Galveston Island Guide
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13.6KBeachJames Phillips: Inshore Sculpture, Original Wood Carvings
By Kimber Fountain James Phillips was first introduced to the world of art by his mother, who taught him how to draw...
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7.4KLocals' FavoritesRobert Kuhn And the Album “Everybody Knows”
By Kimber Fountain Pick any decade. Pick any genre. Chances are, no matter which you choose, you will hear it reflected in...
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7.7KFoodYamato: The Other Side of Seafood
By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost There are sushi restaurants, and there are hibachi restaurants. And then there is Yamato, a...
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11.1KMusicJoe Pena: The Granddaddy Of Galveston Rock And Roll
By George Douglas Lee One night a few years ago, I dropped in at the late, lamented Bobbie’s House of Spirits to...
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5.6KFine ArtsRobert Dampier: Illuminating the Shadows
By Kimber Fountain The relationship between darkness and light is one that has confounded the human race for the entirety of its...
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7.5KFoodPho 18: Pho Authentic Vietnamese
By Kimber Fountain The charming duo of Hao and Rose have delighted Galveston with their popular Vietnamese delicacies for over eight years,...
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7.9KDowntownIsland Relics: A Sparkling Array of Sunshine
By Kimber Fountain Inside an unassuming little storefront off 22nd Street is a world of trinkets and treasures that sparkles with the...
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7.6KMusicOcean Roots: Island Life, Island Music
By Kimber Fountain Where does music come from? From notes on a page, from instruments, from voices? Yes, but that is a...
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6.4KMusicThe Zach Tate Band: A Texas State of Mind On Stage and Off
By Kimber Fountain Oscar Wilde put forth the notion that “Life imitates Art far more than Art imitates Life,” arguing that the...
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13.1KBeachColonel Paddlewheel Boat
Ongoing – Colonel Paddlewheel Boat launches at One Hope Boulevard in Moody Gardens. Experience the elegance of the paddlewheel from a bygone...
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14.8KFoodThe Island Famous Family: This is The Spot
Written by Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost If anyone should inquire as to the busiest spot on the Island, in essence,...
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Gino’s Italian: A Celebration of Family and 40 Years
By Kimber Fountain Siblings Josie Walker and Emanuele Mandini are at the helm of a restaurant that was owned by their father...
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7.4KFoodFolleaux the Flavor: New Orleans Niceties & Cajun Cuisine
By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost Mardi Gras season is in full swing and in the spirit of celebrating everything Louisiana,...
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9.8KFoodGetting Back to Our Roots: Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
By Kimber Fountain Although it is hard to believe now, in light of the emerging backlash against the corporate giants of the...
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5.5KFoodPho 20: Fine Vietnamese Cuisine, And The Complete Dining Package on the East End
By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost Galveston is and has always been the most diverse melting pot in Texas, due mostly...
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6.0KFoodNapolera Galveston: A Restaurant’s Homecoming
By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost Napolera Galveston is warm and authentic, a genuine reflection of its dedicated owners, and is...
