Must Be Heaven

Well after having a baby and one month to prepare ourselves, we are back with another posting.

Must Be Heaven is about the closest restaurant we have to an old fashion diner here in Bryan/College Station. I thought Rudy's created high expectations; but how can you live up to a claim that your food is so good, the only explanation is that you are in fact dining in Heaven? I guess it depends on how you see Heaven...

Well you can get a complete meal and leave a happy person. They serve the usual suspects: sandwiches, chips, tea, etc... BUT, Must Be Heaven does it with class and attention to detail.

Don't expect them to count each slice of turkey, a la Subway. Here, when you order a turkey sandwich, there is no need to ask for double meat. And why should you? You order a turkey sandwich, you would expect to taste some turkey. Not only can you taste it, you can feel it.

I speak of the entrée first because, it is the most important. I don't care how good your sides or dessert are. If you cannot produce a great entrée, I probably will not be back very soon. The good news is I have never had anything but wonderful entrées in Heaven.

Pictured bellow is a BLT with avocado (FYI, you can add avocado to anything):
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Of course, Must Be Heaven is a lunch time stop, with something for everyone. A local favorite is to order a half sandwich and a cup of soup. It comes with Broccoli and Cheese Soup, half of one of a dozen sandwiches, chips (or an apple if so inclined) and iced tea. This option pretty much covers all the bases. Except one very important thing.

The chocolate malt is a must have. I would even go as far as saying it is... Heavenly! The rest of the food is great, but not exactly what I in-vision myself eating in Heaven.

Justin's favorite:

He likes the Club Sandwich, with jalapeño chips and an iced tea. Must Be Heaven provides a variety of fresh iced tea. While Justin will enjoy trying each tea, he always goes back for the old fashioned tea.

Astrid's favourite (sic):

She likes the Turkey Sandwich with avocado and cucumber, with salt and vinegar chips and raspberry tea.

Of course both Astrid and Justin end the meal with a refreshing chocolate malt.

Rudy's Texas BBQ

Using the claim "Real Texas BBQ" is a bold statement and tough to live up to. Thankfully, Rudy's lives up to its claim in spades. As soon as you walk in, you get engrossed in the Texan atmosphere of community tables, wood floors counters and walls, lively Texan Country music and unmistakably anti-vegetarian signs.

The food is best explained as "to the point," as you can easily forget the side dishes. You pay for the meat by the pound and receive complimentary bread and BBQ sauce. There is no need to bother with plates either. Just as surely as you receive suspicious looks in China when you ask for a fork and knife, such is the case at Rudy's when you ask for a plate. Your order is placed on a sheet of paper, stacked in a bread basket and given to you after you pay (no tips needed). Off you go, with your bread basket of food and a cup for drinks.

There are no hostesses to seat you, so find a seat. The tables seat about 75 each, so in busy times, be prepared to make friends with your neighbor. Each table has a few bottles of Rudy's BBQ Sauce and is a must have! Do not leave without trying it! Enjoy your food and the atmosphere.

If for some reason you are not full, ask the counter for more bread.

Justin's favorite: 1/4 lb turkey, 1/4 lb moist brisket, Rudy's Original BBQ Sauce, 1/2 loaf of bread and an endless supply of fresh unsweetened tea

Astrid's favourite: 1/8 lb turkey, 1/8 lb lean brisket, corn on the cob, Rudy's Original BBQ Sauce mixed with Sissy Sauce, a few slices of bread and a Shiner Bock