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An overhead shot of dishes from Quarter Acre in Dallas, one of the best new Texas restaurants in January 2023

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Find Omakase Sushi and 48-Hour Short Ribs at the Best New Restaurants in Texas

Texas Red Chili

Behold: Chef Tim Love’s Chili Recipe

A bagel tower at Sadelle's

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The 10 Biggest Texas Dining Stories of 2022

Alex Au-Yeung behind the bar at Phat Eatery

Restaurants & Bars

Here’s Where Award-Winning Chef Alex Au-Yeung Drinks Bourbon in Houston

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King Ranch Bourbon

This Excellent New Bourbon, an Ode to Texas Ranching, Is Only Available in the Lone Star State

Old Forester King Ranch Edition is finished with slow-roasted mesquite

A collection of gifts made in Texas you can buy for the holidays in 2022

10 Texas-Made Holiday Gifts for Everyone on Your List

Stuff some stockings with handmade leather goods, ceramics and cocktail syrups

Chef Regino Rojas turns on the heat at Revolver Taco Lounge.

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All the Texas Spots Featured in Netflix’s “Taco Chronicles”

Visit these spots before the crowds arrive

You won't find beans in competition-style Texas chili.

The First Rule of Making Competition-Style Texas Chili? No Beans Allowed.

Spoon up this recipe from "The Big Texas Cookbook: Food That Defines the Lone Star State"

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Eat Prime Rib, Seafood and Korean BBQ at the Best New Restaurants in Texas

The braised short ribs and beef tallow pomme puree from Mercat Bistro. Chef Taylor Kearney shared the recipe.

This Braised Short Ribs Recipe Is Perfect for Colder Months

Braden and Yasmin Wages of Malai Kitchen in Dallas, Texas

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Everywhere Dallas Chef Braden Wages Eats and Drinks on His Days Off

Sommelier Steven McDonald

5 Sommelier-Approved Texas Wines to Drink During the Holidays

The Not a Damn Change Burger, a cheeseburger currently available at Idle Hands bar in Austin, Texas. We've got the recipe.

This Might Be Austin’s Best Burger. Here’s How to Make It.

Lockhart sausage

These Texas BBQ Joints Will Ship Meat Straight to Your Door

A dish of barbecue ramen from BBQ Ramen Tatsu-Ya, a new restaurant in Austin, Texas that tops our list of the best new restaurants in the state

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BBQ and Ramen Team Up to Top the Best New Restaurants in Texas

Chef Nicola Blaque

Everywhere San Antonio Chef Nicola Blaque Eats on Her Days Off

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Pier 6 Is San Leon’s One-Two Punch of Oysters and Overnight Stays

Head brewer Katie Lowe of Koko's Bavarian standing next to their craft beer brewing equipment

5 Fall Beers Austin Brewer Katie Lowe Is Drinking at Home

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