We visit the legendary St. Mary’s strip in San Antonio where a refurbished hot pink shipping container is serving up truly unique barbecue. Curry Boys BBQ combines classic South Texas BBQ with Southeast Asian curry. Wait until you see their signature dish, “The Brisket Smokeshow,” where super-tender brisket is served over a bed of jasmine rice and topped with an aromatic green coconut curry and crispy shallots.

The Refuge Steakhouse & Bourbon Bar in The Woodlands is a whole lot more than great steak and whiskey. It’s worthy of a special occasion, but is also a great place to relax and catch some live tunes on the patio. With the largest selection of bourbon in Houston, they pair impressive dishes like flaky red snapper with jumbo lump crab and massive double bone-in pork chops with some of the best whiskey around. Our must-order dish? The eponymous steak board with juicy sirloin covered in a spicy chimichurri and served alongside roasted Brussels sprouts and potatoes.

Tag along as we travel to Cibolo Creek in Boerne for a little taste of Old World Europe at Little Gretel. We hear the fascinating story of the chef behind this charming bistro, Denise Mazal, and her journey to find freedom in America. This Hill Country gem serves up Czeck and German classics like Bavarian Meatloaf and Jaeger Schnitzel in a cozy dining room filled with treasures from Denise’s former homeland.

Don’t miss out on all of the action—and some incredible H-E-B wines!

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