Bonterra Blu Feature Chef Joel Trueblood's mission in life is to change the way people think about food and he is starting right in his own backyard: Clyde, Texas. "This is where we live and we couldn't find the things we wanted," Trueblood said. "So we thought, why don't we just stop complaining and create it?" This realization resulted in ... [Read More…]

Wholly Cow Burgers, a fast food restaurant, officially open their first location Oct. 3 on Judge Ely Boulevard near the ACU campus. The restaurant primarily serves burgers, fries, and onion rings. However, it also offers veggie, turkey burgers and chicken breast as well as side dishes and drinks. The restaurant offers a 10 percent discounts to ... [Read More…]

Chick-fil-A will add to its Abilene presence by opening a full-size restaurant near campus by the middle of next year. The fast food delicatessen already has a store in southwest Abilene, one in the Mall of Abilene and a small location in the Hilton Food Court of the Campus Center. Chick-fil-A serves chicken sandwiches, wraps, salads and other ... [Read More…]

Jason's Deli has opened at a new location closer to campus. The 35-year-old sandwich chain, founded in Beaumont, has had a location in South Abilene for six years. The old location's popularity often led to long lines and lack of seating. "I think I ate there three times [in the last year]," said J.J. Blass, junior business management major from ... [Read More…]

Jumburrito, a Midland-based burrito restaurant, opened its doors in the former Taco Bell location on South First Street on Wednesday. José Cuevas, Jr., founder and president of Jumburrito, established the restaurant with his wife in 1979, when he was 22 years old. Since then, he has expanded Jumburrito to include four locations in Midland, two ... [Read More…]

Blue Taco, a restaurant known for its quirky taco and burrito combinations, will open a new location on Ambler Avenue. The grand opening is set for July 1. This second site will replace Java City, located next to Hardin Simmons University, which owns the establishment. Manager and Executive Chef Nathaniel Erwim said the push to add an additional ... [Read More…]

Jason's Deli is scheduled to open a new location this summer on the north side of Abilene near Walmart. Daniel Helfman, Jason's Deli spokesperson, said the restaurant will hold 180 people and will feature the original Jason's Deli menu. "We've been hearing from the customers for a while that this is something they wanted," Helfman said. "Abilene ... [Read More…]