EASY LIVING, TEXAS GULF STYLEMONTHLYJANUARY 2017The oyster is our worldJANUARY 2017 $5.99COASTMONTHLY.COMGOING DUTCH COLONIAL STYLE1923 T-BUCKET TIGHT FIT IS RIGHT FITAND THAT WORLD IS CHANGINGACCIDENTAL ACTIVISTMEET SAN LEON’S ERIN BROCKOVICH281.794.9463 | KELLYKELLEY.COMKELLY@KELLYKELLEY.COMRE/MAXLEADING EDGE“Galveston is my home, Galveston is my business.”KELLY KELLEY | BROKER ASSOCIATE/CO-OWNER | RE/MAX LEADING EDGEFeatured L isting— 11618 Sea Butterfly – New Construction – Beachside VillageFeatured L isting12917 John Reynolds Rd - Bermuda Beach20710 E Sunset Bay Dr – Sunset Cove18506 E De Vaca - Indian Beach20727 E Sunset Bay Dr – Sunset Cove25230 Intrepid Ln – Playa San Luis19027 E Kahala Dr – Kahala Beach EstatesASK ME ABOUT THE WATERFRONT LOTS AT GALVESTON BAY CLUB!Exclusive Galveston County Dealer for Berlin Gardens Poly FurnitureTRAGER GRILLS NOW AVAILABLEAT WILD BILL’S berlingardenstexas.comStop in to see the latest models and follow Texas Select Seasonings Facebook page for cooking demo dates by Texas Select BBQ.4 COASTMONTHLY.COM / January 2017January 2017 | VOLuME 10 | ISSuE 114OYSTER ODYSSEYThrough droughts, floods and con-stant threats, a vital way of life on the Texas Coast carries on26ACCIDENTAL ACTIVISTHow one woman became the Erin Brockovich of San Leon38‘DESIGNED FOR SURVIVAL’Island scientist explores the past and future of oysters44GRILLED, RAW, FRIED OR ROCKEFELLERa dozen places to eat oysters 58ENTERTAIN LIKE TEXAS ROYALTYHouston’s ‘Enchilada Queen’ shares the secret of fish tacos98STRAIGHT SHOOTERIsland police officer finds path through photography102PIECE BY PIECEDickinson quilter takes Best of Show at international festival6 COASTMONTHLY.COM / January 201748THE GALLEYEnjoy Galveston Bay’s best with this recipe for roasted oysters50DOWN THE HATCHLuscious sips of the sea perfectly made to be savored with cocktails62TABLE SURFINGat yamato Japanese restaurant, chefs artfully execute good food66DESSERT ISLANDThere’s nothing stale about this Bourbon Bread Pudding68COUNTER CULTUREMusic, wine, good food and the hosts make this Texas City kitchen a popular gathering place74HOMEPORTKemah house stands out in a sea of Mediterranean architecture84BEAUTIFUL BACKYARDSa San Leon yard teeming with variety of plants attracts pollinators and other wildlife92STEM TO STERNChris-Craft motor yacht takes passengers to far-flung fishing grounds96NICE RIDESTight fit is right fit for island hot-rodder110SEASIDE STYLEKatie Burns shares a few of her favorite things112SAVE THE DATEThere are lots of events in the area to keep your calendar booked120PARTY PICSFind out who made the local party scene128SHUTTERBUGSreaders share their coastal photos62ON THE COVERA freshly shucked oyster with cocktail sauce on a bed of rock salt. 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