FOOD & DRINK
"And believe me, a good piece of chicken can make anybody believe in the existence of god."
– Shreman Alexie, The Abosolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Julian’s Italian Pizzeria & Kitchen
San Antonio, Texas
Now, no, I’ve never been to Italy either, but damn if I haven’t been to some pizzerias. This place was cool and everything one would expect. Great atmosphere, good people, awesome services and your food comes out fresh and hot or as it should be. The mozzerella sticks, “forget about it!” They were freakin’ delicious and has now set the bar for my next pizzeria excursion. This was a last minute, spontaneous stop and it did not disappoint. Delicious!
Fiesta Winery
Lometa, Texas
A quick trip out to Colorado Bend State Park for the “hidden waterfalls,” we made the hike to the falls, were amazed and overheated from the Texas heat. Headed out towards Lometa to try out Eve’s Cafe for some traditional German food we were passing by this winery. Being SOMEWHERETEXAS, this was calling us to stop, and, well, we did. What a fun wine. the tasting was easy and enjoyable. Explanation of the wines were informative and helped us pick our selections. All good. We left with some bottles and a go to wine forever. You will try a glass for the first time and the next time, and many after that, the wine will taste the same as expected. Good wine, good people. Events througout the year with some memorable seasonal wines to add to the mix.
Hickory Street Cafe
Abilene, Texas
Sitting just outside of Abilene’s downtown area is Hickory Street Cafe, well, on Hickory Street. Really didn’t know what to expect other than they had great Zucchini Bread. I’ll admit first, that I did not try the Zucchini Bread, but let me say this, the bread will be on the list the next time we make it by, as, another trip is definitely going to happen. What a great little cafe. Rustic, homey with really good service. The food was delicious with a simple menu unique to this establishment. Refreshing beverages and a dessert list worth the trip alone. A nice, solid cafe with a taste of it’s own. The steady stream of customers eating in or picking up, showed me that this day was not a fluke and their reputation spoke loudly. I will say, I was a bit intimidated at the start and the experience by the end was as welcoming as hot apple pie. Peace!
“Barbecue may not be the road to world peace, but it’s a start.”
– Anthony Bourdain
Red Gap Brewing
Cisco, Texas
Their are craft beers, breweries, and then there are beer masters. Red Gap Brewing are masters. Refreshing, delicious, solid beer! Bar none! What a great group of talent, owners, brewmasters, hosts and service. My favorite, Big Chief Bock. About as cool and crsip as the name itself. This bock is my pick from any other, and I’ve tried quite a few. Lagers, IPAs, Porters and a couple of other varieties will not dissapoint. Find them, find the beers, request the beers…drink the beers!
Look them up and see for yourself REDGAPBREWING.com
“It’s our belief that God created us for community and that’s exactly why Red Gap exists. We desire to connect with the city of Cisco and surrounding areas by knowing the names and stories of those who walk in our doors.” – Pulled from the Red Gap Website
KD's BBQ
Midland, Texas
For a barbecue spot, this is what I love to see. Rustic, worn and welcoming. This Somewheretexas is KD’s BBQ, Midland, TX. This is Texas barbecue people. A nice stop, some delicious barbecue and Texas hospitality. The porks ribs were a good snap in the bite as the meet eventually would come off the bone, sausage, a great bark and flavor on the brisket. Juicy and attitude. I didn’t try the sweet bbq sauce, but the bold spicy sauce, worth a dip from my bread. Yes! Oh yeah, the sweet tea is a great chaser. KD’s, keep doing what you’re doing.
“Food is everythin we are. It’s an extension of nationalist feeling, ethnic feeling, your personal history, your province, your region, your tribe, your grandma. It’s inseparable from those from the get-go””
― Anthony Bourdain
JUST A FEW FEATURED FLAVORS YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK OUT
Watson Vinyard, Coleman, Texas
Located in Coleman, Texas, we began developing our vineyard in January of 2011, marking the beginning of our life-long love of growing grapes and producing quality and enjoyable wine for all our fans and future customers!
Also introducing a Watson Winery downtown Coleman, Texas and Craft Brews!
Wines of Dotson / Cervantes, Voca, Texas
Voca, Texas. Wine with a story, you gotta love it! “Gotas de Oro is a wine that defies precise definition.” ~ Alphonse Dotson
Garrison Brothers Distillery, Hye, Texas
As the first legal whiskey distillery in Texas and the first outside of Kentucky to produce authentic, handmade bourbon whiskey, Garrison Brothers Distillery has been a trailblazer since 2006.
Bending Branch Winery, Comfort, Texas
A quick drive outside of Comfort, Texas, this winery was a pleasant stop. Very relaxing atmosphere and fun tasting experience. Your tasting is accompanied by a cool application where you are able to get a verbal, recorded walk through of the wine you are sampling. You’ll walk away with a bottle or two!
Brennan Vinyards, Comanche, Texas
The Texas Frontier and modern day wine making meet here at Brennan Vineyards. Taste 100% Texas, sophisticated wines curated and crafted here at our 1879 homestead.
Skies Over Texas, Early, Texas
Welcome [wel-kəm] to meet or speak to someone in a friendly way when that person comes to the place where you are. Our goal is to make you feel welcomed and relaxed while enjoying award winning Texas wine. If you’re planning a trip to a Texas Hill Country Winery, we’re an easy day trip! We look forward to your visit!
Sinclair Bakery, Coleman, Texas
A quick drive outside of Comfort, Texas, this winery was a pleasant stop. Very relaxing atmosphere and fun tasting experience. Your tasting is accompanied by a cool application where you are able to get a verbal, recorded walk through of the wine you are sampling. You’ll walk away with a bottle or two!
MA’s CrossRoads Grill, Santa Anna, Texas
Family owned and operated. Home cooking. Loretta works magic on that grill for breakfast! The chicken fried steak, second to none. Trust me, I’ve had my share of chicken fried steaks. Tender to the fork, tasty to the tongue, beyond satisfaction to the belly!! Mark this one as a must stop.
Harvest Restaurant, Comanche, Texas
Town squares, I’m digging them. A nice skip in the step which is reviving towns all across Texas. Bringing together the old with the new and you actually taste it! Farm to table, for you sports fans, the menu has a deep bench and you can’t go wrong!
Purple Goat, Stephenville, Texas
If you’ve ever asked yourself “which came first, the chicken or the egg” question, or contemplated it among your friends over a few drinks in a humorous spirit, well The Purple Goat in Stephenville, Tx has found the answer. Both. They arrived with a bang together. I’m talking Chicken and Waffles my friends!
Rogue Kitchen, Wall, Texas
Nestled just Southeast of San Angelo, at about 11 miles or so, slightly off the Highway 87 you’ll find the Community of Wall. You blink, you’ll miss it. If you’re hungry or in for an adventure, I would recommend not to blink and give the effort to exit into the loop. There, you’ll find the Rogue Kitchen. Stop! We specifically went in search for restaurant off a suggestion and were not disappointed.
Context and memory play powerful roles in all the truly great meals in one’s life.
– Anthony Bourdaine