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Downtown's next great restaurant and 30 years of Saint Arnold lead top stories
Brock Wagner looked back at 30 years of Saint Arnold.
Editor's note: It's time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week.
1. Houston chef with Michelin-starred resume plans ambitious new downtown restaurant. Chef Christian Hernandez brings experiences from March, Oxheart, and New York City's Michelin-starred Contra to his new endeavor.
2. Houston brewery founder dishes on 30 years of craft beer and what's next. As Saint Arnold prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary next month, we sat down with founder Brock Wagner for an in-depth interview.
3. Report examines the 7 best Texas Hill Country towns for retirees. The report focused on small cities or towns with a lower cost of living, lower crime rates, and a variety of attractions.
4. Distinguished University of Houston professor wins prestigious Pulitzer Prize. The winning book sheds light on issues such as domestic violence, courtroom corruption, and the normalization of gender violence.
5. Growing Houston beer brand claims prime Sawyer Yards brewery and taproom. Initially, Tejas will sell both its Clara lager and Negra amber beer at over 500 locations, including Houston-area H-E-B stores.
Sante's Garden Room is decorated with two olive trees.
Photo by Chris Furia