By Jeff Berndt Photography by Hannah Vickers A natural makes the difficult look easy. Those who master their craft move with a certain confidence and grace, not only at ease, but putting those around them at ease as well. Welcome to the tale of the bartenders: a band of professionals whose careers are based on serving others. At times they go unnoticed, and at … [Read more...]
Around the World in Abilene
Locally-owned restaurants have always been a staple in the Abilene culture, but lately some of the newer locally-owned dining options in town have a distinctively non-local flavor. Whether you’re craving gyros and baklava, Panang curry chicken, or a taste of Cuban chicken and pota-toes – a palate for international food is getting easier to satisfy right here in town. We’ve … [Read more...]
Tamale Traditions
A holiday dish with deep family roots By Jennifer Anthony Too many cooks in the kitchen? There is no such thing when it comes to a tamalada. This Hispanic tradition brings all generations of the family together to create tamales, the delicious, melt-in-your-mouth, meat-and-dough delicacies that have become a holiday staple, the centerpiece of the Christmas Eve … [Read more...]
Appetizingly Abilene: Fat Boss’ Pub
You won’t find stale bar mix, soggy nachos or anything smothered in layers of cigarette smoke at Abilene’s newest downtown pub. Instead, you can expect a great after-work meet up location that will not only wet your whistle but also satisfy your appetite for good food. The menu items may look like standard fare, but this pub has raised the bar. None of it is any kind of … [Read more...]
Appetizingly Abilene
After a long day of shopping and running errands around town, my husband and I, and a car load of random children realized it was getting awfully close to supper time, and we had not thawed anything out at the house, and there was no way these kids were going to behave much longer, so going out for dinner was not a great option either. While we were debating all of our old … [Read more...]