Grab a slice from Pieous in the Hill Country, a local "congregation" where the wood-fired pizzas are so good, they've earned a stamp of approval from the Italian government. Founded by a Los Angeles couple who are former music industry vets, Pieous turns out Neopolitan-style pizzas like the eternal classic Margherita [shown above], with hand-pulled mozzarella, fresh basil and a simple crushed tomato sauce. This is the pizza you have been praying for. Watch this weekend for more.
Grab a (Seriously) Cold One at Caprock Cafe
This weekend, learn why you need to make Caprock Cafe in Lubbock your next pitstop. This Hub City, country music-loving hangout serves up double-stacked burgers loaded with melted cheese and grilled jalapeños, towering mounds of super-crispy fries and boasts to have the "Coldest Beer in West Texas."
Try the Namesake Dish at Sugarbacon Proper Kitchen
Head to McKinney for tender, slow-roasted meats and refined Southern food at Sugarbacon Proper Kitchen. The former Texaco filling station is serving up everything from pulled Berkshire pork with ancho BBQ sauce to collard greens with pickled apples and spiced walnuts. This weekend, see how they make their signature "Sugarbacon" with house-smoked Berkshire pork belly.
