Best in Beaumont

Episode 6: Soul on a Roll: A Southeast Texas Taste Tour

Join Laini Parker as she spotlights six Black owned businesses in Beaumont and SETX—from Cajun comfort and soul food classics to smoked BBQ, fried goodness, and upscale downtown dining—highlighting the flavors, stories, and community spirit that make these places shine. Shā Bébé Cajun Café – – Creole cuisine: gumbo, po’boys, spicy wings • Address: 1625 W Cardinal Dr, Beaumont, TX 77705 • Website: https://www.facebook.com/ShaBebeCafe/ Richard’s Café – – hearty cafeteria style soul food favorites • Address: 1087 Magnolia St, Beaumont, TX 77701 • Website: https://richards-cafe.restaurants-world.com/menu Jones Old Fashioned Sausage & Restaurant – – fried chicken, oxtails, house made sausage & sides • Address: 2950 S 4th St, Beaumont, TX • Website: https://www.facebook.com/jonesoldfashioned/ Trust Downtown Bistro – Casual brunch spot that serves American comfort food. • Address: 672 Orleans St, Beaumont • Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566972145742 Big John’s Grill – – fried chicken, catfish, shrimp po’boys in a neighborhood setting • Address: 1465 Gladys St, Beaumont, TX 77701 • Website: none Sponsored by 409Plumbing.com

Episode 4: Orange You Glad It’s a Day Trip?

Join Laini Parker as she embarks on a scenic and cultural tour from Beaumont to Orange, TX—featuring gardens, art, history, theater, a charming café, and hearty local eats in one unforgettable day. Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center – 252 acres of bayou gardens and sculpture • Address: 2111 W. Park Avenue, Orange, TX 77630 • Website: https://shangrilagardens.org/ Stark Museum of Art – – premier Western and Indigenous art • Address: 712 Green Avenue, Orange, TX 77630 • Website: https://starkmuseum.org/ W. H. Stark House – – restored 1894 Victorian mansion museum • Address: 611 W. Green Avenue, Orange, TX 77630 • Website: https://whstarkhouse.org/ Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts – – regional performing arts venue hosting touring shows • Address: 707 Main Street, Orange, TX 77630 • Website: https://lutcher.org/ Old Orange Cafe & Catering Company – – historic dairy turn café serving nostalgic American lunch classics • Address: 914 W. Division Avenue, Orange, TX 77630 • Website: https://oldorangecafe.com/ Jak’s Pak It – – local smash burgers, hot meals, deli • Address: 4505 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, TX 77706 • Website: https://www.jackspakit.com/ Sponsored by Local Biz Buzz, https://localbizbuzz.co/leverage

Episode 5: Where Gators Meet Garden Parties in Beaumont

Join Laini Parker for a six-stop family day trip across Southeast Texas featuring reptile rescues, nature boardwalks, botanical gardens, swamp paddles, gourmet deli delights, and a festive seafood finale—all in one unforgettable day. Gator Country Adventure Park – – rescued reptiles, feeding shows, educational tours • Address: 21159  FM 365, Beaumont, TX 77705 • Website: https://www.gatorrescue.com/ Cattail Marsh Scenic Wetlands & Boardwalk – – wetlands preserve with boardwalks and wildlife spotting • Address: 4233 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, TX • Website: https://www.beaumontcvb.com/things-to-do/cattail-marsh/ Tyrrell Park & Beaumont Botanical Gardens – – greenspace, gardens, and conservatory tours • Address: 5305 Tyrrell Park Rd, Beaumont, TX 77705 • Website: https://www.bbgtx.org/ Neches River Adventures / Big Thicket National Preserve – tours departing near Kountze, TX – guided kayaking through scenic swamp • Address: 6790 Bigner Road, Beaumont, TX 77708 • Website: https://www.nechesriveradventures.org/ Katharine & Company – – gourmet lunch café, sandwiches, soups, and scratch-made desserts • Address: 1495 Calder Ave, Beaumont, TX 77701 • Website: https://katharineandcompany.com/ Floyd’s Cajun Seafood – Beaumont, TX – crawfish boils, fried seafood platters in a family-friendly setting • Address: 2290 Interstate I-10 S, Beaumont, TX 77707 • Website: https://floydsseafood.com/index.php Sponsored by https://409Plumbing.com

Episode 3: Guitars, Grease, and Good Decisions... Probably

Join Laini Parker as she takes you through downtown Beaumont’s nightlife—six venues pulsing with live music, energy, and late-night flavor from dive bars to historic theatres and neighborhood pubs. The Logon Café & Pub – – open mic, live bands, pool, karaoke, full bar • Address: 3805 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, TX 77706 • Website: https://logoncafe.net/ Madison’s on Dowlen – – late night bar & grill, live music, wings & burgers • Address: 4020 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, TX 77706 • Website: https://www.facebook.com/MadisonsOnDowlen/ MacKenzie’s Pub – – neighborhood pub with local live music • Address: 299 Dowlen Road #9B, Beaumont, TX • Website: https://mackenziespub.toast.site/ Red’s Icehouse – – sports bar with live music, open till 2:30 AM on weekends • Address: 7665 College St, Beaumont, TX 77707 • Website: https://www.facebook.com/RedsIcehouse/ Pine Tree Lodge – – rustic lodge-style live music bar • Address: 3296 Pine Tree Road, Beaumont, TX • Website: https://www.facebook.com/thepinetreelodge/ Jefferson Theatre – – historic 1927 theatre for concerts, comedy & performances • Address: 345 Fannin Street, Beaumont, TX 77701 • Website: https://beaumonteventstx.com Sponsored by Local Biz Buzz, https://localbizbuzz.co/leverage

Episode 2: Mansions, Museums & Mesquite: A Taste of Beaumont’s Legacy

In this episode, Laini Parker uncovers six historic treasures around Beaumont, connecting the city's oil-boom origins to the architecture, culture, and flavors that define Southeast Texas today. Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum -- (replica oil-boom town with reenactments, gusher) • Address: 5550 Jimmy Simmons Blvd, Beaumont, TX 77710 • Website: https://www.lamar.edu/spindletop-boomtown-museum/index.html Texas Energy Museum - - interactive oil-history exhibits and robotics storytelling • Address: 600 Main Street, Beaumont, TX 77701 • Website: https://www.texasenergymuseum.org/ Tyrrell Historical Library - - historic Romanesque library with Texana collections • Address: 6010 Gladys, Beaumont, TX 77706 • Website: https://www.beaumonttexas.gov/269/Tyrrell-Historical-Library McFaddin-Ward House Museum - - historic Beaux-Arts family mansion tours & seasonal exhibits • Address: 725 North Third Street, Beaumont, TX 77701 • Website: https://mcfaddin-ward.org/ Chambers House Museum - - preserved home reflecting the timber-oil era Beaumont • Address: 2240 Calder Ave, Beaumont, TX 77701 • Website: https://chambershouse.org/ Patillo's Barbeque - multiple generations and locations in Beaumont, TX - renowned Texas pit-smoked barbecue tradition • Address: 2775 Washington Boulevard, Beaumont, TX 77705 • Website: https://patillosbbqtx.com Sponsored by Orange County Local Scoop, https://OrangeWorthy.com/subscribe