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SCRATCH-MADE COMFORT FOOD • 52 DRAFTS BEER GARDEN • PIZZA KITCHEN • FULL BAR HAPPY HOUR DAILY

8989 FM 150 DRIFTWOOD TX 78619 512. 722.3905 • www-hayscitystoretx.com

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Contents Acopon Brewing

Creekside Cookers

Cypress Falls Event Center

Gordos Burgers and Stuff 28 Grins Restaurant

Hays City Store

Ivars River Pub

Mercer Steet Dance Hall

Middleton Brewing LLC

Old 300 BBQ

Pig Pen & I Do BBQ

Roughhouse Brewing

The Shady LLama

Westcave Cellars

Tillie’s 12 Grillin’ Tips

BBQ Myths

ON THE COVER: Creekside Cookers BBQ Photo by Lance Winter BURGERS BBQ BREW is published by the

San Marcos Daily Record CONTRIBUTORS: Christopher Paul Cardoza, Denise Cathey, Lance Winter, Toy Mendez 4 BURGERS BBQ BREW | FALL/WINTER | 2019

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Hays City Store Hays City Store first opened in the early ’80’s as a gas station and convenience store at the intersection that was at one time the town of Hays City (1908). The store was a blessing to area residents who were grateful to not have to drive to neighboring towns for gas and household essentials. A café was added in the 90’s and folks loved their breakfast and lunch counter. Fast forward to March 2015 – a propitious chain of events, hard work, fate and good luck… Hays City Store re-opened as a fullservice restaurant and bar featuring scratch made Texas comfort food, hand crafted cocktails, and local – beers, spirits and wine. The decision to keep the name “Hays City Store” was not difficult, as it had been known so for over 30 years. Hays City Store underwent another

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transformation in October 2017 and this time the name DID change a little – now to Hays City Store and Icehouse. Owners Tamra and Travis Tindol had a good problem on their hands – the need for more space. So, The Icehouse was added to the property and with it more bar and cocktail seating, a draft beer system with 40 taps, 5 TVs for sports enthusiasts and a wood fire pizza oven. A stage was built near the outdoor oak shaded beer garden and live music can be enjoyed several nights a week. Hays City Store and Icehouse has something for everyone. Hays City Store is located at the intersection of FM 150 and FM 3237 between Kyle and Wimberley and is a short drive from San Marcos, Dripping Springs, Buda and South Austin. Open 7 days a week. Don’t forget to visit the Hays City Store Facebook page to learn about daily specials.

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Mon–Wed: 11am - 9pm Thurs–Fri: 11am- 10pm Sat: 11am –10pm & Sun: 10am - 9pm

HAND CRAFTED COCKTAILS FRESH INGREDIENTS - QUALITY TASTE

7 Days A Week: 4–7 pm: $1 off Bar Drinks, $2 off Apps Cheap Ass Hour: Monday – Friday 4 to 5: $2 Off Bar Drinks and 1/2 Price Appetizers Daily Specials: Mon: 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine, Tues: $3 Pints and $5 off pizzas Wed: $8 Mexican Martinis, Thurs: $5 Frozen Margaritas, $5 Jack Frost

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Cypress Falls Happy Fall Yall! Cypress Falls is the destination for football season. Grab your favorite beer or signature cocktail and watch the game on one of our 5 T.V.’s at The Tavern. Enjoy the view with a brew at our creekside location while cheering on your favorite team. With our 10-tap draft system we’re sure to have one of your favorite local selections. If you start getting hungry during the game don’t worry, our scrumptious eateries Triforks and Verde at Cypress Falls, are a couple steps away. Our onsite watering hole is always flowing. Spring fed from Jacobs Well, it’s perfect for the hot Texas days. Swimming, floating, fishing and boating is all welcome here. Our $8 per person wristbands gets you access for the day. Monday-Thursday 9am-8:30pm;

Triforks,Tavern and Swimming Hole at Cypress Falls 1 Woodcreek Cir Wimberley, TX 78676

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Friday-Sunday 8 am-8:30pm *Hours subject to change due to special events, please call ahead or check our Facebook Page. Boat Rentals at $10 for the first hour and each additional hour is $5. Forgot your tube? Don’t worry we have tubes for rent for just $3. (First come first serve. Please call ahead as some days are subject to 3pm early closing.) Our historic bar located in the heart of our property, recently reopened in March 2017, but has been host to Country Music’s greatest such as Willie Nelson and George Strait in the past. The Tavern is in full swing with signature cocktails, cold beers, flavorful wines and great times. With live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday its sure to be a place to remember. We hope to see you soon!

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Westcave cellars The Westcave Cellars story is the great love story of Texas Hill Country Wineries. It is the embodiment of the love of two people who share an appreciation of hard work and an enjoyment of fine wine. It is also a space to share with the community the love of viticulture. Westcave Cellars Winery and vineyard is an invitation to share in the experience and the love, one taste at a time. Texas Wine, Texas Hospitality, Texas Hill Country From the very beginning of their marriage, Margaret and Allan Fetty took pleasure in tending their garden together and sharing the fruits of their labor with each other, as well as with their friends

and family. Over time, this hobby paved the way to embracing their true callinggrowing and tending their own vineyard. Once they felt confident in their growing methods, and their ability to optimize the potential of the land, they began searching the winding roads of the Texas Hill Country for the perfect site to grow their vines. In 1997, they found the ideal location to realize their dream, just a stone’s throw from Westcave Preserve and Hamilton Pool Preserve, and in 1999 they planted their first 3 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon vines. After supplying local wine makers with grapes for a few years, Margaret and Allan began crafting their own unique wine,

Family Owned and Operated Award-winning, Handcrafted Wines Made of 100% Texas Grapes Cozy Tasting Room & Knowledgable Staff Nine Sustainable Acres of Grapes Live Music & Events on Weekends Close to Hamilton Pool, Reimer’s Ranch & Westcave Preserve

25711 Hamilton Pool Road Round Mountain, TX 78663 www.westcavecellars.com 512.431.1403

Hours Mon., Fri., Sat. 11:00 – 6:00 Sun. 12:00 – 6:00 Tues. – Thurs. By appointment

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made in the old-world style and strongly influenced by the French traditions. The vineyard has expanded to 9 acres of matured vines, lovingly tended to by hand. These 8,000 vines include 9 different varieties of grapes, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Tannat, Malbec, Vermentino, and Viognier. The Westcave Cellars Winery opened its doors in 2011, creating a community space to soothe the soul and engage the senses. This winery near Austin and Dripping Springs features a tasting room, a wine shop, and a stunning outdoor space that overlooks the manicured vineyards. Bring a picnic and enjoy live music on Sundays from 2-5pm under the glorious old oak trees. Guests are invited to experience these fine 100% Texas wines on site as well

as remotely by participating in the celebrated Westcave Cellars wine club. This adventure in viticulture offers a variety in styles designed to please the palate and enliven the imagination. Visitors enjoy analyzing the rich aromas and delicious flavor profile of each glass of wine through the wine tastings held in the winery, led by knowledgeable and hospitable staff. Allan, Margaret and the Westcave Team welcomes you to come share the lovethe love of the natural beauty of Central Texas, the love of community, and the love of wine. For Hill Country Wine Tours and tasting opportunities, the Westcave Cellars Winery and vineyards family looks forward to your visit.

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Tillie’s When the idea of creating an upscale dining restaurant at the Camp Lucy resort in Dripping Springs first came to owners Kim and Whit Hanks, the couple knew what kind of menu they wanted. They aspired to create something that would resonate with the local communities of Hays County while also enhancing the traditional dining experience with a combination of international flavors and cooking techniques. When they discovered Chef Brandon Martin, they knew they found a man who execute that vision of taking what was familiar on a culinary adventure at Tillie’s in Dripping Springs. In less than a year since it opened, Chef Martin and his kitchen team have delivered, creating one of the area’s grandest dining experiences. Chef Martin, who had spent close to 20 years working in some of best restaurants in Austin and West Texas before arriving at Tillie’s, has built a menu that appeals to both traditionalists and more adventurous diners.

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The 14-ounce ribeye or the poached salmon will satisfy those craving standard Texas dishes, but curious foodies will be delighted with plates such as the Thai roasted chicken with sticky rice, butternut purée, pickled cabbage and Thai curry vinaigrette. Tillie’s extensive wine cellar and in-house Sommelier will ensure the perfect pairing for some of the more exotic dishes features. Tillie’s sits on the Camp Lucy property, offering a view of the resort pool, and the restaurant offers a special poolside menu during the summer month’s to compliment the swim-up pool bar that offers the same specialty cocktails featured inside the restaurant’s bar and lounge area. Reservations are recommended for Tillie’s, especially during its popular weekend brunch service, which offers a rotating tasting menu of smaller plates which are offered on an allyou-can-eat basis. For reservations, call (512) 894-2633 or book through their website at www.tilliesdrippingsprings.com.

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Breakfast | Fri 8am - 11am Brunch | Sat - Sun 8am - 2pm Lunch | Mon - Fri 11am - 2pm Dinner | Sun- Thurs 5pm - 10pm*

Fri-Sat 5pm - 11pm** *Last dinner reservations @ 9pm ** Last dinner reservation @ 10pm (512) 894-2633

Specialty cocktails

MONDAY– FRIDAY 2PM –5PM HAPPY HOUR

AMALFI THYMES dripping springs artisan gin, limoncello, lime, thyme. served up. KIM’S PIMM pimm’s no. 1, cucumber, ginger beer, topo chico. served on the rocks. THE BOURBONIST four roses bourbon, earl grey tea, st. germain liquer, allspice cinnamon, simple syrup, lemon. served on the rocks. LADY HANCOCK dripping springs vodka, house sweet & sour, luxardo cherry syrup, fresh basil, prosecco. served up.

THIS SIDE OF NICARAGUA flor de cana 4 year rum, house jalapeño sweet & sour, ginger ale. served on the rocks.

MANDARIN MULE dripping springs vodka, ginger beer, lime juice, jalapeño, orange. served on the rocks.

BEYOND THE VINES christian brothers cognac, fonseca bin 27, elderflower, rhubarb syrup, lemon juice, perchaud’s bitters. served on the rocks.

LA VIDA DORADA mezcal, pamplemousse, pomegranate & lime juice, local honey, mint. served on the rocks.

SOUTH OF MANHATTAN 1876 bourbon, carpano Antica formula, cherry heering, angustora. served on the rocks.

RUBY SLIPPERS treaty oak waterloo gin, housed spiced grenadine, lemon, sparkling rosé. served up. AGUA DE CAMPO desert door sotol, paula’s texas grapefruit, lime oleo saccarum, topo chico. served on the rocks.

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d Old 300 BBQ

Drop by for a visit!

Our promise to you, our customer, is to serve you the absolute best Texas Hill Country BBQ. On behalf of our pitmaster, Ladd Pepper, please relax, have a beverage, be yourself, and enjoy our food. All our food is handmade and is the best food we know how to make. And, trust us, that know-how is based on years of experience, quality, and good old-fashioned hard work.

Old 300 Signature Brisket Our signature beef brisket is locally raised, grassfed, and free of antibiotics, ensuring freshness and quality. Akaushi cattle produce a meat with a unique fatty acid composition, adding to the brisket’s health benefits. This creates a tender, juicy slice of brisket that will not disappoint the BBQ craving in all of us!

Mercer Street Dance Hall 23490 Ranch Road 12, Driftwood, TX Wed: 4pm - 10pm Thurs & Fri: 4pm – Midnight Sat: 4pm – 1am Sun: 1pm – 7pm Enjoy a great selection of ice-cold beer, wine, liquor and soft drinks while listening and dancing to some of the finest music the Texas Hill Country has to offer. All shows are 18+

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Ivar’s River Pub

Don’t just come for the amazing view...we also have great food and great drinks. From the pit we have a selection of freshly smoked in house BBQ including brisket, sausage, ribs, pulled pork and turkey. Or if it’s a burger your feeling, try one of our utterly juicy delicious burgers. One of our new signature burgers is the Cajun Kahuna. It’s served with pub sauce, cheddar, bacon, caramelized onions, grilled jalapenos and pineapple. Served on a brioche bun with fries. You can pair one of our 10 craft beers we have on tap with your meal. Just so you know you don’t have to travel all the way down Ranch road 12 to get a Middleton Brewery draft because we serve two of their awesome brews right here at the River Pub. Juicy Vision, a bold and refreshing fruity IPA and Black Lab Porter, a dark toast and

roasted malt smell and taste with a hint of chocolate and caramel. We are located right at Rio Vista Falls across from Rio Vista Park. 701 Cheatham St. Open daily at 11am. Daily lunch specials Monday - Friday from 11am - 3pm. Happy hour Monday - Friday 4pm - 7pm. Weekend brunch 11am - 3pm

Open 7 days a week: 11am-11pm Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm Happy Hour 4-7pm and 9-11pm

Daily lunch specials

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shady llama While in Wimberley don’t miss an opportunity to check out The Shady Llama, a familyfriendly, dog-friendly outdoor beer and wine garden. The Shady Llama features a rotating selection of 24 Texas craft beers and ciders on draft and an assortment of Texas wines by the glass and bottle, highlighting the best of what Texas has to offer. Known for its relaxing atmosphere, The Shady Llama is the perfect place to snag a hammock or lawn chair, put up your feet, and enjoy a cold beer, crisp glass of wine, lemonade or iced tea while catching an Instagram-worthy sunset. And if you’re lucky, you may get to meet one of the five shady llamas or two miniature donkeys that roam the acreage! Looking for a little more excitement? Enjoy live music most Sundays (check out the events calendar at www.theshadyllama.com for dates) or join for pub trivia on Monday nights from 7-9pm and see how smart you are after a few beers. It’s free to play and top teams win prizes! If you’re hungry, The Shady Llama hosts a rotating selection of food trucks that will keep your family full and happy. Check out the food truck calendar to find out what trucks will be serving. The Shady Llama is open Thursday-Friday (4-9pm), Saturday-Sunday (12-9pm), and Monday (4-9pm). We’re closed Tuesday and Wednesday. We can’t wait to share a view and a brew with you!

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7 Myths about Grilling & BBQ Grillmasters and pitmasters develop secret recipes, rubs, sauces, and cooking techniques, that become BBQ folklore. Certain myths about grilling and barbecuing have prevailed through the years. Let’s set the record straight about some common grilling myths.

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Hosting a barbecue is the same as cooking barbecue.

You can tell the temperature of the grill by placing your hand over the grates.

Grilled chicken is done when the juices run clear.

Fact: Barbecue is the process of cooking foods slowly with low heat, typically in a smoker. Having a barbecue is an informal backyard party where foods cooked over a grill are served.

Fact: Everyone reacts differently to heat, so the best way to gauge temperature is by using a thermometer.

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Fact: Even well-done chicken can form juices that are pink-hued. It’s from a protein called myoglobin, according to the book “Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling.” Use a cooking thermometer to learn when poultry is safe to eat, typically at 160 to 165 F.

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Marinating is best for grilling and tenderizing.

Light up the whole grill for best cooking.

More smoke equals better food.

Fact: It seems that marinades really do not penetrate much beyond the surface of the meat and can keep the outer surface of the food wet, preventing searing and browning. Rubs and salts can be more effective at adding flavor. Serve a dipping sauce for additional flavor if people desire.

Fact: Temperature control is a key component of effective grilling and barbecuing. Having two temperature zones â&#x20AC;&#x201D; direct, radiant heat for searing, and an indirect zone for grilling meat evenly and preventing burning â&#x20AC;&#x201D; can make food more tasty.

Fact: When cooking, faint wisps of blue smoke are better because blue smoke is made of tiny invisible particles and gases created by small, hot, fast-burning fires. White smoke generally comes from smoldering wood that is starved for oxygen, states the cooking site Food52. All of that white smoke can affect the flavor of the food.

Myth #7: Oil the grates to prevent food from sticking. Fact: This may or may not work, depending on the temperature of the grates when the oil is applied. A better method is to oil the food, which will be cold so the oil will keep from burning and cracking. BURGERS BBQ BREW | FALL/WINTER | 2019 19

pIg Pen BBQ Our passion for creating delectable traditional southern barbecue started with cooking for friends and family. We were encouraged with each party or event to explore barbecuing and catering professionally. We always assumed people were just being polite by saying, “your barbecue is the best I’ve ever had,” until our friend and Hutto Centennial producer, asked us to cook for that event as a food vendor. The success and response at that event inspired us to start this venture. It has taken us 20-plus years to perfect our seasoning and hone our barbecuing technique to produce the ultimate taste sensation. We are extremely passionate about pleasing all who eat at Pig Pen with our “real” Texas BBQ! We get so much joy in making people happy through our barbecue.

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Thurs–Sat: 11am - 6pm Friday Night Food Fest: live acoustic music 5:30–8pm

Delicious meats & sides MEATS Brisket Chicken Pork Ribs Pulled Pork Sausage Turkey SIDES Broccoli Slaw Charro Beans Chips Coleslaw Corn Casserole Baked Potato Salad DAILY SPECIALS Beef Rib Friday Pork Chop Saturday, with baked potato salad & TX style green beans SANDWICHES: Chopped Brisket Chopped Chicken Pulled Pork Sliced Brisket Turkey Piggy Palooza Cowboy Club BURGERS BBQ BREW | FALL/WINTER | 2019 21

Middleton Brewing Middleton Brewing (MBTX) is a brewery located between San Marcos and Wimberley off Ranch Road 12. Our brewery is nestled at the foot of the Texas hill-country. Our brewing system allows us to brew enough beer to support our 17 taps in the pub and have over 80 local retailers who sell our product in stores, restaurants, and bars in South Austin, Buda, Dripping Springs, Wimberley, San Marcos, New Braunfels and Schertz. Lori Warren is our Distribution Manager and is directly responsible for getting our beer in the marketplace.

Calvin Kouba is our Master Brewer assisted by Franklin Murrah. They are adventurous and not afraid to try something new. Of course, you can find our core beers anytime, but you will also find new and fun handcrafted brews. We like to think of Calvin and Franklin as our Rembrandts; they produce works of art that can be enjoyed while they are coming up with the next creation. Our pub is a quaint local establishment with a farmhouse feel. We strive to create a relaxed atmosphere where our guests can come

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and enjoy some welldeserved time to recharge. Destiny Setzer is the Tap Room Manager who works hard to ensure all guests enjoy their time with us. She coordinates our events and makes sure our guests are served by only the most talented bartenders available. Come by and meet Destiny and her staff Jimmy, Charlie, Zac, Chelsea, Josh and Bruffy. Music is a big part of our business. Tom Taylor is our live music coordinator and works hard to make sure we have live music on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tom is a master sound engineer, so you are always treated to the best sounding music in the area. Last, but certainly not least, we provide great food for our guests. Evan Alexander owns the Slinging Slider truck and provides wonderful sliders and chips. We are considered experts in food and beer paring. Chef John Sanderson owns the Culinary Zymurgy truck and focuses on gourmet food paired to specific beer served in the pub. Hope to see you soon!

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Roughhouse Brewing Roughhouse Brewing is the newest addition to the craft beer scene in the San Marcos/ Wimberley area, celebrating their grand opening in January 2019. The brewery serves American farmhouse beer that is dry, crisp and refreshing— complementing the Texas backdrop. Their variety of yeast-centric ales undergo 100-percent of their fermentation in American White Oak foeders (large wooden barrels) using a house, mixed culture, which includes yeast harvested from the Pasternak family Ranch. The brewery’s water is supplied by an on-site well tapping into the Cow Creek section of the Trinity aquifer— providing some of the highest quality water in Central Texas. The family-run establishment is located

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on 5 acres of the Pasternak Ranch just 10 miles west of San Marcos. The brewery and taproom are housed in a wooden barn with a welcoming, homey aesthetic, offering a range of beer as well as guest wine and cider. Enjoy beer flights and try some taproomexclusive small-batch beers that are always in rotation. There is a full menu of food on-site, courtesy of S. Baker Kitchen, a small, scratchmade eatery specializing in barbecued plates, shareable snacks and veggie/vegan options. The expansive outdoor seating area offers a dog-friendly and kid-friendly environment and includes a stage for live music every Saturday. Visit www.roughhousebrewing. com/events for up-to-date events happening at the brewery each week.

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Grillin Tips

Tips for grilling the perfect burger Hamburgers are a staple at backyard barbecues. Though burgers are a relatively simple food, mastering the technique to grill burgers is no small feat, as there is more to great grilled burgers than simply firing up the grill and dropping down a patty.

C Co • Choose fresh ground beef that has a decent percentage of fat. The fat-to-lean meat ratio should be around 20 percent fat to 80 percent meat. Spend a little more to get freshly ground meat that has not been previously frozen. • Don’t overwork the burgers with a lot of handling. This will warm up the fat in the burger, which causes it to emulsify and could make the meat rubbery.

• Reconsider adding a lot of herbs, spices or add-ins to the burgers, as such items can detract from the flavor of the meat. Extra herbs and spices also may require extra mixing, which can lead over-handling. • Push a dimple into the top of the burger, this helps prevent the burger from expanding upward and out while cooking and rounding out in the process. The dimple will keep the top of the burger flat, which facilitates easy topping.

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• Make sure the grill is hot. Burgers do well with high heat and will cook relatively quickly. • Resist the urge to push down on the patty with your spatula. This will cause the juices to spill out and may result in a dry, tough burger. • Let burgers rest before serving. This lets the juices redistribute throughout and makes for a moist and tasty first bite.

Acopon A restorative, or cordial medicine or application. A long time ago on an island across the pond, when US craft beer was still in its formative years, we fell in love with traditional English ales. Bitters, Milds, Old Ales, Porters, best when fresh from a cask! At Acopon Brewing Co., English ales are our specialty, and we tap fresh casks every week. That’s not to say English ales are all we ever brew. Good beer is good beer. We love everything from hoppy west-coast style IPA’s to big bold Russian Imperial Stouts, and you’ll find them all on tap at Acopon. Stop by for an ale to restore your mind, body and spirit.

Creekside Cookers BBQ WE RESPECT THE HERITAGE OF TEXAS BBQ Creekside Cookers BBQ was started in 2010 by Kelly Evers. Kelly was a middle school social studies teacher who got hooked on competing in BBQ competitions. After a few years of competing and winning, he decided to begin catering. Eventually, Kelly along with his wife Melody began selling BBQ on Saturdays out of a food trailer in Wimberley, Texas. In 2016, Kelly quit his 20-year teaching career to pursue his love of BBQ and open Creekside full-time. Today, Creekside Cookers BBQ is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until sold out.

Creekside Cookers Open Wed. through Sun. at 500 River Rd., Wimberley, TX

512-947-1609 www.creeksidecookers.com

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Everything is Better with Bacon

BURGERS & STUFF 512-878-0653 804 Chestnut St. San Marcos, TX 78666

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Grins Grins Restaurant opened its doors on Valentine’s Day 1975. Over the past 40 years Grins has become a local hotspot and staple in the San Marcos community. Grins Restaurant is owned and operated by two Texas State graduates – Paul Sutphen and Johnny Ferrell. Paul was the first cook to work at Grins and shortly after graduation bought out one of the founding owners. Johnny also cooked at Grins during college and bought into Grins in 1978. In 1975, the Lightfoot house was converted into a restaurant. Grins served nachos, two styles of burgers and draft beer. The restaurant could hold up to 60 customers and hosted live music with the likes of Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen, and the Beacon City Band. Grins Restaurant has now been expanded three times: once in 1983, again in 1987 to include a deck, and in 1996 the original deck was enclosed, and Grins’ final deck was built. Today Grins can accommodate up to

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250 customers and has an extensive menu to choose from. Grins world famous hamburgers and Texas sized onion rings are favorites among San Marcos residents, as well as their awardwinning salsa that is made fresh daily. Some other menu favorites include Grins Shiner Bock beer battered chicken fried steak, sizzling fajitas, and homemade dessert. To top off the great food being served, Grins has also been voted best Happy Hour five years in a row. Over the years Grins has seen many changes and improvements, but the foundation of the restaurant has not changed. Grins fun and exciting atmosphere combined with great customer service and award winning food has been the key to Grins success for the past 40 years. Grins hope is to carry on its tradition as a unique, local restaurant and continue to serve the residents of San Marcos and the students at Texas State.

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Mon–Sun: 11am –10pm 802 North LBJ San Marcos, TX 78666

Happy hour EXCEPTIONAL FOOD & DELICIOUS DRINKS MON–FRI: 3–7PM 99¢ Margaritas –Frozen or Rocks –House $2.75 Top Shelf Margarita on the Rocks Flavored Margaritas: Mango • Strawberry • Sangria BUCKETS: Bud light Azulitas $6.99 Lil’ Ultra $7.49 Coronitas $7.99 Bambino Dos XX $7.99

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HUNGRY?? THIRSTY??

A San Marcos Original Since 1975 802 N LBJ • SAN MARCOS, TX • 512-392-4746 grinsrestaurant.com