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Welcome to the eighth part of a series where we showcase the noteworthy food and drink experiences of a very weird year. In the spirit of the holidays, it s also a very special collaboration between the food writers of the Houston Press and Houston Food Finder, the online publication founded by former Houston Press restaurant critic and food editor Phaedra Cook. This eighth edition covers some of our writers favorite cocktails and spirits. Part nine will cover some of the important organizations that have helped hospitality workers survive this difficult year.
Favorite Distillery
Photo by Gulf Coast Distillers.
For a town with a brewery on seemingly every corner, Houston had, until recently, suffered from a distinct lack of local distilleries. Luckily, that has changed a bit in recent years with a handful of notable spirits producers popping up around town.
Becky Alexander
Published:
1:44 PM December 16, 2020
A fire pit at The Great Northern pub in St Albans.
- Credit: The Great Northern pub
Have you had your first mince pie and mulled wine yet? Mine was in Wheathamstead at the outdoor pop-up craft market; it was lovely to see people socialising and shopping safely, happy to have a chance to get together, and my home-made mince pie was lovely with thin, crisp pastry and a little star on top. Simple pleasures, that I think we have learned to appreciate all the more this year.
So what other treats are out there for us? Wrap up warm and head to St Albans city centre for outdoor markets every day in the run up to Christmas. You will find the usual Charter Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, as well as extra street food, seasonal cakes and bakes and gifts as well as mulled wine and coffee to keep you going on other days.