Olympians, Pro Football Hall of Fame recipients, and even a professional poker player, began their journeys to the world stage right here in the Big Country. Now through the efforts of former Abilene Reporter-News sports editor, Al Pickett and his wife Carole, these achievements are preserved in the 3,400-square foot Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame Museum at the Mall of … [Read more...]
Amber Dragon Meadery
Ron and Lorraine Poston have a passion for good mead, passion that flavors every bottle they make together at the Amber Dragon Meadery. Mead, also called honey wine, is an ancient form of alcohol, most often associated with vikings or Nordic culture. The most basic version is fermented water and honey, but any mixture of fruits and herbs can be added to form flavors for every … [Read more...]
Florence Posies and Honey & Fig Gelato
What began as a pop-up shop in a horse trailer has now blossomed into a modern gelato bar and flower shop in the heart of the SoDA District. Owned by Rachel Patten and her husband, Micah, Florence Posies and Honey & Fig Gelato has become Abilene’s newest family-friendly hangout spot. The shop opened in December, 2020, and features a gelato and coffee bar, a sprawling … [Read more...]
Kao Lounge
Whether you like visual art, craft cocktail art, or just good conversation with friends, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Kao Lounge, the SoDA District’s newest cocktail bar. The lounge is full of spots for photo ops, with local art on the walls, a huge mural on the back wall, and elegant, colorful furniture throughout the space. The drinks are also artistic, like the New … [Read more...]
Grain Theory
A BIG DREAM IN A SMALL TOWN Nearly three years ago, the co-owners of Abilene’s newest brewpub got together to start something new and unique in Abilene. David Kasselman, Matthew Cogburn, and Jeramie Sivley met at a local home brew club and realized very quickly that their dreams for creating their own brewery aligned. “It was after a home brew meeting where we discovered … [Read more...]