Hill Country Cupboard

"If you enjoy custard pies, Hill Country Cupboard's slightly tart buttermilk pie is worth seeking out."
Cliff Strutz






"The portion of mashed potatoes looks small only because the steak is so huge. This is an unusual photo because there is no gravy on the steak or on the potatoes. We asked for gravy on the side, so as to study the crust before pouring it on. It is a lovely, crunchy, delicious crust!"
Michael Stern



"Sausage, beef brisket, and turkey, sided by beans on the left and sauce on the right, with pickles and onion to refresh the palate."
Michael Stern



"This is not a trick photo. Hill Country Cupboard serves its tea in giant-size glasses."
Michael Stern



"The Hill Country Cupboard is in Johnson City, named not for its famous son, L.B.J., but for James Polk Johnson some time late in the 19th century. It is said that LBJ preferred chili to chicken-fried steak."
Michael Stern