When Esmael Perez drove from San Angelo to Georgia to visit family back in 2021, he noticed an abandoned restaurant on the side of I-20. It sparked his interest, and he thought about that place for the rest of his visit. On his way back through Texas, he stopped to take a look. Perez is in a family of restauranteurs. His relatives own restaurants in Texas, Georgia, and … [Read more...]
Dad’s Ice Cream
Riddle me this, Batman: “What would you get if a snow cone and an ice cream cone had a baby?” No need to chase down the caped crusader, just ask Dad’s Ice Cream owner, Jason Tarbares. “We find that question is a fun and memorable way to quickly give people a sense of what exactly we’re making,” Jason said. And when Jason says “we’re making,” he means that literally … [Read more...]
Moose Mountain Coffee and Roastery
A new face on the SoDA District’s landscape, Moose Mountain Coffee and Roastery, is more than a place to get a great cup of coffee – although patrons can definitely get a great cup of coffee. “We want our guests to have a different experience than they would going to a regular coffee chain,” said Lindsey Cotton, who along with her husband Ben, celebrated their grand opening … [Read more...]
Spill the Tea
Tea shops are popping up all over Abilene, and they’re serving more than your typical Texas sweet tea. From tropical fruits to bittersweet chais, the flavors are wide-ranging and the options are nearly limitless. And you can either drive through for a quick sip or stop in for a long talk with a friend. According to Dictionary.com, “tea” is slang for “gossip or other personal … [Read more...]
The Ice House at Lone Star Dry Goods
It’s all about music at The Ice House. Everything from the decor to the food and drinks, to the entertainment - it all centers on music and the home-grown joy of having a beer. Owners Ted and Allicyn Evans planned it that way all as part of the unique atmosphere of their businesses. The Ice House is located in downtown Abilene on the corner of Walnut and North 2nd … [Read more...]