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Photo by Stuart Villanueva10292DEPARTMENTS58HOOKEDBlack drum run is on70DOWN THE HATCHGetting trashed takes on a whole new meaning74TASTE OF TEXASHomemade versions of this Mexican candy are hard to find76THE GALLEYThese potstickers are the perfect takeout fakeout 78COASTAL CUISINEIslander still dreams of long ago Nashville meal100OFF THE WALLA crucifix once belonging to an emperor finds its home in Galveston 102SEASIDE STYLEA few of Ebony Countee’s favorite things104PARTY PICSFind out who made the local party scene112SAVE THE DATEArea events to keep your calendar booked80DESSERT ISLANDThis old-fashioned cake is a tribute to tastebuds and Texas82TABLE SURFINGWake up and smell the mimosas86COUNTER CULTURESmall, outdated kitchen gets a modern makeover92HOMEPORTA small cottage near collapse is transformed into an energy-efficient home120SHUTTERBUGSreaders share their coastal photos2428 Avenue O$610,000Sidney Tregre409.392.10135224 Avenue P ½$159,000Jay Gober409.789.474764 Cedar Lawn Circle$575,000Edie Harrington409.789.67423522 Foremast Dr.$450,000Edie Harrington409.789.67424502 Avenue N ½ $575,000David Bowers409.763.2800TOP PRODUCERS • EXCEPTIONAL AGENTS105 Marlin$189,500Cathy Maples409.771.3455We Know Galveston and We Call It Homethehousecompany.comSINCE 1976Billie ArchuletaCarolyn ClyburnOwnerEdie HarringtonPresidentBrian BeckerJoyce FantTanya JonesDavid BowersGary ScheroSidney TregreSonny VaianiCathy MaplesMike SparksGinny AdamsSandy BastienCarole BellJay Gober8 COASTMONTHLY.COM | MArCH 2019“I couldn’t lose the weight after my pregnancy for two years! 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