This has been discussed before but it doesn't hurt to post a reminder.

I guess everyone in North Central Texas knows about Mary's in Srawn.
They serve good food and more on the plate than most people can eat in
one sitting. Steaks, seafood and everything in between.

Another (if you don't mind a chain restaurant), is Montana's in Graham
and the one in Weatherford. Joe says the summertime scenery is better
in Weatherford. I wonder what he meant by that?

Sanderson's in Graham is good too. They have a lunch buffet that
pretty good and they vary it daily.

Mineral Wells has the El Paseo, which has a bar and some of the better
Mexican food around.

Jackson's at Possum Kingdom Lake (FM2353) is fair dining but the best
catfish I ever ate is on the north/west side, at Fox Hollow. Mmm,
good!

Cisco has Linda's Corner Cafe on 183 North, for good home cooking and
all you can eat catfish on Friday nights. The steaks on Saturday
night is pretty darn good too. I don't know if the BBQ place is still
open on 183 in town but their brisket and ribs were pretty tasty.
Their beans, tater salad and coleslaw was good too.

Breckenridge has Catalina's on 180 East, across from the 7-11. Daily
buffets and decent chicken-fried steaks. There is also Ernie's and
Familia (both Mexican restaurants) on 180 West. I prefer Familia.
The food seems to taste better. I83 going south out of town has the
Pit Stop BBQ. It's not bad either.

Albany has the Bee Hive but they aren't open often enough. I wasn't
all that impressed though. The prices are high and the wait is long.

There is a good Mexican restaurant North of Brownwood on the way to
Cross Plains that's good. Good food at a reasonable price. Don't ask
me the name, just watch for all the cars in one spot. hehehe

Cross Plains has Jean's Feed Barn. Good home-cooked meals, decent
prices and good service. Daily specials, open 7 days a week.

I haven't found a decent place to eat in Abilene. The Texas
Steakhouse was as close to good as I've seen there. If anyone knows
better, I'd sure like to hear about it.

Well, that's my list of favorites in this area. I'd like to hear
about everyone else's favorites... besides Hooters. ;^)

Sunny

"Westexas Rider" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:c3d9b3a1-ec07-442a-bc6f-(E-Mail Removed)...
> This has been discussed before but it doesn't hurt to post a reminder.
>
> I guess everyone in North Central Texas knows about Mary's in Srawn.
> They serve good food and more on the plate than most people can eat in
> one sitting. Steaks, seafood and everything in between.
>

Where is Srawn? Is that in Sephens County?


> Another (if you don't mind a chain restaurant), is Montana's in Graham
> and the one in Weatherford. Joe says the summertime scenery is better
> in Weatherford. I wonder what he meant by that?
>

I like Joe.

> Sanderson's in Graham is good too. They have a lunch buffet that
> pretty good and they vary it daily.

My favorite West of Where the West begins

>
> Mineral Wells has the El Paseo, which has a bar and some of the better
> Mexican food around.
>
> Jackson's at Possum Kingdom Lake (FM2353) is fair dining but the best
> catfish I ever ate is on the north/west side, at Fox Hollow. Mmm,
> good!

Y'all bought me a fish there once, and it is good.

>
> Cisco has Linda's Corner Cafe on 183 North, for good home cooking and
> all you can eat catfish on Friday nights. The steaks on Saturday
> night is pretty darn good too. I don't know if the BBQ place is still
> open on 183 in town but their brisket and ribs were pretty tasty.
> Their beans, tater salad and coleslaw was good too.

uh huh

>
> Breckenridge has Catalina's on 180 East, across from the 7-11. Daily
> buffets and decent chicken-fried steaks. There is also Ernie's and
> Familia (both Mexican restaurants) on 180 West. I prefer Familia.
> The food seems to taste better. I83 going south out of town has the
> Pit Stop BBQ. It's not bad either.
>
> Albany has the Bee Hive but they aren't open often enough. I wasn't
> all that impressed though. The prices are high and the wait is long.
>
> There is a good Mexican restaurant North of Brownwood on the way to
> Cross Plains that's good. Good food at a reasonable price. Don't ask
> me the name, just watch for all the cars in one spot. hehehe
>
> Cross Plains has Jean's Feed Barn. Good home-cooked meals, decent
> prices and good service. Daily specials, open 7 days a week.
>
> I haven't found a decent place to eat in Abilene. The Texas
> Steakhouse was as close to good as I've seen there. If anyone knows
> better, I'd sure like to hear about it.

I know people there don't treat you mean.

>
> Well, that's my list of favorites in this area. I'd like to hear
> about everyone else's favorites... besides Hooters. ;^)
>
> Sunny
>
>

A. Zorro's

B. The new bbq place on Crowley Rd.

I can walk home if I'm too fat to get on the cycle.


....louie

On Aug 29, 8:23*pm, "louie" <lou...@swbell.net> wrote:
> "Westexas Rider" <westexassu...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:c3d9b3a1-ec07-442a-bc6f-(E-Mail Removed)...
>
> > This has been discussed before but it doesn't hurt to post a reminder.
>
> > I guess everyone in North Central Texas knows about Mary's in Srawn.
> > They serve good food and more on the plate than most people can eat in
> > one sitting. *Steaks, seafood and everything in between.
>
> Where is Srawn? Is that in Sephens County?

Sorry, meant "Strawn", in Palo Pinto County, near (north of) I-20 but
I bet you knew that.

You want the scenic route, or the main slab route?
For you, the round-about scenic route: Hwy 180 West, past Palo Pinto
to 16 South, you'll come into Strawn.
More direct scenic route: Head west on I-20 to the first Gordon exit,
Hwy 193. Go thru Gordon, then Mingus. Take 108 into Strawn.
Main slab route: From Ft. Worth, stay on I-20 West to the Strawn Exit
(Hwy 16 N).

BTW, Strawn isn't very big. If you can't find Mary's, you need
glasses. ;^)


>
> > Another (if you don't mind a chain restaurant), is Montana's in Graham
> > and the one in Weatherford. *Joe says the summertime scenery is better
> > in Weatherford. *I wonder what he meant by that? *
>
> I like Joe.

I know.

>
> > Sanderson's in Graham is good too. *They have a lunch buffet that
> > pretty good and they vary it daily.
>
> My favorite West of Where the West begins

Yep. I remember an anniversary dinner that you and the Sheriff
treated me and Joe to, some time back. I think that may have been our
31st, maybe 32nd... been a while. Hard to believe that Joe and I just
hit the big 35 on the 16th of this month.

>
>
>
> > Mineral Wells has the El Paseo, which has a bar and some of the better
> > Mexican food around.
>
> > Jackson's at Possum Kingdom Lake (FM2353) is fair dining but the best
> > catfish I ever ate is on the north/west side, at Fox Hollow. *Mmm,
> > good!
>
> Y'all bought me a fish there once, and it is good.

Told ya. :-)

>
>
>
> > Cisco has Linda's Corner Cafe on 183 North, for good home cooking and
> > all you can eat catfish on Friday nights. *The steaks on Saturday
> > night is pretty darn good too. *I don't know if the BBQ place is still
> > open on 183 in town but their brisket and ribs were pretty tasty.
> > Their beans, tater salad and coleslaw was good too.
>
> uh huh
>
>
> > Breckenridge has Catalina's on 180 East, across from the 7-11. *Daily
> > buffets and decent chicken-fried steaks. *There is also Ernie's and
> > Familia (both Mexican restaurants) on 180 West. *I prefer Familia.
> > The food seems to taste better. I83 going south out of town has the
> > Pit Stop BBQ. *It's not bad either.
>
> > Albany has the Bee Hive but they aren't open often enough. *I wasn't
> > all that impressed though. *The prices are high and the wait is long.
>
> > There is a good Mexican restaurant North of Brownwood on the way to
> > Cross Plains that's good. *Good food at a reasonable price. *Don't ask
> > me the name, just watch for all the cars in one spot. hehehe
>
> > Cross Plains has Jean's Feed Barn. *Good home-cooked meals, decent
> > prices and good service. *Daily specials, open 7 days a week.
>
> > I haven't found a decent place to eat in Abilene. *The Texas
> > Steakhouse was as close to good as I've seen there. *If anyone knows
> > better, I'd sure like to hear about it.
>
> I know people there don't treat you mean.
>

The people are just fine but it ain't the grub.

>
>
> > Well, that's my list of favorites in this area. *I'd like to hear
> > about everyone else's favorites... besides Hooters. ;^)
>
> > Sunny
>
> A. *Zorro's
>
> B. *The new bbq place on Crowley Rd.

Ah, I bet it's better than that chicken place over by the VA. Thanks,
I'll make sure Joe knows.

>
> I can walk home if I'm too fat to get on the cycle.
>
> ...louie

Need a bigger bike? hehe

Sunny

Westexas Rider wrote:
> This has been discussed before but it doesn't hurt to post a reminder.

All Austin riders who are anybody go to Bluebonnet Cafe in Marble
Falls for breakfast on weekends. Great ride too.

On Sep 2, 5:08*pm, Jon <texasrock...@suddenlink.net> wrote:
> Westexas Rider wrote:
> > This has been discussed before but it doesn't hurt to post a reminder.
>
> * All Austin riders who are anybody go to Bluebonnet Cafe in Marble
> Falls for breakfast on weekends. *Great ride too.

Ooh! Been there. You're right on both counts. Good breakfasts,
great ride.

On Sep 2, 7:28*pm, "SKooter Bum" <skooterdotbum@gmaildotcom> wrote:
> Jon wrote:
> > Westexas Rider wrote:
> >> This has been discussed before but it doesn't hurt to post a
> >> reminder.
>
> > *All Austin riders who are anybody go to Bluebonnet Cafe in Marble
> > Falls for breakfast on weekends. *Great ride too.
>
> Anyone who doesn't ride up to Hico for pie is also missing a good
> excuse for a ride and a great desert too. I try to get up there every
> month or less.
> YMMV
> SKooter

I love their coconut cream pies. My favorite. The meringue is like a
snow-covered mountain of goodness. Now you've done it. I'll have to
drag Joe over there one day soon.

On Sep 2, 11:45*pm, "SKooter Bum" <skooterdotbum@gmaildotcom> wrote:
> Westexas Rider wrote:
> > On Sep 2, 7:28 pm, "SKooter Bum" <skooterdotbum@gmaildotcom> wrote:
> >> Jon wrote:
> >>> Westexas Rider wrote:
> >>>> This has been discussed before but it doesn't hurt to post a
> >>>> reminder.
>
> >>> All Austin riders who are anybody go to Bluebonnet Cafe in Marble
> >>> Falls for breakfast on weekends. Great ride too.
>
> >> Anyone who doesn't ride up to Hico for pie is also missing a good
> >> excuse for a ride and a great desert too. I try to get up there
> >> every
> >> month or less.
> >> YMMV
> >> SKooter
>
> > I love their coconut cream pies. *My favorite. *The meringue is like
> > a
> > snow-covered mountain of goodness. *Now you've done it. *I'll have
> > to
> > drag Joe over there one day soon.
>
> Well, let me know when you'll be there. Once my wife gets out of the
> hospital again I'm always ready for their pie, it's only about 150
> miles
> from here, just an easy ride for an old fat guy.
> YMMV
> SKooter

Hey, I'd like that.
I was just in the hospital myself and will have to go back shortly,
but we will have to plan on meeting at The Koffee Kup, one of these
days real soon. Maybe some of the other guys can muster up and join
us. I know Big Ed wouldn't mind... at least if someone else is
buying. hehehe

I hope all goes well for your "other half". All my best to you both.
Sunny

On Aug 29, 2:03*pm, Westexas Rider <westexassu...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> This has been discussed before but it doesn't hurt to post a reminder.
>
> I guess everyone in North Central Texas knows about Mary's in Srawn.
> They serve good food and more on the plate than most people can eat in
> one sitting. *Steaks, seafood and everything in between.
>
> Another (if you don't mind a chain restaurant), is Montana's in Graham
> and the one in Weatherford. *Joe says the summertime scenery is better
> in Weatherford. *I wonder what he meant by that? *
>
> Sanderson's in Graham is good too. *They have a lunch buffet that
> pretty good and they vary it daily.
>
> Mineral Wells has the El Paseo, which has a bar and some of the better
> Mexican food around.
>
> Jackson's at Possum Kingdom Lake (FM2353) is fair dining but the best
> catfish I ever ate is on the north/west side, at Fox Hollow. *Mmm,
> good!
>
> Cisco has Linda's Corner Cafe on 183 North, for good home cooking and
> all you can eat catfish on Friday nights. *The steaks on Saturday
> night is pretty darn good too. *I don't know if the BBQ place is still
> open on 183 in town but their brisket and ribs were pretty tasty.
> Their beans, tater salad and coleslaw was good too.
>
> Breckenridge has Catalina's on 180 East, across from the 7-11. *Daily
> buffets and decent chicken-fried steaks. *There is also Ernie's and
> Familia (both Mexican restaurants) on 180 West. *I prefer Familia.
> The food seems to taste better. I83 going south out of town has the
> Pit Stop BBQ. *It's not bad either.
>
> Albany has the Bee Hive but they aren't open often enough. *I wasn't
> all that impressed though. *The prices are high and the wait is long.
>
> There is a good Mexican restaurant North of Brownwood on the way to
> Cross Plains that's good. *Good food at a reasonable price. *Don't ask
> me the name, just watch for all the cars in one spot. hehehe
>
> Cross Plains has Jean's Feed Barn. *Good home-cooked meals, decent
> prices and good service. *Daily specials, open 7 days a week.
>
> I haven't found a decent place to eat in Abilene. *The Texas
> Steakhouse was as close to good as I've seen there. *If anyone knows
> better, I'd sure like to hear about it.
>
> Well, that's my list of favorites in this area. *I'd like to hear
> about everyone else's favorites... besides Hooters. ;^)
>
> Sunny




"Tony's" is a great Italian mode restaurant for those interested
in the Dallas area. It's located just a couple of miles east of
White Rock Lake, on Northwest Highway. (URL follows)

It is BYOB for those interested in drinking, has a wide variety of
Italian cuisine offerings, and can/will stack up early in the even-
ings with waiting patrons.

http://www.tonyspizzapasta.net/

On Sep 4, 5:21*pm, anonymous <anonymous11...@swbell.net> wrote:
>
> "Tony's" is a great Italian mode restaurant for those interested
> in the Dallas area. It's located just a couple of miles east of
> White Rock Lake, on Northwest Highway. (URL follows)
>
> It is BYOB for those interested in drinking, has a wide variety of
> Italian cuisine offerings, and can/will stack up early in the even-
> ings with waiting patrons.
>
> http://www.tonyspizzapasta.net/

Cool. Anything on the menu that you highly recommend?

On Sep 6, 12:08*am, Westexas Rider <westexassu...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> On Sep 4, 5:21*pm, anonymous <anonymous11...@swbell.net> wrote:
>
>
>
> > "Tony's" is a great Italian mode restaurant for those interested
> > in the Dallas area. It's located just a couple of miles east of
> > White Rock Lake, on Northwest Highway. (URL follows)
>
> > It is BYOB for those interested in drinking, has a wide variety of
> > Italian cuisine offerings, and can/will stack up early in the even-
> > ings with waiting patrons.
>
> >http://www.tonyspizzapasta.net/
>
> Cool. *Anything on the menu that you highly recommend?

Yeah....

We've always loved every pizza enjoyed there.
We've always loved every "Tony's chicken & cheese salad"
enjoyed there. But, we've had to retreat to the half portion
salad due to the extreme volume of the full portion.
We've also loved the manicotti and lasagna enjoyed there.
My wife has always loved her calzone enjoyed there. But,
I'm just not a calzone guy, We call it the "football". If you
see it, you'll know why.

But again, the place fills quickly, especially on the week-
end evenings. We try to go in the mid-afternoon times.