Our Sweet and Crazy Life!!!: Tx Moore Store

Pack your bags it's time for a road trip! We're headed East to the town of Ben Wheeler, Texas. What do you mean you've never heard of it? Well, I'm not totally surprised because until a year or two ago this sweet little town was just sleepin in the dust. That is until my dad retired! You'll soon see that the word retired does not apply at all. He and his wife Rese moved to East Texas several years ago, and he quickly figured out that he needed a hobby. Some people whittle, some people play golf...not my dad! The town of Ben Wheeler became his hobby! He started the Ben Wheeler Development Co., and quickly began to rejuvenate the town. (Ben Wheeler is about an hour East of Dallas between Canton and Edom.)

Labor Day weekend the doors to Moore Store Restaurant opened!!! Moore Store was the original Mercantile in Ben Wheeler dating back to 1933. The place was packed, the band played, and a great time was had by all!! The food was absolutely delicious! Pot Roast Sandwich with Grilled Onions and Horseradish, Blue Cheese Burgers, Veggie Wrap w/ Red Pepper Hummus, and the menu goes on and on. And of course whatever cold beverage you could think of. Oh my gosh! I tried everything and it was all to die for!! The restaurant is open for lunch Tues.-Sun., and dinner Thurs.-Sun. They will also have live music on the weekends!!

Stop by The Flying Fish and you are sure to find something for yourself and a gift for everyone on your list. From altered art, metal sculptures, to beautifully scented candles you name it they've got it all.

Also, Renowned custom knife artist, Dan Harrison opened the doors to his new shop in downtown Ben Wheeler Memorial Day weekend. Visit Dan and see his beautiful works!

In the next six weeks The Forge restaurant will open. It is going be totally cool! If you are looking for me that's where I'll be. It is inspired by an antique blacksmith's Forge. It will have the atmosphere of a rustic bistro, which will serve oven-baked pizzas, sandwiches and fine Texas cheeses. And, of course plenty of wine.

The weekend of October 23 and 24 Ben Wheeler will host the Feral Hog Festival. If you have ever had a desire to get HOG WILD this is your chance!!! On Friday night they will host the Feral Hog Follies, Pageant & Wild Hog Ball. They will actually crown the 2009 Hog Queen! What a hoot!! On Saturday the Hog Parade will begin at 10:am followed by live music, games, contests, and concessions. And, at noon they will have the World Championship and Texas State Wild Hog Cook-Off competition and judging.

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One Crazy Mama