No promises. But when you drive west of Fort Worth — it’s dry and doesn’t feel as hot. That’s what might make this a good time for a two-hour drive west to Perini Ranch Steakhouse south of Abilene.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. How Perini Ranch Steakhouse became a West Texas institution. Courtesy of Perini Ranch When opening his steakhouse 40 years ago, ...

Tom and Lisa Perini own Perini Ranch Steakhouse in Buffalo Gap, Texas. In a book celebrating 40 years in business, they write, "For a long time, our remote location wasn't a plus, but finally, it was ...