The Purple Pig Cafe
VN:F [1.9.0_1079]Rating: 3.5/5 (4 votes cast)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...
Breakers A Seafood Joint
VN:F [1.9.0_1079]Rating: 4.5/5 (4 votes cast)During what was supposed to be a quick trip to pick up a couple gardening necessities, we realized it was also time to stop somewhere for a quick bite of lunch necessities.  But where?  I hate the days when it seems nothing sounds good, so I was both...
Randy’s Crawfish & Cajun Grub
VN:F [1.9.0_1079]Rating: 2.5/5 (2 votes cast)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...
South Lake Grill
VN:F [1.9.0_1079]Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)This weekend I had the best idea ever.  It was Sunday afternoon, the weather was nothing short of gorgeous, yet I was faced with the same dilemma I’ve been facing all spring…    Where to spend a day like today?   Tyler certainly has a decent...
Jakes Tyler
VN:F [1.9.0_1079]Rating: 5.0/5 (2 votes cast) There are two types of articles that are especially fun for me to write.  The reviews of really bad experiences, and reviews of really great experiences.  Luckily, Friday night at Jakes I had a really, really great experience.  My sister and I decided...
Coyote Sam’s Bar & Grille
VN:F [1.9.0_1079]Rating: 2.0/5 (3 votes cast) I love Coyote Sam’s for two main reasons.  First, their location is beautiful.  Coyote Sam’s boasts tall ceilings, rustic architectural details, a stone entrance, and a a huge patio area which make this restaurant one of the most visually appealing...
Rick’s on the Square
VN:F [1.9.0_1079]Rating: 4.0/5 (4 votes cast)My hands down FAVORITE place to go in Tyler is Rick’s On the Square in downtown Tyler. This place has everything. Delicious food, awesome live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, great drinks and extensive wine list, and friendly and experienced...
Half Moon Grill & Saloon
VN:F [1.9.0_1079]Rating: 5.0/5 (2 votes cast) The Half Moon Bar and Grill in Gresham has launched a pretty extensive radio advertising campaign lately – I’m sure some of you have heard one of the radio ads boasting about their menu or the one focusing on their huge deck… I had heard...