Despite much of the state being landlocked, that does not stop Texas chefs from getting fresh fish from all around the world flown in, often on a daily basis. “When I started fifteen years ago, sushi was popular, but not that much. It’s amazing to see how sushi continues to grow in popularity in Texas,” said Uchi’s Executive Chef and Owner Tyson Cole. “Our timing could not be better now because people want something that’s fresh and creative.”

A quaint café sits on Main Street in Downtown Bastrop, Texas beckoning customers to come in and experience its small-town charm and mouth-watering homestyle cooking..

“When we came to San Antonio, most barbeque joints were kind of doing the same ol’ thing,” Conger said, who is originally from Dallas. “Not many people were even serving pulled pork, and me coming from Mississippi, I was like, ‘Man, you guys are missing out on the rest of the nation’s flavors.’ I took ideas from different restaurants.” He incorporated those ideas into Smoke Shack, which locals voted the best barbeque in San Antonio.

Corpus Christi is an amazing place to get away from it all for the weekend. The coastal town is home to water parks, aquariums, museums, night life, music, fishing, and some amazing beaches. In an effort to find some of the best places to dine, I asked the locals and discovered some of Corpus Christi's favorite hot spots.

As smoke rose from small fires, so too did the scents; earthy guajillo, pasilla, ancho chiles, and tough cuts. The aromas beckoned the empty bellies making their way to San Antonio’s Market  Square. This is where the action took place when the orange haze of the sun gave way to the subtle glow of campfires in the Texas moonlight. Vendors of wares, ranging from exotic birds to pecans and honey, venison, wild turkey, and beef, filled the streets of San Antonio.

The only thing better than your Valentine’s Day sweetheart is Valentine’s Day desserts! We have curated a list of Houston’s most mouthwatering desserts to make this year’s celebration one to remember.

When your taste buds are craving some authentic chili con queso with “the big chip,” homemade tortillas, or a beautifully crafted margarita, Alamo Café in San Antonio, Texas should definitely be your next stop!

In early 2007, Texas cheesemaker Susan Rigg, owner of the microcreamery River Whey Creamery, was working at a bookstore in San Antonio. At the time, she had no idea that less than ten years later she would be an award-winning cheesemaker, but big dreams often start with humble (or crumbly) beginnings.

Google “best apple strudel in Texas” and one of the first search results to pop up is Naegelin’s Bakery in New Braunfels. With its warm, gooey filling inside and flaky dough on the outside, Naegelin’s nailed it when it comes to apple strudel. But this delightful treat is not the bakery’s only claim to fame.

If your idea of a good Texas cocktail starts and stops with a basic margarita, think again. Bartenders across the state are crafting specialty cocktails that taste almost magical, like a boozy potion. These drinks are shaken, stirred, muddled, and swirled to perfection, and absolutely worth the trips to taste for yourself.

At Campfire at the Stella, Chef Nick Green cooks this beloved holiday classic with a slight twist. His version of mac and cheese combines white cheddar cheese, Shiner beer, fire roasted hatch chiles, yellow cheddar cheese, and whipped Boursin cheese for a creamy concoction that is sure to delight all. Be the hit of the day with this delicious recipe!

Kelly Barnhart is new to the restaurant game and new to entrepreneurship. The Houston native was an assistant curator at the Museum of Fine Arts last year before pivoting careers to open a highly conceptual cafe in Montrose this summer. Vibrant, the aforementioned cafe, is Barnhart’s passion project and brain child. Along with her team of hand-picked, highly skilled professionals, Barnhart found a way to realize a project that incorporates aspects of her own lifestyle, parenting values, and artistic vision.

Just as each Texas university is home to unique programs and traditions, each community in which these schools are located is home to unique culinary establishments. So while touchdowns, field goals, and sacks on the gridiron take precedence, fans usually find time before or after the game to visit favorite hotspots and watering holes. These restaurants, diners, cafes, shops, bars, and food trucks wait, with doors wide open, to help fans celebrate a victory or drown a sorrow.

Nestled inside a warm and quaint vintage home, Austin's original Kerbey Lane Cafe is still booming with business, despite its six other locations. Since opening on May 5th, 1980, Kerbey Lane takes the cake for the most laid-back and consistently good breakfast restaurant, even when breakfast happens at 3 a.m.

When you just cannot decide what you want to eat or perhaps when you are in the mood to simply try it all, plan a visit to the new Legacy Hall in Plano for a Texas-sized feast to end all feasts!