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More Than Peachy

Branching out beyond the fruit for which it has become known, Fredericksburg is a welcome weekend getaway for Covid times.

Houstonians think they know Fredericksburg: the land of peaches, wine and bed-and-breakfasts (and, most importantly, less humidity). And while it's true that — for good reason! — the Texas Hill Country recently came in at No. 5 on USA Today's list of best wine-centric destinations, a new generation of entrepreneurs aims to expand Fredericksburg's rep beyond the vine.

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UB Preserv Recommits to Telling Houston’s Story Through Food

After a summer of experimental pop-ups, Nick Wong culls the best-of-the-best for new dinner menu debuting this week.

Julie Soefer

Underbelly grew to tremendous national acclaim — and brought chef-owner Chris Shepherd, the city and its unparalleled food scene alongside it — thanks to its commitment to telling the story of Houston through food. When the Westheimer building housing Underbelly morphed into Georgia James a couple years ago, the original concept hopped across the street and became UB Preserv.

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Summer’s Fave Cocktail Is Ready for Fall

With Lone River’s new Ranch Water flavors, it’s going to be easy to keep drinking your way through 2020.

Travis Hallmark

Ranch water has recently become the unofficial cocktail of Texas. A refreshing combination of tequila, seltzer water and mild citrus flavor, the light and barely sweetened beverage is a summer staple — but one local maker is looking ahead to fall.

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