JUNE 2023 SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH BOOK EXPLORES SELDOM TALKED ABOUT LEGACY Waterlust BOATERS ENJOY FREEDOM AND ADVENTURE ON THE OPEN SEA MINT CONDITION HARDY HERB IS PERFECT FOR COCKTAILS JUNE 2023 $10.99 COASTMONTHLY.COM 64548500599923007 Lunes Terramar 18527 E De Vaca Indian Beach 20 Dana Dr Pirates Cove Townhomes 16542 Jolly Roger Jamaica Beach (281) 794-9463 Kelly@KellyKelley.com www.KellyKelley.com Galveston is my Home. Galveston is my Business. Kelly Kelley Broker Associate Re/Max Leading Edge Featured Listing 19607 Shores Dr • The Dunes at West Beach 2415 31st St 1 block from Seawall 26350 Cat Tail #201 Pointe West 4223 Green Heron Pointe West 23010 Fresca Terramar 4119 Willet Lane Pointe West COASTMONTHLY.COM | JuNe 2023 3 1510 Marina Bay Dr., Bldg 124, Clear Lake Shores, Texas 77565 281.334.00064 COASTMONTHLY.COM | JuNe 2023 JuNe 2023 | VOLuMe 16 | ISSue 6 48 34 40 FEATURES 14 ‘NO STOP SIGNS’ Boat lovers enjoy freedom and adventure on the open sea 24 LADY IN WAITING TS Kennedy will serve Sea Aggies until 2025 when Lone Star State arrives 48 ‘SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH’ Book explores Galveston’s seldom talked about legacy of slavery 34 ART WITH ATTITUDE Mainlander gives personality to undersea creatures 40 ARTIST IN BLOOM Islander finds time and creative inspiration in retirement“My exceptional Galveston team is marketing premier properties from the beaches to the bay — from historic treasures to high-rise condos!” NOTHING COMPARES to WHAT’S NEXT. SPANISH GRANT | 12804 East Camino Famoso 5 BR | 3.5+ BA | +/- 2,872 SF Last list price $924,880 EVIA Stellar new construction. Mesmerizing lake, golf course and West Bay vista sites. Gourmet island kitchens. Grand downstairs primary suites. Colossal screened porches. 1, 2 and 3 story plans. Priced from the $650’s Proudly marketing for over 15 years! SOLD 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 SOLD 19323SHORESDRIVEGALVESTON.COM745SHIRAZPASSAGEGALVESTON.COM NEW PRICE BEACHTOWN | 745 Shiraz Passage Beachside villa. Outstanding ocean and harbor vistas. Exceptional chef’s kitchen. Impressive primary suite offers private veranda. Short term rental income potential. 3 BR | 2.5+ BA | +/- 2,350 SF Offered at $1.1+ M MLS 39598390 INDIAN BEACH | 18407 Ease De Vaca Lane 4-5 BR | 4.5 BA | +/- 4,700 SF Last list price $2.6+M OFFATS BAY | 6802 Driftwood Lane 4-5 BR | 3.5+ BA | +/- 5,331 SF Last list price $1.9+M GALVESTONIAN | 1401 E Beach Drive, Unit #400/401 4 BR | 4 BA | +/- 2,253 SF Last list price $1.1+M LAFFITE’S COVE | 3523 Cove Lane 6 BR | 6.5+ BA | +/- 5,406 SF Last list price $3.2+M Contact me with all your Real Estate needs. Jim Rosenfeld BROKER ASSOCIATE MTSIR Circle of Excellence Award Winner MTSIR Hall of Fame Member Texas Monthly Magazine Five Star Realtor 2012-2023 Galveston Historic Home Tour Major Underwriter 2011-2023 HomeLight Top 1% Producer 2018 Houstonia Magazine Best Of Houston Realtor 2016 Trulia and Zillow Five Star Rating 713.854.1303 Jim.Rosenfeld@sir.com THE DUNES OF WEST BEACH | 19323 Shores Drive Incomparable beachfront home. Breathtaking ocean and bay vistas. 4 expansive verandas. Superb pro-grade island kitchen. Luxurious primary suite offers sweeping beach vista veranda. 4+ BR | 4.5 BA | +/- 3,070 SF Offered at $1.7+ M MLS 44329470 6 COASTMONTHLY.COM | JuNe 2023 30 ON THE COVER Chris Cotter motors across Offatts Bayou in Memory Maker, his Magnum 53-foot power yacht. Read more about Cotter on Page 14. Photo by Stuart Villanueva DEPARTMENTS 30 HOOKED Boats are like a pair of shoes, one size won’t fit all 54 HOMEPORT Islander creates budget-friendly and beachy design at West end townhome 64 COUNTER CULTURE Caterer can cook luxe meals for hundreds, but family time makes her happiest 70 DOWN HOME Seabrook chef comes by love of food honestly 74 TASTE OF TEXAS Broiling adds flavor and texture to seafood 76 GAME ON Trade out crab for fish when making this popular coastal dish 78 DESSERT ISLAND This Japanese version of cheesecake is a lighter and fluffier dessert 80 DOWN THE HATCH Bartender never knows what to expect at Kemah’s Voodoo Hut 54 82 GARDEN VARIETY Sometimes maligned, mint is hardy, fragrant and perfect for cocktails 86 PARTY PICS Find out who made the local party scene 94 SAVE THE DATE Area events to keep your calendar booked 106 SHUTTERBUGS Readers share their coastal photos 648 COASTMONTHLY.COM | JuNe 2023 Great Food & Service Relaxed Atmosphere Live Music Beautiful Bay Views 21706 Burnet Sea Isle• Galveston, Texas 409.497.4148 © Copyright: Coast Monthly is published by The Daily News. 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