MAY 2022 SAND LOT SHAPING WORKS OF ART AND STRONG BONDS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDS FROM SKATER TO SCULPTOR Soaking it all up WHATEVER THEIR HOBBIES OR PROFESSIONS, ISLANDERS FIND INSPIRATION AT THE BEACH GOOD VIBRATIONS SURF’S UP, TEXAS PLUS » A FLAVORFUL CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA May 2022 $7.99 COaSTMONTHLy.COM 645485005999 SEEING GREEN THE GRASSHOPPER IS SWARMING THE BAR SCENE13315 Binnacle Way Laffites Cove 22118 Lampasas Sea Isle (281) 794-9463 Kelly@KellyKelley.com www.KellyKelley.com Galveston is my Home. Galveston is my Business. 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Grand downstairs primary suites. Colossal screened porches. 1, 2 and 3 story plans. Priced from the $500’s Proudly marketing for over 15 years! SALE PENDING SOLDSOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD DIAMOND BEACH | 10327 San Luis Pass Road, #711 4 BR | 3.5 BA | +/- 2,334 SF Last list price $924,880 NEW LISTINGSOLD OFFATTS BAY | 6802 Driftwood Lane Unparalleled bayfront custom. Large deep water site accommodates yachts. Bay and pool vistas from verandas and walls of glass. Co-listed with Patti Garrison. 4-5 BR | 3.5+ BA | +/- 5,331 SF Last list pricce $1.9+M SOUTH SHORE | 22 South Shore Drive 3 BR | 2.5 BA | +/- 3,147 SF Last list price $790,000 EVIA | 8 Latitude Lane 3 BR | 2.5 BA | +/- 1,744 SF Last list price $509,880 EAST END HISTORIC DISTRICT | 1412 Market Street 4-5 BR | 2.5 BA | +/- 3,210 SF Last list price $724,8806 COASTMONTHLY.COM | MAY 2022 72 ON THE COVER Galveston-based musician Robert Kuhn sits on the beach near Murdochs. Read more about Kuhn on Page 14. Photo by Stuart Villanueva DEPARTMENTS 50 HOOKED Knowing real-time conditions will make your reel-time efforts more safe and successful 60 DOWN HOME Island chef draws inspiration, work ethic from grandparents’ Texas farm 64 TASTE OF TEXAS Whip up a traditional Mexican breakfast in minutes 66 THE GALLEY Jumbo lump crab meat takes this buffet staple to a whole new level 68 GAME ON These exotic venison poppers can be appetizers or the main dish 70 DESSERT ISLAND There’s more to upside-down desserts than canned pineapple 72 DOWN THE HATCH The grasshopper is back and swarming the bar scene 76 COUNTER CULTURE League City kitchen is designed for gatherings with family and friends 60 82 HOMEPORT Designer’s love for beach life is reflected in Pointe West condo 90 PARTY PICS Find out who made the local party scene 94 SAVE THE DATE Area events to keep your calendar booked 108 SHUTTERBUGS Readers share their coastal photos 768 COASTMONTHLY.COM | MAY 2022 sales@outsideoasis.com www.outsideoasis.com 10% Off All Patio Additions Outdoor Living Patios, Outdoor Kitchens, Hardscape, Pool Decks, Fire Pits, Coping & More! 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