Deep South Coffee House in Teaselville

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Larry Lynch

For some years I have traveled FM 344 between US 69 in Bullard and Hwy 155. At the junction of FM 346 & FM 344 is a sign for “Teaselville”. I’ve had barbecue at a small trailer/diner (now gone), shopped for knick-knacks at the same location, and had coffee at the Deep South Coffee House. That name makes more sense if you know that the Dewberry’s once lived in the finest plantation house in Smith County in this vicinity.

Last week I dropped in for a bite to eat. It was lunchtime but they were still serving breakfast and I found out that’s their specialty. The eggs were really over easy, the pancakes were fluffy, and the bacon was crisp. If you find yourself in the neighborhood, stop by for breakfast any time of the day!

Burger Favorites

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Larry Lynch

I know, I know, every restaurant, drive-in and diner makes a hamburger and you have your favorite, but here’s mine. I was in a big hurry for lunch a couple of years ago and, instead of the shrimp and catfish plate I normally order there, I chose a burger. Since then I have eaten the burger as often as the seafood at Clear Springs. It’s not as big as Jucy’s, or as cheap at The Blue Store’s, but the meat is fresh and seasoned, the tomato is actually ripe, and those onion rings with their special batter are something!
~ Larry

Edom Arts Festival October 15-16

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Larry Lynch

Andrea and I have enjoyed getting to know Edom, a little town with lots of personality just west of Tyler. We have enjoyed good meals at the Edom Bakery Gourmet Night (complete with belly dancers), stopped by for Classic Car Show, had some good lunches at The Shed, and of course attended the Edom Arts Festival. We hope to see you there…it’s a great place to meet friends and a way to support our local artistes and craftsmen.

Next Time You’re In Arp, Try Thee Kafe

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Larry Lynch

If you like good home-cooking and you’re in Arp around meal-time, don’t miss Thee Kafe at 103 W Longview St (903.859.2026). Carole Lee uses her grandmother’s recipes…the chicken *** wrapped around a jalapeno wrapped with bacon is delicious. And the coconut cream pie is something to remember!

Friday night is “Rib-Eye Night” at Thee Kafe. We went over with another couple recently and had a very good time. The football game was out-of-town so we had plenty of room and were served quickly.

East Texas Treats: Jay’s Smokin’ Bare Butt Bar-B-Q in Montalba

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Larry Lynch

Andrea and I are fortunate to be able to travel to some of the farm and ranch areas around East Texas listing and showing properties. On our travels we sometimes run across interesting places (Arp’s “Thee Kafe”, Frankston’s “7-B Ranch Restaurant”) and we like to let our friends know about them. We ran across just such a place on Saturday and if you are a fan of high-quality bar-b-q that’s been slow-cooked (many hours at temperatures no higher than 212°) over hickory then you need to make a point of driving through Montalba, located at the intersecton of FM 321 & FM 19 just fifteen minutes north of Palestine; they have a flea market on the first Monday of each month just like Canton but a LOT more intimate. Jay and Cindy Galloway have been working on their rustic roadside shack complete with a pot-bellied stove in the corner.
Andrea and I had the chopped brisket served on a soft bun with chips and a drink for $5. The meat was tender and juicy…it didn’t have or require a lot of sauce, although Jay’s is quite tasty. We also bought a rack of beef ribs ($20) which we’ve been eating for a couple of days now. If you like authentic bar-b-q that hasn’t been over-sauced or cooked to death, you owe it to yourself to stop by Jay’s.