ALL STAR BBQ: At All Star BBQ, one can order meat by the pound, a variety of sandwiches, sides and regular or meat-stuffed potatoes. Whether dining in or getting a to-go order at the pick-up window, baseball fans – particularly those of the Houston Astros – will want to step inside. Owner Russell Turner has a wallto-wall collection of Astros memorabilia sure to impress. All Star BBQ is located at 267 S. Dickinson( U. S. 69) in Rusk. For a menu, pricing and a map to the diner, visit allstarbarbq. com.
FOOD AND TABLE: This local eatery offers lunch service Wednesday through Friday with sandwiches, salads, burgers and side dishes. A unique Omakase experience is available Friday and Saturday evenings. The Omakase is a 10- to 14-course meal for an intimate eight-seat dinner. Reservations can be made for one, two or more. For a menu, Omakase reservations or other information, visit foodandtabletx. com.
Food and Table shares its space with Forrest Design Company, which provides handcrafted and custom designed woodworks such as shelves, tables, charcuterie boards, mantles and desks. Browse the items on display before you leave. For more information or a gallery of products, visit forrestdesignco. com.
Food and Table is located at 107 E. Commerce St. in Jacksonville.
Unique Eats
HIDDEN GARDENS NURSERY & TEA HOUSE: Hidden Gardens Nursery & Tea House offers soups, salads and sandwiches. Guests can eat inside the diner or outside on the porch. When you’ re done eating, stroll through the garden center and enjoy the many flowering plants. There is also a bridge, gazebo and waterfall that make for scenic backdrops for those who enjoy photography. Hidden Gardens Nursery & Tea House is located at 967 FM 2493 W. in Bullard.( The business is located at the corner of CR 3801, accessible from U. S. 69, which may provide easier access with the ongoing construction on FM 2493.) For more information, visit the Hidden Gardens Nursery & Tea House Facebook page.
JOE’ S SPORTS BAR & GRILL: Just off Rusk’ s downtown square is Joe’ s Sports Bar & Grill. Its offerings of crawfish, steak and other down-home meals served with cold drinks and paired with its pool tables and dart boards, makes this the place locals go to enjoy some down time with family and friends. The restaurant is open Thursday through Saturday evenings. Joe’ s Sports Bar & Grill is located at 193 S. Henderson St. in Rusk. For information, visit facebook. com / joessportsbarngrill.
JW’ S BARBECUE: Anyone who enjoys good barbecue needs to stop at JW’ s Barbecue, named by Texas Monthly as one of the top 100 barbecue places in the state. The restaurant is only open for lunch, from 11 a. m. to 3 p. m. Tuesday through Saturday. While reservations are not offered, you can call ahead to order your food.
JW’ s Barbecue offers brisket, ribs, sausage and a variety of side dishes. JW’ s also offers catering services. This is a family-friendly establishment that won’ t chide you for writing on the walls – where people leave their names or brief messages.
JW’ s Barbecue can be contacted at 903-284-6526. For information, visit jwsbbq. com. The restaurant is located at 1015 E. Rusk St./ U. S. 79 in Jacksonville.
LEGEND’ S OLD-TIME BURGER CAFE: This burger restaurant features a variety of burgers with a self-service veggie bar to create your burger to your own satisfaction. A variety of sandwiches and complimentary beans are also offered. Sections of the walls are covered in photos and memorabilia in tribute to stars in the film and music industries, as well as a“ Wall of Honor” dedicated to those who serve in the armed forces. Legend’ s Old-Time Burger Cafe’ is located at 1630 S. Jackson St. in Jacksonville. For more information, visit the restaurant’ s Facebook page.
RITUAL: This luncheonette, open from 8 a. m. to 2 p. m., offers quiches, soups, salads, sandwiches and bar service. Each dish is made from whole, organic, locally-sourced ingredients. Ritual is located at 214 S. Main St. in Jacksonville. For a full menu and other information, visit hotelritualtexas. com / Restaurant.
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