New restaurants mark Shenandoah's growth

Shenandoah continues to expand, as two new restaurants have located in the city.

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches and Casa Rico's Hacienda Bar and Grill opened in December. Casa Rico features Tex-Mex cuisine and Jimmy John's offers specialty sub sandwiches.

The addition of the two new restaurants mean six opened in Shenandoah in 2007, bringing the city's total to 37. Jimmy John's new franchise is located at 1508 Research Forest Drive, Suite 300.

Delivery is offered to most of Shenandoah, The Woodlands Mall area, Research Park and areas near Oak Ridge High School. "We are fast and we deliver", said Kathy Caulkin, who owns Jimmy John's with husband Mark. Caulkin added specialty items such as the Italian night club sandwich, which is a popular menu item, and the beach club are offered.

Casa Rico touts carry out, along with live music, which plays every night. Assistant manager Crecencio Jaimes said romantic music is often played at the restaurant, located at Research Forest and Six Pines. The fajitas and shrimp are two specialties."Everything is grilled", Jaimes said.

Source: The Villager by Lauren Hodges