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American cuisine and custom cocktails; plus beautiful interiors and the town's best deck. Joe's Place, Fayetteville 120 N. Live Oak St., Fayetteville, 979.378.9035, joesplacetx.com. Have a hankerin' for good old American cooking? Joe's has chicken-fried steak, great burgers, and more. JW's Steakhouse 122 S. Hauptstrasse St., Carmine, 979.278.4240, jw-steakhouse.com. Fresh, top-quality home-cooked food served in a comfortable atmosphere. The Little Cheese Shop in Round Top 104 Schumann Lane, Round Top, roundtoplittlecheeseshop@icloud.com, @ t h e l i t t l e c h e e s e s ho p i n r o u n d t o p . Everything one needs for a cheese board, including charcuterie, olives, honeys, chutneys, nuts, hummus, pimiento cheese, and chocolates. A selection of wines is also available. Los Patrones Mexican Grill 12607 W. Washington St., Burton, 979.289.0111, lospatronesburton.com. Extensive menu of Tex-Mex dishes, classic and fruity margaritas, and a tasty kids' menu for picky eaters who may be in tow. Lulu's 204 E. Mill St., Round Top, 979.249.5171, lulustx.com. Step into this historic stone building for top- of-the-class traditional Italian fare; brunch is a see-and-be-seen. Mandito's 102 S. Washington St., Round Top, 979.249.5181, manditos.com. You'll feel right at home as your taste buds travel south of the border with traditional ingredients at this inviting cantina-style eatery. Merritt Meat Company 150 N. Live Oak St., Round Top, @merrittmeatcompany. Truth BBQ's Leonard Botello and Abbie Byrom-Botello carry on the legacy of Round Top Smokehouse founder Lee Ellis with leveled-up traditional Texas barbeque and comforting yet creative entrees and sides. Mill Street Cafe 102 E. Mill St., Round Top, @millstreetcafe.rt. Healthy fruit and veggie blends, bowls, and avocado toast. Espresso bar and scratch- made gluten-free baked goods. Blue Willow Cafe 12513 W. Washington St., Burton, 979.289.0222, facebook.com/ bluewillowcafetx. Sophisticated comfort food. Possibly the best breakfast menu in the greater Round Top area. Also serves lunch. Boon & Co 206 S. Washington St., Round Top, boonandcompany.com, @boononblock17. Upscale cafe with bistro-style classics, plus choice of protein and greens from the backyard garden. Killer wine list and epicurean market, as well as a retail section with leather goods, hand-tooled silver buckles, gifts, and more. Brossa's Cibo e Vino 603 S. Market St., Brenham, 979.251.7141, @brossas_cibo_e_vino. Fresh coastal Italian fare served in a romantic Victorian cottage. Excellent wine selection. Monthly wine dinners. Duo Modern: The Restaurant at Market Hill 1542 N. Texas Hwy. 237, Round Top, 800.732.3722, @duo_gino_nate. Outstanding restaurant where chefs Nate Pineda and Gino Llanes concoct a new menu each day based on what's seasonally available. Sunday brunch is exceptional. The Garden Co. – Feed & Firewater 104 W. Wantke St., Round Top, 979.249.2588, thegardencoandcafe.com. By Candice Cowin There's no shortage of gastronomic glee in Round Top and the surrounding areas. In addition to year-round eateries, food trucks, and micro-restaurants, guilty pleasures galore pop up for the antiques shows. Here is what's open year-round. WHERE TO (Continued) Lulu's 120