Recently my dear friend Hope came into Houston and we headed over to Bosscat Kitchen & Libations, a new hot spot in H-town I had been wanting to try. If you are a whiskey fan, this spot is a must. Their whiskey room is just flat out cool. They have a ton of craft cocktails … Continue reading
As a picky cocktail connoisseur, I needed a few minutes to decipher the extensive craft cocktails list at Bosscat Kitchen & Libations. So did my friend Hope. Bartender Dave came to our rescue and was a huge help in the cocktail decision dilemma. This southern girl ended up going with the Southsider. Guess it was … Continue reading
The definition of libation is “a drink poured out as an offering to a deity.” Let’s face it, sometimes you’ve got to pay homage to the coffee gods. In my case, that’s usually on a daily basis! On a recent visit to Galveston, someone suggested I try MOD Coffeehouse. Boy, was I glad they did! … Continue reading
Part of the Galveston experience is of course food. There are a lot of options so let me share a couple of my favs from my recent trips filming on the island. I’ve got the spots you should try for breakfast, coffee, and lunch. Breakfast: Mosquito Cafe. I know, the name may not be that … Continue reading
As part of a shoot in Galveston, I recently got to tour 1892 Bishop’s Palace. As I walked up to the steps, I was immediately intrigued by the place since it was a survivor of the Great Hurricane of 1900, which killed more than 6,000 people. The Chateausque mansion was able to sustain nature’s wrath … Continue reading
I found solitude in Galveston. As the sun was coming up, I headed to the western part of the island seeking the refuge of Galveston Island State Park. I wanted to log a couple of easy miles in the marshland. On a very windy, but beautiful morning, I found solitude on the trails. It was … Continue reading
You can’t go to Round Top and not say howdy to Bud, aka “the Pieman.” The big fella is the funky owner of Royers Round Top Cafe. Bud is a big softy, but he’ll put you in line with his booming voice if you’re dilly dallying out on the porch for too long. The … Continue reading
Twice a year antique seekers and junkers come from all around to shop the Texas Antique Week in Round Top. I went to the fall one (usually late September/early October), but the spring one (usually late March/early April) is in full swing. While I was wandering through tent after tent and miles of everything from … Continue reading
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