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  Tales From The Top Shelf: Kronan Swedish Punsch

  March 21 at 5 a.m.

  Ever heard of Kronan the warrior? Right, right that’s because he’s more of the fancy type, more apt to be found around the punch bowl with a flock of ladies in tow. Swedish punsch, recently revived by the brand Kronan, is an old-timey sailor sipper and ingredient in many pre-prohibition...

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  Tales From The Top Shelf: Lillet Blanc

  March 14 at 5 a.m.

  In 1872, before cracking open a bottle of the local Bordeaux, French brothers Raymond and Paul Lillet must have thought to themselves, "we should make a pre-drinking drink out of these badass grapes?"  Or better known as, an aperitif.  A lightly boozy, lightly bitter sipper to make the stomach rumble...

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  Openings and Closings: True Anomaly Brewing Opens, Veegos Mexican Vegan Debuts

  March 8 at 5 a.m.

  True Anomaly Brewing Company, 2012 Dallas, opened its doors to the public February 20. The new brewery has one of the largest barrel rooms in Houston which is adjacent to the tap room. What started out as four guys in a garage, albeit rocket scientist, space suit-developing, mission-managing  type of...

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  Tales From The Top Shelf: Villa Massa Limoncello

  March 7 at 5 a.m.

  Some people love limoncello— some are terrified of it, and for good reason. Unfortunately, there is a lot of limoncello both homemade and retail that are either sickingly sweet or reminiscent of lemon Pledge. With a recipe that dates back to 1890, and devoid of artificial coloring and ingredients, Villa...

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  Tales From The Top Shelf: Belgian Gueuze Lambic

  February 28 at 4 a.m.

  From Witbiers to Stouts, Pils to Bocks, Belgium covers a wide catalog of brews. Thoughtful beermaking takes patience, a watchful eye and typically a time-tested formula and while Lambics certainly employ all of those, when it comes to lowering the lights and making the magic happen, this funky, sour craft...

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  A Little Rain Doesn't Stop the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Cook-off

  February 22 at 9:22 a.m.

  Despite the weather, crowds filled the NRG area to attend the start of the 2019 Rodeo Cook-off on Thursday. Team tents were packed with partygoers, DJs, live music, and plenty of BBQ while the carnival boasted rides, games, and fan favorites such as turkey legs, funnel cakes and more. The event goes on through February 23. (Photos by Doogie Roux)