Bryan College Station CVB 2011 Visitor Planning Guide : Page 38

Agritourism Tastes Dig in to Locally Grown Meals If you’re looking for great Texas cuisine, Bryan-College Station offers some of the best locally grown products in Texas. Whether dining out or touring one of the region’s hardworking farms, you’ll ﬁ nd delicious, unforgettable experiences. The Texas Reds Steak and Grape Festival in October is Bryan’s signature culinary event, serving up the full-bodied ﬂ avors of grilled steak and red wine. Enjoy tastings from 20 Texas wineries, including Brazos Valley’s own Messina Hof Winery, as well as the spectacle of the Grand Champion Grape Stomp-Off-to the beat of live music! For vast a la carte variety, take a trip to the Brazos Valley Farmers Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. You’ll ﬁ nd the freshest seasonal produce in the area! Stop by Millican Farms’ stand for the “best tasting tomatoes in the Brazos Valley” among several other booths and delicious local produce. For your dining pleasure, Bryan-College Station is home to several eclectic hotspots with a passion for cooking with local farmers’ produce. You can even pair your meal with a delicious local wine or beer at several local favorites such as The Village Café . The exquisite Christopher’s World Grille offers a menu inspired by Chef Christopher Lampo’s travels around the globe. Former President George H.W. Bush even dines here on occasion! Madden’s Casual Gourmet features American cuisine by award-winning Chef Peter Madden. Made-from-scratch meals-including breads and desserts-delight visitors in the historic 1906 brick locale. These and other popular restaurants around town serve up some of the best local ﬂ avor in the area. 38 www.visitaggieland.com

Agritourism

If you’re looking for great Texas cuisine, Bryan-College Station offers some of the best locally grown products in Texas. Whether dining out or touring one of the region’s hardworking farms, you’ll find delicious, unforgettable experiences. The Texas Reds Steak and Grape Festival in October is Bryan’s signature culinary event, serving up the full-bodied flavors of grilled steak and red wine. Enjoy tastings from 20 Texas wineries, including Brazos Valley’s own Messina Hof Winery, as well as the spectacle of the Grand Champion Grape Stomp-Off- to the beat of live music! For vast a la carte variety, take a trip to the Brazos Valley Farmers Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. You’ll find the freshest seasonal produce in the area! Stop by Millican Farms’ stand for the “best tasting tomatoes in the Brazos Valley” among several other booths and delicious local produce. For your dining pleasure, Bryan-College Station is home to several eclectic hot spots with a passion for cooking with local farmers’ produce. You can even pair your meal with a delicious local wine or beer at several local favorites such as The Village Café. The exquisite Christopher’s World Grille offers a menu inspired by Chef Christopher Lampo’s travels around the globe. Former President George H.W. Bush even dines here on occasion! Madden’s Casual Gourmet features American cuisine by award-winning Chef Peter Madden. Made-from-scratch meals including breads and desserts- delight visitors in the historic 1906 brick locale. These and other popular restaurants around town serve up some of the best local flavor in the area. Bountiful produce aside, there’s no reason for carnivores to pine the days away! For something different, the Lucky B Bison Ranch is an awesome place for your first bison burger or hot dog. Here you’ll see buffalo roam and learn about the history of the American Bison. Just a short drive from Lucky B, you’ll find Sanderson Farms, nationally known for its all-natural chicken. Founded in 1947, Sanderson Farms is the fourth largest poultry producer in the U. S. Visit and learn about the Sanderson brothers’ proud legacy: no additives, no preservatives, and no fillers. Time for dessert! Your chocolate cravings have found a new home in Bryan. Indulge in handcrafted, gourmet bonbons from Truman Chocolates. Made from the finest, all-natural ingredients, with brilliant, gem-like hues, they’re so beautiful it’s almost a shame to eat them. But you won’t be able to resist! Let your sweet tooth lure you to Bluebell! Bluebell is among the nation’s best-selling ice creams and a Texas favorite! Take a guided tour of Bluebell Creamery in nearby Brenham and you’ll learn why original flavors like Snicker doodle, Southern Blackberry Cobbler, and Buttered Pecan keep customers coming back for more. Are you a pecan lover? Welcome to heaven! Now open year-round, Royalty Pecan Farms in neighboring Caldwell is your source for traditional Texas Fancy Halves, homemade pecan pie, gourmet breads, and flavored pecans. Tour this delightful working farm and let the cracking begin! WINE AND ROSES The family-owned Messina Hof Winery is the place to experience wine. Take a cooking class where you will learn to pair wine and food. Pick grapes during Harvest Weekends or, if you’re brave, join in the grape stomp! Sit among barrels of wine and enjoy lunch or dinner at the Vintage House Restaurant and conclude the night with a stay in the romantic Messina Hof Villas.

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