DECEMBER 29, 2021 www.wintertexantimes.com 16 WINTER TEXAN TIMES (956)566-1157 Come Experience Our Groundkeeping Improvements TONY BUTLER GOLF COURSE Serving the RGV since 1929 (956) 216-5970 2640 South “M” Street, Harlingen • www.tonybutlergc.com Faster, Smoother Well & Manicured Course! Enjoy A On Site Café With Breakfast and Lunch Options Along With Your Favorite Snacks and Beverages Play 18 holes for $28 or 9 holes for $21 - Includes Cart Magnificent Golf Superb Amenities Outstanding Service LANDMARK From pg. 1 in partnership, David and Gilbert. Roy says his aim is to have a place where adults can come for the food, try some of the 20 craft beer brews and four wines on tap and have their children with them at the same time. The idea for the food truck court evolved from a visit with his father and his 15-year-old son to the Rail Yard bar in Alamo and realizing his son was the only young person there. Landa said he wanted to have a place where one could bring a grandparent or a kid and not feel odd. His first plan was to open a pizzeria but realized maybe adding another food choice would be better. He applied for a food truck permit but changed to multi food units when he learned the city could offer a permit with a maximum of six. He already owned the property on the northwest corner of Business 83 and Tower Road, which contained the historical 90-year-old administrative office building once used by the Crest Fruit Company for its adjacent warehouse operation. That significance along with the historical marker and flagpole nearby marking the site of the deadly train/truck crash in 1940 provided the name— Landmark. The food trucks at the east end of the property, has a variety of foods. The six food choices are Mexican-style hamburgers, gourmet tacos, sea food, tater tots with chicken or shredded beef and the waffle bar that is similar to corn dogs. Landa is using the remodeled front half of the 8,000 square foot building for the pizzeria with its two-ton brick iron oven, which cooks at 600 degrees. Inside also are the beers and wines, which are measured out and paid for by the ounce, ranging from 24 to 49 cents. A bracelet tracks usage, which allows an individual to dispense up to 60 ounces. In addition to the regular fare, there are special events that includes listening to bands on weekends. He plans to rotate the bands, wanting to give a chance on the outdoor stage to many of the 200 local bands he understands are in the area. There are opportunities for wouldbe-singers to take a turn at karaoke during the week. On Dec. 22, children were invited to have their picture taken with Santa, which Landa posted on his Facebook page, although many parents took their own photos. He also provided the 700 plus kids with a toy gift. About once a month, Landa holds a market night, with the first one drawing about 70 vendors. “The Market Before Christmas” was the latest on Dec. 23, where last minute gifts could be obtained. He says there are about 400 vendors from which to draw. At market night was converted Texan Jerry Cherrier, a first-time visitor from Alamo Country Club. The former resident of Wisconsin, said, “It appears to be a nice family setting.” He added, “It’s relaxing See LANDMARK pg. 18 First time visitor Jerry Cherrier (center), from Alamo Country Club, and his visiting son, Travis (left), were given a tour of the Landmark by owner Roy Landa.
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