40th Anniversary Celebration Book

In this new book, Tom shares local history, stories and photos from the Perini Family archives. It is a private photo collection reflecting on the history of Buffalo Gap and celebrating the evolution of Perini Ranch Steakhouse.

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Meet Me At The Wagon

To celebrate our 40th anniversary, Lisa and Tom Perini invited friends, historians, ranchers and chefs to share their reflections on what makes this steakhouse so iconic.  This collection of stories shows off the history, hospitality, and hominy (green chile hominy that is) that have made Perini Ranch Steakhouse a Texas institution.

Learn how a little steakhouse off the beaten path became synonymous with “Real Texas Food!”  The tale of a cowboy cook and the best little steakhouse in Texas will capture the hearts and taste buds of fans around the globe.

1973

Tom Perini began catering ranch events across Texas.

1991

Tom and the chuck wagon made an international journey to Japan to promote US Beef.

1997

Perini Ranch was featured on the cover of Texas Highways.

1999

Tom appeared on Good Morning America, live from Austin, TX.

2001

September 11, 2001 was a historic day for our country and for us. We were in Washington, D.C. preparing to cater the Congressional Picnic at the White House.

2005

The Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit was founded by Dr. Richard Becker, Fess Parker, and the Perini’s as a non-profit with the mission to cultivate the appreciation of fine wine and food through education and industry discussion.

2007

Perini Ranch Guest Quarters began providing lodging on the ranch.

Perini Ranch Steakhouse was named the third best steakhouse in Texas by Texas Monthly.

2011

Tom was featured on the cover of Texas Monthly.

Lisa served as president of Texas Restaurant Association.

Jacques Pépin visited Buffalo Gap as a guest chef at the Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit.

2014

Perini Ranch Steakhouse honored as an America’s Classic by the James Beard Foundation.

“Tails of Perini Ranch” by Gus Perini is published

2015

Work… Work… Work…

2016

Perini Ranch Country Market opened for business in downtown Buffalo Gap.

2019

The Gap Cafe by Perini Ranch, debuts featuring Salty Roan Bakehouse and much more.

Our second cookbook is released in November, Perini Ranch Steakhouse: Stories and Recipes for Real Texas Food…

2023

Perini Ranch Celebrates 40 Years of Real Texas Food!

1983

Perini Ranch Steakhouse opened its doors to the public.

1995

The Mesquite Smoked Peppered Beef Tenderloin was selected the mail order gift of the year by The New York Times.

1998

Tom served as the Texas Restaurant Association President.

2000

Our cookbook “Texas Cowboy Cooking” was published.

2002

Perini Ranch returned to Washington, D.C. and finally catered the Congressional Picnic at the White House.

Lisa and Tom traveled to Poland and Russia on behalf of the United States Meat Export Federation and the Texas Beef Council to promote US Beef.

2009

Won Best Burger on the TODAY Show in NYC.

Tom was named one of the “24 Reasons Why We Love Texas” in Saveur magazine.

2013

August has been an “extraordinary” month, check out Texas Highways magazine for the full story.

2014

Perini Ranch Steakhouse honored as an America’s Classic by the James Beard Foundation.

2015

Work… Work… Work…

2017

The Supper Club by Perini Ranch, located in Buffalo Gap, opens for private events.

2020

Tom cooked on the Rachael Ray Show in New York City.

2021

We are still here…

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