Meet Me at the Wagon

To celebrate Perini Ranch Steakhouse’s 40th anniversary, owners Lisa and Tom Perini invited friends, historians, ranchers and chefs to share their reflections on what makes this steakhouse so iconic. This collection of stories shows off history, hospitality, and hominy (green chile hominy that is) that have made Perini Ranch Steakhouse a Texas institution. Learn how a little steakhouse off the beaten path became synonymous with “Real Texas Food!” The tale of a cowboy cook and the best little steakhouse in Texas will capture the hearts and taste buds of fans around the globe. Produced in partnership with Texas Monthly Studio and Perini Ranch Steakhouse.

Episodes

Episode 1: A Sense of Place

May 1, 2023 • 30 mins

Before Buffalo Gap was host to Perini Ranch Steakhouse, thousands of buffalo would make their way through as part of the Great Western Trail. After a long day’s ride, chuckwagons were an essential part to those driving the herds. Historian Jay Moore, author of Abilene A to Z and producer of the Abilene history documentary series History in Plain Sight, sheds some light on an age-old feud between Abilene and Buffalo Gap. Entertainer...

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Episode 2: The Early Years

May 2, 2023 • 26 mins

When Tom Perini took over the family land, he would soon learn that ranching isn’t for everyone. Jon Means, a Fourth generation rancher and past president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raiser’s Association visits the ranch, along with fellow rancher and former director of the National Cattleman’s Association, John Dudley. Settle in as these longtime friends talk about the importance of cattle ranching in Texas and in the cou...

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Episode 3: The Turning Point

May 2, 2023 • 28 mins

An offer to cater at the James Beard House launched Perini Ranch Steakhouse on a series of events that would bring their recognition to an international level. Tom and Lisa Perini recount core moments in the steakhouse’s history that would put them on a trajectory that would add a whole new facet to the business; mail order beef. Special guest Marian Burros, former Food Editor at the New York Times, shares her discovery of a mixup ...

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Episode 4: Food Brings People Together

May 2, 2023 • 22 mins

The flavors of southwestern cuisine may vary, but the chefs behind it share a passion for the community it brings. Friends, and the fathers of Southwestern Cuisine, Chef Dean Fearing (author of The Texas Food Bible) and Acclaimed Chef Stephn Pyles (12 time Outstanding Chef In America nominee by the Beard Foundation), call in to share their experiences in the food industry.

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Episode 5: The Congressional Picnic

September 5, 2023 • 25 mins

Over the last 40 years, Perini Ranch Steakhouse has catered numerous events, but few more memorable than that of September 11th, 2001. In this special episode, Tom and Lisa Perini share their unique perspective from the historic day as they prepared to cater the Congressional Picnic at the White House.

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Episode 6: Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit

September 19, 2023 • 32 mins

Food brings people together, but the wine gets them talking. Conversation over dinner and wine with Fess Parker and Dr. Richard Becker (Becker Vineyards) would lead to a new venture for Perini Steakhouse and Buffalo Gap. Ashley Parker Snider (Fess Parker Winery) and Dr. Richard Becker join to discuss the inception and importance of the Buffalo Gap Food & Wine Summit. Since 2005, they have sought to cultivate an appreciation of ...

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Meet Me at the Wagon

Episodes

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Episode 3: The Turning Point

Episode 4: Food Brings People Together

Episode 5: The Congressional Picnic

Episode 6: Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit

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Episode 1: A Sense of Place

Episode 2: The Early Years