PRIME Living's 2016 Lone Star State Issue

THE LUXURY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF TEXAS

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Master-planned communities by Johnson Development capture the finest in land planning, architectural integrity and resort-style amenities. Discover homes to suit your taste and lifestyle, including luxurious patio homes and estate homes.

Each community reflects the growing emphasis among families for neighborhoods with a purpose, where friends connect and amenities richly enhance quality of life.

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UPGRADE YOUR HOLIDAYS. MODERN LUXURY LIVES HERE.

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To find holiday sailings from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or San Juan, visit CelebrityCruises.com, call 800 CELEBRITY, or contact your travel agent.

Experience holiday traditions and tropical islands—our way.

Treat your family to some modern luxury island hopping in the Caribbean. We deck the halls. We cook the meals.

We book the entertainment. You just enjoy your holidays.

HOLIDAYS ARE BETTER WITH CELEBRITY Chose any two FREE perks—high-speed internet, drinks, tips, or $300 to spend on board. Plus, upgrade FREE from an ocean view to a veranda stateroom when you book your holiday vacation in the Caribbean.*

Each guest beyond the first two in your stateroom receives a FREE 40-minute internet package and FREE non-alcoholic beverage package.

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Celebrate with us—decorations, caroling, shows, galas—and discover your new favorite tradition.

Enjoy holiday spirit with family and friends in stylish staterooms and suites—like a boutique resort at sea.

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DELICIOUS Feast on sumptuous meals, including traditional dishes, crafted by our Michelin-starred chef.

* Visit CelebrityCruises.com for full terms and conditions. Cruise must be booked August 1–31, 2016. Perks offer applies to select 2016 holiday Caribbean cruises, ocean view or higher staterooms. Onboard credit is not redeemable for cash and expires on the final night of the cruise. Upgrade offer applies to select 2016 holiday Caribbean sailings. Combinability restrictions apply. Offer applies to new individual bookings and to staterooms in noncontracted group bookings, is nontransferable, and is not combinable with any other offer. Offers and prices are subject to availability, cancellation, and change without notice at any time. © 2016 Celebrity Cruises. Ships’ registry: Malta and Ecuador.

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TIME FOR A LEAF PEEPING ROAD TRIP.

25 Texas Gravestones

REMEMBERING OUR PAST, SHARING OUR FUTURE.

30 Lone Star Ciders

CRISP FLAVORS IN A BOOMING INDUSTRY.

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37 • C ONNOISSEUR • PRIME’S GUIDE TO DISCERNING TASTE Table Talk • Uncorked • Main Dish • Bragging Bites • Entertain 49 • T HE GENTLEMEN’S ROOM • FOR THE MAN WHO COMMANDS THE VERY BEST Driver’s Seat • Cigar Notes • High Tech • Outdoors • Style

71 • L IVE WELL • FEEL GOOD, LOOK GOOD, BE GOOD Health Buzz • Feel Good • Focus & Function • Look Good • Be Good

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11 • COCKTAILS & CONVERSATION • KEEPING YOU IN THE KNOW Talking Points • Style • In the Mix • Nostalgia • Bucket List • Wealth • Design

57 • ESCAPE • GREETINGS FROM

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78 • P RIME LIST • EVENTS, GALAS AND FUNDRAISERS Planet Blue Dallas One Year Anniversary • Houston Methodist Peak Performances 2016

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Giving Back For Breast Cancer Awareness

Sonoma al fresco Californians enjoy wining and dining outdoors year round, and you can live like a local this summer with one of Jordan Winery’s new epicurean experiences in Healdsburg. Watch sunset during a hilltop feast, hike through the vineyards, dine under the stars on the winery lawn, or tour and taste your way across the 1,200-acre estate. Unforgettable ways to feed your senses.

Visit jordanwinery.com/events for details.

jordanwinery.com · info@jordanwinery.com Please enjoy responsibly. ©2016 Jordan Vineyard & Winery Healdsburg, CA

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W

hen recently interviewed, I was asked, “What is it about Texas that I’m most proud of?” That got me thinking, gone are the days when Texas was known for J.R. Ewing, longhorns on Cadillac hoods, Mickey Gilley, oil derricks, Willie Nelson and Tex-Mex. Well, the latter are still relevant—for me anyway—while Texans can now proudly boast award-winning wines, whiskeys, music, sports, technology and fashion. But I could go on—Texans are the most kind-hearted folks with an amazing “can do” spirit and I think it’s that “don’t tell me I can’t” attitude that results in Texans creating and leading new industries. This was the case when we visited with the owners of Argus Cidery, Texas Keeper Cider and Austin Eastciders in “Lone Star Ciders” (page 30). Although cideries in our state are not in large numbers—yet—this is an emerging business and these spirited entrepreneurs are breaking ground for yet another reason to make Texans proud.

The Lone Star State has also gained tremendous notoriety on the culinary scene with hundreds of new restaurants opening yearly. If variety is your palate, you need only see “Table Talk” (page 38) for an eclectic assortment of restaurants to choose from. However, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that Texans love their comfort food, and establishments specializing in this fare are popping up everywhere.

For instance, recently opened State Fare in Houston offers dishes like Dill Pickle Dip with housemade barbecue potato chips, Gulf shrimp cocktail with blue crab and ribeye with mashed potatoes. But wait, there’s more! One of our new favorite haunts is Pink Magnolia in Dallas, where chef Blythe Beck, of famed Oxygen channel’s “The Naughty Kitchen with Chef Blythe Beck,” dishes up comfort food for the record books with her Chicken-Fried Ribeye, which made our list in “Bragging Bites” (page 44).

Making a fashion statement in Texas and beyond is the entrepreneurial sister-duo Lizzi and Mary Bradley, owners of Little Minnow in Austin. Their products are handmade and even their textiles are handprinted in their studio. We fell in love with their colorful pillows and dog collars, however my personal fave are their infinity scarves, see “Style” (page 14). These are a must-have and will make a fab holiday present—“Gray Flowers on Fuchsia” please, if I’m on your Christmas list.

Texas proud!

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A cider cocktail with history behind it!

ETHAN ALLEN’S STONE FENCE SERVING: 1

2 ounces Maker’s 46 Bourbon 1 dash angostura bitters 5 ounces apple cider Add all ingredients to a rocks glass over ice and garnish with a mint sprig, a lemon peel or freshly grated nutmeg.

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The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) has a lot to offer such as stargazing classes. We rounded up a few favorite TPWD locations for stargazers in “Bucket List” (page 20).

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NEW LOCATION – Open October 2016 Paris Texas Apparel Co. 1022 Wirt Road #318 Houston, TX 77055 Located in The Shoppes at Memorial Village Northeast corner of I-10 / Katy Freeway and Wirt Road Open Tuesday – Saturday

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CAVALRY COURT AND THE GEORGE

Midway, the developers of Houston’s beautiful CITYCENTRE, partners with Valencia Group to announce the opening of two hotels in College Station: Cavalry Court and The George. One of the fastest growing cities in the U.S., College Station and its evolution to a 24hour destination will be a major plus for many travelers and Aggie fans. At the Cavalry, hence the name, guests will get a military-esque feel with an on-site restaurant appropriately named “The Mess Hall.” The George plays on College Station’s local pleasures, featuring porches and open courtyards and paying homage to the railway station, the town’s namesake. With the metamorphosis well on its way, this college town may be the next place to visit on your bucket list. valenciagroup.com

ROCK & BREWS Nothing is better than the matrimony between

food and music, and the opening of Rock & Brews in The Colony is a testament to how true that is. Music icons from the legendary rock band KISS, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, opened their 15th location (the second in Texas), featuring good ol’ comfort food set in a rock ‘n’ roll themed venue. The menu proudly presents a non-traditional, creative spin on fresh, quality American comfort food along with a variety of diet-conscious, gluten-free, vegetarian and healthy options. Additionally, each location offers its own regional favorites. A concept cooked up over a night of old friends, good times and cold beer, Rock & Brews gets the KISS seal of approval from fans. rockandbrews.com

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NEIMAN MARCUS AND CHARGEITSPOT

In an age when the cellphone rules and convenience is a must, Neiman Marcus enhances the in-store experience with a partnership with ChargeItSpot. One of the first to bring charging stations in locations nationwide, Neiman Marcus allows consumers to shop as that dying phone charges away. Equipped with eight secure locking chambers only you can access, the stations are virtually worry and hassle free. Neiman Marcus believes customer service begins with a great overall experience and cellphone users—that is, nearly everyone—will enjoy getting juiced up for free. chargeitspot.com, neimanmarcus.com >> FOR THE CHARITABLE FASHIONISTA

MAGPIES & PEACOCKS

Magpies & Peacocks (M&P), a nonprofit design house based out of Texas, is one of the few who not only showcases chic pieces from local designers but also gives back to other nonprofits. As an added draw, the design house is officially on the very popular luxury goods app House Account—its first charity collaborator. The sales from the e-boutique will benefit M&P’s education program Catwalks & Classrooms. Now you can easily shop unique finds and one-ofa-kind items for someone special, yourself and even your pooch, all the while giving back to your community. Kudos to you for being the stylish humanitarian you are. magpiesandpeacocks.org

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A.R. T. FURNITURE Austin is the location of the newest

installment of A.R.T. Furniture’s epicenters. A celebration of innovative home furnishings. A.R.T. designs exclusive collections that are inspired by different cultures, lifestyles, neighborhoods, people and their stories. The company merges authentic design, artisan finishes, and creative fabric combinations to deliver timeless style. The “Austin” collection was meticulously researched to guarantee an authentic interpretation of the city of Austin. Pieces mesh without matching, giving consumers the ability to be eclectic without making a mistake. arthomefurnishings.com

WHISKIES OF THE WORLD | A.R.T. FURNITURE | TEXAS HARLEY-DAVIDSON | AIRBUS APWORKS

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LIGHT RIDER 3-D PRINTED ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE

It’s like something out of a futuristic movie. According to APWorks, the world has been introduced to the first 3D-printed street bike. The Light Rider is made out of Scalmalloy, an aluminum alloy as strong as titanium; weighs 30 percent less than other e-motorcycles; is emissions-free; and is powered by a 6-kilowatt electric motor. This street bike has a top speed of 50 miles per hour and a range of 37 miles on one battery charge. This oneof-a-kind bike won’t be easy to come by as only 50 are slated to be produced at this time, and the overall total to the German-made wonder is around $56,000. The Light Rider—street bike of the future. apworks.de/en

>> FOR THE HOG-HEAVEN DREAMERS

TEXAS HARLEYDAVIDSON STORE

Harley Davidson fans revel in the roaring blare of engines revving and the pungent aroma of leather, grease, tires and burning gasoline at the new Adam Smith’s Texas HarleyDavidson dealership in Bedford. One of the largest in the nation, the $10 million dealership is 72,000 square feet and features two showrooms and a large area to shop for leather jackets, backpacks, boots and other accessories.

A unique feature at this veteran-friendly dealership: that aroma that bikers are all too familiar with is actually a signature scent called Grit. The scent is pumped throughout the store via an aroma injection system adding to the sheer wonder of this hog heaven. texasharley.com

>> FOR THE SPIRITED PHILANTHROPIST

WHISKIES OF THE WORLD Talented Houston painter Tra’ Slaughter has been recruited by the producers of the Whiskies of the World event to create a one-of-kind piece. He will be painting on-site during the course of the four-hour expo, giving spectators a glimpse at his talent in person. Set to paint on October 1, the finished product will be up for bid in a silent auction, and all proceeds will benefit the educational trust established for the children of Ryan Roberts, acclaimed hospitality executive who passed away in 2015 and who will be honored

by Whiskies of the World. A show dedicated to the love of whisky and the added art makes for an event worthy of your memoirs. whiskiesoftheworld.com/houston

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