Good Eats at Max & Zelda's

Hey, maybe the curse has been lifted from the building formerly known as Peggy Sue's on Highway 16, just past the high school. It's spent time as several restaurants in the last few years and none of them have stuck (because they stank), but the new Max and Zelda's seems promising. The food served is good stick to your ribs stuff - nothing too fancy, but there are two really noteworthy items to try: the rolls served with the meals is reason enough alone to visit the cafe - I contemplated asking for seconds). And they do an excellent job on their sides - the veggies are cooked to perfection, something one doesn't always find this side of the Pecos. They need to beef up their salad menu and improve their service (the staff is polite, but the wait is simply too long), and who knows, this place might last long enough for us to remember its name.

Tapas

Cafe Real is a spanish style tapas bar/restaurant on West Main opposite the Texas Pawn shop.

The converted residence houses a open plan dining room with a small bar and is decorated in a contemporary modern style.

The menu consists of a number of tapas/small plates that are meant to be shared but I found the portions rather large with corresponding price tags( between $6- $10). The food, overall,was tasty and the service attentive.

http://www.caferealinc.com

Fredericksburg Farmer's Market

The Fredericksburg Farmer's Market will start season 2 on Thursday May 28.
Local produce will be on sale at the Marketplatz from 4pm -7pm.
Get there early because the good stuff goes fast.

THINK GLOBALLY & ACT NEIGHBORLY - buy local
www.fbgfarmersmarket.com

Eat for Education

This Thursday night, February 19th, you can avoid cooking dinner AND support your community! All you have to do is go to Mr. Gatti's between 5:00 and 8:00 PM and tell them you're eating for FMS and they'll donate 15% of the bill to the PTO. Or you can just order a pizza to go -- that counts too (just be sure to mention the FMS PTO).

The PTO is an important organization - its sole purpose is to support the students and teachers. They sponsor educational programs, donate supplies, provide teacher appreciation and more. It's a volunteer organization, which means they are always short of money and that a few dedicated people do a large portion of the work! So here's an easy way to show your support for the local school and have a dinner out to boot!

(You might also consider purchasing one of the cool red and black tie-dyed t-shirts the FMS PTO designed. For more information contact Julie Voorhees at voorheesfamily@mac.com)

Restaurant news

Two restaurant changes to note.
Rebecca's Table, the upscale restaurant co-owned by Rebecca Rather of Rathersweet bakery has closed.

Joe's Italian grill on Hwy 16 is being relaunched as "Mario's Tex-Mex Grill".

Happy New Year!

More on Proof

Hey Schatze -

I was at Proof last week, too -sorry I missed you! But I agree with you - the atmosphere is nice (love the couches and oversized ottomans/coffeetables.) I had their Malbec wine and it was quite good. Happy hour is from 3 to 6, by the way, and the bartender was really friendly and nice (very different from when it was Primeaux). They have live blues music there on Wednesday nights, too. I also had the chance to check out West End Pizza twice last week! I had the spaghettii the first time and it was pretty decent. I love the their pizza - we built our own veggie and it was really delicious but a little pricey - $25 for a large pizza pushes the limits a bit. But it has a nice familly feel and it was busy, so it looks like it might be a hit. We actually need more family friendly restaurants in town, so it's a good addition.

Peach Pit BBQ

When you say Texas most people will think cowboys and steers. But another thing Texas is famous for is the Barbecue. And around these parts nothing brings a smile like a heaping plate of BBQ with all the trimmings. If you are in the mood but not sure where to go, try Peach Pit BBQ on highway 16 headed out of town. For around $7 - $9 dollars a plate you can enjoy the meat of your choice with one or two sides, bread, and a drink. The barbecue sauce is served hot and has a tangy sweet taste to it. I caution you to go early! They serve up plates until they run out and close until the next day. Parking can also be a bit tight. They also provide catering service and meats by the pound if you are looking to bring something home to the family.
So next time your headed south of town stop by Peach Pit and give them a try but bring cash or checks as they don't accept credit/debit cards.