This refurbished 1861 train depot was selected as one of Texas’ ten best dancehalls. The go-to place to drink and dine with live music on weekends, it exudes Round Top charm through and through.
Round Top Festival Institute, founded in 1971 by world-renowned concert pianist James Dick, began with a handful of gifted young pianists in a rented space on the town square. The project is now an internationally renowned music institute for aspiring young musicians and distinguished faculty. Not just for the musicians who study there, the210-acre campus contains performance facilities, historic houses with lodging options, extensive gardens, parks and nature preserves.
Led by veteran chef Gino Llanes, DuoModern’s menus are determined daily based on seasonality and by what inspires him daily. Each meal is served buffet style and includes vegetarian options, fresh bread, and an accompanying curated wine list.
INSIDER TIP: The Travelogue would be remiss to not make special mention of the restaurant’s killer Sunday brunch.
Blink and you might miss the world’s smallest Catholic church(yes, you read that right!), which is located just past Round Top in Warrenton. Mass is held once a month, and visitors can jot down handwritten intentions in a book on the alter.
FUN FACT: By world’s smallest Catholic church, we mean SMALL. St.Martin’s only seats 20 people.
Located in Round Top’s most historic building, Prost caters to both wine novices and sophisticated collectors. Charcuterie and homemade breads can be enjoyed on its beautiful outdoor patio.
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On the corner of Round Top’s year-round destination – Rolland Square– owners Nick Mosley and Ryann Ford-Mosley offer a thoughtfully curated collection of antiques, vintage cowboy boots, home goods and gifts inside of a charming 1920s farmhouse.
At the Humble Donkey, one can find art, antiques and a whole lot of Round Top’s quintessential charisma. A life-long artist, advertising guru and former NASA illustrator, co-owner John Lowery decided to pick up his paintbrush and put his own spin on fabricating vintage finds based upon the animals, rusted-out tractors and flora and fauna that collectively call the region home— and sell it out of his very own gallery.
Royers Round Top Cafe is all about love, customer service, lasting relationships and PIE. Upon walking through the doors of the funky, iconic establishment in Round Top, diners are greeted with a menu that will surprise and delight. Instead of the ‘typical’ small town country fare, guests at Royers encounter “A Texas Country Bistro Serving Gourmet Comfort Food”.
THE MENU IN A NUTSHELL: From center-cut filet and tasty fish entrees to an extensive wine list that has every palate covered, as well as world-class dessert options, the Royers menu consistently leaves diners in a state of southern cooking bliss.
A place to unwind at the end of the night, Ellis Motel is in a serves craft cocktails out of a two-story, 1800s-era bungalow. With a roomy front porch, cozy lounge and a 70s playlist, it's the perfect place to linger and soak in the local culture.
INSIDER TIP: The Skull Creek Margarita is at the top of the Travelogue’s list of cocktail recommendations at Ellis Motel.
Texas sisters Amie and Jolie Sikes and their mom, Janie, established the Junk Gypsy Company with a dream, a shared love of the open road, and a slight flea market addiction. In addition to designing, creating and building merchandise – everything from apparel to jewelry to custom furniture – the family hosts events like the bi-annual Texas cow pasture tradition known as the Junk-O-Rama Prom and has been routinely called upon to create and transform spaces for a number of country music artists and Hollywood stars. A special callout out to their dad, Phillip, who we absolutely LOVE!
FUN FACT: The Junk Gypsy Company is also involved in a television series on Great American Country & HGTV entitled “JUNK GYPSIES."
This refurbished 1861 train depot was selected as one of Texas’ ten best dancehalls. The go-to place to drink and dine with live music on weekends, it exudes Round Top charm through and through.
Round Top Festival Institute, founded in 1971 by world-renowned concert pianist James Dick, began with a handful of gifted young pianists in a rented space on the town square. The project is now an internationally renowned music institute for aspiring young musicians and distinguished faculty. Not just for the musicians who study there, the210-acre campus contains performance facilities, historic houses with lodging options, extensive gardens, parks and nature preserves.
Led by veteran chef Gino Llanes, DuoModern’s menus are determined daily based on seasonality and by what inspires him daily. Each meal is served buffet style and includes vegetarian options, fresh bread, and an accompanying curated wine list.
INSIDER TIP: The Travelogue would be remiss to not make special mention of the restaurant’s killer Sunday brunch.
Blink and you might miss the world’s smallest Catholic church(yes, you read that right!), which is located just past Round Top in Warrenton. Mass is held once a month, and visitors can jot down handwritten intentions in a book on the alter.
FUN FACT: By world’s smallest Catholic church, we mean SMALL. St.Martin’s only seats 20 people.
Located in Round Top’s most historic building, Prost caters to both wine novices and sophisticated collectors. Charcuterie and homemade breads can be enjoyed on its beautiful outdoor patio.
On the corner of Round Top’s year-round destination – Rolland Square– owners Nick Mosley and Ryann Ford-Mosley offer a thoughtfully curated collection of antiques, vintage cowboy boots, home goods and gifts inside of a charming 1920s farmhouse.
At the Humble Donkey, one can find art, antiques and a whole lot of Round Top’s quintessential charisma. A life-long artist, advertising guru and former NASA illustrator, co-owner John Lowery decided to pick up his paintbrush and put his own spin on fabricating vintage finds based upon the animals, rusted-out tractors and flora and fauna that collectively call the region home— and sell it out of his very own gallery.
Royers Round Top Cafe is all about love, customer service, lasting relationships and PIE. Upon walking through the doors of the funky, iconic establishment in Round Top, diners are greeted with a menu that will surprise and delight. Instead of the ‘typical’ small town country fare, guests at Royers encounter “A Texas Country Bistro Serving Gourmet Comfort Food”.
THE MENU IN A NUTSHELL: From center-cut filet and tasty fish entrees to an extensive wine list that has every palate covered, as well as world-class dessert options, the Royers menu consistently leaves diners in a state of southern cooking bliss.
A place to unwind at the end of the night, Ellis Motel is in a serves craft cocktails out of a two-story, 1800s-era bungalow. With a roomy front porch, cozy lounge and a 70s playlist, it's the perfect place to linger and soak in the local culture.
INSIDER TIP: The Skull Creek Margarita is at the top of the Travelogue’s list of cocktail recommendations at Ellis Motel.
Texas sisters Amie and Jolie Sikes and their mom, Janie, established the Junk Gypsy Company with a dream, a shared love of the open road, and a slight flea market addiction. In addition to designing, creating and building merchandise – everything from apparel to jewelry to custom furniture – the family hosts events like the bi-annual Texas cow pasture tradition known as the Junk-O-Rama Prom and has been routinely called upon to create and transform spaces for a number of country music artists and Hollywood stars. A special callout out to their dad, Phillip, who we absolutely LOVE!
FUN FACT: The Junk Gypsy Company is also involved in a television series on Great American Country & HGTV entitled “JUNK GYPSIES."
