Attractions
Cowboy Cuisine – Yesterday’s
By Steve Stevens
“Born on a mountain top in Tennessee, greenest state in the land of the free. Raised in the woods so’s he knew ev’ry tree.Kilt him a b’ar when he was only three. Davy, Davy Crockett, King of the Wild frontier!”
That was playing when we walked into the 1950s and 1960s inspired diner in the city of Bridgeport. With the population of 5,800, you don’t expect to find a giant ‘50s-themed restaurant, especially since Bridgeport is the Stagecoach Capital of Texas.
I felt like we went back in time somewhere between “Happy Days” and “The Texan” TV series (1959-1960) starring Rory Calhoun.
Let’s be honest. Who doesn’t enjoy a ‘50s restaurant? My wife and I brought the kids for an afternoon drive. It was actually a cool August afternoon due to rain.
The kids’ eyes opened bright when we walked in the doorway and they saw all the cool, colorful memorabilia. The neon, the music and the energy and food was a refreshing way to spend an afternoon with family.
My son saw the wall dedicated to the 1960s Batman, so we had to sit as close to that as possible. I was a little disappointed when I found out on the other side you could sit under a giant poster of “The Sons of Katie Elder” starring John Wayne and Dean Martin.
I guess now to the important part, the food. Yesterday’s has a big menu with many classic favorites and some cool more eclectic Texas items.
To read more pick up a copy of the September 2017 NTFR issue. To subscribe call 940-872-5922.
Yesterday’s chocolate malt.
Entrance sign at Yesterday’s.
The “Hondo.” (Photos by Steve Stevens)
It’s already March and the smell of springtime parties and special events is in the air.
Everybody knows in order to have a great party, you’ve got to have the right music.
Well, that’s where my friend Katie Dieter comes to the rescue.
Katie, aka DJ KD “The Spinner,” has been spinning the right mix for parties and special events throughout North Texas for years now. Her passion for music helps to make your special event one your friends will never forget. Whether you’re planning a wedding, banquet, school event or just a backyard get-together with friends, DJ KD “The Spinner” is the right call for you.
To read more, pick up a copy of the March issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
Seems lately these days Texas is becoming the envy of musicians from around the world.
With the overwhelming response to “Yellowstone,” the television series, Texas once again finds itself under the microscope of the world, much like the late 1980’s TV series know to all around the globe as “Dallas.”
With that said, the musician population in Texas is beginning to grow as many aspiring performers turn their sights on Texas instead of Nashville. Meet my newly-found friend and fellow musician Grace Partridge. This youthful 19 year old has recently made Texas her new home. She began fiddling at age four in Rigby, Idaho. Grace worked her way through the National Fiddle championships in Weiser, Idaho, becoming a five-time national champion. She’s even played on the Grand Ole Opry. Still yet, her desire to become a true Texas Fiddler has brought her to the Lone Star State. I’m pretty sure we can thank Bob Wills for that.
To read more, pick up a copy of the January 2024 issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
On Nov. 4, 2023, the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra will present an evening of Texas Cowboy, Country and Western Swing with yours truly, Dave Alexander and the fabulous Quebe Sisters.
Enjoy the music of Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, Gene Autry and many more of your Texas Music favorites performed with a full symphony orchestra. We also will feature music from my latest CD, “From The Saddle To Symphony Hall,” along with some of my own compositions. It is guaranteed to be a night to remember.
To read more, pick up a copy of the October issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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