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empirearchives · 2 years ago
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Napoleon being tired out by age:
“I attended the Weimar ball. The Emperor Alexander dances, but I don't; forty years are forty years.”
— Letter to Josephine, 9 October 1808
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Source: The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, John S. C. Abbott, Volume III
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tattooany-blog · 4 years ago
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101 Tattoo Facts
1: An Ohio restaurant concentrating on cheeseburgers offers a lifetime 25% discount rate for any individual who has a tattoo of a cheeseburger and at an unrelated tattoo studio in a close-by town, they're offering a 25% discount rate on cheeseburger tattoos- Seems questionable.
2: Tattoos are rarely performed in ink, what is generally called inks, are in fact suspended solid color bits, mainly metal salts and plastics, yet not vegetable dyes as generally thought.
3: There are no reported cases of HIV infection from a tattoo in the UNITED STATE, however there are three from dentist's offices.
4: Even more women than guys are getting tattooed today.
5: Tattoos are considered a small medical procedure.
6. Till 2006 it was prohibited to obtain a tattoo in Oklahoma
7: Lucky Diamond Rich of New Zealand is the most tattooed individual on the planet, and also after lacking room, has started putting lighter tattoos in addition to the darker ones, and the other way around.
8: Robbie "the coon" Koch just recently broke the globe's document by inking 577 tattoos in 24 humans resources. The old document was held by Kat Von D of the tv show, "LA Ink." Update- Hollis Cantrell in fact owns the record as of 2009 (801 tattoos) yet Robbie the coon appeared far better. Hollis's last tattoo got on his upper leg.
9: The very first tape-recorded tattoo is believed to have been found on a mummified iceman in 3300 BC. He had 58 tattoos, mostly dots and lines.
10: In 1876 Thomas Edison developed a device that ultimately came to be the tattoo machine, but it took adjustments by Samuel O'Reilly in 1891 to adapt the gadget for tattooing.
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11: The document for the longest tattoo session is 43 hrs as well as 50 minutes and also was completed by the extremely observant and gifted musician Melanie Grieveson, of Australia. The tattooed was Stephen Grady.
12: In 2005 Kimberly Smith was paid $10,000 to have Golden Palace.Com tattooed on her forehead by the gambling establishment, to help pay for her daughter's education and learning. The gambling enterprise is noted for its outlandish promos.
13: Thomas Edison had five dots tattooed on his left lower arm, comparable to the dots on dice.
14: Lip tattoos just last 1 to 5 years as well as need to be frequently retouched, the most typical a cosmetic lip lining.
15: The second most usual factor for tattoo elimination is mistranslation.
16: In 2010 Network will certainly unveil its new line of classy short-term tattoos. The set of 55 tattoos costs $75.
17: Most Tattoo devices hold between 1 and also 10 needles as well as some ancient approaches making use of rakes hold up to 27.
18: Anil Gupta is taken into consideration New York City's most expensive tattoo artist at over $350 per hr.
19: In the majority of cases, the summary of a tattoo should not hemorrhage whatsoever, and the shading for only a few mins.
20: As of 2006, 1 in 4 women aged 18 to 50 contend the very least one tattoo.
  21: U.S. Head Of State James Polk is stated to be the initial white guy to have a Chinese personality as a tattoo.
22: A whorehouse in Perfume, Germany is using any type of patron who gets a tattoo of the businesses logo design, by their in home musician, totally free entry permanently ($ 6.25 United States) and also price cuts on lap dances ($ 25.00 United States. ea).
25: The word "tattoo" has remained in the top 10 looked terms given that Lycos began tracking internet search engine.
26: Democrats are most likely to have a tattoo after that republicans, 18% to 14%.
27: January 23, 2010. A brand-new United States Marine Corp regulation restricts any person with a full sleeve tattoo from coming to be a police officer. It additionally restricts tattoos on the hands, wrists, fingers, and also the within the mouth.
28: July 17th, 2009. 18 years of age Kimberly Vlaminck sues a Romanian tattoo artist over the 56 celebrities that she woke up to, spread across her face, 53 greater than see requested. She later on confessed that she hinged on the suit and also had requested all fifty 6.
29: Blues singer Janis Joplin had a wristlet tattoo and also a tiny heart on her left bust.
30: In Oregon, it is a felony to practice tattooing without a license or in an unlicensed store.
removable tattoos
31: Heiress and socialite Paris Hilton had one tattoo to her credit scores, the name of after that boyfriend Nick Carter on her right butt cheek. It has since been gotten rid of by laser.
32: The conventional Samoan tattoo, pe'a, covering the body from mid upper body to the knees, takes 3 months to complete as well as much as 1 year to completely recover. A regular session lasts from dawn till sundown, or till the pain becomes too great, and resumes the next day unless the skin requires a couple of days to recover.
33: In a 2002 study, 8 of the top 10 elected, "many beautiful people worldwide" had tattoos.
34: Tattoos done today don't turn blue when they age, unless they were initially blue, the inks are much more steady.
35: The very first incident of the word tattoo in the Oxford English Dictionary can be found in 1769 and also is credited to Captain John Chef.
36: A rooster tattooed on one leg and also a pig on the other is said to secure a seafarer from sinking. Neither pet can swim.
37: Queen Kamamalu of Hawaii (1808-1824) was the initial woman to have her tongue tattooed.
38: Most tattoo artists will certainly not tattoo an expectant female.
39: Some tattoo artists declare that if you secure a new tattoo from sunlight for the very first 2 years it will remain brighter as well as more clear for years.
40: Over 40 million people in the U.S. have tattoos.
  41: 26% of Americans with a tattoo say they make them feel more attractive, with females voting in this way almost 2 to 1 over males.
42: Tommy Lee of Motley Crue holds the document for highest possible elevation tattoo, having been tattooed in 2008 at 45,000 feet. The tattoo was said to cost $150,000 dollars.
43: 73 year old Isobel Valley, the world's most tattooed women, has every square inch of her body tattooed, other than her face, as well as also has fifty piercings, 15 of which show up. The majority of the piercings are below the belt because she wishes to clatter when she strolls, she says.
44: A raising number of people are having medical informs tattooed to assist medical professionals in situation of an emergency situation.
45: 43 year old previous soldier Shawn Clark has the names of all 232 British soldiers killed in Afghanistan tattooed on his back.
46: At one time red ink was known to fade; not so with today' inks.
47: The title of The "Hardy Boys" # 47 is "The Enigma of the Whale Tattoo.".
48: When Cortez arrived at the Mexican coast in 1519 he was horrified to find the natives exercising evil one worshiping as well as had somehow permanently marked images of their idolizers on their skin. He called it the job of the adversary.
49: A tattoo of a support on a sailor suggests they have actually sailed throughout the Atlantic.
50: One third of Americans with tattoos say they make them feel sexier.
  51: Tattoo ink is infused right into the second layer of the skin, the dermis, as well as become envelop by the body as a defense mechanism, leaving the photo secure and also undamaged.
52: Gabrial Carbona, an American adolescent hitman for a Mexican cartel, has his eyelids tattooed so they never ever look shut. His idea is not functioning too for him in prison.
53: Jimmy Buffet sings about tattoos in this song of the very same name, "It's a permanent pointer of a momentary sensation.".
54: In the 1920's, American circuses used more than 300 individuals with complete body tattoos as well as paid them as much as $200 a week, a lot of cash throughout those times.
55: The percentage of males and also ladies with tattoos is currently statistically equal.
56: Tattoo tools is decontaminated in an autoclave, a high stress heavy steam maker, similar to a pressure cooker and how hospitals do their own.
57: 57% of individuals without a tattoo feel that those with them are a lot more rebellious and also threatening.
58: 35 0f the first 43 UNITED STATE Presidents apparently have tattoos.
59: Tattoo inks are not controlled by the by any type of federal government companies so there is no other way of recognizing specifically what remains in them.
  60: Winston Churchill's mommy, Girl Randolph Churchill, had a tattoo of a snake on her wrist. They were popular for rich aristocrats during that duration. She picked a snake due to the fact that it could be conveniently covered by a bracelet.
61: UNITED STATE Head Of State Andrew Jackson had a giant tattoo of a tomahawk that diminished the size of the within his thigh. No person knows precisely why.
62: Nearly all UNITED STATE companies have some form of restrictions or plan relating to tattoos on duty.
63: Since Sept. 29th 2009, the 19 year old ban on tattooing was raised in DeKalb, Illinois.
64: Actress Halle Berry has a tattoo of a sunflower on her rear end covering up the name of her ex, baseball gamer David Justice.
65: The popularity of tattooing throughout the latter part of the 19th century and very first part of the twentieth century owed much to the circus related activity.
66: People with antisocial personality disorder are more likely to have a higher variety of tattoos in more visible areas, as well as covering a bigger percentage of their bodies.
67: Old Egyptians made use of tattoos to set apart in between slaves as well as peasants.
68: Throughout the late 18th century in Europe, accumulating the tattooed heads of Maori individuals came to be so popular that several were murdered to fulfill the demand. The heads were commonly paid for in guns.
69: In the 1870s the Japanese federal government outlawed tattoos forcing the technique underground where it flourished.
70: 3% of Americans state having a tattoo makes them really feel more sports.
  71: The globe's most tattooed ladies, Isobel Varley got her very first tattoo, a flower, at age 49.
72: 4% of customers invest over $1000 on a tattoo.
73: When you see someone's tattoo you are seeing it with the first layer of the skin, the epidermis.
74: 50% of all tattoos are not hidden by apparel and are honestly visible.
75: Tattoo makers can make upwards of 200 hits per second, that depends on 12,000 times a minute as well as 720,000 a hr.
76: In old Greece as well as Rome, tattoos were considered barbaric as well as were only made use of to mark servants and wrongdoers.
77: 52% of those in prison are tattooed.
78: In recent research studies, memorial tattoos have actually been shown to overwhelmingly turn pain right into joy and also morning right into party by creating a lasting memory.
79: A 2009 study carried out at Liverpool Hope College located that people with three or more tattoos had significantly reduced levels of self esteem.
80: 4% of Americans state that their tattoos make them feel healthier.
  81: It is incorrect that white or lighter tinted inks are extra painful to utilize.
82: A tattoo is art, only, if the person doing the tattoo is a musician and also a knowledgeable professional.
83: President James Buchanon had a tattoo of a scantily clad female on his chest with the initials BFL (bachelor for life).
84: In 2002, 18 years of age hair dresser Lee Becks was surprised to discover the tattoo he assumed claimed, "Love, honor, as well as follow" really converted to, "at the end of the day, this is an ugly boy.".
85: New York City forbade tattoos from 1961 to 1997 due to a tattoo associated break out of liver disease "C".
86: In a 2002 research study a group of male secondary school and university student saw images of models with and without tattoos, and graded them in 13 categories. The designs with tattoos scored a lot reduced in 9 of the 13 rankings.
87: Some individuals experience pain or a burning throughout feeling throughout an MRI because of the metallic fragments in some inks.
88: The US Navy forbade tattoos of naked women throughout The second world war, numerous future sailors needed to get their tattoos remodelled to consist of fabrics.
89: The initial tape-recorded instance of fatality following tattooing was reported in 1837 in France. The girl, a woman of the street, was hiding one more undesirable tattoo and passed away from the infection that followed.
90: Apr. 30, 2009. To celebrate Barbie's 50th birthday celebration Mattel comes out with the brand-new "Completely Stlylin' Barbie, complete with a set of area able tattoos, one a lower back tattoo featuring the name Ken.
  91: 35% of all NBA gamers have tattoos. Michael Jordan has none and teammate Dennis Rodman contends the very least 22.
92: Lorette Fulkerson was the last lady to work the circus sideshows, retiring in 1995 at the age of 80.
93: Eyeball tattoos are not done with a maker, but instead, the ink is directly infused into the eye with a syringe.
94: Pee was often used in very early ink blends.
95: 5% of Americans with a tattoo say they make them feel smarter.
96: The initial case of a syphilis being transmitted by a tattoo can be found in 1853. The musicians ink was running out so he spew in it, transferring the condition.
97: Never ever go back to the person who offered you a negative tattoo to have it repaired, it will certainly not get better.
98: The moment to ask concerns is before you obtain a tattoo.
99: Good tattoos aren't inexpensive and low-cost tattoos aren't great.
100: Women are greater than two times as likely to have a tattoo got rid of as guys.
  101: Over 50% of the tattoos created today will certainly be eliminated by laser at fantastic expense, extreme pain and also long-term small terrifying. Think before you ink.
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goldeagleprice · 6 years ago
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The Capped Bust Half Dollar, 1807-1836
Today we think of the quarter dollar as the most useful coin in ordinary transactions. This was not always true and prior to 1964, and the Kennedy half dollar, the half dollar was equally popular in many parts of the United States. The mass hoarding of the Kennedy version, and the disappearance of this denomination from our pocket change, has served to make us forget the former importance of the half dollar.
When the basic mint act was signed into law by President George Washington in early April 1792, one of the coins on the list was the fifty-cent piece, or half dollar. This denomination came about because our monetary system was based on the Spanish silver dollar (eight reales) and the four reales piece was the same as our half dollar.
While coinage of half dollars had been very heavy as early as 1795, it was not until 1801 that full-scale minting resumed. At first the mintages were hesitant because bullion depositors really did not want half dollars; instead they wanted silver dollars for export in payment for foreign goods.
Finally, at the end of March 1804, Mint Director Elias Boudinot stopped the production of silver dollars and forced the bullion owners to accept half dollars instead. From this small beginning, the coinage of half dollars grew until by 1808 it had passed the million mark.
In 1806 the design on the half dollar was the same as had been first used on this denomination in 1801: a Draped Bust head of Liberty on the obverse and the Heraldic eagle on the reverse. By any standard the Draped Bust design was one of quality and the United States had something to be proud of when its coins found their way to foreign shores. However, all of this was to change after Robert Patterson became mint director in the summer of 1805.
  The Draped Bust design had first been used in the days of President George Washington, who was considered a Federalist in politics. However, in 1801 Thomas Jefferson, a Republican, had been elected president and there were several changes made in the way that the country was run. Patterson, who had been appointed by Jefferson to the mint post in 1805, was well in tune with the times and decided that a new design was required on all of our coins to reflect the political changes. (The modern Republican party dates from the 1850s and the Republican Party of President Jefferson is now called the Democratic Party.)
Patterson did not think that the current chief engraver, Robert Scot, was capable of executing the new artwork so the President was asked to authorize the employment of an assistant engraver named John Reich. Patterson believed that Reich, an indentured servant freed by Chief Coiner Henry Voight, was better suited to carry out the new artistic direction on the coinage.
It was made clear to the President that Reich was wanted for the specific task of redesigning our coinage. Jefferson of course knew that there already was an engraver at the Mint but that he was a Federalist and one assumes that a member of President’s political party would of course do a better job.
The President, whatever his views on coinage design, had very clear ideas about spending public money and it was not until March 1807 that Director Patterson was able to persuade the Chief Executive to permit Reich to be hired as an assistant engraver at the sum of $600 per year (Scot received $1200 per annum). Shortly thereafter Reich arrived at the Mint and began to prepare designs under Patterson’s supervision.
In his letter of March 25, 1807, to the President, Patterson noted that the “beauty of our coins would be greatly improved by his [Reich’s] masterly hand.” Modern collectors are not quite so charitable when it comes to this statement and most think the design was a step backward. Yet the finished product has a distinct charm of its own and many numismatists specialize in the half dollar coinage of 1807–1836.
The first Reich design to be approved was for the half dollar, then considered the most important coin being struck by the Philadelphia Mint. Within a matter of weeks Reich had produced drawings that were acceptable to Patterson.
Because of a Mint memo that was written in the 1860s and later published by a researcher, there is a persistent rumor that the model for the new Liberty head was the Reich’s “fat mistress.” Considering that Philadelphia was a relatively small town in those days it seems unlikely that the memo was reporting the truth, however. It was more likely a case of sour grapes from someone who simply did not like the design.
Patterson was closely involved in the design work and would certainly have known had Reich in fact used a mistress as a model. Under no circumstances would such a woman have been portrayed on our coinage in those days. There would have been political fallout for the President had this become known and Patterson would have been aware of the risks.
Oddly enough, there was a second rumor, in the 1850s, that Reich had portrayed Mint Director Patterson’s wife on the coinage. The story was furnished to a French numismatist, Alexandre Vattemare, who published this attribution in 1861. One suspects, however, that Mint officials were having a little fun at Vattemare’s expense because he also reported Pocahontas as the model for the Draped Bust Liberty head of 1795.
The reverse of the new Reich half dollar has an equally interesting story in that Director Patterson had ordered that the Great Seal, as found on the silver and gold coinage of 1796–1807, be altered so that the eagle would have a more natural pose. Even the motto (E PLURIBUS UNUM) was retained to show what was intended.
Later mint directors, including Dr. Samuel Moore, felt that the retention of the motto was a mistake and it was dropped from the coinage by the mid–1830s. It was Moore’s contention that the motto properly belonged with the Great Seal but not the new eagle since the meaning of the motto was little different from the words “United States of America.” In 1873 the motto returned because by then it was thought that the motto was supposed to be there, regardless of the historical background.
Whatever the source of the design, half dollar coinage with Reich’s new dies began towards the end of 1807. In the late 1850s Mint Director James Ross Snowden stated that about 750,000 of the new coins were made, as compared to 300,000 or so of the 1807 Draped Bust half dollars.
There are reasons for believing that Snowden simply fabricated the figures when he was unable to find anything in the mint records about the changeover. He certainly did so for at least one other coinage: the cents dated 1823.
Half dollars of 1807 are scarcer than indicated by the 750,000 mintage figure. According to the monthly price guide appearing in Numismatic News, in XF–40 the value is a strong $750 for the most common variety, which compares to $480 for the 1814 in this grade with a mintage of barely over one million. The true mintage of the 1807 Reich design was probably less than a half million pieces.
  There are several varieties of the 1807 half dollar which are collected by specialists, including obverses with large and small stars, a reverse where the figure 50 was punched over an erroneous figure 20, and the ‘Bearded Goddess’ obverse. The latter, which brings as much as $4,000 even in VF–20, is the result of a damaged die.
For the years from 1808 to 1814 the values are much more reasonable and in most cases an XF–40 specimen can be obtained for as little as $350. Those collectors specializing in the half dollars of 1807–1836 tend to go after the higher grade pieces because they are, after all, relatively common. This is partly due to the fact that banks used these coins as backing for their paper currency and as late as the 1930s half dollar hoards were still being discovered.
The fact that banks used these as backing for paper currency has led to an erroneous belief that half dollars really did not circulate in the years before 1840; nothing could be further from the truth. Except for the copper cent, the half dollar was the most common United States coin to be found in daily use.
In just one case, the famous Economite hoard of the past century, more than 100,000 half dollars from before 1840 were found. Even the rare 1815 date was uncovered to the amount of more than 100 specimens, probably forming a fair part of those in collections today.
Not only were half dollars widely used along the Eastern seaboard, where the bulk of the population lived, but they were also to be seen on the frontier. Indian treaty payments were often made in half dollars, which were promptly spent by the natives in local stores and with itinerant peddlers.
Although little noticed today by collectors, the half dollars of 1807 and 1808 did not strike up well in the presses; for this reason Reich executed a new hub, in lower relief, of the Liberty head and this was introduced in 1809. There was another minor redesign in 1812, perhaps because of some dissatisfaction with the 1809 revision. There were other changes from time to time, but these are of little interest except to specialists.
The half dollars of 1807–1836 all have lettered edges which read FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR. Because the denomination was put on the reverse in 1807 the wording on the edge was pointless (no one read it anyway) but the presence of lettering did have the specific purpose of deterring counterfeits. (Some of the 1809 issues have a special edge in which “XXXX” or “IIII” is found between certain letters.)
  Although half dollars are relatively plentiful today for the years 1808 through 1812, in 1813 the supply of silver bullion began to decline; in those days the government did not coin money on its own account and all gold and silver coinage was derived from private deposits. In 1814 the mintage dropped to barely over one million, well below the peak of 1.63 million in 1812. Even though 1814 mintage is lower, in XF–40 the value is a reasonable $480.
The War of 1812 created an unstable economic market; as a result people began to hoard silver coins and very little bullion found its way to the Mint after the middle of 1814. One firm (Jones, Firth, & Company of Philadelphia) brought in a quantity of silver in late 1815 and just after the end of the year, in early January 1816, some 47,150 half dollars were struck with the 1815 date. A few were paid out to others, but most of the coins went to this particular firm.
  The 1815 is a rare date and the most difficult to find for any year after 1797. Even in G–4 the value is an impressive $1400 while VF–20 tips the scales at a strong $4800. All of the 1815s are actually overdates, 1815/2, there being only one obverse die used for this coinage.
  In mid-January 1816 there was a fire at the Mint, which damaged some of the outbuildings. Unfortunately the rolling mills were contained in one of these structures and were destroyed by the flames; Director Patterson took the opportunity to order special rollers from the English firm of Belles and Harrold.
With the new rollers on hand, half dollar coinage resumed in May 1817 and through the end of this series in 1836 the number struck continued to grow. The best year was 1836, with more than 6.5 million produced.
The increased coinage means that specimens from the 1820s and 1830s are progressively cheaper for the collector to obtain. By the 1830s an XF–40 specimen can be obtained for about $120, certainly a bargain in view of the age and historical importance of these coins. Those of the 1820s vary of course by date, but usually can be found in about the same price range for most dates.
Perhaps the most interesting issue of the 1820s is the 1823 which has some odd figure ‘3’s in the date. One is called a ‘patchwork 3’while another is simply called an ‘ugly 3’ with good cause.
  A modified portrait was executed in late 1833 by Chief Engraver William Kneass and coins of the final three years, 1834 through 1836, used the revised motif.
    Regular proof coinage began at Philadelphia in 1817 although for the early years such pieces are few and far between when it comes to finding one for a specialized collection. Probably the reason for the silver or gold proofs from that time was the new rollers, which gave a better finish to the strips of metal. Most proof half dollars before the 1830s bring strong prices, the 1820s, for example, having a book value of at least $50,000.
  In 1836 the Mint finally introduced steam coinage in place of the antiquated screw presses but this meant that the lettered edge would have to be dropped; only plain or reeded edges could be struck in the new machines. This in turn meant that new dies were required. There was an abortive attempt to coin the new pieces in November 1836, but it was not until early 1837 that the reeded-edge coinage got underway. It was still the Reich design, but modified by a new engraver, Christian Gobrecht.
The collector may encounter some lettered-edge half dollars dated after 1836 but these are counterfeits. Pre–1837 dates also exist, usually made from copper-nickel or some similar metal in color. There is a certain value to these contemporary counterfeits and a market for them does exist.
With the end of the lettered-edge half dollar coinage in 1836 only the collector was left to appreciate the coin that had once served the nation so well.
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eatbcstx-blog · 7 years ago
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Here are 40 of the “Foodie Hot Spots” that your Eat BCS crew loves, loves, loves…
1. Shiraz Shish Kabob 110 Dominik Drive, College Station, TX
If you like being a carnivore, you will love Shiraz Shish Kabob. Read complete EatBCS.com review.
2. Grub Burger Bar
Stepping into Grub Burger Bar, the modern, high-end interior finishes evoke an urban feel making you think, for a second, you could be in a big city like New York or LA. However, when the folks at grub greet you at the counter with a sincere smile, and kindly explain the menu and make enthusiastic recommendations, you know you’re in Aggieland. Read complete EatBCS.com review.
3. The Village Cafe
Breakfast and lunch at The Village Cafe in Historic Downtown Bryan is an experience in itself: with their made-from-scratch staples, farm fresh ingredients and their emphasis on all things local, they give a little extra love to your daily routine. But they’re not stopping there. Read about the Village Cafe’s Dinner Service.
4. Cafe Eccell
If you ask folks who are into brunch where the best brunch in Aggieland is, they will likely mention Cafe Eccell as a contender if not their very favorite. Nine times out of ten. Read more about the famous Cafe Eccell Brunch.
5. Madden’s Casual Gourmet
While the menu is simple, the soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees all feel delightfully, creatively complex. I ordered the Grilled meat loaf served on a bed of sautéed cabbage with corn bread and hand made mashed potatoes on the side, topped with a flavorful but not overpowering tomato sauce. Read complete Madden’s review.
6. Fuego Tortilla Grill
Don’t let the crowd scare you off though, the folks at Fuego are very quick, both at the counter and the drive through. You will be tasting fresh cooked Mexican food within a few minutes no matter how busy they look. Continue reading Eat BCS review.
7. Blackwater Draw
While Blackwater Draw Brewing Company is becoming well known for their locally brewed beers, they are also considered to be one of the best restaurants in town according to locals, students, and review sites like Yelp and Trip Advisor. Here’s a look at some of their kitchen’s recent mouth-watering daily specials.
8. Antonio’s Pizza
Antonio’s Pizza By The Slice has been adding flavor to the Northgate scene since 2003. While you CAN get an “normal” 1 or 2 topping pie, Antonio’s stands out for their specialty slices and pies. Click for a few mouth watering examples of recent specialty slices of the day at Antonio’s.
9. Blue Baker
Founded in 2001 in College Station, Texas, Blue Baker is cool, blue, contemporary, artisan bakery cafe serving made from-scratch breads, pastries, sandwiches, soup, salads and stone-oven pizza. They recently made the EatBCS.com quest for the best pizza in B/CS.
10. Babe’s Donuts
Babe’s Doughnut Co. is now open at 3409 Texas Avenue, Bryan, TX. The former owner of Kai’s Doughnuts is the proprietor of Babe’s. You can also get Babe’s products fresh daily at Gogh Gogh Coffee Company in south College Station.
11. Fargo’s Pit BBQ
The owners were both working behind the counter helping customers and were very friendly, noticeably so, but not smarmy…just good, kind people serving the food they love. They live up to the praise they get from Texas Monthly.
12. Koppe Bridge
Simple, no-frills, traditional burgers that have been called the best in town and even ranked in the state by several media outlets. Fries are fresh cut. Atmosphere is hunting lodge chic. They made the EatBCS.com Best Burgers List.
13. The Tacobar
Tacos & tortas any way you want ’em. Everything fresh and flavorful. Great service behind the counter. That’s the simple formula The Tacobar is executing to earn rave reviews for their newly opened Taqueria, specializing in authentic, border-style Mex fare. Reviews like this one on their facebook page, are piling up for this delicious addition to the B/CS restaurant community: “The food is delicious, finally a place with authentic Mexican cuisine! The place and staff are very welcoming and friendly. I had chicharron en salsa roja and rajas con queso and they are both to die for!! Highly recommend it. Aggie owned and operated!”
14. Layne’s Chicken Fingers
When a place keeps the menu simple and names the joint after the main menu item (i.e. In-N-Out Hamburgers or Layne’s Chicken Fingers) you know it’s gonna be good.
15. Sweet Eugene’s
The Monterrey Turkey Panini with mesquite turkey, tomatoes, bacon, cheddar cheese and ranch dressing on spicy hawiian bread and chips served on the side makes a tasty light lunch. As does the Chicken Caesar Wrap served warm with roasted chicken, provolone, tomatoes, cucumbers, spinach and ceasar dressing at Sweet Eugene’s.
16. Messina Hof Winery
Messina Hof is a family owned winery based on the 3 cornerstones of family, tradition, & romance. Est in 1977. Most awarded winery in Texas.
17. Casa Rodriguez 300 N. Bryan Avenue, Downtown Bryan, TX
Tacos, enchiladas, margaritas, queso & good people in Downtown Bryan. Casa Rod has been a local legend since 1978.
18. Caffe Capri 222 N. Main St., Downtown Bryan, TX
Caffe Capri is a beautiful and cozy restaurant in downtown Bryan. The menu has all the classic Italian dishes you could ever want. And if longevity is any indicator, the people of Bryan-College Station want them a lot, so much that they’ve been in business for 21 years this week. The restaurant was founded by Aggie Rami Cerone right after he graduated from Texas A&M University.
19. Taqueria El Nopalito 216 W. Martin Luther King, Bryan, TX
20. Veritas 830 University Dr. East, College Station, TX
How about some live jazz music, creative and delectable food and excellent service on a Friday night? Try Veritas, you will be so glad you did!
21. Top Of The Hill 2444 Lakewood Dr., Bryan, TX
Image by Greg Deeter
Head to Top Of The Hill in Benchley for one of the finest burgers probably in the history of Texas. They take about 10 minutes each to arrive yet they are made with love obviously and they are almost exactly like what my Mom makes. Fresh buns are toasted in butter, meat is flat grilled where the edges are carmelized, lettuce is fresh and shredded, cheese melted perfect (a Bobby Flay requirement), tomatoes are fresh vine ripened local grown and the jalapenos are in-house pickled. All real food, fresh never frozen beef. Simply a kick ass burger! 10 Minutes from College Station.
22. Blue Moon BBQ
Blue Moon BBQ has been serving the Best BBQ on the OSR since 2007! Come visit Rick, Toni, and Matt Moon weekly Wednesday 11-3 Thur-Sat 11-7 and Sun 11-3 for your BBQ guilt trip! Blue Moon is a Texas Monthly Top 50 ‘cue joint worth the drive out to the middle of nowhere. The middle of nowhere is usually somewhere special when you’re in the beautiful Brazos Valley. Only thing that can make one feel more Texan than a drive down OSR on a crisp, sunny day is the smell of smoked meats wafting your way.
23. Jesse’s Taqueria & Bakery 3310 East 29th St., Bryan, TX • 979-485-9841
Jesse’s Taqueria & Bakery is well known for fresh tacos, lunch plates, Mexican sweet breads, flan, fresh baked cookies, and friendly “know you by name” service.
24. Ronin Cooking 363 Creekside Dr., Bryan, TX
Ronin Cooking is a catering company headquartered on Don Ganter’s old place in Bryan. It makes great use of the facilities to host monthly dinners and catered events. Much of the food served is grown onsite. The farm’s dinners are open to the public, tickets are sold in advance on the site. They also have farm tour days throughout the year. Ronin Cooking plans to open a restaurant more accessible to the public on a regular basis in 2017 in Downtown Bryan’s Ice House Redevelopment.
25. RX Pizza 200 W. 26th St., Downtown Bryan • 979-721-9158
Recent EatBCS.com Review: “Tried a take out pie from Downtown Bryan’s RX Pizza today and it was great. The crust tasted as if the dough is made from scratch and it reminded me of the two wood fired pizza places in College Station, Napa Flats, West End and the two in Bryan – Amico Nave and Cafe Eccell. This should be a hit in Downtown Bryan which did in fact lack the combination of a well mixed adult beverage and and adult pizza. Easy parking and located in what used to be a drug store for decades. Great prescription for a successful eating & drinking establishment.”
26. Kamei Sushi and Grill 951 William D. Fitch, College Station, TX
Image by Greg “Taco Monster” Deeter.
Kamei Sushi and Grill at 951 William D. Fitch is most certainly one of my favorite restaurants in College Station. The music in here is great, unlike any other place in College Station and all of the food is top notch. Try the new garlic edamame side for sure. Service is also top shelf, prices are great, there’s not a thing less than 5 stars about this place.
27. Mighty Slice Pizza 303 University Drive. 979-846-8806
Get Texas size pizza by the slice at Mighty Slice Pizza on Northgate. 28 inch pies and 14 inch slices. Size does matter and still some of the best pizza in town.
28. Abu Omar Halal Food Truck at Northgate Gig ’em Market
In 2011, Abu Omar (owner and founder of Abu Omar Halal) opened Houston’s first halal food truck. Now they have 10 locations in the Greater Houston Metro, including the Gig ‘Em Mart on Northgate across from TAMU.
29. Good Bull BBQ 326 George Bush Dr., College Station, TX
Former Yell Leader Roy May and crew started Good Bull BBQ because they love barbecue and we want to change the world! Now you can too! They provide a meal for the less fortunate for every meal they sell. Feed yourself, feed the world, now that’s GOOD BULL!
30. 1541 Coffee & Pastries 1808 Brothers Blvd., College Station • 979-703-1878
1541 Pastries & Coffee is a lovely, out of the way, coffee and pastry shop. There’s always interesting international music to listen to. Their Morning Glory muffins are heavenly tasting. They have delicious croissants and panini for breakfast and lunch plus many other sweets. There’s free, fast wifi and the service is great. Check it out, I promise you won’t be disappointed.
31. Blake’s Steaks Sandwich Shop University Drive, College Station, TX
The closest you can get to a real Philly Steak is an Original “OG” Sandwich from Blake’s Steaks Sandwich Shop. Now open on University Drive in the old Mickey’s Sliders location.
32. Frios Gourmet Pops – Aggieland Pop Trailer & Scooter Delivery
Frios Gourmet Pops – Aggieland now offers FREE delivery on 10+ pops! We’ll pack and scooter ship them straight to you. 3.50 each. Call or text 979-224-8601 or email [email protected] for flavors and delivery times.
33. Tanaka Ramen 1617 S. Texas Avenue, College Station, TX
Tanaka Ramen features fresh gourmet Ramen and rich bone broths. Atmosphere looks chic and high-end but prices are affordable.
34. Downtown Uncorked Wine Bar 206 W. 26th St., Bryan, TX • 979-823-4837
Downtown Uncorked Wine Bar is a fun and vibrant space, designed as a place to meet for a quick pizza, dessert or glass of wine before dinner. They feature great Old World/New World wines that taste good and aren’t too expensive. Enjoy warm atmosphere complete with couches, outside seating and the bar.
35. La Espiga Dorada 210 W. MLK in Bryan • 979-779-9594
After a night of good times and great music at Revolution on Carnegie Alley in Downtown Bryan, local burger legend Charles Stover introduced me to his favorite local taco stand, El Nopalito on MLK. He also pointed out La Espiga Dorada, the bakery right behind El Nopalito and raved about the breads and sweets. Read more.
36. Amico Nave Ristorante 203 E. Villa Maria, Bryan, TX • 979-703-1953
Amico Nave Ristorante is the sister restaurant to Shipwreck Grill and the name literally means “Friend of the Ship”. Amico was born of a passion for great food in a comfortable atmosphere. Owner Wade Beckman’s stepfather, Tony, is from Sicily and lived in Bryan for most of his life. Tony passed down his grandmother’s sauce recipes to Wade who paired them with modern dishes to give our menu that old world charm, with a modern flair.
37. Azure Fusion Bistro & Saké 3975 State Highway 6 S., College Station, TX • 979-693-7836
Azure Fusion Bistro & Saké features Asian food with flair in chic environs. Convenient to South College Station on the Northbound Hwy. 6 service road.
38. Burger House 3310 S. College Ave., Bryan, TX
Burger House is cozy and interesting inside with what appear to be a good number of regular patrons. For those that do not know this used to be a Shipley’s donuts and was a hot spot in this part of Bryan for many years. A lot of the same people still come here for the burgers. Image by Greg Deeter.
39. Honolulu Poke House 1617 S. Texas Avenue, College Station, TX
Honolulu Poke House serves Traditional Hawaiian Poke Bowls! IT’s like sushi in a bowl without the seaweed wrapping sushi normally has. When mixes well, a Poke Bowl can be a delicious and healthy eating experience. Good folks behind the counter to guide your rice and protein selections, toppings and add-ins, and sauce choices are essential to Poke newbies. Honolulu Poke House has helpful people to guide you and make sure your first poke experience is a delicious one you are compelled, by craving, to repeat again and again.
40. Fat Burger – Bryan 1801 Texas Avenue South, Bryan, TX
Aggie owned and operated, a local tradition. Nothing fancy, just good burgers and creative specialty sandwiches. Off menu items like the Chopped Barbecue Cheddar Fries are the bomb!
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Here are 40 of the “Foodie Hot Spots” that your Eat BCS crew loves, loves, loves…
1. Shiraz Shish Kabob 110 Dominik Drive, College Station, TX
If you like being a carnivore, you will love Shiraz Shish Kabob. Read complete EatBCS.com review.
2. Grub Burger Bar
Stepping into Grub Burger Bar, the modern, high-end interior finishes evoke an urban feel making you think, for a second, you could be in a big city like New York or LA. However, when the folks at grub greet you at the counter with a sincere smile, and kindly explain the menu and make enthusiastic recommendations, you know you’re in Aggieland. Read complete EatBCS.com review.
3. The Village Cafe
Breakfast and lunch at The Village Cafe in Historic Downtown Bryan is an experience in itself: with their made-from-scratch staples, farm fresh ingredients and their emphasis on all things local, they give a little extra love to your daily routine. But they’re not stopping there. Read about the Village Cafe’s Dinner Service.
4. Cafe Eccell
If you ask folks who are into brunch where the best brunch in Aggieland is, they will likely mention Cafe Eccell as a contender if not their very favorite. Nine times out of ten. Read more about the famous Cafe Eccell Brunch.
5. Madden’s Casual Gourmet
While the menu is simple, the soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees all feel delightfully, creatively complex. I ordered the Grilled meat loaf served on a bed of sautéed cabbage with corn bread and hand made mashed potatoes on the side, topped with a flavorful but not overpowering tomato sauce. Read complete Madden’s review.
6. Fuego Tortilla Grill
Don’t let the crowd scare you off though, the folks at Fuego are very quick, both at the counter and the drive through. You will be tasting fresh cooked Mexican food within a few minutes no matter how busy they look. Continue reading Eat BCS review.
7. Blackwater Draw
While Blackwater Draw Brewing Company is becoming well known for their locally brewed beers, they are also considered to be one of the best restaurants in town according to locals, students, and review sites like Yelp and Trip Advisor. Here’s a look at some of their kitchen’s recent mouth-watering daily specials.
8. Antonio’s Pizza
Antonio’s Pizza By The Slice has been adding flavor to the Northgate scene since 2003. While you CAN get an “normal” 1 or 2 topping pie, Antonio’s stands out for their specialty slices and pies. Click for a few mouth watering examples of recent specialty slices of the day at Antonio’s.
9. Blue Baker
Founded in 2001 in College Station, Texas, Blue Baker is cool, blue, contemporary, artisan bakery cafe serving made from-scratch breads, pastries, sandwiches, soup, salads and stone-oven pizza. They recently made the EatBCS.com quest for the best pizza in B/CS.
10. Babe’s Donuts
Babe’s Doughnut Co. is now open at 3409 Texas Avenue, Bryan, TX. The former owner of Kai’s Doughnuts is the proprietor of Babe’s. You can also get Babe’s products fresh daily at Gogh Gogh Coffee Company in south College Station.
11. Fargo’s Pit BBQ
The owners were both working behind the counter helping customers and were very friendly, noticeably so, but not smarmy…just good, kind people serving the food they love. They live up to the praise they get from Texas Monthly.
12. Koppe Bridge
Simple, no-frills, traditional burgers that have been called the best in town and even ranked in the state by several media outlets. Fries are fresh cut. Atmosphere is hunting lodge chic. They made the EatBCS.com Best Burgers List.
13. The Tacobar
Tacos & tortas any way you want ’em. Everything fresh and flavorful. Great service behind the counter. That’s the simple formula The Tacobar is executing to earn rave reviews for their newly opened Taqueria, specializing in authentic, border-style Mex fare. Reviews like this one on their facebook page, are piling up for this delicious addition to the B/CS restaurant community: “The food is delicious, finally a place with authentic Mexican cuisine! The place and staff are very welcoming and friendly. I had chicharron en salsa roja and rajas con queso and they are both to die for!! Highly recommend it. Aggie owned and operated!”
14. Layne’s Chicken Fingers
When a place keeps the menu simple and names the joint after the main menu item (i.e. In-N-Out Hamburgers or Layne’s Chicken Fingers) you know it’s gonna be good.
15. Sweet Eugene’s
The Monterrey Turkey Panini with mesquite turkey, tomatoes, bacon, cheddar cheese and ranch dressing on spicy hawiian bread and chips served on the side makes a tasty light lunch. As does the Chicken Caesar Wrap served warm with roasted chicken, provolone, tomatoes, cucumbers, spinach and ceasar dressing at Sweet Eugene’s.
16. Messina Hof Winery
Messina Hof is a family owned winery based on the 3 cornerstones of family, tradition, & romance. Est in 1977. Most awarded winery in Texas.
17. Casa Rodriguez 300 N. Bryan Avenue, Downtown Bryan, TX
Tacos, enchiladas, margaritas, queso & good people in Downtown Bryan. Casa Rod has been a local legend since 1978.
18. Caffe Capri 222 N. Main St., Downtown Bryan, TX
Caffe Capri is a beautiful and cozy restaurant in downtown Bryan. The menu has all the classic Italian dishes you could ever want. And if longevity is any indicator, the people of Bryan-College Station want them a lot, so much that they’ve been in business for 21 years this week. The restaurant was founded by Aggie Rami Cerone right after he graduated from Texas A&M University.
19. Taqueria El Nopalito 216 W. Martin Luther King, Bryan, TX
20. Veritas 830 University Dr. East, College Station, TX
How about some live jazz music, creative and delectable food and excellent service on a Friday night? Try Veritas, you will be so glad you did!
21. Top Of The Hill 2444 Lakewood Dr., Bryan, TX
Image by Greg Deeter
Head to Top Of The Hill in Benchley for one of the finest burgers probably in the history of Texas. They take about 10 minutes each to arrive yet they are made with love obviously and they are almost exactly like what my Mom makes. Fresh buns are toasted in butter, meat is flat grilled where the edges are carmelized, lettuce is fresh and shredded, cheese melted perfect (a Bobby Flay requirement), tomatoes are fresh vine ripened local grown and the jalapenos are in-house pickled. All real food, fresh never frozen beef. Simply a kick ass burger! 10 Minutes from College Station.
22. Blue Moon BBQ
Blue Moon BBQ has been serving the Best BBQ on the OSR since 2007! Come visit Rick, Toni, and Matt Moon weekly Wednesday 11-3 Thur-Sat 11-7 and Sun 11-3 for your BBQ guilt trip! Blue Moon is a Texas Monthly Top 50 ‘cue joint worth the drive out to the middle of nowhere. The middle of nowhere is usually somewhere special when you’re in the beautiful Brazos Valley. Only thing that can make one feel more Texan than a drive down OSR on a crisp, sunny day is the smell of smoked meats wafting your way.
23. Jesse’s Taqueria & Bakery 3310 East 29th St., Bryan, TX • 979-485-9841
Jesse’s Taqueria & Bakery is well known for fresh tacos, lunch plates, Mexican sweet breads, flan, fresh baked cookies, and friendly “know you by name” service.
24. Ronin Cooking 363 Creekside Dr., Bryan, TX
Ronin Cooking is a catering company headquartered on Don Ganter’s old place in Bryan. It makes great use of the facilities to host monthly dinners and catered events. Much of the food served is grown onsite. The farm’s dinners are open to the public, tickets are sold in advance on the site. They also have farm tour days throughout the year. Ronin Cooking plans to open a restaurant more accessible to the public on a regular basis in 2017 in Downtown Bryan’s Ice House Redevelopment.
25. RX Pizza 200 W. 26th St., Downtown Bryan • 979-721-9158
Recent EatBCS.com Review: “Tried a take out pie from Downtown Bryan’s RX Pizza today and it was great. The crust tasted as if the dough is made from scratch and it reminded me of the two wood fired pizza places in College Station, Napa Flats, West End and the two in Bryan – Amico Nave and Cafe Eccell. This should be a hit in Downtown Bryan which did in fact lack the combination of a well mixed adult beverage and and adult pizza. Easy parking and located in what used to be a drug store for decades. Great prescription for a successful eating & drinking establishment.”
26. Kamei Sushi and Grill 951 William D. Fitch, College Station, TX
Image by Greg “Taco Monster” Deeter.
Kamei Sushi and Grill at 951 William D. Fitch is most certainly one of my favorite restaurants in College Station. The music in here is great, unlike any other place in College Station and all of the food is top notch. Try the new garlic edamame side for sure. Service is also top shelf, prices are great, there’s not a thing less than 5 stars about this place.
27. Mighty Slice Pizza 303 University Drive. 979-846-8806
Get Texas size pizza by the slice at Mighty Slice Pizza on Northgate. 28 inch pies and 14 inch slices. Size does matter and still some of the best pizza in town.
28. Abu Omar Halal Food Truck at Northgate Gig ’em Market
In 2011, Abu Omar (owner and founder of Abu Omar Halal) opened Houston’s first halal food truck. Now they have 10 locations in the Greater Houston Metro, including the Gig ‘Em Mart on Northgate across from TAMU.
29. Good Bull BBQ 326 George Bush Dr., College Station, TX
Former Yell Leader Roy May and crew started Good Bull BBQ because they love barbecue and we want to change the world! Now you can too! They provide a meal for the less fortunate for every meal they sell. Feed yourself, feed the world, now that’s GOOD BULL!
30. 1541 Coffee & Pastries 1808 Brothers Blvd., College Station • 979-703-1878
1541 Pastries & Coffee is a lovely, out of the way, coffee and pastry shop. There’s always interesting international music to listen to. Their Morning Glory muffins are heavenly tasting. They have delicious croissants and panini for breakfast and lunch plus many other sweets. There’s free, fast wifi and the service is great. Check it out, I promise you won’t be disappointed.
31. Blake’s Steaks Sandwich Shop University Drive, College Station, TX
The closest you can get to a real Philly Steak is an Original “OG” Sandwich from Blake’s Steaks Sandwich Shop. Now open on University Drive in the old Mickey’s Sliders location.
32. Frios Gourmet Pops – Aggieland Pop Trailer & Scooter Delivery
Frios Gourmet Pops – Aggieland now offers FREE delivery on 10+ pops! We’ll pack and scooter ship them straight to you. 3.50 each. Call or text 979-224-8601 or email [email protected] for flavors and delivery times.
33. Tanaka Ramen 1617 S. Texas Avenue, College Station, TX
Tanaka Ramen features fresh gourmet Ramen and rich bone broths. Atmosphere looks chic and high-end but prices are affordable.
34. Downtown Uncorked Wine Bar 206 W. 26th St., Bryan, TX • 979-823-4837
Downtown Uncorked Wine Bar is a fun and vibrant space, designed as a place to meet for a quick pizza, dessert or glass of wine before dinner. They feature great Old World/New World wines that taste good and aren’t too expensive. Enjoy warm atmosphere complete with couches, outside seating and the bar.
35. La Espiga Dorada 210 W. MLK in Bryan • 979-779-9594
After a night of good times and great music at Revolution on Carnegie Alley in Downtown Bryan, local burger legend Charles Stover introduced me to his favorite local taco stand, El Nopalito on MLK. He also pointed out La Espiga Dorada, the bakery right behind El Nopalito and raved about the breads and sweets. Read more.
36. Amico Nave Ristorante 203 E. Villa Maria, Bryan, TX • 979-703-1953
Amico Nave Ristorante is the sister restaurant to Shipwreck Grill and the name literally means “Friend of the Ship”. Amico was born of a passion for great food in a comfortable atmosphere. Owner Wade Beckman’s stepfather, Tony, is from Sicily and lived in Bryan for most of his life. Tony passed down his grandmother’s sauce recipes to Wade who paired them with modern dishes to give our menu that old world charm, with a modern flair.
37. Azure Fusion Bistro & Saké 3975 State Highway 6 S., College Station, TX • 979-693-7836
Azure Fusion Bistro & Saké features Asian food with flair in chic environs. Convenient to South College Station on the Northbound Hwy. 6 service road.
38. Burger House 3310 S. College Ave., Bryan, TX
Burger House is cozy and interesting inside with what appear to be a good number of regular patrons. For those that do not know this used to be a Shipley’s donuts and was a hot spot in this part of Bryan for many years. A lot of the same people still come here for the burgers. Image by Greg Deeter.
39. Honolulu Poke House 1617 S. Texas Avenue, College Station, TX
Honolulu Poke House serves Traditional Hawaiian Poke Bowls! IT’s like sushi in a bowl without the seaweed wrapping sushi normally has. When mixes well, a Poke Bowl can be a delicious and healthy eating experience. Good folks behind the counter to guide your rice and protein selections, toppings and add-ins, and sauce choices are essential to Poke newbies. Honolulu Poke House has helpful people to guide you and make sure your first poke experience is a delicious one you are compelled, by craving, to repeat again and again.
40. Fat Burger – Bryan 1801 Texas Avenue South, Bryan, TX
Aggie owned and operated, a local tradition. Nothing fancy, just good burgers and creative specialty sandwiches. Off menu items like the Chopped Barbecue Cheddar Fries are the bomb!
40 Local Food Hotspots Ags Must Try Before Graduation Day Here are 40 of the "Foodie Hot Spots" that your Eat BCS crew loves, loves, loves...
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Here are 40 of the “Foodie Hot Spots” that your Eat BCS crew loves, loves, loves…
1. Shiraz Shish Kabob 110 Dominik Drive, College Station, TX
If you like being a carnivore, you will love Shiraz Shish Kabob. Read complete EatBCS.com review.
2. Grub Burger Bar
Stepping into Grub Burger Bar, the modern, high-end interior finishes evoke an urban feel making you think, for a second, you could be in a big city like New York or LA. However, when the folks at grub greet you at the counter with a sincere smile, and kindly explain the menu and make enthusiastic recommendations, you know you’re in Aggieland. Read complete EatBCS.com review.
3. The Village Cafe
Breakfast and lunch at The Village Cafe in Historic Downtown Bryan is an experience in itself: with their made-from-scratch staples, farm fresh ingredients and their emphasis on all things local, they give a little extra love to your daily routine. But they’re not stopping there. Read about the Village Cafe’s Dinner Service.
4. Cafe Eccell
If you ask folks who are into brunch where the best brunch in Aggieland is, they will likely mention Cafe Eccell as a contender if not their very favorite. Nine times out of ten. Read more about the famous Cafe Eccell Brunch.
5. Madden’s Casual Gourmet
While the menu is simple, the soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees all feel delightfully, creatively complex. I ordered the Grilled meat loaf served on a bed of sautéed cabbage with corn bread and hand made mashed potatoes on the side, topped with a flavorful but not overpowering tomato sauce. Read complete Madden’s review.
6. Fuego Tortilla Grill
Don’t let the crowd scare you off though, the folks at Fuego are very quick, both at the counter and the drive through. You will be tasting fresh cooked Mexican food within a few minutes no matter how busy they look. Continue reading Eat BCS review.
7. Blackwater Draw
While Blackwater Draw Brewing Company is becoming well known for their locally brewed beers, they are also considered to be one of the best restaurants in town according to locals, students, and review sites like Yelp and Trip Advisor. Here’s a look at some of their kitchen’s recent mouth-watering daily specials.
8. Antonio’s Pizza
Antonio’s Pizza By The Slice has been adding flavor to the Northgate scene since 2003. While you CAN get an “normal” 1 or 2 topping pie, Antonio’s stands out for their specialty slices and pies. Click for a few mouth watering examples of recent specialty slices of the day at Antonio’s.
9. Blue Baker
Founded in 2001 in College Station, Texas, Blue Baker is cool, blue, contemporary, artisan bakery cafe serving made from-scratch breads, pastries, sandwiches, soup, salads and stone-oven pizza. They recently made the EatBCS.com quest for the best pizza in B/CS.
10. Babe’s Donuts
Babe’s Doughnut Co. is now open at 3409 Texas Avenue, Bryan, TX. The former owner of Kai’s Doughnuts is the proprietor of Babe’s. You can also get Babe’s products fresh daily at Gogh Gogh Coffee Company in south College Station.
11. Fargo’s Pit BBQ
The owners were both working behind the counter helping customers and were very friendly, noticeably so, but not smarmy…just good, kind people serving the food they love. They live up to the praise they get from Texas Monthly.
12. Koppe Bridge
Simple, no-frills, traditional burgers that have been called the best in town and even ranked in the state by several media outlets. Fries are fresh cut. Atmosphere is hunting lodge chic. They made the EatBCS.com Best Burgers List.
13. The Tacobar
Tacos & tortas any way you want ’em. Everything fresh and flavorful. Great service behind the counter. That’s the simple formula The Tacobar is executing to earn rave reviews for their newly opened Taqueria, specializing in authentic, border-style Mex fare. Reviews like this one on their facebook page, are piling up for this delicious addition to the B/CS restaurant community: “The food is delicious, finally a place with authentic Mexican cuisine! The place and staff are very welcoming and friendly. I had chicharron en salsa roja and rajas con queso and they are both to die for!! Highly recommend it. Aggie owned and operated!”
14. Layne’s Chicken Fingers
When a place keeps the menu simple and names the joint after the main menu item (i.e. In-N-Out Hamburgers or Layne’s Chicken Fingers) you know it’s gonna be good.
15. Sweet Eugene’s
The Monterrey Turkey Panini with mesquite turkey, tomatoes, bacon, cheddar cheese and ranch dressing on spicy hawiian bread and chips served on the side makes a tasty light lunch. As does the Chicken Caesar Wrap served warm with roasted chicken, provolone, tomatoes, cucumbers, spinach and ceasar dressing at Sweet Eugene’s.
16. Messina Hof Winery
Messina Hof is a family owned winery based on the 3 cornerstones of family, tradition, & romance. Est in 1977. Most awarded winery in Texas.
17. Casa Rodriguez 300 N. Bryan Avenue, Downtown Bryan, TX
Tacos, enchiladas, margaritas, queso & good people in Downtown Bryan. Casa Rod has been a local legend since 1978.
18. Caffe Capri 222 N. Main St., Downtown Bryan, TX
Caffe Capri is a beautiful and cozy restaurant in downtown Bryan. The menu has all the classic Italian dishes you could ever want. And if longevity is any indicator, the people of Bryan-College Station want them a lot, so much that they’ve been in business for 21 years this week. The restaurant was founded by Aggie Rami Cerone right after he graduated from Texas A&M University.
19. Taqueria El Nopalito 216 W. Martin Luther King, Bryan, TX
20. Veritas 830 University Dr. East, College Station, TX
How about some live jazz music, creative and delectable food and excellent service on a Friday night? Try Veritas, you will be so glad you did!
21. Top Of The Hill 2444 Lakewood Dr., Bryan, TX
Image by Greg Deeter
Head to Top Of The Hill in Benchley for one of the finest burgers probably in the history of Texas. They take about 10 minutes each to arrive yet they are made with love obviously and they are almost exactly like what my Mom makes. Fresh buns are toasted in butter, meat is flat grilled where the edges are carmelized, lettuce is fresh and shredded, cheese melted perfect (a Bobby Flay requirement), tomatoes are fresh vine ripened local grown and the jalapenos are in-house pickled. All real food, fresh never frozen beef. Simply a kick ass burger! 10 Minutes from College Station.
22. Blue Moon BBQ
Blue Moon BBQ has been serving the Best BBQ on the OSR since 2007! Come visit Rick, Toni, and Matt Moon weekly Wednesday 11-3 Thur-Sat 11-7 and Sun 11-3 for your BBQ guilt trip! Blue Moon is a Texas Monthly Top 50 ‘cue joint worth the drive out to the middle of nowhere. The middle of nowhere is usually somewhere special when you’re in the beautiful Brazos Valley. Only thing that can make one feel more Texan than a drive down OSR on a crisp, sunny day is the smell of smoked meats wafting your way.
23. Jesse’s Taqueria & Bakery 3310 East 29th St., Bryan, TX • 979-485-9841
Jesse’s Taqueria & Bakery is well known for fresh tacos, lunch plates, Mexican sweet breads, flan, fresh baked cookies, and friendly “know you by name” service.
24. Ronin Cooking 363 Creekside Dr., Bryan, TX
Ronin Cooking is a catering company headquartered on Don Ganter’s old place in Bryan. It makes great use of the facilities to host monthly dinners and catered events. Much of the food served is grown onsite. The farm’s dinners are open to the public, tickets are sold in advance on the site. They also have farm tour days throughout the year. Ronin Cooking plans to open a restaurant more accessible to the public on a regular basis in 2017 in Downtown Bryan’s Ice House Redevelopment.
25. RX Pizza 200 W. 26th St., Downtown Bryan • 979-721-9158
Recent EatBCS.com Review: “Tried a take out pie from Downtown Bryan’s RX Pizza today and it was great. The crust tasted as if the dough is made from scratch and it reminded me of the two wood fired pizza places in College Station, Napa Flats, West End and the two in Bryan – Amico Nave and Cafe Eccell. This should be a hit in Downtown Bryan which did in fact lack the combination of a well mixed adult beverage and and adult pizza. Easy parking and located in what used to be a drug store for decades. Great prescription for a successful eating & drinking establishment.”
26. Kamei Sushi and Grill 951 William D. Fitch, College Station, TX
Image by Greg “Taco Monster” Deeter.
Kamei Sushi and Grill at 951 William D. Fitch is most certainly one of my favorite restaurants in College Station. The music in here is great, unlike any other place in College Station and all of the food is top notch. Try the new garlic edamame side for sure. Service is also top shelf, prices are great, there’s not a thing less than 5 stars about this place.
27. Mighty Slice Pizza 303 University Drive. 979-846-8806
Get Texas size pizza by the slice at Mighty Slice Pizza on Northgate. 28 inch pies and 14 inch slices. Size does matter and still some of the best pizza in town.
28. Abu Omar Halal Food Truck at Northgate Gig ’em Market
In 2011, Abu Omar (owner and founder of Abu Omar Halal) opened Houston’s first halal food truck. Now they have 10 locations in the Greater Houston Metro, including the Gig ‘Em Mart on Northgate across from TAMU.
29. Good Bull BBQ 326 George Bush Dr., College Station, TX
Former Yell Leader Roy May and crew started Good Bull BBQ because they love barbecue and we want to change the world! Now you can too! They provide a meal for the less fortunate for every meal they sell. Feed yourself, feed the world, now that’s GOOD BULL!
30. 1541 Coffee & Pastries 1808 Brothers Blvd., College Station • 979-703-1878
1541 Pastries & Coffee is a lovely, out of the way, coffee and pastry shop. There’s always interesting international music to listen to. Their Morning Glory muffins are heavenly tasting. They have delicious croissants and panini for breakfast and lunch plus many other sweets. There’s free, fast wifi and the service is great. Check it out, I promise you won’t be disappointed.
31. Blake’s Steaks Sandwich Shop University Drive, College Station, TX
The closest you can get to a real Philly Steak is an Original “OG” Sandwich from Blake’s Steaks Sandwich Shop. Now open on University Drive in the old Mickey’s Sliders location.
32. Frios Gourmet Pops – Aggieland Pop Trailer & Scooter Delivery
Frios Gourmet Pops – Aggieland now offers FREE delivery on 10+ pops! We’ll pack and scooter ship them straight to you. 3.50 each. Call or text 979-224-8601 or email [email protected] for flavors and delivery times.
33. Tanaka Ramen 1617 S. Texas Avenue, College Station, TX
Tanaka Ramen features fresh gourmet Ramen and rich bone broths. Atmosphere looks chic and high-end but prices are affordable.
34. Downtown Uncorked Wine Bar 206 W. 26th St., Bryan, TX • 979-823-4837
Downtown Uncorked Wine Bar is a fun and vibrant space, designed as a place to meet for a quick pizza, dessert or glass of wine before dinner. They feature great Old World/New World wines that taste good and aren’t too expensive. Enjoy warm atmosphere complete with couches, outside seating and the bar.
35. La Espiga Dorada 210 W. MLK in Bryan • 979-779-9594
After a night of good times and great music at Revolution on Carnegie Alley in Downtown Bryan, local burger legend Charles Stover introduced me to his favorite local taco stand, El Nopalito on MLK. He also pointed out La Espiga Dorada, the bakery right behind El Nopalito and raved about the breads and sweets. Read more.
36. Amico Nave Ristorante 203 E. Villa Maria, Bryan, TX • 979-703-1953
Amico Nave Ristorante is the sister restaurant to Shipwreck Grill and the name literally means “Friend of the Ship”. Amico was born of a passion for great food in a comfortable atmosphere. Owner Wade Beckman’s stepfather, Tony, is from Sicily and lived in Bryan for most of his life. Tony passed down his grandmother’s sauce recipes to Wade who paired them with modern dishes to give our menu that old world charm, with a modern flair.
37. Azure Fusion Bistro & Saké 3975 State Highway 6 S., College Station, TX • 979-693-7836
Azure Fusion Bistro & Saké features Asian food with flair in chic environs. Convenient to South College Station on the Northbound Hwy. 6 service road.
38. Burger House 3310 S. College Ave., Bryan, TX
Burger House is cozy and interesting inside with what appear to be a good number of regular patrons. For those that do not know this used to be a Shipley’s donuts and was a hot spot in this part of Bryan for many years. A lot of the same people still come here for the burgers. Image by Greg Deeter.
39. Honolulu Poke House 1617 S. Texas Avenue, College Station, TX
Honolulu Poke House serves Traditional Hawaiian Poke Bowls! IT’s like sushi in a bowl without the seaweed wrapping sushi normally has. When mixes well, a Poke Bowl can be a delicious and healthy eating experience. Good folks behind the counter to guide your rice and protein selections, toppings and add-ins, and sauce choices are essential to Poke newbies. Honolulu Poke House has helpful people to guide you and make sure your first poke experience is a delicious one you are compelled, by craving, to repeat again and again.
40. Fat Burger – Bryan 1801 Texas Avenue South, Bryan, TX
Aggie owned and operated, a local tradition. Nothing fancy, just good burgers and creative specialty sandwiches. Off menu items like the Chopped Barbecue Cheddar Fries are the bomb!
40 Local Food Hotspots Ags Must Try Before Graduation Day Here are 40 of the "Foodie Hot Spots" that your Eat BCS crew loves, loves, loves...
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Here are 40 of the “Foodie Hot Spots” that your Eat BCS crew loves, loves, loves…
1. Shiraz Shish Kabob 110 Dominik Drive, College Station, TX
If you like being a carnivore, you will love Shiraz Shish Kabob. Read complete EatBCS.com review.
2. Grub Burger Bar
Stepping into Grub Burger Bar, the modern, high-end interior finishes evoke an urban feel making you think, for a second, you could be in a big city like New York or LA. However, when the folks at grub greet you at the counter with a sincere smile, and kindly explain the menu and make enthusiastic recommendations, you know you’re in Aggieland. Read complete EatBCS.com review.
3. The Village Cafe
Breakfast and lunch at The Village Cafe in Historic Downtown Bryan is an experience in itself: with their made-from-scratch staples, farm fresh ingredients and their emphasis on all things local, they give a little extra love to your daily routine. But they’re not stopping there. Read about the Village Cafe’s Dinner Service.
4. Cafe Eccell
If you ask folks who are into brunch where the best brunch in Aggieland is, they will likely mention Cafe Eccell as a contender if not their very favorite. Nine times out of ten. Read more about the famous Cafe Eccell Brunch.
5. Madden’s Casual Gourmet
While the menu is simple, the soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees all feel delightfully, creatively complex. I ordered the Grilled meat loaf served on a bed of sautéed cabbage with corn bread and hand made mashed potatoes on the side, topped with a flavorful but not overpowering tomato sauce. Read complete Madden’s review.
6. Fuego Tortilla Grill
Don’t let the crowd scare you off though, the folks at Fuego are very quick, both at the counter and the drive through. You will be tasting fresh cooked Mexican food within a few minutes no matter how busy they look. Continue reading Eat BCS review.
7. Blackwater Draw
While Blackwater Draw Brewing Company is becoming well known for their locally brewed beers, they are also considered to be one of the best restaurants in town according to locals, students, and review sites like Yelp and Trip Advisor. Here’s a look at some of their kitchen’s recent mouth-watering daily specials.
8. Antonio’s Pizza
Antonio’s Pizza By The Slice has been adding flavor to the Northgate scene since 2003. While you CAN get an “normal” 1 or 2 topping pie, Antonio’s stands out for their specialty slices and pies. Click for a few mouth watering examples of recent specialty slices of the day at Antonio’s.
9. Blue Baker
Founded in 2001 in College Station, Texas, Blue Baker is cool, blue, contemporary, artisan bakery cafe serving made from-scratch breads, pastries, sandwiches, soup, salads and stone-oven pizza. They recently made the EatBCS.com quest for the best pizza in B/CS.
10. Babe’s Donuts
Babe’s Doughnut Co. is now open at 3409 Texas Avenue, Bryan, TX. The former owner of Kai’s Doughnuts is the proprietor of Babe’s. You can also get Babe’s products fresh daily at Gogh Gogh Coffee Company in south College Station.
11. Fargo’s Pit BBQ
The owners were both working behind the counter helping customers and were very friendly, noticeably so, but not smarmy…just good, kind people serving the food they love. They live up to the praise they get from Texas Monthly.
12. Koppe Bridge
Simple, no-frills, traditional burgers that have been called the best in town and even ranked in the state by several media outlets. Fries are fresh cut. Atmosphere is hunting lodge chic. They made the EatBCS.com Best Burgers List.
13. The Tacobar
Tacos & tortas any way you want ’em. Everything fresh and flavorful. Great service behind the counter. That’s the simple formula The Tacobar is executing to earn rave reviews for their newly opened Taqueria, specializing in authentic, border-style Mex fare. Reviews like this one on their facebook page, are piling up for this delicious addition to the B/CS restaurant community: “The food is delicious, finally a place with authentic Mexican cuisine! The place and staff are very welcoming and friendly. I had chicharron en salsa roja and rajas con queso and they are both to die for!! Highly recommend it. Aggie owned and operated!”
14. Layne’s Chicken Fingers
When a place keeps the menu simple and names the joint after the main menu item (i.e. In-N-Out Hamburgers or Layne’s Chicken Fingers) you know it’s gonna be good.
15. Sweet Eugene’s
The Monterrey Turkey Panini with mesquite turkey, tomatoes, bacon, cheddar cheese and ranch dressing on spicy hawiian bread and chips served on the side makes a tasty light lunch. As does the Chicken Caesar Wrap served warm with roasted chicken, provolone, tomatoes, cucumbers, spinach and ceasar dressing at Sweet Eugene’s.
16. Messina Hof Winery
Messina Hof is a family owned winery based on the 3 cornerstones of family, tradition, & romance. Est in 1977. Most awarded winery in Texas.
17. Casa Rodriguez 300 N. Bryan Avenue, Downtown Bryan, TX
Tacos, enchiladas, margaritas, queso & good people in Downtown Bryan. Casa Rod has been a local legend since 1978.
18. Caffe Capri 222 N. Main St., Downtown Bryan, TX
Caffe Capri is a beautiful and cozy restaurant in downtown Bryan. The menu has all the classic Italian dishes you could ever want. And if longevity is any indicator, the people of Bryan-College Station want them a lot, so much that they’ve been in business for 21 years this week. The restaurant was founded by Aggie Rami Cerone right after he graduated from Texas A&M University.
19. Taqueria El Nopalito 216 W. Martin Luther King, Bryan, TX
20. Veritas 830 University Dr. East, College Station, TX
How about some live jazz music, creative and delectable food and excellent service on a Friday night? Try Veritas, you will be so glad you did!
21. Top Of The Hill 2444 Lakewood Dr., Bryan, TX
Image by Greg Deeter
Head to Top Of The Hill in Benchley for one of the finest burgers probably in the history of Texas. They take about 10 minutes each to arrive yet they are made with love obviously and they are almost exactly like what my Mom makes. Fresh buns are toasted in butter, meat is flat grilled where the edges are carmelized, lettuce is fresh and shredded, cheese melted perfect (a Bobby Flay requirement), tomatoes are fresh vine ripened local grown and the jalapenos are in-house pickled. All real food, fresh never frozen beef. Simply a kick ass burger! 10 Minutes from College Station.
22. Blue Moon BBQ
Blue Moon BBQ has been serving the Best BBQ on the OSR since 2007! Come visit Rick, Toni, and Matt Moon weekly Wednesday 11-3 Thur-Sat 11-7 and Sun 11-3 for your BBQ guilt trip! Blue Moon is a Texas Monthly Top 50 ‘cue joint worth the drive out to the middle of nowhere. The middle of nowhere is usually somewhere special when you’re in the beautiful Brazos Valley. Only thing that can make one feel more Texan than a drive down OSR on a crisp, sunny day is the smell of smoked meats wafting your way.
23. Jesse’s Taqueria & Bakery 3310 East 29th St., Bryan, TX • 979-485-9841
Jesse’s Taqueria & Bakery is well known for fresh tacos, lunch plates, Mexican sweet breads, flan, fresh baked cookies, and friendly “know you by name” service.
24. Ronin Cooking 363 Creekside Dr., Bryan, TX
Ronin Cooking is a catering company headquartered on Don Ganter’s old place in Bryan. It makes great use of the facilities to host monthly dinners and catered events. Much of the food served is grown onsite. The farm’s dinners are open to the public, tickets are sold in advance on the site. They also have farm tour days throughout the year. Ronin Cooking plans to open a restaurant more accessible to the public on a regular basis in 2017 in Downtown Bryan’s Ice House Redevelopment.
25. RX Pizza 200 W. 26th St., Downtown Bryan • 979-721-9158
Recent EatBCS.com Review: “Tried a take out pie from Downtown Bryan’s RX Pizza today and it was great. The crust tasted as if the dough is made from scratch and it reminded me of the two wood fired pizza places in College Station, Napa Flats, West End and the two in Bryan – Amico Nave and Cafe Eccell. This should be a hit in Downtown Bryan which did in fact lack the combination of a well mixed adult beverage and and adult pizza. Easy parking and located in what used to be a drug store for decades. Great prescription for a successful eating & drinking establishment.”
26. Kamei Sushi and Grill 951 William D. Fitch, College Station, TX
Image by Greg “Taco Monster” Deeter.
Kamei Sushi and Grill at 951 William D. Fitch is most certainly one of my favorite restaurants in College Station. The music in here is great, unlike any other place in College Station and all of the food is top notch. Try the new garlic edamame side for sure. Service is also top shelf, prices are great, there’s not a thing less than 5 stars about this place.
27. Mighty Slice Pizza 303 University Drive. 979-846-8806
Get Texas size pizza by the slice at Mighty Slice Pizza on Northgate. 28 inch pies and 14 inch slices. Size does matter and still some of the best pizza in town.
28. Abu Omar Halal Food Truck at Northgate Gig ’em Market
In 2011, Abu Omar (owner and founder of Abu Omar Halal) opened Houston’s first halal food truck. Now they have 10 locations in the Greater Houston Metro, including the Gig ‘Em Mart on Northgate across from TAMU.
29. Good Bull BBQ 326 George Bush Dr., College Station, TX
Former Yell Leader Roy May and crew started Good Bull BBQ because they love barbecue and we want to change the world! Now you can too! They provide a meal for the less fortunate for every meal they sell. Feed yourself, feed the world, now that’s GOOD BULL!
30. 1541 Coffee & Pastries 1808 Brothers Blvd., College Station • 979-703-1878
1541 Pastries & Coffee is a lovely, out of the way, coffee and pastry shop. There’s always interesting international music to listen to. Their Morning Glory muffins are heavenly tasting. They have delicious croissants and panini for breakfast and lunch plus many other sweets. There’s free, fast wifi and the service is great. Check it out, I promise you won’t be disappointed.
31. Blake’s Steaks Sandwich Shop University Drive, College Station, TX
The closest you can get to a real Philly Steak is an Original “OG” Sandwich from Blake’s Steaks Sandwich Shop. Now open on University Drive in the old Mickey’s Sliders location.
32. Frios Gourmet Pops – Aggieland Pop Trailer & Scooter Delivery
Frios Gourmet Pops – Aggieland now offers FREE delivery on 10+ pops! We’ll pack and scooter ship them straight to you. 3.50 each. Call or text 979-224-8601 or email [email protected] for flavors and delivery times.
33. Tanaka Ramen 1617 S. Texas Avenue, College Station, TX
Tanaka Ramen features fresh gourmet Ramen and rich bone broths. Atmosphere looks chic and high-end but prices are affordable.
34. Downtown Uncorked Wine Bar 206 W. 26th St., Bryan, TX • 979-823-4837
Downtown Uncorked Wine Bar is a fun and vibrant space, designed as a place to meet for a quick pizza, dessert or glass of wine before dinner. They feature great Old World/New World wines that taste good and aren’t too expensive. Enjoy warm atmosphere complete with couches, outside seating and the bar.
35. La Espiga Dorada 210 W. MLK in Bryan • 979-779-9594
After a night of good times and great music at Revolution on Carnegie Alley in Downtown Bryan, local burger legend Charles Stover introduced me to his favorite local taco stand, El Nopalito on MLK. He also pointed out La Espiga Dorada, the bakery right behind El Nopalito and raved about the breads and sweets. Read more.
36. Amico Nave Ristorante 203 E. Villa Maria, Bryan, TX • 979-703-1953
Amico Nave Ristorante is the sister restaurant to Shipwreck Grill and the name literally means “Friend of the Ship”. Amico was born of a passion for great food in a comfortable atmosphere. Owner Wade Beckman’s stepfather, Tony, is from Sicily and lived in Bryan for most of his life. Tony passed down his grandmother’s sauce recipes to Wade who paired them with modern dishes to give our menu that old world charm, with a modern flair.
37. Azure Fusion Bistro & Saké 3975 State Highway 6 S., College Station, TX • 979-693-7836
Azure Fusion Bistro & Saké features Asian food with flair in chic environs. Convenient to South College Station on the Northbound Hwy. 6 service road.
38. Burger House 3310 S. College Ave., Bryan, TX
Burger House is cozy and interesting inside with what appear to be a good number of regular patrons. For those that do not know this used to be a Shipley’s donuts and was a hot spot in this part of Bryan for many years. A lot of the same people still come here for the burgers. Image by Greg Deeter.
39. Honolulu Poke House 1617 S. Texas Avenue, College Station, TX
Honolulu Poke House serves Traditional Hawaiian Poke Bowls! IT’s like sushi in a bowl without the seaweed wrapping sushi normally has. When mixes well, a Poke Bowl can be a delicious and healthy eating experience. Good folks behind the counter to guide your rice and protein selections, toppings and add-ins, and sauce choices are essential to Poke newbies. Honolulu Poke House has helpful people to guide you and make sure your first poke experience is a delicious one you are compelled, by craving, to repeat again and again.
40. Fat Burger – Bryan 1801 Texas Avenue South, Bryan, TX
Aggie owned and operated, a local tradition. Nothing fancy, just good burgers and creative specialty sandwiches. Off menu items like the Chopped Barbecue Cheddar Fries are the bomb!
40 #BCSTX Food Hotspots You Must Try Before Graduation Here are 40 of the "Foodie Hot Spots" that your Eat BCS crew loves, loves, loves...
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Here are 40 of the “Foodie Hot Spots” that your Eat BCS crew loves, loves, loves…
1. Shiraz Shish Kabob 110 Dominik Drive, College Station, TX
If you like being a carnivore, you will love Shiraz Shish Kabob. Read complete EatBCS.com review.
2. Grub Burger Bar
Stepping into Grub Burger Bar, the modern, high-end interior finishes evoke an urban feel making you think, for a second, you could be in a big city like New York or LA. However, when the folks at grub greet you at the counter with a sincere smile, and kindly explain the menu and make enthusiastic recommendations, you know you’re in Aggieland. Read complete EatBCS.com review.
3. The Village Cafe
Breakfast and lunch at The Village Cafe in Historic Downtown Bryan is an experience in itself: with their made-from-scratch staples, farm fresh ingredients and their emphasis on all things local, they give a little extra love to your daily routine. But they’re not stopping there. Read about the Village Cafe’s Dinner Service.
4. Cafe Eccell
If you ask folks who are into brunch where the best brunch in Aggieland is, they will likely mention Cafe Eccell as a contender if not their very favorite. Nine times out of ten. Read more about the famous Cafe Eccell Brunch.
5. Madden’s Casual Gourmet
While the menu is simple, the soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees all feel delightfully, creatively complex. I ordered the Grilled meat loaf served on a bed of sautéed cabbage with corn bread and hand made mashed potatoes on the side, topped with a flavorful but not overpowering tomato sauce. Read complete Madden’s review.
6. Fuego Tortilla Grill
Don’t let the crowd scare you off though, the folks at Fuego are very quick, both at the counter and the drive through. You will be tasting fresh cooked Mexican food within a few minutes no matter how busy they look. Continue reading Eat BCS review.
7. Blackwater Draw
While Blackwater Draw Brewing Company is becoming well known for their locally brewed beers, they are also considered to be one of the best restaurants in town according to locals, students, and review sites like Yelp and Trip Advisor. Here’s a look at some of their kitchen’s recent mouth-watering daily specials.
8. Antonio’s Pizza
Antonio’s Pizza By The Slice has been adding flavor to the Northgate scene since 2003. While you CAN get an “normal” 1 or 2 topping pie, Antonio’s stands out for their specialty slices and pies. Click for a few mouth watering examples of recent specialty slices of the day at Antonio’s.
9. Blue Baker
Founded in 2001 in College Station, Texas, Blue Baker is cool, blue, contemporary, artisan bakery cafe serving made from-scratch breads, pastries, sandwiches, soup, salads and stone-oven pizza. They recently made the EatBCS.com quest for the best pizza in B/CS.
10. Babe’s Donuts
Babe’s Doughnut Co. is now open at 3409 Texas Avenue, Bryan, TX. The former owner of Kai’s Doughnuts is the proprietor of Babe’s. You can also get Babe’s products fresh daily at Gogh Gogh Coffee Company in south College Station.
11. Fargo’s Pit BBQ
The owners were both working behind the counter helping customers and were very friendly, noticeably so, but not smarmy…just good, kind people serving the food they love. They live up to the praise they get from Texas Monthly.
12. Koppe Bridge
Simple, no-frills, traditional burgers that have been called the best in town and even ranked in the state by several media outlets. Fries are fresh cut. Atmosphere is hunting lodge chic. They made the EatBCS.com Best Burgers List.
13. The Tacobar
Tacos & tortas any way you want ’em. Everything fresh and flavorful. Great service behind the counter. That’s the simple formula The Tacobar is executing to earn rave reviews for their newly opened Taqueria, specializing in authentic, border-style Mex fare. Reviews like this one on their facebook page, are piling up for this delicious addition to the B/CS restaurant community: “The food is delicious, finally a place with authentic Mexican cuisine! The place and staff are very welcoming and friendly. I had chicharron en salsa roja and rajas con queso and they are both to die for!! Highly recommend it. Aggie owned and operated!”
14. Layne’s Chicken Fingers
When a place keeps the menu simple and names the joint after the main menu item (i.e. In-N-Out Hamburgers or Layne’s Chicken Fingers) you know it’s gonna be good.
15. Sweet Eugene’s
The Monterrey Turkey Panini with mesquite turkey, tomatoes, bacon, cheddar cheese and ranch dressing on spicy hawiian bread and chips served on the side makes a tasty light lunch. As does the Chicken Caesar Wrap served warm with roasted chicken, provolone, tomatoes, cucumbers, spinach and ceasar dressing at Sweet Eugene’s.
16. Messina Hof Winery
Messina Hof is a family owned winery based on the 3 cornerstones of family, tradition, & romance. Est in 1977. Most awarded winery in Texas.
17. Casa Rodriguez 300 N. Bryan Avenue, Downtown Bryan, TX
Tacos, enchiladas, margaritas, queso & good people in Downtown Bryan. Casa Rod has been a local legend since 1978.
18. Caffe Capri 222 N. Main St., Downtown Bryan, TX
Caffe Capri is a beautiful and cozy restaurant in downtown Bryan. The menu has all the classic Italian dishes you could ever want. And if longevity is any indicator, the people of Bryan-College Station want them a lot, so much that they’ve been in business for 21 years this week. The restaurant was founded by Aggie Rami Cerone right after he graduated from Texas A&M University.
19. Taqueria El Nopalito 216 W. Martin Luther King, Bryan, TX
20. Veritas 830 University Dr. East, College Station, TX
How about some live jazz music, creative and delectable food and excellent service on a Friday night? Try Veritas, you will be so glad you did!
21. Top Of The Hill 2444 Lakewood Dr., Bryan, TX
Image by Greg Deeter
Head to Top Of The Hill in Benchley for one of the finest burgers probably in the history of Texas. They take about 10 minutes each to arrive yet they are made with love obviously and they are almost exactly like what my Mom makes. Fresh buns are toasted in butter, meat is flat grilled where the edges are carmelized, lettuce is fresh and shredded, cheese melted perfect (a Bobby Flay requirement), tomatoes are fresh vine ripened local grown and the jalapenos are in-house pickled. All real food, fresh never frozen beef. Simply a kick ass burger! 10 Minutes from College Station.
22. Blue Moon BBQ
Blue Moon BBQ has been serving the Best BBQ on the OSR since 2007! Come visit Rick, Toni, and Matt Moon weekly Wednesday 11-3 Thur-Sat 11-7 and Sun 11-3 for your BBQ guilt trip! Blue Moon is a Texas Monthly Top 50 ‘cue joint worth the drive out to the middle of nowhere. The middle of nowhere is usually somewhere special when you’re in the beautiful Brazos Valley. Only thing that can make one feel more Texan than a drive down OSR on a crisp, sunny day is the smell of smoked meats wafting your way.
23. Jesse’s Taqueria & Bakery 3310 East 29th St., Bryan, TX • 979-485-9841
Jesse’s Taqueria & Bakery is well known for fresh tacos, lunch plates, Mexican sweet breads, flan, fresh baked cookies, and friendly “know you by name” service.
24. Ronin Cooking 363 Creekside Dr., Bryan, TX
Ronin Cooking is a catering company headquartered on Don Ganter’s old place in Bryan. It makes great use of the facilities to host monthly dinners and catered events. Much of the food served is grown onsite. The farm’s dinners are open to the public, tickets are sold in advance on the site. They also have farm tour days throughout the year. Ronin Cooking plans to open a restaurant more accessible to the public on a regular basis in 2017 in Downtown Bryan’s Ice House Redevelopment.
25. RX Pizza 200 W. 26th St., Downtown Bryan • 979-721-9158
Recent EatBCS.com Review: “Tried a take out pie from Downtown Bryan’s RX Pizza today and it was great. The crust tasted as if the dough is made from scratch and it reminded me of the two wood fired pizza places in College Station, Napa Flats, West End and the two in Bryan – Amico Nave and Cafe Eccell. This should be a hit in Downtown Bryan which did in fact lack the combination of a well mixed adult beverage and and adult pizza. Easy parking and located in what used to be a drug store for decades. Great prescription for a successful eating & drinking establishment.”
26. Kamei Sushi and Grill 951 William D. Fitch, College Station, TX
Image by Greg “Taco Monster” Deeter.
Kamei Sushi and Grill at 951 William D. Fitch is most certainly one of my favorite restaurants in College Station. The music in here is great, unlike any other place in College Station and all of the food is top notch. Try the new garlic edamame side for sure. Service is also top shelf, prices are great, there’s not a thing less than 5 stars about this place.
27. Mighty Slice Pizza 303 University Drive. 979-846-8806
Get Texas size pizza by the slice at Mighty Slice Pizza on Northgate. 28 inch pies and 14 inch slices. Size does matter and still some of the best pizza in town.
28. Abu Omar Halal Food Truck at Northgate Gig ’em Market
In 2011, Abu Omar (owner and founder of Abu Omar Halal) opened Houston’s first halal food truck. Now they have 10 locations in the Greater Houston Metro, including the Gig ‘Em Mart on Northgate across from TAMU.
29. Good Bull BBQ 326 George Bush Dr., College Station, TX
Former Yell Leader Roy May and crew started Good Bull BBQ because they love barbecue and we want to change the world! Now you can too! They provide a meal for the less fortunate for every meal they sell. Feed yourself, feed the world, now that’s GOOD BULL!
30. 1541 Coffee & Pastries 1808 Brothers Blvd., College Station • 979-703-1878
1541 Pastries & Coffee is a lovely, out of the way, coffee and pastry shop. There’s always interesting international music to listen to. Their Morning Glory muffins are heavenly tasting. They have delicious croissants and panini for breakfast and lunch plus many other sweets. There’s free, fast wifi and the service is great. Check it out, I promise you won’t be disappointed.
31. Blake’s Steaks Sandwich Shop University Drive, College Station, TX
The closest you can get to a real Philly Steak is an Original “OG” Sandwich from Blake’s Steaks Sandwich Shop. Now open on University Drive in the old Mickey’s Sliders location.
32. Frios Gourmet Pops – Aggieland Pop Trailer & Scooter Delivery
Frios Gourmet Pops – Aggieland now offers FREE delivery on 10+ pops! We’ll pack and scooter ship them straight to you. 3.50 each. Call or text 979-224-8601 or email [email protected] for flavors and delivery times.
33. Tanaka Ramen 1617 S. Texas Avenue, College Station, TX
Tanaka Ramen features fresh gourmet Ramen and rich bone broths. Atmosphere looks chic and high-end but prices are affordable.
34. Downtown Uncorked Wine Bar 206 W. 26th St., Bryan, TX • 979-823-4837
Downtown Uncorked Wine Bar is a fun and vibrant space, designed as a place to meet for a quick pizza, dessert or glass of wine before dinner. They feature great Old World/New World wines that taste good and aren’t too expensive. Enjoy warm atmosphere complete with couches, outside seating and the bar.
35. La Espiga Dorada 210 W. MLK in Bryan • 979-779-9594
After a night of good times and great music at Revolution on Carnegie Alley in Downtown Bryan, local burger legend Charles Stover introduced me to his favorite local taco stand, El Nopalito on MLK. He also pointed out La Espiga Dorada, the bakery right behind El Nopalito and raved about the breads and sweets. Read more.
36. Amico Nave Ristorante 203 E. Villa Maria, Bryan, TX • 979-703-1953
Amico Nave Ristorante is the sister restaurant to Shipwreck Grill and the name literally means “Friend of the Ship”. Amico was born of a passion for great food in a comfortable atmosphere. Owner Wade Beckman’s stepfather, Tony, is from Sicily and lived in Bryan for most of his life. Tony passed down his grandmother’s sauce recipes to Wade who paired them with modern dishes to give our menu that old world charm, with a modern flair.
37. Azure Fusion Bistro & Saké 3975 State Highway 6 S., College Station, TX • 979-693-7836
Azure Fusion Bistro & Saké features Asian food with flair in chic environs. Convenient to South College Station on the Northbound Hwy. 6 service road.
38. Burger House 3310 S. College Ave., Bryan, TX
Burger House is cozy and interesting inside with what appear to be a good number of regular patrons. For those that do not know this used to be a Shipley’s donuts and was a hot spot in this part of Bryan for many years. A lot of the same people still come here for the burgers. Image by Greg Deeter.
39. Honolulu Poke House 1617 S. Texas Avenue, College Station, TX
Honolulu Poke House serves Traditional Hawaiian Poke Bowls! IT’s like sushi in a bowl without the seaweed wrapping sushi normally has. When mixes well, a Poke Bowl can be a delicious and healthy eating experience. Good folks behind the counter to guide your rice and protein selections, toppings and add-ins, and sauce choices are essential to Poke newbies. Honolulu Poke House has helpful people to guide you and make sure your first poke experience is a delicious one you are compelled, by craving, to repeat again and again.
40. Fat Burger – Bryan 1801 Texas Avenue South, Bryan, TX
Aggie owned and operated, a local tradition. Nothing fancy, just good burgers and creative specialty sandwiches. Off menu items like the Chopped Barbecue Cheddar Fries are the bomb!
40 “Foodie Hot Spots” in #BCSTX You Must Try Here are 40 of the "Foodie Hot Spots" that your Eat BCS crew loves, loves, loves...
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Here are 40 of the “Foodie Hot Spots” that your Eat BCS crew loves, loves, loves…
1. Shiraz Shish Kabob 110 Dominik Drive, College Station, TX
If you like being a carnivore, you will love Shiraz Shish Kabob. Read complete EatBCS.com review.
2. Grub Burger Bar
Stepping into Grub Burger Bar, the modern, high-end interior finishes evoke an urban feel making you think, for a second, you could be in a big city like New York or LA. However, when the folks at grub greet you at the counter with a sincere smile, and kindly explain the menu and make enthusiastic recommendations, you know you’re in Aggieland. Read complete EatBCS.com review.
3. The Village Cafe
Breakfast and lunch at The Village Cafe in Historic Downtown Bryan is an experience in itself: with their made-from-scratch staples, farm fresh ingredients and their emphasis on all things local, they give a little extra love to your daily routine. But they’re not stopping there. Read about the Village Cafe’s Dinner Service.
4. Cafe Eccell
If you ask folks who are into brunch where the best brunch in Aggieland is, they will likely mention Cafe Eccell as a contender if not their very favorite. Nine times out of ten. Read more about the famous Cafe Eccell Brunch.
5. Madden’s Casual Gourmet
While the menu is simple, the soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees all feel delightfully, creatively complex. I ordered the Grilled meat loaf served on a bed of sautéed cabbage with corn bread and hand made mashed potatoes on the side, topped with a flavorful but not overpowering tomato sauce. Read complete Madden’s review.
6. Fuego Tortilla Grill
Don’t let the crowd scare you off though, the folks at Fuego are very quick, both at the counter and the drive through. You will be tasting fresh cooked Mexican food within a few minutes no matter how busy they look. Continue reading Eat BCS review.
7. Blackwater Draw
While Blackwater Draw Brewing Company is becoming well known for their locally brewed beers, they are also considered to be one of the best restaurants in town according to locals, students, and review sites like Yelp and Trip Advisor. Here’s a look at some of their kitchen’s recent mouth-watering daily specials.
8. Antonio’s Pizza
Antonio’s Pizza By The Slice has been adding flavor to the Northgate scene since 2003. While you CAN get an “normal” 1 or 2 topping pie, Antonio’s stands out for their specialty slices and pies. Click for a few mouth watering examples of recent specialty slices of the day at Antonio’s.
9. Blue Baker
Founded in 2001 in College Station, Texas, Blue Baker is cool, blue, contemporary, artisan bakery cafe serving made from-scratch breads, pastries, sandwiches, soup, salads and stone-oven pizza. They recently made the EatBCS.com quest for the best pizza in B/CS.
10. Babe’s Donuts
Babe’s Doughnut Co. is now open at 3409 Texas Avenue, Bryan, TX. The former owner of Kai’s Doughnuts is the proprietor of Babe’s. You can also get Babe’s products fresh daily at Gogh Gogh Coffee Company in south College Station.
11. Fargo’s Pit BBQ
The owners were both working behind the counter helping customers and were very friendly, noticeably so, but not smarmy…just good, kind people serving the food they love. They live up to the praise they get from Texas Monthly.
12. Koppe Bridge
Simple, no-frills, traditional burgers that have been called the best in town and even ranked in the state by several media outlets. Fries are fresh cut. Atmosphere is hunting lodge chic. They made the EatBCS.com Best Burgers List.
13. The Tacobar
Tacos & tortas any way you want ’em. Everything fresh and flavorful. Great service behind the counter. That’s the simple formula The Tacobar is executing to earn rave reviews for their newly opened Taqueria, specializing in authentic, border-style Mex fare. Reviews like this one on their facebook page, are piling up for this delicious addition to the B/CS restaurant community: “The food is delicious, finally a place with authentic Mexican cuisine! The place and staff are very welcoming and friendly. I had chicharron en salsa roja and rajas con queso and they are both to die for!! Highly recommend it. Aggie owned and operated!”
14. Layne’s Chicken Fingers
When a place keeps the menu simple and names the joint after the main menu item (i.e. In-N-Out Hamburgers or Layne’s Chicken Fingers) you know it’s gonna be good.
15. Sweet Eugene’s
The Monterrey Turkey Panini with mesquite turkey, tomatoes, bacon, cheddar cheese and ranch dressing on spicy hawiian bread and chips served on the side makes a tasty light lunch. As does the Chicken Caesar Wrap served warm with roasted chicken, provolone, tomatoes, cucumbers, spinach and ceasar dressing at Sweet Eugene’s.
16. Messina Hof Winery
Messina Hof is a family owned winery based on the 3 cornerstones of family, tradition, & romance. Est in 1977. Most awarded winery in Texas.
17. Casa Rodriguez 300 N. Bryan Avenue, Downtown Bryan, TX
Tacos, enchiladas, margaritas, queso & good people in Downtown Bryan. Casa Rod has been a local legend since 1978.
18. Caffe Capri 222 N. Main St., Downtown Bryan, TX
Caffe Capri is a beautiful and cozy restaurant in downtown Bryan. The menu has all the classic Italian dishes you could ever want. And if longevity is any indicator, the people of Bryan-College Station want them a lot, so much that they’ve been in business for 21 years this week. The restaurant was founded by Aggie Rami Cerone right after he graduated from Texas A&M University.
19. Taqueria El Nopalito 216 W. Martin Luther King, Bryan, TX
20. Veritas 830 University Dr. East, College Station, TX
How about some live jazz music, creative and delectable food and excellent service on a Friday night? Try Veritas, you will be so glad you did!
21. Top Of The Hill 2444 Lakewood Dr., Bryan, TX
Image by Greg Deeter
Head to Top Of The Hill in Benchley for one of the finest burgers probably in the history of Texas. They take about 10 minutes each to arrive yet they are made with love obviously and they are almost exactly like what my Mom makes. Fresh buns are toasted in butter, meat is flat grilled where the edges are carmelized, lettuce is fresh and shredded, cheese melted perfect (a Bobby Flay requirement), tomatoes are fresh vine ripened local grown and the jalapenos are in-house pickled. All real food, fresh never frozen beef. Simply a kick ass burger! 10 Minutes from College Station.
22. Blue Moon BBQ
Blue Moon BBQ has been serving the Best BBQ on the OSR since 2007! Come visit Rick, Toni, and Matt Moon weekly Wednesday 11-3 Thur-Sat 11-7 and Sun 11-3 for your BBQ guilt trip! Blue Moon is a Texas Monthly Top 50 ‘cue joint worth the drive out to the middle of nowhere. The middle of nowhere is usually somewhere special when you’re in the beautiful Brazos Valley. Only thing that can make one feel more Texan than a drive down OSR on a crisp, sunny day is the smell of smoked meats wafting your way.
23. Jesse’s Taqueria & Bakery 3310 East 29th St., Bryan, TX • 979-485-9841
Jesse’s Taqueria & Bakery is well known for fresh tacos, lunch plates, Mexican sweet breads, flan, fresh baked cookies, and friendly “know you by name” service.
24. Ronin Cooking 363 Creekside Dr., Bryan, TX
Ronin Cooking is a catering company headquartered on Don Ganter’s old place in Bryan. It makes great use of the facilities to host monthly dinners and catered events. Much of the food served is grown onsite. The farm’s dinners are open to the public, tickets are sold in advance on the site. They also have farm tour days throughout the year. Ronin Cooking plans to open a restaurant more accessible to the public on a regular basis in 2017 in Downtown Bryan’s Ice House Redevelopment.
25. RX Pizza 200 W. 26th St., Downtown Bryan • 979-721-9158
Recent EatBCS.com Review: “Tried a take out pie from Downtown Bryan’s RX Pizza today and it was great. The crust tasted as if the dough is made from scratch and it reminded me of the two wood fired pizza places in College Station, Napa Flats, West End and the two in Bryan – Amico Nave and Cafe Eccell. This should be a hit in Downtown Bryan which did in fact lack the combination of a well mixed adult beverage and and adult pizza. Easy parking and located in what used to be a drug store for decades. Great prescription for a successful eating & drinking establishment.”
26. Kamei Sushi and Grill 951 William D. Fitch, College Station, TX
Image by Greg “Taco Monster” Deeter.
Kamei Sushi and Grill at 951 William D. Fitch is most certainly one of my favorite restaurants in College Station. The music in here is great, unlike any other place in College Station and all of the food is top notch. Try the new garlic edamame side for sure. Service is also top shelf, prices are great, there’s not a thing less than 5 stars about this place.
27. Mighty Slice Pizza 303 University Drive. 979-846-8806
Get Texas size pizza by the slice at Mighty Slice Pizza on Northgate. 28 inch pies and 14 inch slices. Size does matter and still some of the best pizza in town.
28. Abu Omar Halal Food Truck at Northgate Gig ’em Market
In 2011, Abu Omar (owner and founder of Abu Omar Halal) opened Houston’s first halal food truck. Now they have 10 locations in the Greater Houston Metro, including the Gig ‘Em Mart on Northgate across from TAMU.
29. Good Bull BBQ 326 George Bush Dr., College Station, TX
Former Yell Leader Roy May and crew started Good Bull BBQ because they love barbecue and we want to change the world! Now you can too! They provide a meal for the less fortunate for every meal they sell. Feed yourself, feed the world, now that’s GOOD BULL!
30. 1541 Coffee & Pastries 1808 Brothers Blvd., College Station • 979-703-1878
1541 Pastries & Coffee is a lovely, out of the way, coffee and pastry shop. There’s always interesting international music to listen to. Their Morning Glory muffins are heavenly tasting. They have delicious croissants and panini for breakfast and lunch plus many other sweets. There’s free, fast wifi and the service is great. Check it out, I promise you won’t be disappointed.
31. Grub Burger Bar 980 University Drive, College Station, TX
The Grub menu features 9 hamburgers, as well as three additional sandwich options: turkey, portabella mushroom and fish. Burger toppings range from the traditional lettuce, tomato, mayo and mustard on The Front Porch Burger ($5.50) to the Voodoo Burger ($6.95) topped with absinthe sauteed mushrooms, swiss cheese and tabasco mayonnaise. They also offer salads and “loaded” sides like Chili Cheese Fries.
32. Frios Gourmet Pops – Aggieland Pop Trailer & Scooter Delivery
Frios Gourmet Pops – Aggieland now offers FREE delivery on 10+ pops! We’ll pack and scooter ship them straight to you. 3.50 each. Call or text 979-224-8601 or email [email protected] for flavors and delivery times.
33. Tanaka Ramen 1617 S. Texas Avenue, College Station, TX
Tanaka Ramen features fresh gourmet Ramen and rich bone broths. Atmosphere looks chic and high-end but prices are affordable.
34. Downtown Uncorked Wine Bar 206 W. 26th St., Bryan, TX • 979-823-4837
Downtown Uncorked Wine Bar is a fun and vibrant space, designed as a place to meet for a quick pizza, dessert or glass of wine before dinner. They feature great Old World/New World wines that taste good and aren’t too expensive. Enjoy warm atmosphere complete with couches, outside seating and the bar.
35. La Espiga Dorada 210 W. MLK in Bryan • 979-779-9594
After a night of good times and great music at Revolution on Carnegie Alley in Downtown Bryan, local burger legend Charles Stover introduced me to his favorite local taco stand, El Nopalito on MLK. He also pointed out La Espiga Dorada, the bakery right behind El Nopalito and raved about the breads and sweets. Read more.
36. Amico Nave Ristorante 203 E. Villa Maria, Bryan, TX • 979-703-1953
Amico Nave Ristorante is the sister restaurant to Shipwreck Grill and the name literally means “Friend of the Ship”. Amico was born of a passion for great food in a comfortable atmosphere. Owner Wade Beckman’s stepfather, Tony, is from Sicily and lived in Bryan for most of his life. Tony passed down his grandmother’s sauce recipes to Wade who paired them with modern dishes to give our menu that old world charm, with a modern flair.
37. Azure Fusion Bistro & Saké 3975 State Highway 6 S., College Station, TX • 979-693-7836
Azure Fusion Bistro & Saké features Asian food with flair in chic environs. Convenient to South College Station on the Northbound Hwy. 6 service road.
38. Burger House 3310 S. College Ave., Bryan, TX
Burger House is cozy and interesting inside with what appear to be a good number of regular patrons. For those that do not know this used to be a Shipley’s donuts and was a hot spot in this part of Bryan for many years. A lot of the same people still come here for the burgers. Image by Greg Deeter.
39. Honolulu Poke House 1617 S. Texas Avenue, College Station, TX
Honolulu Poke House serves Traditional Hawaiian Poke Bowls! IT’s like sushi in a bowl without the seaweed wrapping sushi normally has. When mixes well, a Poke Bowl can be a delicious and healthy eating experience. Good folks behind the counter to guide your rice and protein selections, toppings and add-ins, and sauce choices are essential to Poke newbies. Honolulu Poke House has helpful people to guide you and make sure your first poke experience is a delicious one you are compelled, by craving, to repeat again and again.
40. Fat Burger – Bryan 1801 Texas Avenue South, Bryan, TX
Aggie owned and operated, a local tradition. Nothing fancy, just good burgers and creative specialty sandwiches. Off menu items like the Chopped Barbecue Cheddar Fries are the bomb!
#BCSTX Restaurant Bucket List : 40 Must-Taste Eateries : Old Favorites, New Spots, Hidden Gems Here are 40 of the "Foodie Hot Spots" that your Eat BCS crew loves, loves, loves...
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