Hill Country Visitor Magazine
Food & Drink
Good food is part of the journey. Discover local restaurants, regional flavors, recipes, and places to gather.
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Apple-Pecan Skillet Crisp
A simple autumn dessert that serves six.
Rice & Oak — Dripping Springs
Thai flavors meet Texas brisket in Dripping Springs.
Chicken Salad Chick — Boerne
An easy lunch stop in Boerne.
Gennaro’s Ristorante Italiano — Wimberley
Southern Italian cooking, pizza and scratch-made favorites in Wimberley.
New Tables for Your Fall Travels
Three places to build a Hill Country day around.
The Cucumber That Keeps Showing Up — Cucumber Sushi Rolls
Fresh cucumber ribbons, cream cheese, and smoked salmon or imitation crab make a crisp, refreshing roll.
The Butter Board That Stole the Table
Soft butter, fresh herbs, and favorite toppings turn a simple board into a centerpiece for sharing.
UBP Burgers — New Braunfels
Restaurant preview from January 2026 · A Hill Country road-food favorite is moving from parking lot to storefront.
Pickle Lemonade
November 2025 (archive attribution) · I know what you’re thinking
Carmella’s Pizza Parlor — Boerne
November 2025 (archive attribution) · Carmella’s Pizza Parlor by 28 Songs Boerne, TX — Opening: January 2026 Carmella’s Pizza Parlor…
Mary’s Tacos — new Kerrville location
November 2025 (archive attribution) · Mary’s Tacos (New Location) Kerrville, TX — Opening: Fall 2025 Kerrville’s beloved breakfast taco joint…
Texas Wine Month Passport 2025
October 2025 (archive attribution) · Texas Wine Month Passport Dates: October 1–31, 2025 Location: 45+ wineries across Hill Country Spend…
Wurstfest 2025
Archived event · November 7–16, 2025. Wurstfest returned to New Braunfels for ten days of music, food and German-Texan celebration…
Pig Pen BBQ — Johnson City
October 2025 (archive attribution) · Pig Pen BBQ Johnson City, TX Opened: May 2025 Pig Pen BBQ has quickly become…
Pizza Volterra — Boerne
Pizza Volterra brings Italian-style pizza to Boerne, with panuozzo sandwiches, salads and gelato also featured on its menu. The business…
12 Herff Steakhouse — Boerne
October 2025 (archive attribution) · Chef Jacob Williamson’s plans for 12 Herff Road in Boerne included 12 Herff Steakhouse, offering…
Meet Me Outside — Boerne
October 2025 (archive attribution) · Meet Me Outside was previewed as the relaxed, open-air sister concept to 12 Herff Steakhouse…
Strawberry Pasta
October 2025 (archive attribution) · I’ll be honest—I raised an eyebrow the first time someone mentioned strawberries in pasta