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Photo by Aymiel Fleming DEPARTMENTS 26 DOWN HOME Island restaurateur creates frightfully fun Halloween treats 30 TASTE OF TEXAS This traditional Mexican soup is rooted in human sacrifice 32 GAME ON Spice up taco night with this fresh-fish twist 34 DESSERT ISLAND In China, these traditional cookies are big tourist draws 36 DOWN THE HATCH Orange wine is a perfect autumn beverage 38 TREASURE TROVE Shop boasts intriguing collection of beer steins 48 HOMEPORT Silk Stocking District home provides a warm retreat and plenty of history 58 COUNTER CULTURE A small, outdated island kitchen undergoes modern makeover 66 SHIP SHAPE Why lymphatic massage is in high demand 38 70 HOOKED As the water cools, the big three get hungry 78 YOU WEAR IT WELL Island entrepreneur likes classic looks with modern, fun twists 80 SAVE THE DATE Area events to keep your calendar booked 88 SHUTTERBUGS readers share their coastal photos 582912 AVENUE N 1/2 4 | 2 | 1,336 Sq Ft | $339,900 Luis Santiago | 409-888-6098 1615 CHURCH ST 4 | 3.5 | 2,816 sq ft | $849,000 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 1502 20TH ST 3 | 2.5 | 2,016 Sqft | $579,000 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 1310 ROSENBERG ST 3 | 2.5 | 2,262 sq ft | $750,000 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 2117 SALADIA ST 3,356 Sq Ft | $525,000 | Multi-Family Team Hadley-Sims | 409-256-1477 7000 SEAWALL BLVD #1114 1 | 1 | 825 sq ft | $230,000 Mary Ellis | 409-939-8623 4502 AVENUE O 4 | 3 | 3,826 sq ft | $650,000 Brittany Lamb | 409-789-3816 4817 ALAMO DR 2 | 1 | 1,280 sq ft | $279,000 Carole Bell | 979-201-7677 1001 BAMAR LN 4 | 2.5 | 2,376 Sqft | $1,200,000 Robert Zahn | 409-939-9237 523 24TH ST 10,248 Sqft | $875,000 | Commercial Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 5520 FOREST COVE DRIVE I DICKINSON 4 | 4.5 | 4,326 Sq Ft | $899,999 Cory C. 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