Texas Old-Time Restaurants and Cafes

by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers

Book Overview

There are hundreds of restaurants in our state that have been around for more than twenty years. Some boast lots of atmosphere and a few gimmicks, like the Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo. Others... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1556227337
• ISBN13: 9781556227332
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Great Book for getting to know Texas

We have really enjoyed this book, it has enabled us to try some wonderful mom and pop restaurants that we would have never found without it.

Great for a road trip

Driving through Texas is made into something of a quest when you have a cool destination in mind. A great cafe becomes the quest and this book makes travel a lot more fun.

A great read for travelers

Sometimes writers read a book and wonder "hey, why didn't I think of that?" The idea is so good, the research looks like so much fun, and reading the finished product is just effortless. Just a few pages into Texas Old-Time Restaurants and Cafes and we were getting those familiar thoughts--what a great idea! Texas author Sheryl Smith-Rodgers has come up with a real winner here that will appeal to readers whether you're living in Texas, planning a trip to the Lone Star State, or just traveling from the comfort of your favorite armchair. Divided geographically, this guide takes a look at restaurants and cafes that been serving Texas for 20 years or longer. You'll find all types of restaurants here, from ones near major tourist areas like San Antonio's Casa Rio, located right on the beautiful River Walk, to small, out of the way places like Tomball's Goodson's Cafe and Waskom's New Waskom Cafe, which isn't new at all but dates back to 1928. Each of the restaurant entries includes a history of the cafe along with directions and nearby attractions. Many of the cafe listings also include recipes for Texas favorites ranging from chicken fried steak to pecan pie.