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C & J BARBECUE http :// www . cjbbq . com /, 4304 Harvey Road , CS ( 979 ) 776-8969 ; 105 Southwest Parkway , CS ( 979 ) 696-7900 ; 1010 South Texas Avenue , Bryan ( 979 ) 822-6033 . A family run business , C & J Barbeque serves sausage , pork loin , pulled pork , turkey , brisket , chicken , ribs and more at each of their locations . Open M-Th 10:30am- 8:30pm , F-Sa 10:30am-9pm , and Su 11am-3pm .
CAFÉ ECCELL & LA BODEGA
CATERING www . cafeeccellbryantx . com , www . labodegacatering . com , 4401 S . Texas Avenue ( 979 ) 599-7929 , ( 979 ) 599-7919 , info @ laboegacatering . com . For private parties , weddings or any event off premise from buffets and mixers to fine dining for 25-1,000 people . Café Eccell plus La Bodega plus your imagination adds up to Eccell Group Catering and anything you want !
CAFFE CAPRI ITALIAN RESTAURANT www . theplaceforitalian . com , 222 N Main St , Bryan ( 979 ) 822-2675 . This award winning downtown restaurant has been serving creative and reasonably priced Italian dishes for 20 years . Enjoy their art deco interior , local art display and upbeat atmosphere . Lunch M-F 11am-2pm ; Dinner M-Th 6pm-9pm ; F-Sa 5pm-9pm .
CENARE RESTAURANT www . gotocenare . com , 404 University Dr E , CS ( 979 ) 696-7311 . Cenare offers a variety of authentic Italian cuisine and beautifully presented dishes . Whether you are looking for an intimate evening , a nice place for the entire family or a place to host your next event , Cenare is a great choice . Lunch M-F 11am-2pm ; Dinner M-Th 5-9pm ; F-Sa 5-10pm .
CHEF TAI ’ S MOBILE BISTRO www . cheftai . com , check website for daily locations and hours ( 979 ) 268-3251 . Chef Tai ’ s Mobile Bistro is America ’ s Favorite Food Truck serving a blend of globally inspired cuisine .
DOWNTOWN UNCORKED WINE BAR 206 West 26th St , Bryan ( 979 ) 823-4837 . Voted Best Wine By The Glass , Downtown Uncorked Wine Bar is where the adults go . Choose from more than 100 bottles ! Special nights include Women Gone Wine Wednesdays , Half Price Bottle Thursdays , and Friday Night Flights .
FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON Fourpointscollegestation . com , 1503 Texas Avenue South College Station , TX 77840 . ( 979 ) 693-1741 . A mile away from Texas A & M University , Four Points by Sheraton College Station is in the heart of town . Four Points is great for overnight stays , receptions and meetings , and more !
GRUB BURGER BAR www . grubburgerbar . com , 980 University Dr , CS ( 979 ) 268-1041 . Grub Burger Bar believes in fresh ingredients and big flavors , delivered by caring , friendly people . Dine in , or order online for pickup or delivery . Open 11am-10pm ; Happy Hour M-F 3-6pm .
THE HONEYBAKED HAM CO . & CAFÉ Order catering online at MyHoneyBakedStore . com , 3975 Hwy 6 S and Rock Prairie Road , CS ( 979 ) 314-1229 .
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Visit for specialty foods , catering and Café . One size gifts all ! HoneyBaked gift cards available in any denomination . M-F 11am-6pm Sa 11am-5pm
KREUZ MARKET www . kreuzmarket . com , 768 N Earl Rudder Fwy , Bryan ( 979 ) 704-6147 . Established in 1900 , Kruez Market is the perfect place for Texas original barbeque , daily specials , beer and wine , and more . Open Su-Th 10:30am-8pm , F-Sat 10:30am-9pm .
LUIGI ’ S PATIO RISTORANTE www . luigispatioristorante . com , 3975 SH-6 S , CS ( 979 ) 693-2742 . Luigi ’ s Patio Ristorante offers genuine Italian cuisine in a cozy atmosphere that transports you straight to the heart of Italy . Live music , check website for schedule . Open for lunch Tu-Fri 11:30am-2pm . Open for dinner Tu-Su 5:30pm , call for closing times . Brunch Su 11:30am-2pm .
MESSINA HOF WINERY www . messinahof . com , 4545 Old Reliance Rd , Bryan ( 979 ) 778-9463 . Founded on the cornerstones of family , tradition , and romance , Messina Hof Winery & Resort has held its place as a Brazos Valley staple since 1977 . Open M-Th 10am-7pm , F-Sa 10am-8pm , Su 11am-6pm .
MADDEN ’ S CASUAL GOURMET www . maddenscasualgourmet . com , 202 S Bryan Ave , Bryan ( 979 ) 779-2558 . For catering and private party planning , call ( 979 ) 450-5354 . Madden ’ s Casual Gourmet is the perfect place for lunch or dinner , celebrations , and catering any event ! Open M-W 11am-2pm , Th-Sa 11am-9pm .
MR . G ’ S PIZZERIA www . gotomrgs . com , 201 W 26th St , Bryan ( 979 ) 822-6747 ; 404 E University Dr , CS ( 979 ) 693-6747 . At Mr . G ’ s , every slice is served with family pride , the freshest ingredients , original recipes , and only the finest imported Italian cheeses . Now serving Gluten Free pizza . Bryan location : M-F 11am-2pm & 5pm-9pm , Sa 5pm-9pm . College Station location : M-Th 11am-2pm & 5pm-9pm , F 11am-2pm & 5pm-10pm , Sa 5pm-10pm .
MUST BE HEAVEN www . mustbeheaven . com , 1700 Rock Prairie Rd , CS ( 979 ) 764-9222 . Reminisce the good ole ’ days of Ice Cream Shoppes and hand-crafted sandwiches at Must Be Heaven . Bryan locations ’ hours : M-F 8am- 6pm , Sa 8am-3pm . College Station hours : M-F 8am-8pm , Sa 8am-3pm .
PAOLO ’ S ITALIAN KITCHEN www . PaolosItalianKitchen . com , 809 University Dr # 100 , CS ( 979 ) 485-2704 . Life is too short not to eat well . Signature dishes include Baked Clams seasoned with garlic , Veal Marsala with sautéed mushrooms , Chicken Scarpariello – oven roasted with bell pepper , onion & garlic . Lunch M-Sa 11am-2pm , Dinner M-Sa 5-9:30pm .
PEACH CREEK VINEYARDS www . PeachCreekVineyards . com , 2029 Peach Creek Rd , CS ( 936 ) 825- 3669 . There ’ s plenty of parking at this picturesque operation nestled in the beautiful countryside near College Station . Visit this winery and novelty gift shop in the heart of a Texas vineyard . While there , be sure to view the antique
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SCHLITTERBAHN WATERPARK |
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READFIELD MEATS & DELI www . readfieldmeats . com , 2701 S Texas
Ave , Bryan ( 979 ) 822-1594 . Your summer solution to meal planning and great
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March 4 – April 9 , 2017 . Open Daily :
SPRING BREAK : March 11 – 19 , 2017 .
Summer Season : Beginning April 14 . Free
Parking . Free Tubes . Picnics Welcome .
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BBQs , choose UDA Choice & Prime beef , |
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Midwest Grain-fed Pork , Fresh Poultry ,
Lamb , Smoked Sausage , Cajun Boudin , and Honey Glazed Hams . Open M-F 8am-
6pm , Sa 8am-4pm .
THE REPUBLIC
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MAD HATTER ’ S TEA ROOM www . madhatterstearoom . com , 210
S Echols , Caldwell ( 979 ) 567-3504 .
The Mad Hatter ’ s cozy eatery provides tantalizing treats and generous portions
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www . therepublic1836 . com , 701 |
bursting with flavor , a unique selection of |
University Dr . E # 406 , CS ( 979 ) 260-4120 . |
gift items , gourmet coffees , and specialty |
Recently receiving the designation of AAA |
teas . Open for breakfast and lunch and |
four diamond steak house , The Republic |
special events by appointment . Three |
offers a variety of gourmet steak options , |
course English Afternoon Tea every 4th |
seafood , wine , and whiskey . Their focus |
Sat ; call for reservations . W-Sa 8am-5pm |
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is on the use of fine , locally grown foods and simple Texas cooking in an elegant setting . Open M-Sa 5-10pm .
THE TAP
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Classic Rock Coffee Co . www . facebook . com / crccnavasotatx , 129
E . Washington Ave ., Navasota , ( 936 ) 727-
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www . tapbcs . com , 815 Harvey Rd , CS |
5613 . Great coffee , great music ! Stop by |
( 979 ) 696-7396 . The Tap is a former train |
to hear some classic rock and try coffee |
depot transformed into a sports bar and |
from around the world . Su-Th 6am-8pm , |
restaurant . This local favorite has more |
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than 30 TVs , darts , pool tables , NTN trivia , dominoes , two huge porches , occasional live music specials , burgers , sandwiches , and free peanuts . M-Sa
11am-2pm .
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MARTHA ’ S BLOOMERS www . marthasbloomers . com , 8101
Hwy 6 Bypass , Navasota , café @ marthasbloomer . com ( 936 ) 825-7400 .
Escape to sights , scents , and delightful treasures you ’ ll discover . At Martha ’ s
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www . trumanchocolates . com , 4407 S |
Bloomers , you can take a stroll though |
Texas Ave , Bryan ( 979 ) 260-4519 . Choose |
beautiful gardens , home décor , and a |
from signature series boxes or customize |
boutique . While you are there , stop by |
your own . Numerous flavors to choose |
Café M . Bloomers for a relaxing and |
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delicious lunch . Lunch Tu-Su 11am-3pm , |
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any event ! Open M-F 10am-6pm ; Sa |
reservation . |
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10am-3pm ; Closed on Sunday .
VERITAS WINE & BISTRO www . veritaswineandbistro . com , 830
University Dr . E , Ste 400 , CS ( 979 )
268-3251 . Classically trained chefs offer creative cuisine in a casual , contemporary setting . Veritas embraces usage of organic and local produce , wild caught seafood flown in directly from the source , as well as poultry and meat raised naturally . Lunch M-Sa 11am-2pm ; Dinner
Sun-Th 5:30pm-9:30pm , F-Sa 5:30pm-
10pm .
VILLAGE CAFE www . theVillageDowntown . com , 210 W
26th St , Bryan ( 979 ) 703-8514 . Lined with local art , this upbeat coffeehouse offers locally sourced bites and brews with live
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
FUNKY ART CAFÉ & COFFEE BAR
202 W Commerce St , Brenham ( 979 ) 836-
5220 . Delicious and different , Funky Art
Café in Brenham offers enticing entrees to please the palate before shopping in its companion retail shop , The Pomegranate
M-Fr 11am-2pm ; Sa 11am-3pm
TEXAS STAR WINERY www . texasstarwinery . com , 10587 Old
Chappell Hill Road , Chappell Hill ( 979 )
251-7282 . Enjoy the award winning wines and Texas hospitality in the comfort of the tasting room , winery deck , or under the canopy of huge oak and pecan trees .
Tasting Room hour : F-S 11am-6pm .
Special events by appointment .
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music . Sun-Tu 8am-5pm , W-Fr 8am-12am , |
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WAYBACK BURGERS |
waybackburgers . com /, 1512 S Texas |
Ave , CS ( 979 ) 704-3076 . Made-to-order |
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ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTION
BRAZOS VALLEY BOMBERS http :// bvbombers . com /, 2200 Bomber Dr , Bryan ( 979 ) 779-7529 . Game times are available online through the website . Ticket can be purchased online through the website , ordered by phone , or in person through the Bomber Box Office . Box office hours are 4pm-10pm on gamedays .
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