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Photo by Stuart Villanueva DEPARTMENTS 42 DOWN THE HATCH Tequila’s ‘crazy little brother’ shoots up the Texas cocktail scene 50 DOWN HOME Cooking perfect rice is crucial to this popular Malaysian meal 54 TASTE OF TEXAS A famous Texas dip was invented by a cranky Yankee we grew to love 56 THE GALLEY A monthly club gathering inspired this flavorful dish 58 GAME ON A dynamic duo makes this fajita favorite even better 60 DESSERT ISLAND This corn-based torte is perfect for brunch or post-dinner dessert 62 COUNTER CULTURE A small project leads to a beautiful island kitchen and place to gather 68 HOMEPORT Happy memories have blossomed at this historic East End home 68 78 GARDEN VARIETY islanders have much in common with the resilient oleander 84 HOOKED in which we probe the eternal ‘why’ of bait and cast 88 SAVE THE DATE Area events to keep your calendar booked 96 PARTY PICS Find out who made the local party scene 112 SHUTTERBUGS readers share their coastal photos 788 COASTMONTHLY.COM | ApriL 2022 Artist Boat guides are biologists and artists who show you how to paddle, to create a watercolor, and guide you through coastal estuaries teaming with wildlife. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––------------ “This makes for an awesome little day trip with the family or friends. 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