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Say what you will about the economy, but in Winnsboro, there are four new businesses that clearly believe the best is yet to come.


Rick Murray in front of
the massive doors of the "pit."

In January, Rick Murray, best known as a top chef and owner of Cibo Vino's, opened ciboBQ in the location previously occupied by Lou Viney. This restaurant is devoted to the fine art of traditional Texas BBQ with slow cooked brisket, pork shoulder, ribs, sausange and red hot links.

The meat is cooked over hickory and red oak in the room-size "pit". Sides are kept to the basics that say, "This is the real deal." Potato salad, coleslaw, beans and peach cobbler.

ciboBQ
111 E. Broadway (Hwy 11)
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-0028
www.cibobq.com



Try your favorites at the new
Chinese & Asian restaurant,
Oriental House

The Oriental House brought more than Chinese food to town. Their buffet features Thai and other specialties as well. Plus, it's one of the very few eateries that's open 7 days a week, 11:00 am - 8:00pm.

The food is fresh and flavorful and the prices are family friendly. Lunches start at $4.99. The lunch buffet is $6.95. The dinner buffet is Monday-Friday starting at 5:00 pm and all-day Saturday and Sunday for $7.95. Discounts for children and seniors are available.

Testimony to the popularity of the new restaurant, the parking lot is jammed at lunch and dinner. Arrive slightly after lunch or before the dinner rush and you're more likely to find more room in the parking lot and in the dining rooms.

Oriental House
907 S. Main St. (Hwy 37)
Winnsboro, TX
903-347-1203




Winnsboro Emporium is a new retail shop owned by Conrad Wolfman, best known for being a professional videographer. Conrad is a collector of art and books. His shop is a reflection of his many interests. It's the type of quirky store you can't wait to visit again just to see what's new. Consignment goods. Local talent. Conrad says maybe even some live music.

Convenient shopping hours: Monday-Friday 11:30 pm - 8:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am- 8:00 pm. Find Winnsboro Emporium on fecebook.com. The plan is to have an Open House on March 13 and be open for business on March 15.

Winnsboro Emporium
316. N. Main St.
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-6140


Just off Main Street, Kellye Hubbell Interiors has opened shop in the building more recently occupied by Frosting! Kellye has experience in both residential and commercial interior planning and design. She's happy to help you with a single room, and entire house (in the city or at one of the nearby lakes), an office or entire office complex.

In addition, Kellye offers a selection of accessories and gift items.

Kellye Hubbell Interiors
108 E. Elm St.
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-0894
www.KellyeHubbellInteriors.com