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B est known as the bucolic backdrop for the 1998 big- screen drama Hope Floats starring Sandra Bullock and Harry Connick Jr., Smithville has been quietly undergoing a revival — and bringing locals, weekenders, and Hollywood filmmakers back to its picturesque town square. SHOP theblazerbarandgrill.com T H E B L A Z E R B A R A N D G R I L L 3 0 3 M A I N S T . , S M I T H V I L L E 5 12 . 7 9 8 . 7 10 0 This sports bar that serves elevated cocktails leans decidedly Tex-Mex. fatcatloungeandcafe.com T H E FAT C AT L O U N G E 3 0 1 M A I N S T . , S M I T H V I L L E 2 8 1. 2 3 6 . 8 0 0 7 Wine bar, restaurant, and the best spot in town to catch live jazz and blues music. The menu features rare wines, homestyle entrée favorites, and a surprisingly long list of hearty salads. Wine dinners with featured speakers. frontroomwinebar.com T H E F R O N T R O O M 116 M A I N S T . , S M I T H V I L L E 5 12 . 2 3 7. 3 6 2 6 This town watering hole was created by Scotland native Victoria Allen as a cozy Scottish-inspired pub. honeyspizza.com H O N E Y ' S 10 9 N O R T H E A S T 2 N D S T . , S M I T H V I L L E 5 12 . 2 3 7. 5 6 2 7 Entrepreneur Steve Simmons of Austin-based Amy's Ice Creams and Phil's Icehouse has reimagined the town's circa-1909 diner as Honey's pizza parlor. carnelenta.com C A R N E L E N TA 114 N E . 2 N D S T . , S M I T H V I L L E 5 12 . 2 3 7.14 2 2 This former barbeque joint has been revived as a taco emporium headed by Simon Madera of the Taco Flats restaurants in Austin. EAT smithvillegeneralstore.com S M I T H V I L L E G E N E R A L S T O R E 10 8 N E 2 N D S T . , S M I T H V I L L E 5 12 . 2 3 7.10 6 4 Owner Beth Neely left behind a 25-year career in the entertainment industry in L.A. in 2018 to move back home to Texas and realize a long held small-town dream. consuelastyle.com C O N S U E L A 110 N W . 2 N D S T . , S M I T H V I L L E 5 12 . 2 3 7.1411 This is the small-town outpost of Austin artist Conni Reed's wildly popular handbag brand. mosaicartandhome.com M O S A I C A R T & H O M E 2 18 M A I N S T . , S M I T H V I L L E 5 12 . 3 6 0 . 2 5 3 1 A haven for local artists to sell their work. Paintings, pottery, jewelry, and home accessories and Texas artist David Marsh's furniture. murphysvintage.com M U R P H Y ' S V I N TA G E 2 0 7 O L I V E S T , S M I T H V I L L E 5 12 . 5 7 5 . 3 14 7 Angela and Brad Murphy are Warrenton vintage dealers who recently made Smithville their home base. WHERE TO... thegreshamhouse.com T H E G R E S H A M H O U S E 6 0 1 G R E S H A M S T . , S M I T H V I L L E 5 12 . 5 7 5 . 5 2 5 3 Rates, $195 Sunday – Thursday nights, $225 on Fridays and Saturdays STAY marvelouseventsusa.com M A R V E L O U S M A I S O N 2 0 0 G A R W O O D S T . , S M I T H V I L L E 9 7 0 . 9 4 6 . 7 5 6 5 From $433 per night katyhouse.com T H E K AT Y H O U S E B E D & B R E A K FA S T 2 0 1 R A M O N A S T , S M I T H V I L L E 5 12 . 2 3 7. 4 2 6 2 Summer weekend rates, $159 – $199 per night Smithville General Store The Gresham House Carne Lenta ROUND TOP SHOW GUIDE ADVERTORIAL DON HOFFMAN PHOTOGRAPHY 81