Posted by Tylerites in Restaurants on August 11th, 2010 | 8 Comments
Unk’s Shrimp Shack
It’s not unusual for us to make a last minute trip down the road to Unk’s Shrimp Shack when nobody feels like cooking. Unk’s Shrimp Shack is, obviously, a seafood restaurant.  Family owned and operated, the restaurant has been serving area residents and guests at The Villages...
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Posted by Tylerites in Restaurants on June 18th, 2010 | 32 Comments
The Purple Pig Cafe
When I first started going to the Purple Pig about four years ago it was nothing more than a good old BBQ joint. It’s still a good old BBQ joint, but now they’ve extended their menu, expanded their patio, and have managed to please their ever growing crowds with friendly service and live...
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Posted by Tylerites in Restaurants on June 14th, 2010 | 38 Comments
Cajun Bayou Seafood Market
A new Cajun restaurant recently opened on 155 in Flint.  Like Randy’s, it is a casual place with no air conditioning and it’s BYOB. As far as ambiance, it is basically a huge wooden patio shaded by large trees.  You walk to the counter to order, then your food is delivered once ready.  I was having...
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Posted by Tylerites in Services on May 20th, 2010 | 2 Comments
Centaur Arabian Farms
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then seven pics is worth seven thousands of words, and I will keep this brief.  I was so touched by Eva Sealey’s invitation to attend the grand opening celebration of her South Tyler wedding venue and bed and breakfast.  I drive by nearly everyday and...
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Posted by Tylerites in Restaurants on April 18th, 2010 | 9 Comments
Randy’s Crawfish & Cajun Grub
I’ve been having really good luck with my restaurant choices lately, and Randy’s Crawfish is no exception.  I’ve always been of the mindset that the whole process of eating crawfish is too much work for too little payout.  However, I am a sucker for locally owned businesses, and...
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