Big in Texas
The largest state in the continental US, Texas offers everything from desert landscapes and rolling hills to several thriving metropolises. The mild winter season is perfect for exploring newly opened restaurants, relaxing in luxurious new hotels and, of course, shopping for the country’s finest cowboy boots.
In Austin, the just-opened Commodore vibe, including a crackling old record player, a library full of leather-bound classics, Prohibition-era art and some of the property’s original tile flooring. The only reason to tear yourself away is to grab a taco (Austin remains a taco mecca), especially because LA chef Christopher Haydostian has transported California-Mexican cuisine to the Tex-Mex stronghold with the new Reunión 19, which slings Cal-Mex with the highest-quality ingredients, from corn tortillas pressed and cooked to order to carne asada tacos prepared with ribeye. And since tacos pair remarkably well with a bold red, plan a trip into the beautiful Texas Hill Country to check out one of America’s most vibrant wine regions. Don’t miss some of the newest kids on the block, Kalasi Cellars and Sandy Road Vineyards.
