Texas Fall/Winter thread!

[two_bit_score]

Looks like the Texas panhandle is in for some severe weather tonight. Predicting 25 degree temp drop. Getting down to 29 tonite with snow.

 

[Bird]

Jim, it sounds like they did similar decorating, but much more of it in Arlington than the 2 we've visted.

Dennis, I guess I'm going to have to try a Cotton Patch again. I've only been in one and that was in Corsicana at least 12 to 15 years ago. They had 2 different size chicken fried steaks on the menu and I was hungry that day and ordered the big one. Well, it looked big, so big in fact and so much breading that I could hardly find any meat; quite possibly actually the smallest chicken fried steak I ever had. However, a lot of folks I know like the Cotton Patch, and the one in Lewisville is closed for remodeling. However, they gave their employees a list of charitable organizations that could use help and told the employees they (Cotton Patch) would pay their regular salary if they worked for one of those charitable organizations while the restaurant is being remodeled. So that's definitely a point in their favor in my eyes. Gonna have to give'em a try when they finish remodeling and reopen.

 

[two_bit_score]

The Cotton Patch locations I've been to lately have really declined.

Good places to get a chicken fried steak are The Gin At Nolan Creek in Belton, Clear Springs in Midland, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Nacogdoches, Tyler.

Theos in Grand Prairie.

The absolute best in Texas in my opinion is (drumroll) The Barbeque Inn on Crosstimbers in Houston, Texas.

 

[jinman]

Jim, Is that "Babe's" on the North side of Decatur right off 287?? I have seen a little resteuant there going to Stice sawmill, looks nice for a "staek house".

Dennis, there is no "Babes" in or near to Decatur. In downtown Decatur on the square there is the Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes. The restaurant you are speaking of has got to be the Cow Camp Steakhouse. It's owned by the wife of a fellow TBNer. I'm not going to say who owns it because I honestly cannot recommend it. Their food is good, but service has been a bit slow the last two times I've been there. I would pick Sweetie Pie's over them.

Now Dennis, if you like Gumbo and fish, you should try GoGo Gumbo in Boyd. It doesn't look like much, but the food is terrific. Their desserts are nothing less than decadent.:licking:

 

[Bird]

The absolute best in Texas in my opinion is (drumroll) The Barbeque Inn on Crosstimbers in Houston, Texas.

A month or so ago, we stopped in the Red Robin Gourmet Burgers place in Flower Mound just because we'd never been there before. I thought it was going to just be a burger place, and my wife did order their original gourmet cheeseburger, but they have a full bar and a menu with lots of other stuff. So I had their chicken fried steak, and I've never had a better one. Oddly enough, it's not even on their online menu.

 

[two_bit_score]

I like Red Robin. Didn't know they had a CFS. Have to check that out.

I also recommend the Koffee Kup Cafe in Hico, Texas for CFS. And, The Bar in Midland.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

The Cotton Patch locations I've been to lately have really declined.

Good places to get a chicken fried steak are The Gin At Nolan Creek in Belton, Clear Springs in Midland, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Nacogdoches, Tyler.

Theos in Grand Prairie.

The absolute best in Texas in my opinion is (drumroll) The Barbeque Inn on Crosstimbers in Houston, Texas.

Need to go try that place in Houston.

My favorite CFS is at Hungry Jacks in Victoria, Tx. Dress code states hats off and they mean it or you won't get served.

 

[two_bit_score]

Need to go try that place in Houston.

My favorite CFS is at Hungry Jacks in Victoria, Tx. Dress code states hats off and they mean it or you won't get served.

Haven't heard of Hungry Jacks but I'll check it out next time I get a chance.

The Barbeque Inn has been operated by the same family since the '50's. The building they are in now has been in operation since the early 1970's I think. Get a little extra gravy for your fries. Get there early for lunch or you'll wait a while.

 

[ronjhall]

Get a little extra gravy for your fries.

I have only heard that comment in Canada. :thumbsup: Are you from there?

 

[Western]

Thanks for the tip Jim! There is a diner on the North end of town on 287 has a big sign that says "Babe's", I've never seen it before until the last couple time's I went to the mill.

Koffe Kup Cafe in Hico is great, Lynn the owner does a heck of job with that place, I remember people coming from other states to get the Migraine pie and the bread pudding is the best I've had too.

The Smoke Stack on I-20 in Thurber has been rated the best Chicken fried steak on I-20 by a travel magazine and it is probably on of our favorite places to go.

I would take Cracker Barrel over Cotton Patch any day personally.

 

[wcampbell47]

So East Texas is still 20 inches behind in rainfall ... but getting some nice moisture this morning associated with the front that is moving through. I am hearing that the drought will continue into next year as well. Our local water district manager says no troubles he has the reserves.

Sorry to break in on the food channel - I thought this was about Texas!!

 

[Bird]

Sorry to break in on the food channel - I thought this was about Texas!!

It IS about Texas and food is a very important part of Texas.:laughing:

 

[wcampbell47]

It IS about Texas and food is a very important part of Texas.:laughing:

Won't disagree - especially concerning CFS and BBQ!

 

[two_bit_score]

I have only heard that comment in Canada. :thumbsup: Are you from there?

No sir. But I guess folks up there know how to eat if they like gravy on their fries.

That gravy at the Barbeque Inn is delicious.

 

[two_bit_score]

Thanks for the tip Jim! There is a diner on the North end of town on 287 has a big sign that says "Babe's", I've never seen it before until the last couple time's I went to the mill.

Koffe Kup Cafe in Hico is great, Lynn the owner does a heck of job with that place, I remember people coming from other states to get the Migraine pie and the bread pudding is the best I've had too.

The Smoke Stack on I-20 in Thurber has been rated the best Chicken fried steak on I-20 by a travel magazine and it is probably on of our favorite places to go.

I would take Cracker Barrel over Cotton Patch any day personally.

You seem to get around quite a bit. Have you ever been to George's in Waco?

.

 

[bindian]

I got an inch and a half last night and this morning.
hugs, Brandi

 

[jinman]

Thanks for the tip Jim! There is a diner on the North end of town on 287 has a big sign that says "Babe's", I've never seen it before until the last couple time's I went to the mill.

Dennis, I'm completely at a loss for what restaurant you are talking about unless you are confusing "Babe's" with "Bono's." Bono's is right beside a Catfish O'Harlies restaurant. It started out years ago as Buck's BBQ house by the same folks who own Catfish O'Harlies. For some reason, it didn't make it as the standard serving-line style BBQ house and soon remodeled to a sit-down and order BBQ house with an expanded menu. The quality slipped and the restaurant was sold to the same folks who have a truckstop restaurant north of Bowie called The Armadillo Grill. They also renamed the Decatur restaurant to The Armadillo Grill even though it had a different menu. We went there once and decided to not return because all their meat was spiced up to the point that you couldn't taste the meat. Soon, The Armadillo Grill closed and a quick remodel added a bar area (beer/wine only) and the name change to Bono's. We have not been back there since the name change, but it may be a good spot.

 

[two_bit_score]

So East Texas is still 20 inches behind in rainfall ... but getting some nice moisture this morning associated with the front that is moving through. I am hearing that the drought will continue into next year as well. Our local water district manager says no troubles he has the reserves.

Sorry to break in on the food channel - I thought this was about Texas!!

Welcome to the food channel! How is everything on the gulf coast?

 

[jinman]

Talking about weather makes me hungry:licking:. . . but then, what doesn't?:ashamed:

 

[Bird]

No sir. But I guess folks up there know how to eat if they like gravy on their fries.

That gravy at the Barbeque Inn is delicious.

I was a little surprised to find they asked if you wanted gravy on your french fries when I was up in Canada, bu6t I think it's a fine idea. Very good eating.