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Do You Speak Smoke?
Story by Catherine Parker When I was a kid, my granddad wore an apron and always had a sharp knife within arm’s reach to snip off a brisket end for one of his grandkids. Playing so hard we had sweat beads around our necks, we ran in-and-out of his barbecue catering...
Barrett Family Keeps Tradition Alive at Shep’s
Story by Sarah Naron PALESTINE – For more than three decades, Shep's Bar-B-Q & Catering has given residents of Palestine and the surrounding area their fill of barbecue and good down-home cooking. It has also provided the family of owner Bruce Barrett, Sr. the...
Monterey House: It’s a Family Tradition!
Story by Wayne Stewart For years The Monterey House, a chain of Mexican restaurants in the Houston area, proved itself a family favorite. Its traditional Tex-Mex offerings reminded diners of Texas’ Spanish origins and its authentic flavors brought Texas’ unique...
Cafés Across Texas
Must Be Heaven The City of Brenham is located in the heart of Washington County. Although most people think of it as the home of Blue Bell Ice Cream, actually Brenham has one of the most vibrant downtowns in Texas. Brenham is in east-central Texas, located...
