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The Grilled Octopus from Elizabeth's at the Art Museum is a standout dish. Marinated in rosemary, thyme, lemon and peppercorns, then cooked sous vide for six to seven hours, this is a must-try. Photo by Rachel Benavides

A New Era For The Arts

Over five years after the destruction of Hurricane Harvey, the recently completed Rockport Center for the Arts kicks off a new era of art and education with a multi-million-dollar campus.

Top Doctors

Special Advertising Section: The annual Top Doctors list provides the names of area doctors recommended by their peers. Directly following the list is Top Doctor profiles.

Kayla Butts CONTRIBUTOR

Kayla Butts has been writing for The Bend since its inception. A licensed dietitian and recipe developer, Kayla has a true gift when it comes to writing about food. Kayla cowrote this month’s cover feature. Pg. 42

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