Beer & Wine

Grape Expectations

Think You Can't Take a Winery Vacation in Texas? Messina Hof Proves You Wrong

Eat, drink, be merry and sleep it off with the 39-year-old winery.

09/08/2016 By Jody T. Morse

Hey, Chicha

Pineapple Rinds and Purple Corn Combine to Make One Surprisingly Refreshing Beverage

Peru’s been serving up the original purple drink for centuries.

08/22/2016 By Jenna K. White

Drink It In

Kids Back in School? Crack Open a Cold One at the Arboretum

Celebrate the return of the school year in a very non-school-night way with Saint Arnold beer.

08/18/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Drink Up

In Fort Collins, Colorado, a Hidden Beer Mecca Awaits

This college town will fulfill your wildest craft brewery dreams.

08/16/2016 By Kyndall Krist

Tasting Notes

French Country Wines Gets You Up Close and Personal with the Good Stuff

Owners Phyllis Adatto and Tim Smith bring the very best of France’s small-vineyard wines to Houston.

07/28/2016 By Holly Beretto

Play It Cool

Ways to Stay Cool This Summer: The Ultimate Summer Six-Pack

Here, our six favorite local lagers that power us through July’s yardwork, August’s block parties, and September’s longest dog days.

07/25/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Cold Comfort

I Made Frosé So You Don’t Have To

A personal essay of slushy shenanigans

07/19/2016 By Holly Beretto

Pour

Coppa Osteria Has All the Rosé You Can (and Should) Drink

Other restaurants in Houston have two to four rosés at most. Coppa Osteria has 40.

07/18/2016 By Jenna K. White

Beer Pairings

Uchi Launches "Road to Oktoberfest" With Local Craft Brewers

Uchi chef creates three nights of beer pairing dinners.

07/12/2016 By Ross Livingston

Cowabunga!

That’s-A Nice-A Pizza…Beer

A beer by any other name would not taste like pizza.

06/29/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

Brew News

City Acre Brewing Finally Announces an Opening Date

The long-awaited brewpub and biergarten debuts this month.

06/17/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Pour

Flowchart: What Should You Be Drinking This Summer?

A handy guide to solving at least one of life's biggest questions

06/01/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt Illustrations by Tanyia Johnson

Ausgezeichnet!

King's Biergarten Expands to the Heights

A second location of the popular German restaurant and bar is moving inside the Loop.

05/20/2016 By Ross Livingston

Weekend Eats

Throwdown Texas Burger & Beer Fest Debuts in The Woodlands

The best things in life get their due this weekend with a new festival.

04/21/2016 By Ellie Sharp

9th Wonder

8th Wonder Brewery Hop Up Market

The fourth Sunday of each month, a brewery beer garden is the place to support local.

04/20/2016 By Ellie Sharp

Gluttony Becomes Us

What We Learned at the Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair

A look at the highs and lows of the event's Grand Tasting.

04/11/2016 By Alice Levitt

Pour

Why This Fortified Wine From Spain Is Making a Comeback

As sherry experiences a resurgence in popularity on the coasts, Pax Americana is leading the charge at home.

03/31/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

One Fish, Blue Fish

Happy Hour of the Week: The Blue Fish

The restaurant's Red Sun Hour features sushi and dessert specials alike.

03/17/2016 By Megha Tejpal

It's Beer

Texas Craft Beer Club Brings Local Suds to Your Door

Become an expert on brews from the Lone Star State without having to get off the couch.

03/14/2016 By Ellie Sharp

Taytos and Guinness

Pimlico Irish Pub Is Celebrating St. Paddy's Day—Despite a Closed Kitchen

Renovations won't stop the most Irish eatery in Houston from celebrating its patron saint.

03/11/2016 By Melissa Castillo

Houstonia Magazine

Beer & Wine

Think You Can't Take a Winery Vacation in Texas? Messina Hof Proves You Wrong

Pineapple Rinds and Purple Corn Combine to Make One Surprisingly Refreshing Beverage

Kids Back in School? Crack Open a Cold One at the Arboretum

In Fort Collins, Colorado, a Hidden Beer Mecca Awaits

French Country Wines Gets You Up Close and Personal with the Good Stuff

Ways to Stay Cool This Summer: The Ultimate Summer Six-Pack

I Made Frosé So You Don’t Have To

Coppa Osteria Has All the Rosé You Can (and Should) Drink

Uchi Launches "Road to Oktoberfest" With Local Craft Brewers

That’s-A Nice-A Pizza…Beer

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