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 May 13th, 2010 | 17 Comments
Breakers A Seafood Joint
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 relieved and excited when my husband suggested...
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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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Posted by Tylerites in Restaurants on April 12th, 2010 | 1 Comment
South Lake Grill
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 selection of patio drinking and dining...
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Posted by Tylerites in Nightlife on January 31st, 2010 | 13 Comments
Jakes Tyler
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 to make an impromptu trip downtown just to...
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Posted by Tylerites in Restaurants on January 14th, 2010 | 8 Comments
Coyote Sam’s Bar & Grille
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 in Tyler.  The second thing that I love...
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Posted by Tylerites in Nightlife on September 2nd, 2009 | 12 Comments
Rick’s on the Square
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 service all in a really cool atmosphere –...
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Posted by Tylerites in Nightlife on August 8th, 2009 | 8 Comments
Half Moon Grill & Saloon
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 both and was excited to go see what all the...
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