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LIFESTYLE LETTER
DECEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER
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The Season of Giving is Upon Us
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DECEMBER IS MY FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR! The Houston heat has finally
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holiday season is near. It's that time of year to get together with loved ones and
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baking cookies, or volunteering at a local charity. Last month we reflected on gratitude, not only for our material possessions, but for our circumstances and the people in our lives. This month, we take that spirit of Thanksgiving and turn it into action, giving back to our community and those in need. We celebrate this time of year by thinking of others and giving not only our money, but our time and effort. “I’m very excited to have Andy Roddick on this month’s cover. He is an exceptional athlete and fierce competitor. I remember watching Andy’s first Grand Slam win at the US OPEN in 2003, and continued success at all the Grand Slams through 2009. It’s exciting that Andy has teamed up with Peyton Manning to create Sweetens Cove Bourbon. I’ve been a fan of the Tennessee Volunteers for many years, and especially their success during Peyton Manning’s run in 1994 through 1997. Peyton’s athletic
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I wish everyone a happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year!
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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2021 FEATURES 10 Discover a Texas Hill Country Gem The City of Bee Cave offers scenic vistas, delicious food and drink, and unique experiences.
16 Houston’s Holiday Bucket List Learn more about the must-see happenings in Houston this holiday season.
22 Tennessee Bourbon with Deep Texas Roots Andy Roddick & Peyton Manning are co-owners of Sweetens Cove Bourbon.
26 On Our Radar: Toro Toro Highly anticipated Pan-Latin steakhouse Toro Toro, from chef
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Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Road Trip
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City Scene
22 Hops & Vine 26 Local’s Choice 28 Giving Back 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Food & Wine
GOOD TIMES
AHA Celebrates "Journeys of the Heart" with an Evening Full of Surprises American Heart Association (AHA) Houston Chapter officially kicked off its 2022 Heart of Houston campaign with a fabulous evening at the River Oaks Country Club. After last year’s virtual campaign, guests were thrilled to safely gather and mingle in-person to celebrate the organization’s collective success in driving change, funding science and improving behaviors. Photo Credit: Daniel Ortiz
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Winter Ball Women of Distinction Announcement Party The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Southern Texas Chapter, celebrated and honored the 2022 Women of Distinction and recognized the 2021 Women of Distinction. The invitation only event hosted by Elizabeth Anthony, Wednesday evening, was welcomed with attendance of over 300 VIP guests and volunteers. COVID-19 protocols were in place and honorees and guests enjoyed the evening with an indoor reception and outdoor presentation.
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ROAD TRIP
Discover a Texas H i l l Cou nt r y G em ARTICLE BY GABI DE LA ROSA
‘TIS THE SEASON FOR A WEEKEND GETAWAY. The temperatures are cooler, and chances are you have a day or two of vacation time left on the calendar before the year ends. While Austin is a big draw for Houstonians and has been in the news lately for its astronomic growth and a slew of new celebrity residents, its smaller neighbor to the west, the City of Bee Cave, offers many of the same amenities with a lot less frantic activity. Located just 30 minutes from the State Capital building, Bee Caves is known for its slower pace, beautiful scenic views, and hill country charm.
Things to Do Explore a unique Texas treasure at Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center, home to the Westcave Grotto. Enjoy a tour leading you down to the one-room cave room flanked by beautiful ferns and a 40-foot waterfall. The hour-long tour of the grotto is toprated and books up weeks in advance, so make your reservations early. Although the cave is one of the most popular attractions, a stroll through Uplands, a 45-acre property, will garner scenic views and plenty of opportunities for bird watching. If hiking, boating, and flying through the air are what you are in the mood for, then book yourself an afternoon at Austin Zipline Adventures. You will experience an adventurous three-hour zipline course adjacent to Lake Travis - it is a one-of-a-kind experience.
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THE CITY OF BEE CAVE OFFERS SCENIC VISTAS, DELICIOUS FOOD AND DRINK, AND UNIQUE EXPERIENCES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
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No getaway is complete without a spa experience, so plan a morning of pampering at Milk & Honey. The spa, known for its indulgent full-service body treatments and medical aesthetics, has no shortage of ways to treat yourself.
food & drink Arguably one of the best barbeque experiences in this part of Texas (and that is saying a lot) is at Alice’s Restaurant at Treaty Oak Distilling. Enjoy juicy, tender barbecue underneath the shade of a 150-year-old Live Oak tree and savor the flavors of a menu where almost everything is Texas local and made in-house. Visiting the Austin area during a weekend wouldn’t be complete without live music, and Treaty Oak Distilling delivers in spades along with delicious whiskey, gin, and craft cocktails - all made on the property (of course).
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ROAD TRIP (CONTINUED) Austin Zipline Adventures. Courtesy photo.
The Garden at Ellera offers unique indoor/ outdoor seating with a northeastern flair, and if you visit the Hill Country Galleria for some retail therapy, stop into Cafe Blue. Their weekend brunch, in particular, offers a vast selection of eggs Benedict and fantastic French Toast.
where to stay Finding an excellent home base for a weekend getaway is essential, and Royal Sonesta Bee Cave offers a great location and luxury amenities. A pool with hill country views, in-house restaurant, well-appointed rooms, and fitness facility will be at your fingertips during your stay. Before you get back on the highway, snag yourself some Bee Cave honey and a bottle of Treaty Oak Bourbon Barbecue sauce as mementos of a great weekend away.
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Alice’s Restaurant at Treaty Oak Distilling. Photo Credit: Gabi De la Rosa.
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::tip:: Nearly every neighborhood in Houston is in the spirit of the holiday season. From drive-thru winter wonderlands to lit lazy rivers, the ways to enjoy holiday décor are plenty.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MUSTSEE HAPPENINGS IN HOUSTON THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.
Houston’s Holiday Bucket List ARTICLE BY MEMORIAL LIFESTYLE STAFF
ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NOT-SO-COLD TEMPERATURES IN HOUSTON THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? Whether you have spent decades here or are a newbie to the Bayou City, there is so much to see and do during December. Houston does have its fair share of unique holiday traditions, including sourcing the best tamales, standing in line for a holiday pie, watching A Christmas Carol at Alley Theater, or lacing up your ice skates at Discovery Green. The following pages are full of new immersive experiences for the whole family to enjoy. Some of these shows will only be around for a short time, so gather your friends and family to make plans for a very memorable Houston holiday experience.
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Lightscape at Houston Botanic Garden
Houston Botanic Garden will sparkle this holiday season with Lightscape, a world-renowned light show featuring an array of enchanting artistic installations that will elicit wonder and joy as they dazzle the senses. Lightscape will immerse visitors of all ages in a first-of-its-kind-for-Houston experience, with a wide array of brightly colored, festive installations by local and international artists tailored to the Garden’s distinctive landscape. Tickets available at hbg.org. CONTINUED >
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THE INFINITE
THE INFINITE, the first multi-sensory, interactive virtual reality experience, will make its U.S. debut in Houston on December 20. The VR-driven, mixed media experience is an extension of the virtual reality series Space Explorers: The ISS Experience, which just took home the Emmy Award for Outstanding Interactive Program. For its American premiere, THE INFINITE will include previously unseen footage from the first-ever cinematic spacewalk captured in 3D outside the International Space Station – in addition to offering visitors a self-directed experience aboard the ISS itself. Tickets available at theinfiniteexperience.world. 18
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Cirque du Soleil A legria
Cirque du Soleil chose Houston to relaunch its first touring production. Alegría, since the pandemic, and brought its Big Top back to Houston for an extended series of performances running through mid-December. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Alegría was restaged under the Big Top in a whole new light, ensuring that all its components would be as inspiring for today’s audiences as they were at the time of the original creation. Photo Credit: MarieAndrée Lemire, Marc Montplaisir/Costumes: Dominique Lemieux/Cirque du Soleil 2019. Tickets available at cirquedusoleil.com/alegria. CONTINUED >
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Potted Potter
POTTED POTTER: THE UNAUTHORIZED HARRY EXPERIENCE – A PARODY BY DAN AND JEFF RETURNS TO HOUSTON JUST IN TIME FOR HOLIDAY FUN. Potted Potter takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a real-life game of Quidditch) into 70 hilarious minutes. It includes all of Harry Potter’s most beloved characters, a special appearance from a fire-breathing dragon, endless costumes, jokes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props and a generous helping of Hogwarts magic. Tickets available at TheHobbyCenter.org.
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HOPS & VINE
ANDY RODDICK & PEYTON MANNING ARE CO-OWNERS OF SWEETENS COVE BOURBON, A TENNESSEE BOURBON WITH S SURPRISING AMOUNT OF TEXAS ROOTS.
TENNESSEE BOURBON WITH DEEP TEXAS ROOTS
Photo Courtesy of Sweetens Cove.
THE ORIGIN STORY OF SWEETENS COVE
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MANY GOOD STORIES DO, WITH A GROUP OF FRIENDS ON A GOLF COURSE. Tennis hall-of-famer Andy Roddick and his friend Mark Rivers, an Austin real estate developer, took a trip to Tennessee to play golf at Sweetens Cove golf course. They liked the course so much they rallied more friends and decided to buy the property together. The group of friends turned investors also include Peyton Manning, Nashville musician Drew Holcomb, as well as Texans Tiff's Treats co-founder Leon Chen, Kendra Scott CEO Tom Nolan, and Silicon Labs chairman Nav Sooch. After purchasing the golf course, they discovered that one of the longstanding rituals at Sweetens Cove was to take a celebratory shot of whiskey at the first tee. Paying homage to that ritual, good bourbon, and their friendship, they
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decided to create a bourbon themselves. After acquiring one hundred barrels of 13-year-old Tennessee straight bourbon, the
group tapped Kentucky's first female master distiller, Marianne
Among the investors in Sweetens Cove Bourbon are (from left) Tom Nolan, former Andy Roddick, Rob Collins, Mark Rivers and Peyton Manning.
Eaves, to blend it. Their first release hit shelves in 2020 (during the pandemic) in Tennessee and Georgia, and at a price point of $200 per bottle, the bourbon sold out in a matter of weeks. Eaves was asked to blend the second batch with their sights firmly set on an expansion into Texas. Eaves, who happened to be living in Hays County (near Austin) at the time, got to work in her mobile laboratory. After tasting hundreds of samples, she finally settled on a blend of 16, 6, and 4-year old bourbons to give a "full palette experience." During her time in Texas, Eaves made friends with local distillers, and they talked about the differences between Texas and Tennessee whiskey. Eaves recently told the Austin American Statesman that those conversations "probably influenced how she went about her blend for Sweetens Cove.
Master Distiller Marianne Eaves . Photo Courtesy of Sweetens Cove.
Sweetens Cove co-owner and tennis pro, Andy Roddick. Photo Courtesy of Sweetens Cove.
Roddick, who lives in Austin with his wife, Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Brooklyn Decker, stresses that Sweetens Cove was never meant to be a mass-market spirit. It is a limited edition product that is so popular there are rumors that retailers have put one-bottle limits in place for customers. Sweetens Cove landed in Texas in May, and has been very well received. “Our expansion into Texas CONTINUED >
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Photo Courtesy of Sweetens Cove.
was important because Texans love their bourbon,” said Peyton Manning while recently in Houston. “Texas is a big state and we hoped that a premium bourbon would be well received. The story of our bourbon and the fact that it was blended in Texas make it a win-win for Sweetens Cove.” SWEETENS COVE FLAVOR PROFILE Nose: Sweet toasted oak, bright ripe fruit, apple peel, a hint of baking spice, vanilla bean, and caramel, opens into more robust cooperage, brown sugar, and toffee Palate: Warm forward spice, melts into dried citrus fruit and honey, oak presence grows on the back palate Finish: Hint of clove and dark red fruit, smoother light oak, sugars linger
Sweetens Cove Golf Club. Photo Courtesy of Sweetens Cove.
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ON OUR R ADAR: TORO TORO UBIQUITOUS CHEF RICHARD SANDOVAL RECENTLY DEBUTED TORO TORO AT THE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL IN DOWNTOWN HOUSTON. Toro Toro is a modern take on Brazilian churrascaria and focuses on steak and seafood with Latin American flavors. The restaurant is Sandoval's sixth Toro Toro location, with others located in Doha, Miami, Ft. Worth, Chicago, Dubai, and Washington D.C. Many of the dishes at the upscale restaurant are meant to be shared, and several are presented tableside. Guests will enjoy a variety of offerings from the curated menu, including hearty plates like a 52-ounce prime tomahawk steak, South Texas antelope, or a Colorado lamb chop. Toro Toro also offers sushi and ceviche at the "Suviche Bar" along with several delicious seafood options.
"Toro Toro menus are about 30 percent what is local to the community," said Sandoval. "We collaborate with the local team to figure out what is best for the city. I like to take guests on a roller coaster of flavors by incorporating a lot of different textures and flavors in each dish."
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GIVING BACK
Gratefully
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GIVING AWAY AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN LAST YEAR, LIFESTYLE PUBLICATIONS IS GIVING $300,000 TO RECIPIENTS IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON AND BEYOND... AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!
ABOUT SIX YEARS AGO ANNA SAROL, THE DAUGHTER OF A SINGLE MOTHER, WAS PARALYZED IN A GYMNASTICS ACCIDENT WHEN SHE WAS A FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL, BUT UNTIL LAST YEAR SHE DID NOT HAVE A STAIRLIFT IN HER HOME. The stairlift was made possible when Lifestyle Publications gave her family $10,000. Anna Sarol
“I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my family and I are,” Anna says. The money for Anna’s stairlift was part of a giveaway campaign from the company during the 2020 Christmas season that benefited more than 80 recipients across the country with a final distribution of $250,000 throughout the year. When the company opened nominations, they were flooded with submissions. Community leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you nominated people that were in need of assistance. As the eyes and ears of the community, these readers were able to help identify people who might have otherwise gone unnoticed or unrecognized. One such nominee was Kathy*, an aunt who is raising her three young relatives. The children came from an abusive situation, and Kathy, a single guardian, works tirelessly to provide for them. Nevertheless, the family was already living in poverty despite her working seven days a week when Kathy lost her job during the pandemic. She resorted to selling tamales to help pay the rent.
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When a case manager with a Big Brothers Big Sisters foster youth mentoring program heard about Lifestyle’s campaign and call for nominations, she quickly thought of Kathy. “When I shared the news that Kathy was selected and would be receiving $3,000, she cried, screamed, and was in disbelief,” the case manager said. “She immediately wanted to give back to me and the donor by providing endless tamales. This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever. Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors.”
“This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever. Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors.” CONTINUED >
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WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GIVE AWAY $3OO,OOO This year the company will have nominations for the giveaway open from December 1-15, 2021. To submit a nomination, follow @CityLifestyle on Instagram and fill out the form found in the bio link. The amount given to each recipient will be based on need. The leaders of Lifestyle Publications believe God has blessed them with their company’s continued success, so they in turn wish to be a blessing and encouragement to others as they increase the amount of this year’s giveaway to those in need to $300,000 for the year.
In yet another case, Emily* who worked as a janitor at a school, was a recipient and was struggling to afford simply buying groceries for her children. Before the ongoing difficulties of the pandemic even started, a tornado destroyed the school she worked at just a couple weeks before the initial shutdown in March 2020 which resulted in a loss of income for her. Emily was incredibly surprised and grateful to receive assistance from the giveaway. *Names changed for privacy 30
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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
NOV 18-JAN 3 ALLEY THEATRE PRESENTS 15TH ANNUAL DECK THE TREES CELEBRATION George R. Brown Convention Center 1001 Avenida de las Americas Houston, TX 77010
time for the performance, others
iconic Nutcracker score. Running
step in to create a magical world of
the
holiday make-believe.
cism
to
from
radiant
jaw-dropping
lyri-
fireworks,
Barber’s Violin Concerto is one of the
NOV 26-DEC 24
most beloved in the repertoire, and
HOUSTON BALLET PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER
also joins Principal Bass Robin
no one plays it better than international superstar Gil Shaham. Shaham Kesselman for the dazzling Gran
Wortham Theater Center 501 Texas
Duo Concertante by double bass vir-
community and artistic initiatives,
Ave. Houston, TX 77002
tuoso Giovanni Bottesini.
Deck the Trees has been a favorite
Stanton Welch’s The Nutcracker is
holiday tradition for the past decade.
a grand spectacle of opulence and
The spectacular display features 30
one of the most splendid versions of
holiday trees decorated by Houston’s
this holiday classic ever staged. With
top decorators in a dramatic windows-
hundreds of roles and a myriad of
cape along Avenida de las Americas.
exquisite details that will leave audi-
Benefiting Alley Theatre’s educational,
NOV 19-DEC 29 ALLEY THEATRE PRESENTS A CHRISTMAS CAROL Alley Theatre 615 Texas Ave. Houston, TX 77002
A highly inventive adaptation of the Dickens classic pared down to its essential elements. A resident company of actors assemble to perform
ences discovering something new
4-JAN 3 2021 HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN CLAY FAMILY EASTERN GLADES Clay Family Eastern Glades in
in every performance, Welch’s The
Memorial Park 552 East Memorial
Nutcracker is a positively joyous treat
Loop Drive Houston, TX 77007
for ballet lovers of all ages.
Holiday Lights in Clay Family Eastern
Glades
presented
by
3-5
Green Mountain Energy returns to
HOUSTON SYMPHONY PRESENTS TCHAIKOVSKY’S THE NUTCRACKER + GIL SHAHAM
feature oversized ornaments, tin-
Memorial Park for its second year! The outdoor holiday wonderland will sel-wrapped light poles, and colorful tree lights. The display will make its
Jones Hall 615 Louisiana St.
way around the Eastern Glades’ entire
a new production of the heartwarm-
Houston, TX 77002
half-mile pedestrian path encircling
ing Christmas story. When two of
Andrés Orozco-Estrada and the orches-
nine acres of open space. Food trucks
the troupe’s actors can’t arrive in
tra will share music from Tchaikovsky’s
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Discovery Green helps Houstonians shop local at Flea by Night, supported by Green Mountain Energy. Set in the
Jones Hall 615 Louisiana St. Houston,
park’s green space in the heart of
story. With music by Alan Menken,
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downtown and along Avenida de las
lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn
The Houston Symphony, chorus,
Americas, Flea by Night is an open-
Slater, and a book by Doug Wright,
and guest soloists will fill Jones
air market featuring local artisans
this Broadway gem will capture your
Hall with joyous refrains and exul-
and small business owners selling
heart with its irresistible songs.
tant arias, including the iconic
vintage, handmade, recycled, repur-
“Hallelujah” Chorus, in this moving
posed, and local goods.
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FOOD & WINE ARTICLE BY RIVER OAKS LIFESTYLE STAFF
AU T H E N T I C F L AVO R DIVE INTO NEW MENU ITEMS AND REVAMPED RESTAURANT AS RELISH RESTAURANT & BAR, A RIVER OAKS FAVORITE, CELEBRATES THEIR FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY. Photo credit Julie Soefer
Photo credit Julie Soefer
Photo credit Julie Soefer Courtesy of Relish Restaurant & Bar
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RELISH RESTAURANT & BAR, A NEIGHBORHOOD EATERY OFFERING CLASSIC, AMERICAN CUISINE FUSED WITH MEDITERRANEAN INFLUENCES, CELEBRATES ITS FIVE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN OCTOBER. With this milestone, the River Oaks restaurant is introducing a new look and feel, including a brand refresh and interior updates, along with a spruced up menu featuring chef-inspired seasonal dishes. “We are very proud to have the opportunity to celebrate five years in business,” said executive chef Dustin Teague. “It’s been an honor to serve Houstonians over the years and we are grateful for our loyal customers that support us and feel like an extension of our family.” 34
River Oaks Lifestyle | December 2021
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