I'm a foodie and pizza fiend. My wife is from NY and I've tried many of the famous ones up there and there are some good ones. The best pizza I've ever found in the metroplex is Alfredos on Bus. 121 in Lewsiville. That being said, one of the best restaurants I've ever eaten at is a pizza place in, of all places, Crested Butte, CO. Weird but true. Called the Secret Stash.

Good idea Dave. It got me thinking, have I gotten so old that I no longer have a favorite restaurant to eat at or recommend?
Gawd, I hope not!
A lot of times, the places I frequent, just don�t seem to be consistent anymore.
When family comes to visit, they insist on The Salt Lick, or Hula Hut.
When I go home, up to East Texas it used to be The Country Tavern, best ribs and ambiance behind the pine curtain. Owner died, grandson took over, and everything changed.
At the coast, Port A. Beach Lodge.
So, for now, just ate there last week, I will go with,
Black�s BBQ in Lockhart.
The same owner is still active and there, he shook my hand, and welcomed me back.
So Dave, I will do just like you suggested. Take notes on places from everyone else, and try to visit them all.
Hilltop Cafe � Fredericksburg, is the first on my list.
Thanks for posting this!

Mary`s Cafe in Strawn has the best chicken fried steak I have ever eaten. It is alwsys consistent.Their mexican food is pretty good to.If you go on a weekend night you better go early or you will have to stand in line.If it is any kind of hunting season you will have to wait to get a table. The beer is always cold to.

Is the Hula Hut on Lake Austin? That sounds familiar. When my B-I-L got his new boat, we played around on the lake for awhile then tied up at a restaurant. I believe that the original plans was the Hula Hut but they were too crowded so we went next door to another place that was so-so.

nascar, that is right. Hard day of fishing on the lake, their margaritas are the ticket. This is how I do it up.



At the Salt Lick, I like the chef to show me the goods first.

Man I used to work on Race St. and we would hit the Smoke Pit a few times a month. Awesome BBQ. I may have to go back sometime.

Well, looks like the next time I head to Austin and the lake, I want to try the Hula Hut!

Whatever it was that we ate had a neat atmosphere, but the food wasn't all that good.

Dixie Diner in Texarkana best Hamburgers ive had in a while-- home made buns Real hamburger pattys all the fixins -- Chicken fried Steak so tender No KNIFE Needed , Was going to try the Pies but never could make room

tpack - Mary's CFS is the lick! If you hunt around there you can drive over to BJ's for a heck of a good pizza and a cold one!

awwwwww...mannnnnn...you're killin' me!!!
mmmmmmmmmm

I tell ya what, If you ever venture north of the border...try the "Isle of Capri" just east of McAlester Oklahoma in the little town of Krebs. Order the rib-eye. It comes with ravioli and other treats which are to die for. McAlester was settled by Italian immigrants, and the food is fabulous!

Where is Mary's? Ive heard of it but can't remember where it is.

Mary's is in Strawn, TX about an hour and a half west of DFW in I-20.

BJ's Brewery does some pretty decent beers, I especially like their nicely hopped pale ale, and their imperial stout.

Cooper's BBQ in Llano. Can't be beat...period.