How Perini Ranch Steakhouse became a West Texas institution. Courtesy of Perini Ranch When opening his steakhouse 40 years ago, Tom Perini did everything restaurant owners are advised not to do.

No promises. But when you drive west of Fort Worth — it’s dry and doesn’t feel as hot. That’s what might make this a good time for a two-hour drive west to Perini Ranch Steakhouse south of Abilene.

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 ...

A restaurant that prides itself on a menu of "Real Texas Food" kicked off celebrations for its 40th anniversary. It's quite an accomplishment considering the restaurant is on a ranch off a two-lane ...

Perini Ranch Steakhouse looks like an old ranch barn that has seen better days. From the oak-tree-shaded parking lot baked to a fine powder, the faded boards and tin roof of the restaurant can belie ...

BUFFALO GAP — This is not grandmother’s cookbook. Lisa and Tom Perini of Perini Ranch Steakhouse are self-publishing a second cookbook, “Perini Ranch Steakhouse: Stories and Recipes for Real Texas ...

Lisa and Tom Perini have made their mark in the food world with the destination restaurant Perini Ranch Steakhouse outside Buffalo Gap. Through a new partnership with Maker's Mark, they're putting ...

The Perini Ranch Steakhouse, located in the tiny West Texas town of Buffalo Gap, Texas, is one of the five winners of an America’s Classics designation, a group of awards given annually by the New ...

BUFFALO GAP, Texas — Tom Perini, the owner of Perini Ranch Steakhouse in Buffalo Gap, will be making a national TV appearance on Friday. Perini was in New York City on Wednesday to tape his appearance ...

Tom and Lisa Perini own Perini Ranch Steakhouse in Buffalo Gap, Texas, and they have a new cookbook, Perini Ranch Steakhouse: Stories and Recipes for Real Texas Food. Wyatt McSpadden Longtime fans of ...