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JTR on Memorial Dr. was a regular part of our rotation prior to the opening of Credence, Latuli, and Bar Bludorn in the same general area. I normally order the Veal Chop Parmesan and ask for ricotta underneath the melted mozzarella...the way they used to serve it. The Sweet Chili Shrimp appetizer is addictive as are the dirty martinis. I find their fish and New York Italian dishes superior to the steaks, mainly because there are so many places in town that serve excellent steaks. The Parmesan Crusted Flounder has always been good. It's hard to go wrong at JTR but entree-dependent you might not be "wowed".

If you have a Signature plan with DirecTV Stream you get the ESPN Unlimited/Disney+/Hulu w/commercials bundle at no cost. I was always an ESPN+ subscriber until DirecTV Stream offered this complimentary bundle. Lots of discussion on the DirecTV Stream subreddit regarding the same. Hope it works for you.

My only experience is with Palmilla Beach, but I don't know how you could want anything more out of a Texas beach trip. There are lots of rental options on their website. Most rentals are through Vacasa making it very simple.

Like Cinnamon Shore, the development is located a safe distance from the crowds of people "in town". They have large, resort-style pools with waitresses delivering drinks and grill food. Palmilla offers six-seater golf carts for rent with a private boardwalk for crossing the dunes to the beach. The beach in front of Palmilla has chairs and umbrellas setup for Palmilla guests as well as an air-conditioned restroom trailer.

The restaurants at Palmilla can be good but better food is often found in town. If your children get tired of swimming, the Texas State Aquarium is right up the street in Corpus.

Sign up for the InKind app before your trip. They have all of their participating restaurants listed there, including Turner’s Cut (and all of the other Berg Hospitality stores). InKind usually has a % bonus when you load money on the app and it makes it a breeze to pay at the table. You could make an excellent trip just from that list. Rosie’s Cannonball, Prime 131, Julep, March, Musaafer.

Thirty years ago I had a hunting Lab get his “index finger” toe amputated out of a dire amount of caution when cancer was suspected. Lab results came back benign and the foot healed very easily. He never missed a step and wore his missing toe like a badge of courage. I still miss Bo.

I can’t speak as to which school might best suit his needs, but I’d strongly suggest he at least visit the CIA’s main campus in Hyde Park. It’s the most idyllic setting on the bank of the Hudson River and is everything that San Antonio isn’t. That’s not to discount the coursework at CIA-SA one bit as I’m sure both campuses are aligned in that regard. The grandeur and allure of the Hyde Park campus is indelibly etched inside the part of me that enjoys cooking. Its proximity to NYC provides a wealth of externship opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else. Having said all of that, lots of chefs will suggest trial by fire in the restaurant kitchen instead of wasting time and money on school.

It’s hard to say which route might be most beneficial for your son but I, personally, would study at culinary school only if I could graduate without any loan debt. Thirty years ago I debated which route would best kickstart my culinary career. Alas, life chose a completely unrelated path for me. Just some food for thought.

I bought fresh Walleye fillets at Central Market in Houston a few weeks ago. It was the first time I can recall seeing it for sale locally. I was excited to finally get to try the "best tasting freshwater fish". It was excellent. Another win for HEB!

I waited ten years to replace my first hunting partner with a new one. Now, she turns 13 in two weeks and I can't imagine waiting another ten years for my next best friend. As hard as it may be, don't waste any time. Add to the memories you made with the ones who've already crossed the Rainbow Bridge. We will see them all again.

I changed all of my shower heads to Speakman Icon-S series a few years ago and have been extremely happy with them. Plenty of videos out there on how to easily remove the water restrictor prior to installation. The workmanship and materials are top notch. No hose though.

I 100% agree with your take on Roegel’s-Katy. It’s almost as if all the smoking is done at the Voss location and kept in a warmer at the Katy store. Russell is giving people a terrible Roegel’s experience if they don’t dine at Voss. My moist brisket was dry and room temp. The ribs weren’t even close to their stellar cousins coming off the Voss pits.

Brett’s brisket enchilada pro tip: order a full tray of enchiladas on his site by Sunday night for Thursday pickup. Freeze individually for later enjoyment.

Vintage Crown michelada bar on 23rd Street just down from the Tremont House hotel is worth a stop for sure.