Description:This is a book of memories-the history of small-town Texas written in countertops and chrome stools. Susie Kelly Flatau has interviewed the owners of many wonderful old restaurants and bars and has woven a fascinating web of stories about these fast-disappearing places. Mark Dean's stunning black-and-white photos capture the warmth and character of these beloved landmarks and are sure to bring back fond recollections for anyone who has ever sat at a counter and ordered a hamburger and a chocolate soda or cold beer.