Looking for Fine Dining That’s Not Stuffy? Peggy’s on the Green in Boerne Has It Figured Out
We are burrowed at the bar at Peggy’s on the Green, the Boerne eatery that’s taken the town to a new culinary frontier, and he’d just cut into a prime rib about 2 inches thick, a steak for which Chef Mark Bohanan is renowned. “I feel like a Michelin-starred restaurant has come to Boerne!” he pretty much shouts to everyone in the room. Read More »
In Downtown Marshall, Wednesday’s Are “Boogie Woogie” Nights
Through the front window, the blond-brick Harrison County Courthouse sits atop a raised oval of lawn. To the north are the railroad tracks and the historic train station. It’s a regular evening in Marshall, but as I sip a glass of iced tea, the question in my mind seems outlandish. Read More »
Pedernales Falls Potatoes Recipe
We’ve made these potato-and-cheese packets at home as a satisfying main course and on camping trips to serve with grilled steak or pork chops. The prosciutto is optional, but it adds incredible flavor, and the fat bastes the potatoes as they cook. Read More »
Why Summer is the Perfect Time to Give Campfire Cooking a Try
That was more than a decade ago, when my husband David Norman and I moved from Manhattan to a staggeringly beautiful property in the Hill Country. But what we lacked in frontier skills, we made up for in enthusiasm. So we drove our truck over the cattle guard and dove in. Read More »
How Spanish Ibérico Pork Found Its Way to Texas
Texas and Spain have joined forces in an unexpected, four-legged way. Acornseekers pork is available for purchase online and at restaurants, including Eberly in Austin, Fearings in Dallas, and Bliss in San Antonio. For the first time since explorer Hernando de Soto did so back in 1539, the finest of Spanish ham, jamón ibérico de bellota, has been imported to the United States in its original form—as a pig. Read More »
In the Tiny Town of Christoval, an Amazing West Texas Oasis Awaits You
In bone-dry West Texas, water draws people together, and the cool, refreshing water of the South Concho once made Christoval, 20 miles south of San Angelo, a mecca for West Texans. In the early 20th century, Christoval—named for an early settler—had a hotel, mineral baths, a Baptist encampment that hosted thousands each summer, and an impressive artist colony. Read More »
The Woodbine Hotel in Madisonville Dishes up a Bountiful Buffet Along with a Heaping Helping of History
Approaching Madisonville’s courthouse square, I’m not surprised that traffic ebbs to a crawl. After all, this ... Read More »
At This One-Stop Shop and Community Hub in Hunt You Can Hear Live Music, Pick up a Six-Pack, and Even Mail a Letter
The Hill Country town of Hunt is a place of convergence—where the north and south forks of the Guadalupe River merge, and where residents rub elbows with out-of-towners at a local establishment that has stood the test of time. Read More »
Senior Editor Lori Moffatt Shares Her Favorite Places in Texas After 27 Years at Texas Highways
This issue marks the 44th anniversary of the travel magazine of Texas. It’s also the last issue for Senior Editor Lori Moffatt, who is retiring after an esteemed 27 years with the publication. As a staff, we’re going to miss her irreplaceable knowledge of Texas’ history and culture, insightful edits and sharp eye for details, but even more so the passion and vitality she’s brought to these pages and the office over the years. Before her departure, I asked her to share some of her insights with the readers she’s served so well for more than 300 issues. Read More »
That Delayed Flight Stressing You Out? Maybe Airport Art Can Calm Your Nerves
Flying can be stressful—navigating a cavernous airport to squeeze into a cramped seat and sit closely confined with strangers in a long, winged tube that remains aloft for hours on end, well…“Flying is famously not an experience we look forward to,” notes Matt Evans of San Antonio International Airport. “But we’re working to reframe that narrative with art.” Read More »
Birding at High Island
If you’re intrigued by the idea of goin’ crabbin’ on the Texas coast (see page 20 of the print issue for ... Read More »
George Ranch Historical Park
George Ranch Historical Park is in Fort Bend County, about 9 miles southeast of Richmond and 25 miles southwest of ... Read More »
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