I didn’t set out to run a community institution. I set out to run a restaurant. When I bought City Cafe in 2023 — a downtown Amarillo staple that has been feeding people since 1992 — I thought I understood what I was getting into. A kitchen, a counter, a loyal customer base. What I didn’t fully appreciate until I was in the middle of it was what City Cafe actually means to this community and the responsibility that comes with that. The Most Unusual Dining Room in Amarillo City Cafe is located...

More Than a Restaurant: How City Cafe Became the Heart of Downtown Amarillo

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