About Kendall County, TX

There's not much in Bergheim...or at least in what most think Bergheim is. I legally live in Boerne, TX...but am closer to what most refer as Bergheim. And...when I refer to Bergheim...I am thinking of the corner of Highway 46 and 3351. Not much there...a Valero station, Taquitos, a hair salon, Bergheim Cellars, the Bergheim General Store...and of course, O'Briens.

My first exposure to O'Briens was one of my first dates with my now husband, Larry. We were looking for homes for me to rent when we decided to take a break and go eat. I was immediately charmed by the location of O'Briens...especially with the Bergheim General Store right across the street. "So, is this it?", I asked Larry? He replied, "Pretty much...". He then went on to tell me that O"Briens had once been the site of a major motion picture...the title which escapes me now.

I don't know if I loved the food at O'Briens because I was in the mushy, sappy stage of my relationship with Larry or if it truly was great food. Over the past two years, however, I have come to realize that the food was great...but better yet was the hometown feel of the restaurant itself. There were few nites we were there that Tim and Becky O'Brien, the owners, weren't there as well. There were also few times we were there that they didn't stop by our table to thank us for coming in.

My favorite part of their menu...believe it or not...is the jalapeno corn bread they serve while you are waiting on your food. It definitely has a kick to it...but goes great with the Cosmopolitan I usually order from the bar. Btw...the bartender (crum...I can't remember his name...sorry)...is amazing. I have never had a bad drink when he made it.

O'Briens is a great restaurant. It's worth the drive. You may come for the award winning menu...but you will return for the atmosphere and the feeling that you're not just another customer. Take a look...take the drive. O'Briens....848 Highway 46...Bergheim, TX.

Feb 6,13,20,27 Honey Creek State National Park - Meet at Rust House at Guadalupe River State Park at 9 a.m. for a guided interpretive tour of Honey Creek State Natural Area, emphasizing the history, geology, flora and fauna or the Natural Area

Feb 12-14 St. Valentine's Day Motorcycle Massacre -Join the Alamo City Gypsies and hundreds of bikers at their annual rally at the Kendall County Fairgrounds. For more information: Call Dave Stover at 210-601-1932

Feb 13-14 Boerne Market Days - Enjoy Arts & Crafts, Antiques, Collectibles, Food & Vendors from all over Texas on the Main Plaza of Boerne.

Feb. 13 - Boerne Chcolate Walk -Ticket holders meander through Downtown Boerne exploring the unique stores, galleries and fine restaurants that this charming community has to offer. A bag for collecting chocolates will be provided with a map indicating the 25+ stops on the Chocolate Walk. Boerne Parks & Recreation office (830-249-9511 Option 5). A limited number of tickets will be available. It is recommended that you purchase your tickets prior to the day of the event." Chocolate Walk is from 11-5pm. For more information, please call 830-249-7277

Feb. 13 - 2nd Saturday Art & Wine - On Second Saturdays the galleries of Boerne host joint openings from 5 pm to 8 pm. Come out and enjoy a glass of wine and the latest offerings on the Boerne Art Scene.

Feb. 20 - 4th Annual HCMS Community Buckaroo Breakfast - 4th annual HCMS breakfast features world champion barrel racer Charmayne James, a cowboy breakfast, kid's activities & games, guest trick roper, and live & silent auctions.

Feb 26 - Mardi Gras Gala - To Benefit the Boerne Community Theatre. Live music, Dinner,Dancing, and silent auction...

Feb 27 - Boerne Sunrise Rotary Pig Out and BBQ -Come out and enjoy a great BBQ dinner cooked by Boerne Sunrise Rotarians. Proceeds benefit the Marine 4th Recon Battalion by providing Wii games for the injured marines recovery.

Feb 27-28 - Hill Country Optimist Antique Show - Over 70 antique dealers fill the halls at the Kendall County Fairgrounds with country furniture, baskets, stoneware, glassware, toys, jewelry, textiles, paper, silver, quilts, victrolas, pewter, American oak, Southwestern, food and drink booths. For more info call Tommy or Lori Titsworth at 830-995-3670

Every Saturday in Jan. Guided Tour - Honey Creek State National Area. Meet at 9 a.m. at The Rust House at Guadalupe State Park

Jan 9 Second Saturday Art & Wine 5-8 p.m.

Jan 9-10 Boerne Market Days, Gazebo, Downtown Boerne

Jan 12-13 Kendall County Junior Livestock show and Sale, contact Larry Schwope for more information 830-249-2948

This is Shiner and Pearl, relaxing after a long day of chasing little cloth mice under the fridge, climbing tall cabinets in hunt of nothing particular and hanging from the curtains at times. But when it's time for that cat nap, these two can certainly find the best spot on the ranch. And Shiner & Pearl are always up for a photo op. Merry Christmas from Comfort Texas.

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