Review The Catfish Plantation - When the Catfish Plantation Restaurant in Waxahachie, Texas is mentioned, the first thing people usually ask is "that's the haunted restaurant, isn't it?" Yes, it is. It is known far and wide in that realm. However, we locals know they have the best catfish around.  |
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Memoirs of Greyhound Bus Driver - Grady Hall Morgan grew up on a farm near Forreston, Texas during the 1930's and this is where his story begins. Being brought up on a farm, he learned at an early age the only way to enjoy a cotton field was from a great distance. He made up his mind that he was not going to be a farm boy any longer than necessary. Read more...
The Old Town Village Antique's -This building for over 50 years was the J.C. Penny's Store. Today it is the only three story antique mall in downtown Waxahachie. Inside The Old Town Antique Mall, there are three floors full of the unusual, the unique, the one-of-a-kind item and more just waiting to be discovered. Read more...
Review The Catfish Plantation - When the Catfish Plantation Restaurant in Waxahachie, Texas is mentioned, the first thing people usually ask is "that's the haunted restaurant, isn't it?" Yes, it is. It is known far and wide in that realm. However, we locals know they have the best catfish around. 
Vintage Life Magazines Found - This is great news for all you magazine collectors. Several weeks back we discovered a box in a local attic that contained a nice collection of Life Magazines. These magazine issues date from 1943 to 1949. There was even a November 1978 issue which featured Micky Mouse. Purchase Magazine Read more...
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On a recent visit I sampled the baked catfish, which is nicely seasoned and laid upon a bed of seasoned rice and served with a choice of two sides. I chose the fried okra and cole slaw. The okra was like my mother used to make. It did not have that thick crusty coating like so much of the okra these days. It was light, crunchy, and dusted with cornmeal; very southern-style. Although the sweet cole slaw was a great accompaniment to the catfish, it lacked the zing of a good shot of
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The Chisholm Grill for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. Located on the courthouse square just across from the SE corner of the courthouse. The Chisholm Grill serves up some of the best food in Waxahachie from an extensive menu. Their breakfast, one of the best in town, features favorites such as cinnamon pecan pancakes. Great steaks, very fresh salads and numerous side dishes. This historic building has been a restaurant off and on for more than 80 years. 
The Dove's Nest Restauant - Located in a former hardware, tack and saddle shop. Open for lunch Monday through Saturday. The Dove's Nest Restaurant features an eclectic New American menu with great appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches and pizza, as well as a daily chef's special dish. Business is brisk so come early and bring the menfolk since portions are hearty. Their famous Apricot Salad is in their award-winning cookbook, along with many other favorites. Cookbook is available at the restaurant as well as online at their web site. Groups are welcome but call ahead to make arrangements. Entrance is through their gift shop so plan time for shopping as well. 
2008 Candlelight Christmas Home Tour - Add a little Victorian charm to your holiday season with great shopping, ice skating, festivities and memories to last a lifetime that only Waxahachie can offer. 
The Victorian Christmas Festival is a new event for Christmas but one that I believe is going to grow in popularity. At this time, the downtown is taken back in time, to the Victorian era and Christmas. You will see local citizens stolling around in Victorian cloths, music of that era, and the stores are all decked out in their Christmas finery. 
This is one of Waxahachie's most famous events and its FREE. Funded totally by donations and staffed by local volunteers from the local churches.