Food + Beverage

Curried Parnship Soup & Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

Fall offerings for your gathering table Article and Photography by JeriLynne Clifford This Thanksgiving, bring balance to the table with two dishes that complement the holiday classics.    First, a shaved Brussels sprout salad. This salad is crisp, bright and brimming with flavor.     For something warm and unexpected, try curry parsnip soup with lump crab. This soup is comforting and elevated with the delicate sweetness of crab meat.   Shaved Brussels with Castelvetrano Olives 2 large...

Life + Culture

Cooking Always Gives Back

JeriLynne Clifford overcomes challenges, realizes cookbook dream Article and Photography by JeriLynne Clifford and her husband Scot moved to Fredericksburg in 2019 after a long season of raising six kids in Massachusetts.    “We loved the sun, German heritage, history and wine culture in Fredericksburg,” Clifford said.    The Cliffords decided to plant their roots here and continue exploring, sipping, tasting and cooking up new plans as residents in this little burg.    Cooking has always...

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...

Food + Beverage

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...

Local Services

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...

Food + Beverage

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...

Real Estate

Oak Hill Equestrian Arena

When the Oak Hill Equestrian Arena was envisioned, the goal was to create a space that was both highly functional and beautifully designed. Situated in the rural landscape of Stephenville, Texas, the project needed a covered riding arena for year-round use that could withstand the practical demands of equestrian life. The result is a structure that strikes a unique balance between necessity and a refined architectural style. From its sweeping roofline to its durable yet elegant materials, the...

Food + Beverage

Visit Michael Ros Winery

Defining "Estate Driven Elegance" Within Texas Hill Country Article by Andre Boada | Photography by Kimberly Giles In the ever-expanding vast arena of Texas Hill Country wineries, there is a new "estate driven" gem quickly moving to the forefront. Michael Ros Winery, a family-owned winery, is finding its mark by creating high-scoring, micro-production wines under the winemaking artistry of Tim Drake's watchful eye.    This winery is quite boisterous, striving to be sustainable in practice and...

Home + Design

From the Ground, Up

Vista Creek home designed to blend into its space Article by Brent Ryan Burgess | Photography by Charles Davis Smith When Andrew Bray of Mustard Architects envisioned a home for Jill Elliott in Fredericksburg, that vision entailed much more than just a roof and walls. Bray knew laying out a home to serve Elliott’s eclectic tastes and fashion-forward lifestyle would require many elements of intentional design.    “The décor and the furniture that she incorporates is just fantastic,” said Bray...

Food + Beverage

The Art of Merriment

At Feast and Merriment and The Harvey, Ashley Odom turns meals into moments Article by Ada Broussard | Photography by Nicole Thomson, Map Compass Photography Imagine being six years old and holding an ice cream cone, paws grubby from playing outside. It’s a tower of freshly swirled soft serve. You lick it down until you hit the top of the sugar cone, and then, magically, a new swirl emerges. The next day, you spend a hot afternoon exploring the Piney Woods and end up on your Memaw’s back...