apples, caramel, cinnamon sugar, and a smoky bacon jam twist for bold Texas flavors. 2. Fernie’s Frozen Espresso-tini Bar -Robust cold-brew espresso is blended with Fernie's Funnel Cake Cream™ creating layers of deep coffee flavors and hints of vanilla. Each...