Sugar and Smoke Grand Opening - 2/18

A new restaurant has been stealing the hearts of everyone who graces its doors since opening in early January. The bakery and café, aptly named,“Sugar and Smoke” brings to the table cleverly created dishes sourcing fresh, locally grown products representing the best Texas flavors and styles! The extensive breakfast and lunch menu includes Nicole’s award winning smoked meats. Winner of the World Champion Wagyu Brisket and Steak Cook-off, Nicole has appeared on TLC’s BBQ Pitmasters.

Sugar and Smoke will be open for Sunday Brunches on special occasions and holidays and will feature a vast array of buffet choices, including house-cured smoked salmon, stuffed tenderloin, waffles, pastries, muffins and cakes. The two-story facility and courtyard will be available for catered, private events.

In addition to a great selection of grab and go lunches including wraps, chicken salad, chips and drinks, Sugar and Smokeoffers several local Texas beers and wines and othergreat wines and beers.

The February 18th Grand Opening will include a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at 1:30 pm, and a Mardi Gras Ball featuring the rock band, 7Stories. The Ball will be held off site for close friends and fans of Sugar and Smoke Owners, John Bernard and Nicole Davenport.

Sugar and Smoke will be bringing top-notch entertainment to the “Courtyard” this spring and summer. Get ready to Sugar and Smoke it!

To be included on the Sugar and Smoke mailing listand stay informed of all the latest news and Sugar and Smoke private events, visit www.sugarandsmoke.com.

Fromage du Monde Fine Cheese now serving lunch

Fromage du Monde’s new general manager, Bill Varney, has announced lunch is now being served from 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday - Saturday at the shop at 226 W. Main St. in Fredericksburg (7-days a week beginning October 1). On the menu is a selection of sandwiches, Panini, salads and soups. In addition, cooking classes are now being held on Saturdays (call Bill for specifics). And, as a special treat, the shop will serve a special dinner once a month. For more information, including exact dates and costs, call 830-992-3134.

Navajo Grill's Pre-Theater Menu

For those of you out for an evening of theater -- whether it's at Rockbox Theater or at a performance at the Fredericksburg Theater Company -- you'll now have the option to enjoy a special pre-theater menu at Navajo Grill, 803 E. Main St. Cost is $37.00 plus tax and gratuity per person for three "acts" or courses. Call 830-990-8289 for reservations.

Sunset Dinner at Riven Rock Ranch - 6/10

Enjoy a Sunset Dinner at Riven Rock Ranch, 390 Hermann Sons Road in Comfort, Texas, Tuesday June 10, featuring regional specialties of Mexico. Two seatings available at 5:30 & 8:30PM. Cost is $49.95, plus tax and gratuity. Please call 830/995-4045 for reservations.

Sunset Dinner at Riven Rock Ranch - 5/13

Enjoy cuisine from Italy's Tuscany region at Riven Rock Ranch's Sunset Dinner. Seating available at 5:30PM and 8:30PM. Cost is $49.95, plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, please call 830/995-4045. Riven Rock Ranch is at 390 Hermann Sons Road in Comfort, Texas.

"Jump Into Spring" Dinner at Double B Ranch and Resort - 3/27

Double B Ranch Resort hosts "Jump Into Spring", a gourmet dinner by chef Karen Vaucher of Old Stone Market in Harper. Cost is $32.03 per person and those planning to attend are invited to bring their own wine or liquor. Seating is limited. Please call 830/864-5060 for reservations and more information

Napa Valley Wine Dinner at The Trois Estate at Enchanted Rock - March 20

Reserve your seat for another fabulous wine dinner at Troisi's Italian Ristorante' featuring wines hand selected from the Napa Valley Region of California. Cost is $95 per person, tax and gratuity not included. Limited seating, so make your reservations by call 830/685-3415 or 830/685-3090. The Trois Estate at Enchanted Rock is 16 Miles North of Fredericksburg on Ranch Road 965.

New Hours at Bonterra

Enjoy your favorite recipes at Bonterra Restaurant, with Chef Steve Howard, throughout the week with the change in hours to now include Monday evenings, and beginning March 18, lunch will be served Tuesday through Saturday. Hours of operation for Bonterra, located at 1440 N. Hwy 87 in Fredericksburg for dinner is Monday – Thursday, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m., and Friday – Saturday, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Lunch is served 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. For information, call Bonterra at 830-997-9742. Watch for news on Bonterra’s upcoming Art Festival with food & wine to be held in April!

Wild About Texas "Harvesting Our Texas Bounty" Dinner Tour at Navajo Grill - 2/16

Wild About Texas 2008 Dinner Tour featuring Texas produced game meats and locally grown produce. Enjoy this 5 course dinner at Navajo Grill, 803 E. Main Street in Fredericksburg, at 7 pm for $60 per person + tax and gratuity. Seating is limited, please call 713/857-2833 or 830/456-1485 for reservations and more information.

August E's Moves into Town

August E's will reopen on Friday, February 8 at its new location at 203 E. San Antonio Street in Fredericksburg. For information, call 830-997-1585.

Vintner Dinner at Cotton Gin -September 26

Cotton Gin Restaurant & Lodging will be presenting a vintner dinner on this Wednesday, September 26, starting at 6:30 p.m. Fabulous cuisine will be paired with wines from Driftwood Vineyards. The cost is $49.95 per person plus tax and gratuity. Call (830)990-5734 for reservations.

Dinner and an Art Show This Saturday - 2/17

On Saturday evening, Bejas Grill and Cantina, located at 209 East Main, will offer a special dinner menu in celebration of the grand opening of Snowfire, the art gallery located off the courtyard by the restaurant. Snowfire will feature new work all weekend by Oil Painters of America Master Signature Artist Neil Patterson and Marilyn Yates, OPA Signature Artist. Please join the restaurant and gallery for an evening of great food and great art from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Call Bejas at (830)997-5226 for ndinner reservations. Visit www.snowfire.com for more information on the art gallery.

Fredericksburg Coffee & Tea Adds Coffee Roaster

Fredericksburg Coffee & Tea, located at 338 West Main Street, has installed a Diedrich Coffee Roaster from Sandpoint, Idaho. For 17 years, Fredericksburg Coffee has been identified with gourmet coffees: organic, Fair Trade and flavored, especially its South Texas Pecan. Stop by the shop for the aroma of fresh roasted coffee beans or visit www.fredericksburg-coffee.com.

Cotton Gin Restaurant and Lodging Highlighting Texas Wines

Have a guest or visitor looking for a dining experience that includes sampling several Texas wines? Consider Cotton Gin Restaurant and Lodging. The restaurant now has an impressive list of Texas wines --- a total of 54 Texas wines with 24 by the glass. Fourteen Texas wineries are represented on the restaurant’s wine list. For more information, visit www.cottonginlodging.com or call (830)990-5734.

Hannah's on Main to Open Soon

Watch for the soft opening of Hannah's on Main, located at 232 West Main Street, in the next week. The new restaurant fills the space previously occupied by The Cottage Café. When fully operational, the hours will be breakfast and lunch on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and fine dining on Fridays and Saturdays from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The restaurant will be closed on Sundays and Mondays. The telephone number is (830)990-1037.

Flavors of Fredericksburg - 1/28

Fredericksburg's best restaurants, caterers, and wineries showcase their talent at this annual event in Fredericksburg. Taste of Fredericksburg will be held at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds on Hwy. 16 South. Call (830) 997-2359 for more information.

Kelly's Cafe Opens in Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg welcomes a new restaurant, Kelly's Cafe. Featuring home-made American food, all made from scratch, the restaurant is now in operation. Pressed on a favorite dish, Chef/Owner Kelly Rogers cites the Blue Corn Green Chile and Chicken Enchiladas. In addition to home-made entrees, they also feature home-made soups and fresh salads. Mr. Rogers, a chef for 25 years, renovated the 1931 Bungalow housing the new restuarant at 505 West Main Street (formerly Alfredo's). Kelly's Cafe phone: 830 997-8593

Backstage Coffee House at the Stagecoach Theater

The Backstage Coffee House at the Stagecoach Theater, located at 2254 South US Highway 87, offers authentic Italian coffees and is open Mondays through Saturdays from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., as well as daily with the movie schedule. The location also has wireless internet access. For more information, contact Stacey Weeks, Coffee Bar Manager, at (830)997-1777 or visit www.stagecoachtheater.com.

Primeaux’s Bar Announces Hours

Primeaux’s, located at 215 West Main Street in Fredericksburg, Texas, is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. for cocktails and lounging. For more information, call (830)997-3484.

Hill Country Cuisine class at Central Market

Ross Burtwell of Cotton Gin Restaurant and Lodging will be presenting a cooking class on “Hill Country Cuisine” at the Central Market at 4821 Broadway in San Antonio on September 19 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. For reservations, call (210)368-8617.