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🌮There’s a TACO TRAIL in Texas!! Spent a we 🌮There’s a TACO TRAIL in Texas!! 
Spent a weekend in @visitbrownsvilletx The Taco capital of Texas! It is home to some amazing taquerias, and I knew I wanted to visit as many as possible. If you dare, dine at all 12 stops and receive an official Taco Trail t-shirt!
1️⃣ @labarradeltaco.tx - Your local Mexican chic taqueria. There’s taco wings, cute decor, and most importantly delicious tacos! Get the al pastor and the pollo pibil, SO good!
2️⃣ @chirinasfishtacos - Literally the world’s best fish tacos and cucumber limeade. I didn’t think fish tacos could taste this good. 🤤
3️⃣Vera’s Backyard Bar-B-Que - has won so many awards including the America’s Classics award by the James Beard Foundation. We got the barbacoa de cachete cooked in an underground pit and loved that it wasn’t greasy.
4️⃣ @elultimotacotaqueria - for classic street tacos! My favorite was the barbacoa tacos! 
5️⃣ @calacastacosbeer - Get the bistec tacos and the limonadas preparadas! 
🔜Stay tuned for more things to do in Brownsville!
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✨Girl’s Night at @gjtaverndowntown Okay I’ ✨Girl’s Night at @gjtaverndowntown 
Okay I’m obsessed with how cute GJ Tavern is! Which FYI, is also perfect for date night. We got some drinks and of course I had to get the “Big Bend” with mezcal and shared some appetizers, the crispy duck fat potatoes were 🤤, and shared some entrees, highly recommend the brick chicken, it was SO juicy! 
🔜Save this post for your next girl’s or date night in downtown Houston! Thanks for inviting me @pcinfluence 
📍GJ Tavern in downtown Houston, Texas. 
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PLANO ROUNDUP @visitplano WHAT TO DO 1️⃣ Vis PLANO ROUNDUP @visitplano 
WHAT TO DO
1️⃣ Visit the free Interurban Railway Museum in downtown Plano.
2️⃣ Swim in the iconic Texas Pool *opens Memorial Day
3️⃣ Go mural hopping, starting at the butterfly wings next to Francescas at Shops at Legacy.
4️⃣Zip lines & treetop adventures at Go Ape Plano
5️⃣ Hike to the Observation Tower at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
6️⃣ Hit the trails at the beautiful Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve
7️⃣ Shop, dine, and check out the photo ops at Legacy West Plano.
WHERE TO EAT
1️⃣ Rooftop views & pizza at Urban Crust, the bread they bring out is amazing!
2️⃣Brunch at The Biscuit Bar, the house-made sauce is delicious!
3️⃣Grab a coffee at Golden Boy Plano and @1418coffee 
4️⃣Dinner at Bavette Grill *get the deviled eggs located at the @boardwalkgranitepark 
5️⃣ A Texas comfort dinner at @Haywireplano 
6️⃣ Stop by @Legacyfoodhall for over 20+ eateries & bars
WHERE TO STAY
1️⃣ The beautiful Marriott Dallas/Plano Legacy Town Center, located steps from The Shops at Legacy! Make sure to get breakfast at the hotel at Copper Creek for some Texas-shaped waffles.
🔜Save this post for your next trip to Plano!
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⚽️DALE @HOUSTONDYNAMO I can’t believe this ⚽️DALE @HOUSTONDYNAMO 
I can’t believe this was my first time at a Dynamo game! Thank you for having me! We had so much fun exploring the new East Club, an all-inclusive experience with premium food options, beer and wine! Our favorite of the night were the carnitas tacos 🤤
It was nice to see the renovated open air stadium and the new vendors like Trill Burgers, Roostar Vietnamese Grill, Elotes Bravos and so much more! Can’t wait to go back for another game!
And don’t forget to get a photo at the coolest mural by @capdavjon
📍@ShellEnergystadium 
🔜Tag who you want to go to a game with! 
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🌸HIDDEN GEM 1hr from Houston @coastalprairiecon 🌸HIDDEN GEM 1hr from Houston @coastalprairieconservancy
The perfect break from the city and a change of scenery from your usual trails. Choose from two different trails, the 1.5-mile Ann Hamilton Trail and 1.3-mile South Trail. 
One of the many benefits of the prairie is that it helps with flooding around Houston – absorbing three swimming pools of water per acre during a rain event!
🔜Save this for the next time you’re looking for a unique outdoor experience! 
⏰Open Tuesdays, Fridays, & Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM
📍Ann Hamilton Trail at the Indiangrass Preserve 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484
🌱Volunteer opportunities like Stewardship Saturdays & public events like the annual Putting Down Roots are perfect ways to get involved in conservation and help with climate change! 
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10 THINGS TO DO IN PLANO 1️⃣ Swim in the icon 10 THINGS TO DO IN PLANO
1️⃣ Swim in the iconic @the_texas_pool *opens Memorial Day
2️⃣ Zipline at @goapeplano
3️⃣ Hike at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
4️⃣ Go mural hopping starting at @shopsatlegacy
5️⃣ Stroll @downtownPlano & eat at @urbancrust
6️⃣ Visit the free Interurban Railway Museum
7️⃣ Grab coffee at @goldenboyplano
8️⃣ Dinner at @bavettegrill *get the deviled eggs located at the @boardwalkgranitepark 
9️⃣ Check out this photo op at @legacywestplano then shop & dine.
🔟 Stay at @marriottlegacy & get the Texas-shaped waffle at Copper Creek! 
Stay tuned for a post on more things to do in Plano.
🔜Save this post for your next trip to Plano!
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🍹Cinco de Mayo with @drinkpicadas #sponsored I 🍹Cinco de Mayo with @drinkpicadas #sponsored
I found your new favorite Mexican Aguas Frescas + piquete. Picadas comes in 3 different flavors, Guava, Limonada, and Mango. I literally don’t even have a favorite because you can taste the real fruit and Mexican agave in each one!
🛍️Currently only sold at H-E-B in Texas
🧂Chili Lime Salt packet is included
🇲🇽 Hecho en México
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🤠CHEERS FROM WACO This was my 4th time in Waco 🤠CHEERS FROM WACO
This was my 4th time in Waco & I was SO excited to check off more items from my Waco bucket list! Check out my stories & blog post for more details.
WHAT TO DO
1️⃣ Go mural hopping! Find the Cheers from Waco mural at Bicycle World & the Waco Y'all Mural right across from it.
2️⃣ You HAVE to do a Horseback ride at sunset at Brazos Bluffs Ranch, trust me!
3️⃣ Go on a food tour with Waco Food Tours for some amazing hidden gems!
4️⃣ Visit the Waco Mammoth National Monument to see mammoth fossils!!
5️⃣ Learn about the African American history in Waco starting with the Doris Miller Memorial who served valiantly during World War II.
6️⃣ Take a self guided Latino History Tour starting at St. Francis on the Brazos. Reminds me so much of the missions in San Antonio!
7️⃣ If you love live music stop by Bridge Street Plaza every Saturday thru July 1st for the Levitt AMP Waco series.
8️⃣ Kayak or paddle board the Brazos with @puravidapaddlewaco 
WHERE TO EAT/DRINK 
1️⃣ Grab an appetizer & a drink at Maria Mezcaleria. Highly recommend La Guera if you like mezcal!
2️⃣ Brunch at Pignetti's Waco.
3️⃣ Coffee at @BittyandBeauscoffee, @FabledBookshop & Coffee, & @CommonGroundswaco
4️⃣ Lunch at Union Hall, I tried @pupusaparadise254 & @honest.juicery for açaí bowls & both were 👌🏼
5️⃣ Drinks at @onedaywaco, @undercroftwaco, @stayclassywaco, & @huacolounge
6️⃣ Grab a beer at Brotherwell Brewing.
WHERE TO STAY
1️⃣ There are plenty of Airbnb or hotel options but I had a chance to stay at the NEW Element Waco hotel. Loved how modern it was & that it was located right across from Magnolia Table.
🔜Be sure to add Waco to your bucket list & save this for your next trip!
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A tasting weekend in Bee Cave

January 7, 2022      Leave a Comment

Y’all know how much I love the Texas Hill Country! There are so many places for wine/beer tastings in the area. Recently, I went on a wine tasting weekend getaway in Bee Cave. Bee Cave is located in the hill country of central Texas. This puts it at a short driving distance to several wineries, distilleries, and breweries in the area. Bee Cave is about 30 minutes north west of Austin, Dripping Springs and Driftwood.

I was recently invited to spend a tasting weekend in Bee Cave and absolutely loved it’s central location. Let me share some tips on how to spend a tasting weekend in Bee Cave, from where to stay, what to do, and where to eat.

Where to Stay in Bee Cave

A Tasting weekend in Bee Cave
A Tasting weekend in Bee Cave

I was hosted by Sonesta Bee Cave Austin Hotel located at the Hill Country Galleria. This was my first time staying at a Sonesta and I have to say I really enjoyed it. First of all, due to the holidays, they had this beautiful Christmas tree in the lobby. Second, the service was incredible, the front desk knew it was my first time at a Sonesta so they picked a room with the best view! Third, the beds were SO comfortable, and the rooms were so spacious. 

To top it off, there is a rooftop lounge called Meridian 98 on the 6th floor of the hotel with amazing views.  We went up there for drinks and of course I had to try the “Buzz”, made with Dripping Springs Vodka, fresh strawberries and lemon. My friend tried the “West Pole Margarita” made with bee friendly honey and both were delicious! We really enjoyed the view sitting up here with the city lights shining at night. I can’t even imagine how beautiful it must be at sunset. Once you get hungry, there’s also a food menu with appetizers, salads, sliders, tacos and flatbreads.

What to Do in Bee Cave

A Tasting weekend in Bee Cave

One of the best things to do in Bee Cave is to have a tasting weekend! I had a chance to visit three tasting rooms, Deep Eddy Vodka, Desert Door, and Hamilton Pool Vineyards.

Deep Eddy Vodka – Vodka is always my go to, and the Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room has been on my list for the longest! I loved that they had tasting flights where you pick which vodka you will like to try and you get a side of club soda to wash it all down. In addition, I also loved that they had some cocktails, including frozen cocktails. Overall, I have to say that every cocktail we tried was SO good! This was definitely my favorite stop.

Desert Door – Head to Desert Door to try Sotol. Sotol is similar to a tequila and a mezcal and has a unique flavor. Give it a try with a tasting or enjoy it in some of the beautiful cocktails they make. Lastly, make sure you step inside as their tasting room is modern desert and it is just stunning!

Hamilton Pool Vineyards – I couldn’t leave the hill country without having some wine! Next, we stopped at the beautiful Hamilton Pool Vineyards for a tasting. The outdoor patio has beautiful huge Oak trees and vineyard views. Fun fact, the boutique wines are processed in a French style, making them super unique wines!

In addition, other tastings in the area are Frontyard Brewing, 5 Soul Wine Co., and Treaty Oak Distilling.

A Tasting weekend in Bee Cave
A Tasting weekend in Bee Cave

Where to Eat in Bee Cave

A Tasting Weekend in Bee Cave - Hamilton Pool Vineyards

With all the drinking and exploring you will be doing, I know you will get hungry. Although, since most wineries, distilleries, or breweries have food or snacks for lunch, I highly recommend you save some of your appetite for a nice dinner!

We had a chance to try The Garden at Ellera for some Boston Italian Eats. They have everything from appetizers, pizza, paninis, and homemade Italian desserts.  On our second night we tried Plate by Dzintra, where everything is made from scratch. Once you step inside the restaurant you will fall in love with the beautiful decor. Fun fact, the Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef Dzintra Dzenis appeared on the 6th season of The Food Network Star in 2010!

Additionally, other places to eat in the area are The Grove Wine Bar + Kitchen, and Meridian 98 which is right at your hotel, Sonesta Bee Cave.

In Conclusion - A Tasting Weekend in Bee Cave

In conclusion, a tasting weekend getaway in Bee Cave is the perfect spot close to wineries, breweries, and distilleries! Overall, we had such a great time in Bee Cave and I can’t wait to come back and explore some more!

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