Food + Beverage

Sustainable and Tasty Sips

Chef Dionne's artisanal roasts are perfect Fall flavors Article and Photography by Brent Ryan Burgess As the Fall chill sets in and Winter draws near, we fill our mugs with the best coffee we can sip. One local roaster, chef turned coffee epicurean, is bringing the world’s best beans to Fredericksburg.    For Pete Dionne, owner of Fredericksburg Coffee Co., it all begins with the beans. On a map on his wall, markers point to small family-owned farms around the world where Dionne pays a...

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Whatley Wines

Fredericksburg Winery Creates Thankful Expressions Article by Andre Boada | Photography by Jason Risner Often, when exploring Texas Hill Country wineries, there is a spark that resonates within a sommelier’s arena. In the case of Whatley Wines, there’s a unique personality of gratitude that proudly shines brightly at the forefront. It’s that spiritual gratitude we all need to explore as we approach Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season.      Whatley Wines, a family-owned winery, is...

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Living Library

Building and Collection Tell Tales of Town History Article by Ada Broussard | Photography by Brent Ryan Burgess Since being built in 1882, the Pioneer Memorial Library has been a showstopper in Fredericksburg. Designed by architect Alfred Giles, the building first served as the Gillespie County Courthouse. By the 1960s, after decades of use as a courthouse and then a patchwork of offices, the stately structure had fallen into disrepair. In 1967, thanks to philanthropists Eugene and Margaret...

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The Root Awakening

A refresher full of Fall flavors Article and Photography by The Root Awakening, served at Otto’s German Bistro in Fredericksburg, is an earthy, crisp and zingy cocktail perfectly flavored for Fall. Ingredient Specifications:   2 oz. batch      -1.5 oz. beet vodka       -.25 oz. rowanberry brandy      -.25 oz. St-Germain  .75 oz lemon juice .75 oz ginger syrup  Shake and serve in wine glass with medium ice. Top with sparkling wine and garnish/express with a lemon peel.  Batch:   1500 ml...