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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 18, 20244 min read
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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 12, 20244 min read
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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 11, 20243 min read
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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 11, 20245 min read
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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...
Mar 4, 20243 min read
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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 26, 20245 min read
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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 19, 20244 min read
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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 12, 20243 min read
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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...
Feb 5, 20242 min read
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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 29, 20244 min read
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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 22, 20242 min read
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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 15, 20244 min read
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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 8, 20243 min read
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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...
Jan 1, 20244 min read
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Summer vibes on the lake
A slight breeze rolling in off the lake, the sound of a boat slowly cruising by, and the rays of the sun warming my shoulders; I was made...
Dec 25, 20234 min read
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Pepe's Mexican Cafe - An Aggie Tradition since 1969
When I was little, I was sick, a lot. And my momma and I had a rule; I got to pick whatever I wanted to eat after a doctor's appointment....
Dec 18, 20234 min read
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The Kenney Store in Kenney, Texas
20 years as police officers, but now they’re the 2023 Live Music Venue of the Year? Now that’s a career shift. Tony and Rita Krueger...
Dec 11, 20234 min read
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Lissa's Restyled Sip & Shop, in Caldwell, Texas
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but you need a pecan cinnamon roll in your life. A big, sticky, sweet, warm pecan cinnamon roll,...
Dec 4, 20234 min read
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Smitty K's in College Station, Texas
Jason Seymour, owner of Smitty K’s, owns a few other spots around town, including Joe’s Place. (You can read that article here.) However,...
Nov 27, 20233 min read
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Joe's Place - 84 years, Texas' Top 50 burgers, and a giving heart
Hey y'all! What do you do when you want something spicy and bacon-y, but you also want a huge burger, and maybe some loaded cheese fries?...
Nov 26, 20234 min read
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