Dining

Fondue a fun to-do for anniversaries

Linda Dwyer
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Fifty years ago, on Valentine’s Day, my husband Bill and I got married. Ironically, the No. 1 song at that time was “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover,” by Paul Simon! Anniversaries continue to crop up my columns. Sun City celebrates 30 years and the Palace has been part of Georgetown for 100 years.
Frankie’s Pizza and Pasta Manager Jeff Metalia holds a fresh pie in his renovated restaurant.

Frankie’s Pizza and Pasta Manager Jeff Metalia holds a fresh pie in his renovated restaurant.

Beloved Georgetown pizza joint Frankie's reopens after fire

Linda Dwyer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Frankie’s Pizza and Pasta — specializing in New York style pasta and pizza — was a popular Georgetown restaurant off of Williams Drive at Interstate 35. For 10 years, Frankie’s built its reputation with delicious food and good service at a fair price.
Debra Vandenberg baked and delivered this box of wildflower cupcakes as a surprise gift. Photo by Nicholas Cicale

Debra Vandenberg baked and delivered this box of wildflower cupcakes as a surprise gift. Photo by Nicholas Cicale

Debra’s Floral Cupcakes: An unexpected business post-retirement

Abbey Archer
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Sweet smelling roses, chrysanthemums, hydrangeas... wait, are those made of icing?“I really love to just show up at some place with a bunch of cupcakes for people who weren’t expecting it,” said Debra Vandenberg, owner of Debra’s Floral Cupcakes.Ms. Vandenberg loves gifting unexpected treats.
Rachel Brunson, center, owner of Vintage Arts Coffeehouse and Bistro, with her sisterly staff — Hannah Booher (left) and Scarlett Booher.

Rachel Brunson, center, owner of Vintage Arts Coffeehouse and Bistro, with her sisterly staff — Hannah Booher (left) and Scarlett Booher.

Vintage Arts Coffeehouse & Bistro is center for entrepreneurial Granger community

Abbey Archer
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Amidst the sleepy buildings in downtown Granger sits Vintage Arts Coffeehouse & Bistro, a destination for shoppers, diners, those looking for a quick coffee or a place to relax as they pass through town. On the window, curly letters announce: “Shop inside! 40+ Vendors.
Elsie Corass, owner of Elsie’s Egg Rolls in Hutto, stands holding an eggroll order next to her two children, Reina Lamberton and Eugene Trinidad. The order counter behind them is modeled after a traditional Nipa Hut. Photo by Abbey Archer

Elsie Corass, owner of Elsie’s Egg Rolls in Hutto, stands holding an eggroll order next to her two children, Reina Lamberton and Eugene Trinidad. The order counter behind them is modeled after a traditional Nipa Hut. Photo by Abbey Archer

Filipino spot Elsie’s Egg Rolls finds a home in Hutto

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
“When I was 9 years old, I started to learn how to cook from my mom,” said Elsie Corass, owner of Elsie’s Egg Rolls in Hutto. “I had to help my family make some money.” Ms.
La Riv Executive Chef Johnny Pincay, with his favorite chef’s knife, at the restaurant’s wood-fired pizza oven. The oven uses three cords of wood weekly.

La Riv Executive Chef Johnny Pincay, with his favorite chef’s knife, at the restaurant’s wood-fired pizza oven. The oven uses three cords of wood weekly.

New Georgetown restaurant La Riv going strong

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, December 25, 2023
One of Georgetown’s newest restaurants, La Riv Kitchen and Bar, held its soft opening on November 14. On its second night, the new restaurant welcomed 117 guests. “It was phenomenal,” said Johnny Pincay, La Riv’s executive chef. “It was just word-of-mouth.
From stuffed Firecracker meatloaf and chicken fried steak, Love at First Bite has plenty of dishes to love.

From stuffed Firecracker meatloaf and chicken fried steak, Love at First Bite has plenty of dishes to love.

Love at First Bite Cafe and Catering offers home-cooked Southern meals in Jarrell

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
“It was actually my oldest daughter, Sabrina, who came up with the name, Love at First Bite,” owner Denay Tellez said. “I was like, “Are you sure?” It wasn’t warm to me at all at first. Then she said “Mom, that's what everyone says when we cater.
An order of Namaste’s Nepali style of Chicken Curry, Cabbage Masala, Kachumber salad and naan.

An order of Namaste’s Nepali style of Chicken Curry, Cabbage Masala, Kachumber salad and naan.

All welcome at Namaste restaurant in Georgetown

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Nepal native Dinesh Mishra in March opened Namaste Dine-in on Williamson Drive to introduce the Georgetown community to Nepali and Indian cuisines. Namaste is a family-run restaurant that serves home-style dishes. Because Nepal borders Northern India, both Nepali and Indian cuisines are similar.
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