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    Beaumont, Texas

    Nov 26, 2019 5 minutes
    BY DANIEL SCHUMACHER

    Explore Where THE Locals Love to Eat

    With the discovery of abundant oil at Spindletop in 1901, Beaumont, Texas, has had a wild ride over the last century. From boom to bust and back again, this plucky town has matured into a delightful destination for foodies, nature lovers, and history buffs alike. Whether you’re driving over from nearby Houston or from somewhere a little farther-flung, you’re in for a treat.

    To get a sense of the Beaumont dining scene, past and present, start your trip with a visit to . There are now five locations, but the original 1941 Art Deco-style bakeshop on bustling Calder Avenue gives a great sense of that history. Current Rao’s owner Jake Tortorice prides himself and his team on improving on Rao’s legacy of Italian cakes and confections while adding a modern illy coffee program, breakfast sandwiches on

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