About as random as I can get. Just a page full of nothing…but small snippets of everything. Mind Candy. Things seen, heard, touched and simply enjoyed if just for swim. Enjoy!
KD’s BBQ, Midland, Tx.
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.
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Larry’s Better Burger, Abilene, Tx.
Just do it! All I have to say. This place is as original as they come. Living history of a burger drive in, family owned and operated and a community that stands behind it. A surviving mom and pop shop still serving the love. Yes, the burgers are that good. Memories in every bite. Stop reading this and start making your plans for the trip!
For the beast inside you: 4 Large Burgers for $10 or 6 Small Burgers for $9.50! Yeah baby!
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The Purple Goat does Chicken and Waffles, Stephenville, Tx.
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! An acoustical dish if I ever found one. Pure, simple and unadulterated. No, this wasn’t my first concert with the duo, but on this gig I was front row! They did it right. No backup singers, no synthesizers, just clean music. Okay, that may be a bit thick, but hey, it was deliciously good. The waffle was perfect. Fluffy, crispy slightly kissed by sweetness itself. The chicken was perfectly fried. The savory twin of crunch, juicy…not greasy. In short, ORDER IT!!! The service staff hummed around us like a well orchestrated machine, small things which make a great experience. You know it’s a customer driven establishment when, which I believe he was, management comes out to check on the table and then asks, “Sweet or Unsweet?”, with two pitchers in his hands. Gold. Before you go and Google this place, let me also suggest the Fried Avocado for your appetizer. For me, it was different and a very nice surprise. It wasn’t a big chunk deep fried, they were eight, panko crusted slices of golden yumminess! Definitely put them on your must stop list. If you’re thirsty, well, check out their wall of tap, which I just labeled it, of local and Texas brews among others. A spacious dining area and a large patio area. It just spelled fun! But hey, for me, they had me at “Chicken and Waffles.” Eat well my friends.
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Eve’s Cafe, Lampassas, Tx.
When “day tripping'” be prepared to take a wrong turn here or there. But breathe, it’s okay. It’s all part of the trip. Besides, all roads lead to good food. Segway here to Eve’s Cafe. On the square in Lampassas, Texas. Worth the search and the stop. German food and what we heard, great hamburgers! The kind officer that stopped me for speeding, warning only, recommended that Thursday was hamburger day at Eve’s. What a great find. Nestled between two buildings, this cafe served up exactly what we had read, good food! Friendly and great work staff. The collection of marionettes hanging from the wall was interesting I must say. One waitress let us know that they were all gifts from customers. Most of the decorations and collections on the walls were gifts and all from Germany. A nice variety of schnitzel to choose from, brats and strudel! And yes, they make their own deserts. You won’t see any dessert pictures here because I was so amazed and ready to eat that I actually forgot to snap a pic. But, I did buy extra desserts to go! Ha! The salad came with this dressing that was pretty dang good. I need to go back and ask what it was or contained. If any of you know, comment please. Overall, it was a really cool place to go and I would definitely go back. I’m not a schnitzel expert, but it was tender with a nice crust and the flavors made me smile. Does that work? It was a nice ending to the trip. You could say it was a “day trip trifecta”! All I can do is recommend. The experience for me was great.
Make sure you check out their FaceBook page @evescafegermanlampasas !! You’ll see the desserts I was talking about. I had the cake on the bottom right to go!!!
#somewheretexas #evescafe #lampassastexas #cafe #schnitzel#aboyslife #daytrip #roadtrip #life #goodfood @evescafegermanlampasas
Fiesta Winery. Bend, Tx.
“Take a hike, have some wine!” Not sure if that’s an actual saying, but it is now! Fiesta Winery in Bend, Tx. Just a short drive around the corner from Colorado Bend State Park. Wasn’t sure what to expect, but the sign on the gate said “Tasting Room” and “Open.” I wouldn’t consider myself a wine connoisseur, but I like it, enjoy it and have had good wine and bad wine. So, at least I know what “I” like and don’t. It’s just past midday on this Thursday, so we kinda have the place to ourself. I like it already. Our hostess, Leann (hope spelling is close, if not, I apologize), is very welcoming and helpful. She explains the tasting and does a very good job of describing the variety of wines. Sample after sample, we are politely asked our thoughts and given some feedback. It was an enjoyable and refreshing time. Somewhere in my mid tasting, I was recommended a white merlot…WINNER! I was pleasantly surprised and had my souvenir for the day. Do try the dessert wines. One on its own could be dessert. Yes, a bottle of it did make it into the car. Again, I am not any expert on the subject by no means, but, God bless the grape!
I would recommend this stop to anyone in the area. For the wine lovers out there, I’d recommend the trip. They have so much to offer at their facilities. Look them up on the web or here on FaceBook for more details.
#somewheretexas #texas #texasstops #roadtrip #wine @fiestawinery #winery #merlot #aboyslife
Gorman Falls, Colorado Bend State Park
A drive, a walk a hike and BAM! Along the trail we pass two hikers on their way back. It was early and the heat was just building up. You could see that they were already pretty worn. They stopped and said they didn’t find the falls. That was a little discouraging, but hey, we didn’t get dressed up for nothing…we trudge forward. Further down the path I stop and listen, I could hear it, the falls, they were there. Picking up the pace in excitement, hearing the water splashing against rock as it falls and the trickle of the stream. It’s a hidden little Texas treasure that is a must see, at least once. Find it on the map, Google Map it, something, just find it and go. There’s more than the falls. Hang tight for my next post…did I say “wine?”
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