Soak Up The Season
Something New Awaits
Welcome to our July Explore Issue!
Summer is in full swing, and while every Houstonian knows the heat is no small thing, we also know how to make the most of this season. July has a way of reminding us to slow down, look around, and find something new to enjoy, whether that means discovering a hidden gem close to home, planning a quick getaway, or simply saying yes to something a little different.
That is what I love about our Explore Issue. It gives us the chance to highlight places, people, ideas, and experiences that invite us to step outside of our usual routines. In this issue, we are especially excited to showcase a beautiful alpine escape that I think you will absolutely love. It is the kind of story that makes you want to pack a bag, breathe in cooler air, and dream a little. We are also featuring a fun road trip to Fredericksburg, always a favorite Texas getaway with charm, food, wine, shopping, and plenty of reasons to stay awhile.
And if you have not yet seen our Editor's “If You Eat One Thing” feature, be sure to check it out. It is a delicious little reminder that exploring does not always require a plane ticket. Sometimes the best discoveries are right here in our own city.
As always, thank you for reading, supporting, and being part of this community. I hope this issue inspires you to explore something new this summer.
Enjoy!
SUZANNE SCHAKETT, PUBLISHER @RIVEROAKSLIFESTYLE
July 2026
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A New Kind of Night Out
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If You Eat One Thing
Indulge in the Sweet Paris Dubai Chocolate Crepe this season.
An Alpine Escape
Discover the Valais region of Switzerland, where alpine trails, thermal springs, and local traditions create restorative travel.
Beyond the Tasting Room
Exploring a different side of Fredericksburg through
by the Swiss Alps’ natural beauty.
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A polished Uptown lounge blends old-school cocktail culture with a modern, come-as-you-are vibe.
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A New Kind of Night Out
If your ideal night out involves a perfectly chilled martini, low lighting, live music, and just enough buzz to keep things interesting, Collins Lobby Bar is calling your name.
Tucked inside the Galleria area, this new lounge channels classic hotel-bar energy without the stiffness. Inspired by a Paris hotel bar where owner Michael Collins and his wife, Theyen, spent New Year’s Eve, the space was designed as the kind of place where you stop in for one drink after work and somehow end up staying for hours.
The cocktail program is where things really get fun. Expect a mix of familiar favorites and playful modern takes. There is a must-try tableside martini served from a vintage cart, turning a simple drink order into an experience. More dramatic pours include a truffle-and-gold-flake Rob Roy presented in a smoking chest. If cocktails are not your thing, Collins Lobby Bar also offers an extensive wine and whiskey selection with plenty to explore.
Elevated bar bites like tuna tartare tots and mini cheeseburgers are especially tempting during Golden Hour, available Wednesday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. “This particular menu was inspired by our other concepts, Sushi on Post Oak and Ducky McShweeney’s Pub,” says Michael.
Available for private events and holiday parties, the lounge places just as much focus on atmosphere as it does on food and drinks. A baby grand piano sets the tone, while dim lighting and plush seating make it easy to get comfortable. As Michael puts it, “It’s the kind of place that pulls people in and makes them want to stay awhile.” collinslobbybar.com
Collins Lobby Bar pairs elegant cocktails, live piano music, and plush seating for intimate, lingering evenings
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IF YOU EAT ONE THING
INDULGE IN THE SWEET PARIS DUBAI CHOCOLATE CREPE THIS SEASON.
Founded in Houston in 2012, Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café has built a loyal following by bringing a slice of Parisian café culture to everyday dining. Created by husband-and-wife team Allison Chavez and Ivan Chavez, the fast-casual concept blends chic, European-inspired spaces with an all-day menu of sweet and savory crêpes, coffee, and cocktails. One of the menu favorites, the Dubai Chocolate Crepe, began as a seasonal special but quickly became too popular to retire. Now a permanent fixture on the menu at all eight Houston locations, it captures everything Sweet Paris does best: indulgent flavors, thoughtful textures, and a little everyday escape. sweetparis.com
THE CREPE
At Sweet Paris, the Dubai Chocolate Crepe starts with a backto-basics approach. The batter follows a traditional French-style recipe made with flour, eggs, milk, butter, and just a touch of sugar, keeping things simple and classic.
“Our crepe batter is made from a traditional French-style recipe using simple ingredients,” says Jonathan Youmans, Director of Operations.
Each crepe is prepared the traditional way, with batter poured onto a hot griddle and spread thin in a circular motion.
The result is a delicate, evenly cooked crepe with that signature light texture.
THE FILLING
The crepe is filled with a signature pistachio cream blended with toasted kunafa, a finely shredded phyllo dough used for its crisp texture. The kunafa is toasted until golden, adding a light crunch that is a great contrast to the smooth pistachio cream.
THE TOPPINGS
Once folded, the crepe is topped with pistachio and Belgian chocolate sauces, followed by freshly crushed pistachios and a sprinkle of toasted kunafa. According to Youmans, the combination gives each bite a mix of crunch, creaminess, and just enough sweetness.
THE ICE CREAM
On the side, a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream rounds everything out. “Vanilla bean ice cream was chosen to complement, not compete with the crepe,” Youmans says. “Using real vanilla bean gives a deeper, more natural flavor that improves the chocolate and pistachio without overpowering them.”
Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, Dubai Chocolate Crepe
DI SCOVER THE VALAIS REGION OF SWITZERLAND, WHERE ALPINE TRAILS, THERMAL SPRINGS, AND LOCAL TRADITIONS CREATE RESTORATIVE TRAVEL.
ARTICLE BY GABI DE LA ROSA
AN ALPINE
ESCAPE
In Switzerland's Valais region, wellness and adventure are always part of the same itinerary. Morning could bring a high-alpine hike, afternoon a soak in mineral-rich springs, and evening a table set with traditional cuisine, always including delicious wine and cheese. For travelers, the best part will be finding the perfect balance between exploring the outdoors and relaxing with wellness-infused activities in the heart of the Swiss Alps.
Take in sweeping alpine views across Switzerland’s Valais region. Photo by Andrew Mayovskyy
A CAR-FREE ALPINE ADVENTURE IN ALETSCH ARENA
An easy train ride from Zurich lands visitors in the Aletsch Arena, a high-alpine region on the south side of the Bernese Alps, home to three villages: Riederalp, Bettmeralp, and Fiescheralp. Known for its ski slopes in winter and hiking in summer, the area is entirely carfree, making walking and local buses the main modes of transportation through its quaint chalet-lined streets.
One of the main attractions of the ski-in/ ski-out area is the Aletsch Glacier, the longest glacier in the Alps. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 12-mile glacier is visible from several vantage points, shaping every experience in the area.
WHERE TO STAY
Located in the heart of Bettmeralp, Hotel Panorama provides no-fuss accommodations steps away from the picturesque Chapel Maria Zum Schnee. The hotel’s restaurant offers delicious regional cuisine, including raclette paired with Swiss wine. A good bottle of Pinot Noir or Gamay is also easy to come by because the Valais region of Switzerland is one of the largest wine-producing areas in the country, with vineyards dotting the steep slopes of the Rhône Valley. In addition to wine and cheese, eating cholera, a covered vegetable pie invented in the region during the cholera epidemic, is a must.
WHAT TO DO
Begin at Viewpoint Moosfluh, the closest and lowest vantage point of the Aletsch Glacier. From there, trailheads lead to Villa Cassel, once the home of a British financier and now a museum focused on history and conservation. The hike passes through a thousand-year-old forest with views of both the glacier and the Matterhorn.
Walk over Goms Bridge, a nearly 1,000-footlong suspension bridge that connects two hiking areas over the Rhône River. For a final look at the majestic glacier, take the cable car to Viewpoint Eggishorn. At nearly 10,000 feet above sea level, it offers panoramic views of the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, Jungfraujoch, or the "Top of Europe," and the most comprehensive view of the Aletsch Glacier.
Goms Bridge over Rhone River.
Photo by Marina
Photo by SJ Lievano
Aletsch Glacier, longest glacier in the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Photo by Olyaso Lodenko
THERMAL WATERS AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS IN LEUKERBAD
After miles of hiking in the Aletsch Arena, it is time to relax and recharge in the mountain village of Leukerbad.
WHERE TO STAY
Hotel Restaurant Quellenhof Leukerbad is steps away from many of the area's best thermal pools. The hotel also has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with several regional specialties.
WHAT TO DO
Since the 1500s, the area has been a wellknown destination for wellness and healing due to over 65 natural hot springs that flow into the alpine village. Several public bathhouses welcome visitors year-round, including Leukerbad Therme, the largest thermal wellness resort in Europe. The family-friendly wellness center includes ten pools and a range of hot and cold plunge options. Walliser Alpentherme & Spa and Therme 51 also offer public access to the mineral-rich waters.
A hike through Dala Gorge provides beautiful mountain views while traversing a 2,000-foot suspension bridge over the Dala River. Hikers can also experience a 100-foot waterfall before the forested hiking trail leads back to Leukerbad. The village is considered one of the most traditional and beautiful alpine settings in the country. It lacks the pretentiousness of Switzerland’s larger metropolitan areas and offers a storybook atmosphere with a friendly small-town feel. Walking through Leukerbad reveals gorgeous chalets, small shops, bakeries, and restaurants worth exploring.
WHERE TO EAT
No trip to Switzerland is complete without fondue. Dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries, fondue, which translates to “melt” in French, is a national dish consisting of a blend of Gruyere and Emmental cheeses. One of the oldest family-owned restaurants in Leukerbad, Restaurant Sternen offers traditional fondue along with a variety of mix-ins and dipping options. Pair the fondue with Valais wine for a celebratory meal. Restaurant Waldhaus is one of the most elevated restaurants in the village
Thermal bath in Leukerbad. Photo courtesy of Visit Leukerbad
View of Valais Alps in Leukerbad. Photo courtesy of Visit Leukerbad
and is another family-run establishment offering a seasonal menu and over 70 different grappas to choose from.
HISTORY AND ALPS MEET IN MARTIGNY
A short train ride takes visitors to one of the largest cities in the Valais region of Switzerland. The city is a crossroads between Italy and France, with a history dating back to Roman times. Visitors can tour Roman ruins, including a well-preserved amphitheater, ancient settlements, and Roman baths.
WHERE TO STAY
Martigny Boutique Hotel is minutes from the train station and is one of the few establishments in the city employing people with disabilities. The light and bright hotel provides a comfortable base for exploring the city.
WHAT TO DO
Take the steepest funicular in the world, the Mont-Blanc Express, on a scenic ascent through the Alps. The funicular connects to a smaller train that leads to the Trient Valley on the French-Swiss border, where, at the top, a full day of activity begins. Hiking, biking, zip-lining, or traversing the Emosson Dam, which straddles France and Switzerland, are all options. The crystal clear blue waters of Emosson Lake are perfect for a picnic or a break between adventures.
Back in Martigny, Barryland, the only theme park in the world dedicated to St. Bernard dogs, offers a look at the history of the dog, bred by monks in the 17th century for alpine rescue work. The Barry Foundation, founded in 2005, continues to preserve the breed and educate visitors about it. Guests can watch the dogs train, play, and interact as they learn about their role in the region.
Roman influence remains visible across the city, including at Les Bains Publics at Hotel Borsari, where visitors can soak in cement wine barrels located in the hotel’s spa. The baths sit on the site of a former wine tank factory and offer a circuit of hot and cold pools in a historically inspired, wine-colored setting.
Les Bains Publics at Hotel Borsari in Martigny.
Photo by Steve Booker
Barryland is the only theme park dedicated to St. Bernard dogs. Photo courtesy of Barryland
There is always something to celebrate in Fredericksburg.
Exploring a different side of Fredericksburg through wildlife, wine, design and local makers.
BEYOND THE TASTING ROOM
ARTICLE BY CAROLINE HEIBERG
It’s easy to think a Fredericksburg weekend follows a familiar pattern with wine tastings, shopping, and a walk down Main Street. However, over a few days, exploring the Hill Country city can offer something unexpected. For this group of Houston travelers, the weekend begins in a house, a cozy space with wine and chocolate passed between guests. By the next morning, it shifts to a warehouse filled with antiques and oddities sourced from across the globe. Not long after, the setting turns pink, closer to Las Vegas than the Hill Country, and when the road leads to elephants, it stops feeling like Texas altogether. The town has attracted business owners, chefs, sommeliers, and animal conservationists,
Photo by Mieke Dalle
each dedicated to their craft. In turn, each offers its own atmosphere and experience to those who wander the roads of the Texas Hill Country.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
Small plates of chocolates arranged across the table, wine glasses set out; the first evening begins inside Maple Haus, a Gästehaus Schmidt property where owners Jessica and Travis Mittel opened their home for the stay. The tasting experience brings together Turtle Creek Vineyard, Hill Country Chocolate, and sommelier Andre Boada of Vino Cadre. Wines from Turtle Creek Vineyard in Kerrville are poured alongside each chocolate course, with Carl Schulse offering brief notes that keep the focus on how they interact rather than stand alone.
Hill Country Chocolate owner Dan McCoy speaks to both sides of the process: the technical precision behind the chocolate and the curiosity that drives it. His path into the craft wasn’t linear: he left a previous career to learn from chocolatiers across the country before building something of his own. That willingness and passion to create something unique and decadent are themes among local business owners.
Whether chocolate, wine, or something else entirely, Fredericksburg attracts craftsmen–individuals passionate about creating something topof-the-line and one-of-a-kind experiences. The local craftsman culture is woven into the town's fabric, making exploring the city a worthwhile endeavor.
UNIQUE RETAIL EXPERIENCES
The next morning, the group begins shopping just off Main Street along Warehouse Row, where repurposed industrial buildings allow for a larger scale shopping experience that the historic storefronts can’t.
At Carol Hicks Bolton Antiqüités, the former mohair warehouse has become a distinct space filled with European antiques, iron beds, and custom linens. Nothing feels mass-produced. Rather, she curated her signature style through decades of global travel. A grand dame of Fredericksburg retail, Carol is a defining presence in the town’s design scene, with a following that extends well beyond Texas. Across her spaces, including Dish and Neighbor, the mix carries a European sensibility that would feel at home in a Parisian or Italian antique market.
Across the street in Warehouse Row, owner Jill Elliott works from a building with a different past–a former laundromat. Remnants remain, giving Blackchalk Home and Laundry a storied feel before even stepping inside. Jill was initially inspired by
The town has attracted business owners, chefs, sommeliers, animal conservationists, each dedicated to their craft. In turn, each offers their own atmosphere and experience to those who wander the roads of the Texas Hill Country.
Inside Maple Haus, guests gathered for an intimate evening of wine and chocolate pairings. Photo courtesy of Maple Haus
Fredericksburg's Main Street.
Photo by Andreas Felipe
the lack of variety in home furnishings. When she entered the business 25 years ago, the local market was very Western-inspired, with bulky leather furniture dominating the landscape. At Blackchalk and its sister clothing boutique, The Haberdashery, pieces are sourced for how they feel and how they wear, not how they fit into a trend. The result is a shift away from uniformity and toward individuality. The Fredericksburg design scene has increasingly become a place where shoppers can choose styles that reflect their own personalities.
HILL COUNTRY FUN
After spending the morning moving through showrooms, the itinerary takes an unexpected turn with Brooke’s Bubble Bus pulling the day in a new direction. Inside, pink epoxy floors, bubble-esque tile, disco balls, and sequin details make everything feel closer to Miami or Las Vegas than the Hill Country. The pink buses and limousines, immediately recognizable anywhere in town, carry that same atmosphere and turn the drive itself into part of the day.
Owner Brooke Rogan started with a single bus and built an empire from there. "I love bringing people together and making people happy," she says.
By midday, the group transitions to lunch at Covington Cellars, where the tasting room opens to the vineyard, and the focus returns to the table.
Owners Cindy and David Lawson bring a long background in winemaking to the pairings, building
each course alongside the wine, keeping the two tied together. As chef Briana Fuchs walks visitors through each course, the thoughtful touches and airy atmosphere reflect something closer to a shared meal than a formal tasting.
From lunch, a visit to The Preserve, an animal sanctuary established in the Hill Country in 2018, is in store. Owners Kari and Gary Johnson each bring more than fifty years of experience working with elephants. The elephants are already visible on arrival, and as the group approaches, three Asian elephants raise their trunks in unison, welcoming guests with a wave. The Preserve is also home to giraffes, kangaroos, laughing kookaburras, and other exotic animals.
TEXAS WINE
By late afternoon, the day circles back to wine. The next destination is Adega Vinho, where owner Andrew Bilger speaks on everything from tasting to growing wine in Texas. After years in commercial real estate, he followed through on a dream he had been talking about for years and built the vineyard himself. Inside the tasting room, the wines range from estategrown selections to an award-winning Chardonnay that has earned multiple gold medals, including recognition at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Although it’s just down the road, Slate Theory Winery is a world away from its Hill Country counterparts. The modern structure opens to wide landscape views while stark interiors crafted from
The Preserve. Photo by Danielle Lochte Pioneer Museum. Photo by Marco.
concrete, steel, and themed artwork demand as much attention as the wine itself. Below, the cellar is a cold, dim zone lined with barrels and living plant walls, reinforcing the otherworldly atmosphere of wine making. On a tour of the facility, guests can see large fermentation tanks and the production process that takes place entirely onsite.
RELAXATION
The final day of a Fredericksburg adventure is best spent in relaxation. A late lunch at Calivence Wine Tasting Bar + Bistro stretches easily over glasses of wine and Frenchinspired plates inside a historic building, tucked away from the pace of Main Street. From there, Six Twists Sparkling gives the weekend its celebratory toast, with champagne flights and caviar replacing the usual Hill Country tasting room routine. Before heading home, one last winery stop at Michael Ros Winery offers a peaceful retreat with Texas-grown wines and open views that let the weekend linger a little longer. Every Fredericksburg trip ends with the same feeling: a sense that there is still more to discover, and a reason to return.
Guests at The Preserve come face-to-face with Asian elephants and other rescued animals. Photo courtesy of The Preserve.
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The 10% Target Mindset
Jen Cohen ON THE PRACTICE OF ASKING FOR WHAT YOU WANT
Winnipeg in the winter, and a 17-year-old waits 45 minutes in the cold for Keanu Reeves. Her fingers are numb. She is not there for an autograph. She is there to ask him to appear in her audition tape for MuchMusic, Canada’s MTV. When he finally agrees, she writes her number on a gum wrapper with a borrowed lip liner.
He calls days later.
That 17-year-old was Jen Cohen — fitness expert, host of the Habits & Hustle podcast, and best-selling author. She has built a career on the premise her frostbitten afternoon proved. She calls the practice the 10% Target: 10 attempts at whatever you want most in life.
The premise is simple. Most people never make one attempt. Almost nobody makes two. The math works in favor of the person who keeps going.
The top-rated Habits & Hustle podcast has logged hundreds of conversations with high performers and the people who study what the body does to the mind. Her TEDx talk, The Secret to Getting Anything You Want in Life, has traveled widely inside Fortune 500 sales-training rooms. On the Share the Lifestyle podcast, Cohen sits down to share the working rules that are the foundation of her latest book, Bigger, Better, Bolder.
“You have to be the CEO of your own life.”
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The door opens, or another door does. The unmade attempt and the refused one leave you in the same place — except one of them teaches you something.
STACK THE DECK
Cohen frames her habits as a wager: How do I stack the deck so I win more than I lose? The workout happens first, and the food decisions follow. The email follow-up gets sent, and the answer arrives. The choices compound in a single direction.
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DISCIPLINE IS A PRACTICED SKILL, NOT AN INHERITANCE
No one is born with it. The people who look disciplined are running a routine they have rehearsed long enough that it no longer feels like effort. The reps are the skill. Miss them, and the skill fades, the same as any other.
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SELF-TALK ONLY WORKS WHEN THE BODY BACKS IT UP
Confidence does not arrive by repeating the word. It arrives after the body has done the thing — the workout finished, the cold walk endured, the email sent. The mind takes its cues from what the body proves it can do. Talk follows action, not the other way around.
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NEVER MISS A MONDAY
The first decision sets the slope of the rest. Skip the Monday workout, and the rest of the week tends to follow. Hold the line on Monday, and the slope tilts the other way.
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