Frida’s Kitchen and Bar - Authentic Mexican food with a modern flair
“We have a very small freezer, and a very large cooler because everything is fresh.” Irma Arellano is from Reynosa, a town on the Mexican...
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Apr 294 min read
Field Store Pit BBQ - A place to gather
“It gives them a sense of community and a place to gather.” Terri Kimball and her husband Corey own Field Store Pit BBQ, in Field Store,...
Apr 223 min read
City Creek Burger Co - A Classic Hamburger Joint
Their sign still says Davis Tire Shop, but today the building is filled with the smells of sizzling burgers and the sounds of friendly...
Apr 154 min read
Two brothers have brought consistently good BBQ to small towns in Texas for almost two decades
These two brothers have brought consistently good BBQ to small towns in Texas for almost two decades. If Greg Mallett wasn’t playing...
Apr 84 min read
Western Swing concerts, a large dance floor, pool tables, a full-service restaurant and bar at the Western Steakhouse and Dancehall
He just wanted a place to hang out with his friends. So, he opened a bar in 2006, and I know he’d be proud of how far it’s come. Glenn...
Mar 254 min read
Three brothers operate the best Pho shop in College Station, Texas
When their mom was diagnosed with cancer and had to stop working, these brothers took on second jobs to help provide for the household....
Mar 184 min read
I think I’m in the hospitality business at Zeitman's Grocery Store
“I don’t think I'm in the restaurant business; I think I’m in the hospitality business.” Walk into Zeitman’s Grocery Store and you’ll...
Mar 124 min read
Three chocolate chip cookies and a little carafe of milk at Red Board Tavern & Table.
I should’ve known better. There was a pattern, but I was still taken by surprise. Dessert came out. Three chocolate chip cookies and a...
Mar 113 min read
Great Vibe at Classic Rock Coffee Co in Downtown Navasota, Texas
Stunned - did that really just happen.... Sitting on my couch, dreaming about big things and small towns, when I received an email from...
Mar 115 min read
It's a slower pace at Cochran Grill in Bellville, Texas
“That’s what this kind of reminds me of. Having a restaurant is like having a get-together, every day.” That’s what Nathan told me, and...
Mar 43 min read
RX Pizza believes that every bite of the pizza should be delicious
You remember when you thought you would be a biomedical engineer but decided that pizza was more fun? Yeah, me neither, but Jake...
Feb 265 min read
If you're looking for amazing BBQ, fresh-cut meats, or a friendly smile, Thorndale Meat Market is the place to go
“I didn’t know that you could turn something like this into a business.” When Trey was a kid he wanted to be a truck driver, because that...
Feb 194 min read
Shirley Mae's is the definition of family owned and operated
Mountains, bears, orchards; Washington state has immense beauty, so why would Samatha move to Texas to open Shirley Mae's Bakery?...
Feb 123 min read
Serving family recipes, and enjoying live music every evening in Bryan, TX
Picture it - a small mountain village outside of Rome, 1904, Luigi Tani was born. His upbringing included ancient ruins, a family...
Feb 52 min read
Truman Chocolates - Sparkling Artisanal Bonbons
A hometown boy returns home to open a chocolate shop and start a family. That sounds like the beginning of a Hallmark movie to me! Mitch...
Jan 294 min read
Create friendship, community, and bonds at Elia, in Downtown Bryan, Texas.
Why is everyone so crazy about tapas lately?! Well, I love the concept of tapas. Everyone coming together and sharing. Instead of being...
Jan 222 min read
They nailed the family vibe at Corona's Mexican Restaurant
Cozy and authentically decorated, it feels like someone’s home in Mexico. I was told that was on purpose; they want their customers to...
Jan 154 min read
This is not just my place, this is everyone’s place
“This is not just my place, this is everyone’s place,” Teresa said as we sat and talked about the store, the community, and how she and...
Jan 83 min read
If you support your community, it will support you in return.
Around Thanksgiving, you often read social media posts full of gratitude, but this one was different. This bar and grill was so grateful...
Jan 14 min read
A taste of Uptown New Orleans in College Station, Texas
Sprawling oaks, grand mansions, the smell of magnolia blossoms and French creole cooking wafting in the breeze. Sitting on a covered...
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