< PreviousADVERTISEMENTWhile on the island, it’s only natural to get an eventual but certain craving for fresh seafood. When the hunger for island cuisine strikes, head on down to Pier 20 and you’ll find Sampson & Son’s Seafood waiting for you right on the water. Whether you’re on the hunt for jumbo shrimp, red snapper, flounder or blue crab to bring home, you can count on a fresh and quality selection on ice at Sampson & Son’s. The store was opened in 1921 by Milton Sampson, and ever since then has been offering fresh caught seafood straight from the Gulf every day at great prices, while keeping it in the family for nearly a hundred years. The current owner, Milton Sampson III, is always happy to inform you of the inventory and answer any questions you may have about their products or even about the surrounding area. Every delicious meal begins with the best ingredients, so treat yourself to the daily catch for an unforgettable, scrumptious meal using seafood supplied by Sampson & Son’s Seafood.SAMPSON & SON’S SEAFOODPier 20, Galveston409.763.9316Searching to treat yourself to new necklace, handbag or dress? Dorothy May’s by Alspaugh’s is a shopper’s paradise for lovers of rustic charm and chic details. Operating on Galveston for three years, Dorothy May’s is a sister store to another location in The Woodlands and offers The Strand products from more than 40 popular brands — Vera Bradley, Kendra Scott, Alex + Ani, Yeti, Pandora, Chaco and Brighton to name a few. One of the upcoming events for Dorothy May’s is a well-established Ladies Night in December that operates in conjunction with other stores, so customers can browse an even wider selection of goods. Shopping isn’t the only activity Dorothy May’s offers. The store offers parties as well, and is even willing to close the storefront later to meet the accommodations of the customer. With excellent customer service as well as an unmatched selection of clothing, shoes, accessories and gifts, be sure to stop by Dorothy May’s by Alspaugh’s.DOROTHY MAY’S BY ALSPAUGH’S2111 Strand St., Galveston409.762.0224If you’re looking for a great cocktail bar to get the night started in Galveston, look no further. With a perfect five-star rating on TripAdvisor, DTO (Daiquiri Time Out) has made a name for itself in Galveston’s West Market District. Brad Stringer and co-owners Ian Ramirez and Robert Hollis are the masterminds behind DTO and its delectable, imaginative drinks. Although this joint can certainly craft a remarkable daiquiri, that’s not all they can create. In fact, the menu changes with the seasons to bring you the best quality and flavors that only DTO can offer. While enjoying the intimate, relaxed setting, snag a seat at the bar and enjoy watching the knowledgeable bartenders craft your cocktail right before your eyes using fresh-squeeze juices and house-made spirits. Parking is plentiful in the area around the bar, and DTO also boasts two separate patios for patrons to enjoy on breezy evenings, along with their drinks.DTO2701 Market St., Galveston409.497.2760 www.dtogalveston.comPIER 21THE STRANDPOSTOFFICEWEST MARKETFullen Jewelry, which began in 1975, is located on Postoffice Street in historic downtown Galveston. It’s home to an exclusive Galveston bracelet and two unique Galveston collections. The Original Galveston Destination Bracelet features a simplistic design and joins together the love of the beach, the heart of Texas and the hook that Galveston has on the hearts of many in 16 double strands of 14-karat gold.The Original Galveston Story Bead Collection includes the exclusive signature Galveston, the BOI and the IBC beads. Other beads include representation of sea life, a nautical theme or an island way of life.The Republic of Galveston Destination Jewelry Collection uses shackle, cutlass and anchor motifs adorning a unique silver coin emblazoned with a historic tall ship silhouette as well as a Spanish cross. FULLEN JEWELRY2215 Postoffice St., Galveston409.763.0555 • fullenjewelry.com fullenjewelry@att.netADVERTISEMENTPIER 21 ATTRACTIONS1877 Tall Ship Elissa Pier 21Ocean Star Drilling Rig Museum Pier 21Pier 21 Theater Pier 21Texas Seaport Museum Pier 21FOOD/DININGFisherman’s Wharf Pier 21Katie’s on the Pier Pier 20Katie’s Seafood Market Pier 19Olympia Grill Pier 21Sampson & Sons Seafood Pier 19Willie G’s Pier 21LODGINGHarbor House Pier 21TOURSBaywatch Dolphin Tours Pier 21Galveston Water Adventures Pier 21Harbor Tours at Texas Seaport Museum Pier 21THE STRANDANTIQUES AND ARTThe Admiralty Model Ship Gallery 2211 Strand St.Avis Frank Gallery 215 23rd St.Big House Antiques 2212 Mechanic St.G Lee Gallery 2217 Strand St.Gallery Evasion 217 23rd St.Galveston Art Center 2127 Strand St.Howarth Gallery 217 23rd St.Mamady’s Primitive African Art 2211 Strand St. (2nd Floor)Market 25 ABC 2413 Market St.Nautical Antiques 2202 Mechanic St.Somewhere In Time 124 20th St.Third Coast Gallery 2413 Mechanic St.Yesterday’s Best 114 20th St.ATTRACTIONSBuster’s Old Time Photos 2217 Strand St.Chamber Of Commerce 2228 Mechanic St.Galveston Island TrolleyGalveston Railroad Museum 2602 Santa Fe PlaceHaunted Mayfield Manor 2313 Harborside Drive (rear)Pirates! Legends of the Gulf Coast 2313 Harborside Drive (rear)FOOD/DININGThe Beef Jerky Outlet 2309 Strand St.Brewchacho’s Taco’s & Cantina 2110 Strand St.Hearsay on The Strand 2410 Strand St.Hubcap Grill 2021 Strand St.Island Pour House Wine Bistro 213 23rd St.Jimmy John’s 102 22nd St.La King’s Confectionery 2323 Strand St.LaMixteca Mexican Restaurant 1818 Mechanic St.Riondo’s Ristorante 2328 Strand St.Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 2217 Strand St.Shark Shack 2402 Strand St.DOWNTOWNGALVESTON.ORGShrimp ’N Stuff Downtown 216 23rd St.The Spice & Tea Exchange 2309 Strand St.Starbucks 102 22nd St.Strand Refreshment 2122 Strand St.Stranded Corner Galley 2121 Strand St.Tremont Café 2300 Mechanic St.Yaga’s Café 2314 Strand St.LIVE THEATERIsland ETC 2317 Mechanic St.LODGINGThe Tremont House 2300 Mechanic St.NIGHTLIFEBliss Lounge 2413 Strand St.Brews Brothers 2404 Strand St.Buckshot Saloon 2409 Market St.Murphy’s Pub 215 22nd St.Patrick’s Pub 2411 Strand St.Rooftop Bar at The Tremont 2300 Mechanic St.Sound Bar 2411 Mechanic St.Stuttgarden 111 23rd St.Tsunami 2314 Strand St.Vault Poker Club 2002 Strand St.Vintage Crown Bar 215 23rd St.SHOPPING$10 and Under 221 Strand St.A Holistic Solution 2002 Strand St.The Admiralty 2221 Strand St.Betsy by Design 2415 Mechanic St.BLU A Boutique by the Beach 2425 Strand St.The Boutique Bridal Group 2328 Market St.BUNCH’A Cool Stuff 2105 Strand St.Bungalow 2226 Strand St.Cariloha Bamboo 2226 Strand St.Conversation Pieces 2114 Strand St.Del Sol 2226 Strand St.Dolphin World 2122 Strand St.Dorothy May’s 2111 Strand St.Eighteen Seventy One (GHF) 2002 Strand St.Emboldened Elegance Boutique 2211 Strand St.Frankie’s Liquor Store 2218 Strand St.Galveston Automotive Professionals 1918 Mechanic St.Gracie’s/Monogramsies 2228 Strand St.Hazy Daze 2104 Strand St.Head to Footsies 2211 Strand St.Hendley Market 2010 Strand St.Island Silver 2428 Mechanic St.Jamaica Me Crazy Clothing 2401 Strand St.Jammin’ Sportswear 2314 Strand St.The Jewel Garden 2326 Strand St.Lafitte’s Beat Gifts & Souvenirs 2115 Strand St.LaPalapa 2120 Strand St.The Marketplace at the Peanut Butter Warehouse 102 20th St.Milagro Imports 2313 Strand St.Mysticatz 2021 Strand St.Nautical Nonsense 210 21st St.Nefertiti Boutique 202 25th St.Old Strand Emporium 2016 Strand St.Otis Spunkmeyer 2128 Strand St.Outrageous Boutique 405 22nd St.Pardon My French 2317 Strand St.Play on The Strand Toy Store 2119 Strand St.Portside Bar and Clothing Co. 2325 Strand St.RELAX Life Wear 2418 Strand St.Santa Fe Trail Jewelry 2217 Strand St.Shoreline Clothing 331 21st St.Skinsational Body Products 2309 Strand St.Southern Imports 2121 Strand St.Strand Brass & Christmas on the Strand 2115 Strand St.Surf Styles 2119 Strand St.Tina’s on the Strand 2326 Strand St.Tola Mo’ Bettah Market 2208 Strand St.Way Out West 2317 Strand St.Yaga Mo Bettah Threadz 2109 Strand St.TOURSIsland Carriages 22nd & Strand St. Ghost Tours 25th & Strand St.Taste of Galveston 2016 Strand St.Zipp E Bikes 2311 Mechanic St.POSTOFFICEANTIQUES AND ARTAffaire de Art 2227 Postoffice St.Alchemy Studio & Gallery 2208 Postoffice St.Clay Cup Studios 409 22nd St.Derek Anderson Studio 2224 Church St.Elizabeth Punches Studio & Gallery 403 22nd St.The Emporium at Eibands 2201 Postoffice St.From the HeArt Gallery 2111 Postoffice St.Galveston Art League 2117 Postoffice St.La Maison Rouge 418 22nd St.Rene Wiley Gallery 2128 Postoffice St.St. John Antiques 2001 Postoffice St.Upcycle Recycle 416 22nd St.Vacation on Canvas 2204 Postoffice St.HEALTH/FITNESSDonovan & Rebecca 1805 Market St.Island Brainworks 2220 Postoffice St.Island Salt Air 415 22nd St.Urban Fitness 2009 Postoffice St.FOOD/DININGThe Apache 511 20th St.Black Pearl Oyster Bar & Grill 327 23rd St.EatCetera 408 25th St.Galveston Coffee Roasters 532 23rd St.Gumbo Bar 2107 Postoffice St.Hey Mikey’s 2120 Postoffice St.Ile Petite Bakery 2108 Church St.Lolo Kai 528 23rd St.Old Moon Deli & Pies 408 23rd St.Mama Teresa’s Flying Pizza 416 21st St.MOD Coffeehouse 2126 Postoffice St.Press Box 2401 Postoffice St.Prohibition Red’s 2401 Church St.Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar 2028 Postoffice St.Saltwater Grill 2017 Postoffice St.Sky Bar Steak & Sushi 2105 Postoffice St.Star Drug 510 23rd St.Taquilo’s Tex-Mex Cantina 2101 Postoffice St.Trattoria La Vigna 412 20th St.Vargas Cut & Catch 2102 Postoffice St.LIVE THEATERThe Grand Opera House 2020 Postoffice St.NIGHT LIFEJack’s Pub 2406 Postoffice St.Molly’s Pub 2013 Postoffice St.Old Cellar Bar 2013 Postoffice St.O’Malley’s Stage Door 2022 Postoffice St.The Proletariat 2221 Market St.Sharky’s Tavern 504 25th St.The Wine Next Door 418 21st St.SHOPPINGCruz Cortez 2227 Postoffice St.Fit Tri Run 518 23rd St.Fullen Jewelry 2215 Postoffice St.Galveston Bookshop 317 23rd St.Glow Galveston 2215 Postoffice St.ha.ba’s Clothing Store 2213 Postoffice St.The Kitchen Chick 2402 Market St.Luna Home & Gifts 525 22nd St.The Naked Mermaid 2113 Postoffice St.Old Galveston Trading Company 2115 Postoffice St.Outrageous Boutique 405 22nd St.PC Optics 509 23rd St.Style Co 2113 Postoffice St.Tangerine Boutique 2218 Postoffice St.Texaco Collectibles 410 23rd St.TSO Galveston 515 22nd St.The Vinyl Radio Skate Shop 2206 Church St.Visker & Scrivener 406 23rd St.The Witchery 2116 Postoffice St.WEST MARKETANTIQUES & ARTAntique Warehouse 423 25th St.Heard Gallery 411 25th St.Twice Around Treasures 2528 Market St.FITNESSHooked on Acupuncture 2505 Market St.Yoga Haven 2507 Market St.FOOD/DININGDTO 2701 Market St.Gypsy Joynt 2711 Market St.Maceo Spice & Import 2706 Market St.Soul 2 Soul 3104 Market St.SHOPPINGFlea By The Sea 2501 Market St.The Hair Place 2610 Market St.Island Framed 515 25th St.Island Music 407 25th St.Olivine 409 25th St.Urban Resort 411 25th St.TOURSSegCity 519 25th St.42 COASTMONTHLY.COM / November 2018FeaturesGet your motor runningHow to get the most out of the Texas coast and the Lone Star RallyStory by Esther Davis McKennaEach year, in the first weekend of November, tens of thousands of motorcyclists roar into Galveston Island. All said, about 400,000 two-wheeled vehicles visit the island during the Lone Star Rally, a three-day celebration of motorcycle culture, said Mark Gray, a representative for the event’s organizer.“And that doesn’t include trikes and trucks or the trail-ers that haul toys over,” Gray said.The sheer number of motorcycles that travel here for the Lone Star Rally is impressive,” Texas City resident and motorcycle technician Stephen Gonzales said. “They’re parked four deep on The Strand. Old bikes, new bikes and unique rides are everywhere.”So, how do you get the most out of the rally?Balconies offer a bird’s-eye view of all the motorcycles downtown as well as the live bands at Saengerfest Park. VIP passes, which include all-weekend access to balcony parties, can be purchased in advance by visiting the Lone Star Rally website or by downloading the free phone app.Most seasoned rally participants say balconies are the way to go.“For the best picture-taking or people-watching, get up on a balcony — day or night,” Gray said.Beside the views, balconies provide ways to beat the crowds, motorcycle enthusiast and Galveston resident Carre Olson said.“Your best bet is a balcony party where you can beat the crowds,” Olson said. “You can see the bikes and hear the bands. There’s food, drink and clean bathrooms.”Balconies offer a bird’s-eye view of all the motorcycles in downtown Galveston during the Lone Star Rally.Photo by Jennifer ReynoldsWHAT: Lone Star rallyWHEN: Nov. 1-4WHERE: main Stage, Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand; beach Central, 2102 Seawall blvd.INFO: www.lonestarrally.com COASTMONTHLY.COM / November 2018 4344 COASTMONTHLY.COM / November 2018FeaturesOlson, who retired her 2005 Harley-Da-vidson Sportster, still likes to attend the rally yearly and encourages visitors to get off the beaten path.“By all means, do The Strand,” said Olson, who met her husband, George, a Galveston resident and businessman, at a Lone Star Rally. “Check out the bikes up close and per-sonal. Shop the vendors. But, at some point, take a ‘time out’ to go to the beach. Visit the antique shops. Take a tour of homes.’’Rally visitors should use the event to get better acquainted with the island and the upper Texas coast, Olson said.“Rent a beach house and make a mini-vaca-tion out of your trip,” Olson said. “Travel west on Seawall onto FM 3005 and drive out over Blue Water Highway. It’s a beautiful ride.”If shopping is your game, there’s plenty of places to play. Hundreds of vendors set up during the rally selling everything from hubcaps to diamond-studded jewelry.“If it fits in a saddlebag, you’ll find it for sale,” Olson said.A street-by-street walkabout is a good way to see what’s new in the industry, said Gonzales, a motorcycle technician at Team Mancuso Powersports South in La Marque.Gonzales starts at the Galveston Railroad Museum, 2602 Santa Fe Place downtown, and makes his way down the main drag to the end, he said.“I hit all the side-street vendors in between,” Gonzales said. “That’s where all the indepen-dent shop owners are selling what’s new in ac-cessories and parts,” Gonzales said. “Go down to Harborside if you want to see wheels going up or new performance parts installed.”If you’re looking to test drive the newest products on the market, have a current mo-torcycle license with you. Gonzales likes to go up to 25th Street and Seawall Boulevard, near Fish Tales restaurant, and check out the new Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcy-cles, he said.“Show them your motorcycle license and they’ll let you test drive a brand-new bike,” he said.Some rally participants go for the fun and games, including Cycle Source Magazine Old Time Motorcycle Rodeo Games. Two fan favorites are the whiskey barrel roll and the slow race, where the winner is the last to cross the finish line.“It’s very difficult to maneuver a bike slowly,” Gray said.“You need skills to compete,” Gonzales added.The Miss Lone Star Rally Competition is growing in popularity and featured 50 or so contestants last year. Contestants pre-quali-fy at different Harley-Davidson dealerships around the Houston area and at Jackie’s Brickhouse, 1053 Marina Bay Drive in Kemah. The women compete for more than $6,000 in cash and prizes. The competition takes place at the main stage on Saturday night.If you prefer your motorcycles made to or-der, check out one of the many custom shows throughout the weekend. Father-and-daughter duo Dave and Jody Perewitz, stars of the Dis-covery Channel reality series, “Biker Build-Off,” will judge the Perewitz Paint Show on Saturday at the Hotel Galvez courtyard, 2024 Seawall Blvd. The Ride-In Custom Bike Show is on Saturday at Beach Central, 2102 Seawall Blvd. And don’t miss the prized work of the coun-try’s top motorcycle builders as they compete for a single prize of $10,000 at the In-Motion Invitational over the course of the weekend.For an up-to-the-minute schedule of live bands, check the Lone Star Rally website or download the free Lone Star Rally App on your phone. Take time out from the hustle and bustle of downtown and cruise Seawall Boulevard with its scenic views of Galveston’s beaches. 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It’s one of those delightful drinks so full of vegetables, you can quaff several for lunch and honestly tell everyone you went out for a salad.It seems only natural, then, with nearly half a million motorcycle enthusiasts rumbling into Gal-veston in early November for the Lone Star Rally, that someone ask, “What do bikers drink?”One answer to that is simple: It should be abso-lutely nothing if they are in the actual act of being a biker.Another is more logical, especially if you’re standing on the service side of the bar: Whatever they want.The third is more complicated. Is there a cocktail that one automatically associates with Harleys, Hogs and road bugs in the teeth?Not surprisingly, researchers have studied this subject.GothRider Magazine, for one, has posted innu-merable articles on biker bars, stocking the biker bar and cocktails “Even Badass Bikers Love.” This online publication also sells drink mugs with brass knuckle handles, so its writers obviously know their stuff.Similarly, several articles have been written re-garding cocktails for other well-known biker gath-erings, particularly those seaside ones in Daytona Beach and Myrtle Beach in Florida.Perusing many of these drinks, you’ll be quick to notice several things in common. There are no COASTMONTHLY.COM / November 2018 47The Motor Oil is one of many cocktails associated with the Harley-Davidson. 48 COASTMONTHLY.COM / November 2018Motor Oil is a cocktail made with Jägermeister, peppermint schnapps, Goldschlager and Malibu Rum. COASTMONTHLY.COM / November 2018 49Down the Hatchpaper umbrellas or flowery swizzle sticks. And there’s no single alcohol.In GothRider, for example, there’s a cocktail called The Walker. The drink calls for 2 ounces of dark rum, 1 ounce of triple sec, 2 ounces of light rum and 1 ounce of 151-proof rum. That’s matched with 1 ounce each of lime, orange and pineapple juice then topped with a tablespoon of grenadine. Any responsible biker will attest, Walker good, Driver bad.The Harley-Davidson Company cocktail, created for the Daytona rally, is a bit more simple and without all that fruity stuff. Mix one half shot Yukon Jack Canadian Whiskey with one half shot Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and drink it. Now you know Jack.There are a huge number of cocktails associated with the Harley-Davidson, not surprisingly endorsed and promoted by the company itself. Among some of the more popular are the Harley-Davidson #2 cock-tail made with one part Malibu Rum, one part Jägermeister Herbal Liqueur and one part Jack Daniel’s. The Harley Oil cocktail is similar, but has a lot more schnapps to it, as in peppermint and cinnamon.GothRider does acknowledge many bikers do like their beer, so it suggested adding 2 ounces of vodka to 3 ounces of beer and 4 ounces of tomato juice. It’s a Bloody Mess. No, really, Bloody Mess is the name.A spokesman for one biker-friendly bar in Galveston, Woody’s Beach Bar at 11149 Termini-San Luis Pass Road, gave it a long thought and finally said the closest thing to a biker cocktail the venue sells is “Jack (Dan-iel’s) and Coke. They don’t get fancy.” MOTOR OIL COCKTAILHarley cocktail recipe from DEFY Media’s July 2010 online Made Man issueINGREDIENTS1 ounce Jägermeister Herbal Liqueur½ ounce peppermint schnapps½ ounce Goldschlager Cinnamon Schnapps½ ounce malibu rumDIRECTIONSIn a triple shot glass, mix together the first three ingredients. Top with rum and serve.Follow us on Social MediaGalveston Office at Pirates Beach1.409.944.3220 13450 FM 3005It’s always a good time to visit Galveston Island.To learn more visit www.GaryGreeneVacationRentals.GREAT ISLANDNow you can look younger with a new kind of cosmetic denture. Dentures should not only fit well and feel comfortable, they should look good too. Using neuromuscular dentistry we can achieve a better bite and the best fit for your dentures. Avoid that “sunken in” look of unnatural looking dentures. With our new cosmetic dentures the results speak for themselves.BeforeAfterDental Cosmetic Center – Bay AreaJohn K. 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