Restaurants – Lubbocks Home and Family Magazine

There’s a Table for Everyone

Courtney Dietz — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000

There's a Table for Everyone

Kristin Rodin

There are few things as enjoyable and exciting as food. It brings people together, plays a big role in communities, and just simply tastes amazing. If you’re looking for a new food experience, check out these five Lubbock restaurants – there’s something for everyone here!

The Farmhouse ($)

Start your day off right without breaking the bank at The Farmhouse. Enjoy classic breakfast and lunch dishes made with fresh ingredients and served by friendly staff eager to give you a great experience. Stop by either of their two locations, or place an order online, and you’ll have a fresh, easy meal to keep you going the rest of your day.

Triple J Chophouse and Brew Co. ($$)

Nothing beats well-crafted beer and dang good food at Lubbock’s Texas-themed brew pub, Triple J Chophouse. Specializing in high quality steaks and local brews on tap, their extensive menu also offers a variety of options to satisfy every guest. You won’t find a better pecan cheesecake than at this local favorite, too.

Raspados Colima ($)

The best street tacos won’t be found in any Tex-Mex spots, but at little hole-in-the-wall Raspados Colima. With two locations in Lubbock, you won’t be waiting long for classic Mexican dishes, street foods, and desserts. These family-owned restaurants are only open on specific days, but the fast, friendly atmosphere and flavorful food will keep you coming back every time.

The Nicolett ($$$)

There’s more to West Texas than beef and beer. The Nicolett brings a unique fine dining experience to downtown Lubbock with its refined menu, featuring regional ingredients and unique, exceptional flavors rarely found elsewhere. This modern gem is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or to enjoy their casual cocktail hour.

Vizo’s African Bar and Restaurant ($$)

More than one thing makes Vizo’s African Bar and Restaurant special in the Lubbock community. Owned by two Texas Tech University alums, Vizo’s was the first African restaurant to open in West Texas. Featuring authentic African foods and drinks, you’ll be able to try delicious dishes and connect with a new culture all in one place.

While there are so many places to try, these five restaurants are sure to give you a great experience and satisfy all your cravings!

Family Dinner

Alice Briggs — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 05:15:00 +0000

Family Dinner

Coco Dietz

Keeping favorite restaurants or even finding one in your area can be a challenge, to say the least. Looking for new restaurants to try can be a challenge because it can be hard to know if the place that just popped up on your search will be as good as the four reviews lead you to believe they are. Well, luckily we have some friends in the area that know just how to help!

The Farmhouse

82nd and Milwaukee or 114th and Indiana

This rustic brunch option offers a variety of both breakfast meals as well as lighter lunch options. They take pride in their meals and will treat you like family while you are there. They would love to accommodate your family coming in with family style options on their menu as well as individuals and smaller parties as well.

Albarran’s Mexican Bar and Grill

7722 Milwaukee Ave

This panhandle born and raised restaurant is a delicious and fast option for any Tex-Mex lovers in the area. You come for the award winning food and stay for the great service and speedy delivery of your piping hot and delicious meal.

Orlando’s Italian Restaurant

6951 Indiana Ave & 2402 Ave Q

These charming and fun spots are an award winning options for anyone who is a fan of Italian food and great service. Their authentic and well portioned food will be a great choice for people of all ages. Wanting the food but not the social environment? Well Orlando’s is the place for you, they have been doing their own delivery since 1965!

Howdy Homemade Ice Cream Opens in Lubbock

Alice Briggs — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 21:48:43 +0000

Amazing ice cream served by amazing people: Lubbock entrepreneurs Imre and Cindy Szenttornyay are thrilled to announce the opening of the third Texas location of Howdy Homemade Ice Cream, dedicated to providing job opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). A grand opening ice cream social celebration will take place at noon July 8, at the store’s location in the West End Shopping Center (2628 W Loop 289, Suite 300, Lubbock, TX 79407). Among the employees – known as Howdy Heroes – are Gyorgi and Elek Szenttornyay, Imre and Cindy’s two children with IDDs.

Howdy Homemade is on a relentless pursuit to create more jobs for individuals with IDDs through its current shops in Dallas; Katy, TX; and Asheville, NC, and franchise agreements in place for close to 20 additional locations over the next few years. Pints featuring Howdy Heroes are also sold in approximately 200 H-E-B and Brookshire Brothers grocery stores.

With statistics indicating that 80% of those with IDDs are unemployed, Howdy Homemade serves as a model for the business community, exemplifying how these members of the community can significantly contribute to a company’s success and culture.

“I’m so excited to work here at Howdy Homemade with my friends,” said Elek Szenttornyay. “I love to say ‘Howdy!’ when people come in for our delicious ice cream.”

Imre’s pursuit of the brand’s mission led him to reach out to various community organizations in order to create key collaborations supporting those with IDDs. He is committed to employing graduates of the Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research as well as members of High Point Village, a community for those with IDDs. A portion of proceeds from ice cream sales will also be donated to High Point.

As a result of these significant partnerships and unique opportunities now accessible for individuals with IDDs, Imre and his Howdy Homemade team have established Lubbock as an epicenter and model for illustrating the value and benefits of hiring those with IDDs – for both employees and for businesses. Imre’s incredible personal and professional journey to his mission through Howdy Homemade is shared as a chapter in the new book Think Big!, a compilation of inspiring business stories that is currently an Amazon best-seller in 25 different categories.

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“At Howdy Homemade, our Howdy Heroes are truly our future leaders, inspiring other businesses to employ those with IDDs, bringing the corporate and non-profit sectors together, and providing customers a great-tasting product with a purpose – it is really good ice cream,” Szenttornyay added. “We’re flipping the traditional business model by putting our mission first. And we can’t wait to open our doors to the Lubbock community so they can enjoy the Howdy experience for themselves!”

Howdy Homemade is truly a family affair for the Szenttornyays. In addition to Gyorgi and Elek, older son Sebestyen serves as franchise partner and general manager. Operating as Howdy West Texas, LLC, the team plans to open four additional locations in Texas, each one employing 15-25 Howdy Heroes.

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Ice cream lovers can sign up for the Howdy Heroes Membership program, a subscription offering members a free pint a month, select members-only flavors, invitations to special tastings, quarterly ice cream socials, free scoops on special holidays, and additional rewards and prizes. Most importantly, $1 of every subscription sold will go back to the local community to benefit special needs programs and scholarships.