Food

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A Stunning View of Heaven on Earth: A View of The Gulf, The Downtown, The Bay Side of Galveston

By Sissie Coomes When you are at the beach, you either want to be in the sun, shaded under awnings and patios...

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5 Breweries to Visit if You’re Spending Time in Galveston

Warm weather is creeping in and it’s time to set sights on the next big vacation—spring break! Whether you’re a Texas native...

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Miller’s Seawall Grill: Serving Breakfast of Champions

A Breakfast of Champions Served All Day Long: Miller’s has long time been a local’s favorite for fresh seafood, but their hearty,...

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Galveston Locals’ Favorite Restaurants

By Sissie Coomes Locals’ favorites! Rambling around the island you are sure to find a plethora of restaurants, bars and local hang outs but these three...

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Galveston Island Brewing: Free Brewery Tours Every Saturday

Galveston Island Brewery (GIB) is a local brewery featuring an on-site taproom showcasing classic beer styles from around the world. The tap...

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Dive Into A Mexican Breakfast: A Few Places You’ve Probably Never Heard About

By Sissie Coomes Ahh, breakfast, our favorite meal of the day. Something about it brings a sense of satisfaction and a great...

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Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant: Little Island, Big Business

By Kimber Fountain The size and scope of Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant often prompts speculation, leading many locals and visitors alike to assume...

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A Better Burger is Bound to Be Beautiful

Based on a recent Facebook (www.facebook.com/galvestonislandguide) survey, we asked you guys to vote for your Locals’ Favorite “Best Burger.” Here is what...

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Maceo Spice & Import: The Spicy Side of Legacy

By Terry Card When Concetta Maceo talks about her family business, Maceo Spice & Import, her enthusiasm, and dedication are self-evident. She...

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Pizza Galore on Galveston Island

Pizza is Our Favorite Food Group, No Really! Pizza. The one food that basically everyone on earth can agree is simply the...

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Pie in the Sky: A Little (Sometimes Big) Slice of Paradise

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost Flaky crust, gooey center, fluffy topping: thus is the ultimate Trifecta of Pie, and this...

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Saltwater Grill: The Heart of a City, The Charm of an Island

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost A very distinct level of sophistication is required to exude limitless elegance without careening down...

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Off the Beaten Path But Worth the Drive: The West End Explored

By Sissie Coomes Sometimes the best places are those that are a tad hard to find. It’s a part of all of...

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Mama Teresa’s Flying Pizza: Reborn on The Island

By Rob Lucey When Hurricane Ike wiped most of the structures off of Bolivar Peninsula in 2008, longtime dining destination Mama...

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Gino’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria: Where the Locals Eat

By Terry Card When tourists indulge in conversations, whether it is while shopping, or talking to a local in a bar, one...

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I Hope You’re Hungry … Two New ‘Must-Tries’ in Downtown Galveston

Downtown Galveston has two new restaurants open this summer that are must-try’s. Hearsay on The Strand, located at 2410 Strand, is open...

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Hey Mikey’s Ice Cream: Bun Roll, Please

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost It would seem that ice cream, one of the most popular desserts in the world,...

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Jimmy’s On The Pier: 13 September 2008

By Terry Card The howling wind barreled down out of the black sky in full fury, lifting the surging water to...

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We All Scream for Ice Cream! Get the Scoop on the Island’s Frosty Frenzy

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost The long chill of this year’s winter has finally given way to the burning heat...

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Riondo’s Italian Ristorante: An Inspired Revival of Classic Dining

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost For seventeen years, the lower west half of the historic and monumental Hutchings and Sealy...

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Island Coffee Houses Know Their Beans

By Rob Lucey At one time ordering a cup of coffee boiled down to “black” or with “cream or sugar.” Later, most...

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Escape The Heat This Summer With Devil & The Deep Brewery

Devil & The Deep Brewery: Quench Your Thirst With Some Cold Beverages Opened a few months ago is Galveston’s newest brewery Devil...

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Vintage Crown Boutique & Bar: A Michelada Bar and Much More

Located at 215 23rd St. in Downtown Galveston, Vintage Crown Boutique Bar features a nice line of clothing and a specialty bar...

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Downtown Galveston’s New Restaurants Beam with Variety & Fun

By Sissie Coomes Recently downtown Galveston has had a huge growth spurt of new restaurants opening, and with this a nice variety...

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An Old Tradition of Ooey-Gooey Yumminess

Mario’s Seawall Italian & Pizzeria: An Old Tradition of Ooey-Gooey Yumminess Three words could really say it all about Mario’s – pizza,...

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Nothing Like It Before: Beef Jerkey Outlet

Beef Jerky Outlet: Exquisite Quality and Taste Combined By Terry Card Quality and taste defines the difference between jerky purchased at the...

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A Wonderful Taste of Galveston

Taste of The Strand: A Wonderful Taste of Galveston By Lauren Elizabeth Ware I love food. Better known from Shaggy on Scooby...

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The Spice & Tea Exchange® Opening on The Strand

The Spice & Tea Exchange®, located in the Rosenberg Building at 2309 Strand, is now open. Shop more than 140 herbs and...

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Galveston Island Brewery: Tours, Tap Room and So Much More

By Terry Card, Photos by Christa Schreckengost No longer is it necessary to go off the island to tour a brewery. The...

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Warm Up With Local Cuisine: Gumbo, Soups & More

Best Places to Find Cold Weather Comfort Food on the Island By Matthew West For those of you who are like...

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Mom & Pop’s Serve Up Homemade Cuisines

Everyone always asks, “Where do the locals go to eat?” Well, locals choose the locally-owned small spots that are a little...

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Galveston’s Own Farmers Market Gets Bigger and Better

Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (GOFM) opened in October 2012 in a humble downtown parking lot behind Antiques Warehouse with a quaint view...

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Galveston Island: A Visit to Three Different Lands

By Sissie Coomes Variety is the secret to life and Galveston Island has a nice variety of ethnic restaurants. Below are...

Brews Brothers: The Art and Craft of Beer on The Strand

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost As a biology student in college, Justin Strait was using his lab to brew beer....

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Sonny’s Place: The Biggest Little Restaurant in Galveston

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost With menu items like Artery Clogger, Oyster Mug, and Shrimp Bun, it is obvious from...

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Baby It’s Cold Outside…Time to Get Your Gumbo On!

Did you know that the word “gumbo” comes from the West African word “kingombo,” which translates to “okra?” Gumbo is a staple...

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Yamato: 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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Pho 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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The 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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Folleaux 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,...