FEBRUARY 2020 THROWING A PARTY BEADS ESSENTIAL TO MARDI GRAS COASTAL CARAVAN SET SAIL WITH YACHTY GRAS Mardi Gras royalty QUEENS, KINGS AND DUCHESSES ALL ARE PART OF THE TRADITION SIGNATURE COCKTAILS SIPPING WITH SECRET SOCIETIES FEBRUARY 2020 $5.99 COASTMONTHLY.COM 645485005999Featured Listing 22112 Guadalupe | Sea Isle KELLY KELLEY | BROKER ASSOCIATE / CO-OWNER | RE/MAX LEADING EDGE 25018 Intrepid | Playa San Luis3810 Indian Beach | Indian Beach 27030 Estuary #102 | Pointe West3918 Nueces Drive | Isla del Sol 281.794.9463 | KELLY@KELLYKELLEY.COM KELLYKELLEY.COM/PROPERTY-SEARCH ASK ME ABOUT THE DISCOUNTED LOTS AT THE ESTATES AT SUNSET COVERomantic luxury estate by the sea SUNBATHER MANOR Rehearsal Dinners | Weddings | Anniversaries | Birthdays | Corporate Events Galveston awaits you!4 COASTMONTHLY.COM | FebruArY 2020 FebruArY 2020 | VOLuMe 13 | ISSue 2 3852 84 FEATURES 14 A ROYAL GOOD TIME Queens, kings and duchesses all are part of the Mardi Gras tradition 20 KREWE U A primer on key groups that keep Mardi Gras rolling 26 A TIME-HONORED TRADITION For many young women, being part of a royal court is a rite of passage 52 SPICE UP YOUR MENU This fiesta-inspired spread proves healthy doesn’t have to be boring 84 WILD GOOSE CHASE every waterfowl fanatic should eventually get to Canada 94 MAKING THE MOST OF HER REIGN Miss earth uSA uses pageant and role to advocate for environment 36 ‘WE DIDN’T KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT’ Islander honored for his part in Mardi Gras revival 38 THROWING A PARTY beads are an essential part of the Mardi Gras thread 44 COASTAL CARAVAN Sailors in this Mardi Gras boat parade party with a purpose6 COASTMONTHLY.COM | FebruArY 2020 60 ON THE COVER Blayne Fertitta, 2019 Momus Queen. 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Photo by Stuart Villanueva 48 90 DEPARTMENTS 48 DOWN THE HATCH Sipping with secret societies 58 TABLE SURFING These area eateries serve up fresh oysters in the most delicious ways 60 THE GALLEY This easy, tasty dish will elevate your Mardi Gras party fare 62 TASTE OF TEXAS You don’t have to be a world-class pitmaster to produce a blue-ribbon brisket 64 GAME ON This baked fish dish has a lightly fried texture without all the grease 66 DESSERT ISLAND The simplicity of this Italian dessert allows for creative deviations 68 COUNTER CULTURE A former Olympic hopeful turns his talents to culinary pursuits 72 HOMEPORT Islanders dig deep to restore an old Lost bayou house 80 HOOKED When winter weather gets brutal, head south for trophy trout and many reds 90 GARDEN VARIETY Fear about being taken over by these fast-growing plants is much exaggerated 96 SEASIDE STYLE A few of Heather Minette Schutmaat’s favorite things 98 PARTY PICS Find out who made the local party scene 114 SAVE THE DATE Area events to keep your calendar booked 118 SHUTTERBUGS readers share their coastal photos 688 COASTMONTHLY.COM | FebruArY 2020 Caring for all types of acute injuries or illnesses, day and night. 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