Arts + Culture

A Dinner to Remember

One vineyard dinner delivers comedy, craft and unexpected flavor Article and Photography by Caroline Heiberg Can you remember what you ate last week? What about yesterday?  Most meals fade into the background noise of life. The exceptions that stand out often have something else attached: a much-needed date night, dinner under a full moon in a vineyard or a wine-and-chocolate tasting with a chocolatier. A culinary experience turns dining into an occasion. The appeal is participation: diners...

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Where Great Drinks Meet Great Memories

Serving up thoughtful cocktails and genuine Hill Country hospitality Article by Bartenders And Dreams Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country in Boerne, Bartenders And Dreams believes a great bar should do more than serve drinks. It should add to the experience. As a family owned business, the team brings professional bartending together with genuine hospitality, creating a welcoming atmosphere where guests can gather, connect, and celebrate. From weddings and private parties to...

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The Sweet Spot

MilkShake Factory is blending delicious drinks with the kind of hospitality that keeps people coming back. Article by Erin Lyons | Photography by Nichey Brown When Anahi Pineda and Sergio Leyva first considered a career change, owning a milkshake shop wasn't on their list. But they knew they wanted to open something in Stone Oak that would bring people joy and give them something fun to do. And as Anahi said to me, “What’s more fun than milkshakes?” In 1914, Charlie and Orania Sarandou...

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Katerina

Come for Dinner. Stay for Everything Else. Article by Chelsea Humphreys There are restaurants you visit because you’re hungry. And then there are restaurants that make you want to settle in, order another glass of wine and stay awhile. Katerina is definitely the latter. Tucked into Stone Oak, Katerina Restaurant & Bar feels special almost immediately. It’s beautiful, yes. But not in that slightly terrifying way where you suddenly wonder if you’re dressed well enough to order the chicken...