Hello my hungry friends,

I want to tell you a WELL KNOWN SECRET. A place where you can munch on what many Tyler locals consider to be the best Italian food around! You can have it today. This award winning, “Locals Love Us” favorite is a true East Texas addiction. 

But wait, I am getting ahead of myself. I am what you call a food snob. Not just any food snob, but more specifically an Italian food snob. I love it, and in the words of the great food critic Anton Ego, “If I don’t love it, I don’t swallow”. Problem is I’m not about to drive two hours or so to the Big “D”. Scout out and dine in some swanky, stuffy place that has menus with words I can’t pronounce and waiters dressed considerably better than me— sitting in chairs the size of a love seat. So it got me thinking…

What about? Glad you asked. Well Italian food of course, but mainly where I can accessibly get my hands on something that is filled with those palate explosions you dream about as your stomach so typically begins to think way ahead of your brain —while trying to pretend like you’re working (also known as “lunch time”). This little place is one that many already know about in Tyler… it’s called BRUNO’S. It’s a charming yet low scale, locally owned and never-to-be-regretted, little Italy with a southern flare. Open six days a week from 11:00am -9:00pm. 

Never tried it? There might be reason for that. One, you don’t like the Italian genre or two, you have decided to be glutton free – oops, I meant to say “gluten”. More power to you if that is the case. The other may be that this “diamond in the rough” isn’t like other restaurants that are located on the main strip of town and amidst lots of traffic. No, this one-of-a-kind dining experience is off the beaten path — along an ole well-worn trail of the Tylerite. At 1400 S. Vine lies this little gem…

Bruno’s Restaurant was listed #1 “Best in Pizza” and #2 in “Best Food for Carryout” according to “Locals Love Us” (localsloveus.com). They were also shown as a favorite in magazines such as BSCENE and IN.

Here what some locals are saying:

“Appearance of the restaurant was deceiving. Didn’t expect much. Boy was I wrong & pleasantly surprised! Fast & friendly service and amazing food! Portions are huge!! Thumbs up!”

“If you’ve been settling for franchise pizza, your missing the best of Tyler. Bruno’s has a unique pizza, with quality ingredients, and a taste that will leave you planning your next visit.”

“This restaurant consistently puts out a great product. Pizza is our family’s regular order but their lasagna, calzones ( order with ricotta and mozzarella cheese with your choice of 3 pizza toppings) , and their sub sandwiches are all very, very good. No hesitation on recommending a trip to Bruno’s.”

Now if you want plain and predictable and eh… just ok, then this isn’t for you. I’m talking about the kind of homemade dishes that sing soprano and will make your taste buds do the Tarantella. One wonders why it isn’t the menu choice of everyone – multiple times a week! 

Do you want lasagna? Layers of cheese so thick that it might bend your fork. A salty and mouthwatering flavor that will make you forget your momma! 

How about meatballs? These are not just any meatballs — but the Godfather of all meatballs. These babies have seasonings that will make you hum Sinatra.    

Did you say pizza??? Well let me tell you that if you prefer the small portions and tiny toppings then skip this one. Bruno’s doesn’t rob the crust by teasing you with bare minimums. No, these pies are colossal and atop a modest but delectable freshly made foundation is a zesty dress of non-chunky marinara sauce and pounds of beef, veggies, pepperoni, bacon or whatever else you wanna sink your teeth into. 

FROM SCRATCH – Bruno’s features the freshest creations, from homemade Italian sauces, to made to order sandwiches and pizza using fresh bread that’s also made right in our kitchen from start to finish.

You know you can’t resist! And the truth is you don’t have to. You can zip on over and order in and dine or drive up to their convenient pick-up window in your pajamas (modestly of course). Call your order in at 903-595-1676 and they will have it ready quick and fresh waiting for you. 

Make BRUNO’S ON VINE your belly’ s delight today and if you are a resident of the Flint or Gresham area their new location is exquisite and suited to seat more and extends the joy of the original. Schedule a large party or book for catering at your next event.  

Now quit reading and go grubbing and you can thank me later.

YOUR STRUGGLES (based on a true story)

Why does your life keep falling apart? Why do you keep making mistakes and poor choices? Maybe it’s a loved one that just can’t ever seem to get it together and you weep for them often and are continually frustrated. You don’t know what to do to help. It seems that someone has written this script called “Life” and you would do anything to get your hands on it.

As we go through trials, we hear those useless platitudes and pick-me-up lines and when we do, we feel like someone just handed us a tool that we either don’t understand or have very little use for. Those well-meaning people may not be aware that we don’t want to be “picked up” — We want clarity. Clarity as to: Why this keeps happening? Why can’t we ever seem to make our lives work? Why do we keep making bad decisions? What’s wrong with the world?

Maybe you struggle with depression over how your life has turned out. You didn’t know it would all come to this. You expected a John Hughes movie — a “happily ever after”. You wanted the kind of life someone would write a book about. Well we have news for you…

Someone already did.

At Wood Christian Counseling we are convinced that the main reason people fumble through life, lose hope and stay confused is they don’t realize they are already a part of a story. A really good story. One that has a glorious ending. Being able to handle life’s struggles and navigate this often tumultuous and crippling terrain that we call life, is all about knowing this grand narrative and seeing our purpose in it. Until we do, we will continue to trip and loose our handle on everything from our family to our jobs, simply because we are trying to assemble a complex puzzle in the dark. Instead of living our lives as a part of this beautiful drama, we try to write our own and it doesn’t work. Tom Wolfe – American author and journalist put it this way:

“Everybody, everybody everywhere, has his own movie going, his own scenario, and everybody is acting his movie out like mad, only most people don’t know that is what they’re trapped by, their little script.”

It doesn’t have to be this way!

You are already a part of a wonderful journey.

You are a part of God’s script – His design. He has given us resources that help keep us in His well-lite path. One is the Bible. Yea, that big, dusty, intimidating book that just keeps sitting on your coffee table staring at you every day. It is not just any book, it is where this story is told. Inside lies the answers to life’s most perplexing questions.

But not only that, he has also given us counselors. They are those who know the story well and have committed their lives to helping people like yourself keep stay focused on the big picture and helping you assess the smaller things with a new perspective. They work with you to help you walk with confidence, so there is no need to feel overwhelmed and defeated.

Oh yes, and there is even a better help than these! The Author (the one who wrote this grand saga) isn’t dead, but alive! He is among us and still speaks. He has promised to help us and remind us of his story and our part in it. Are you listening? Maybe you aren’t sure how? It is easier than you might think and no, you don’t have to be some spiritual guru to do it. Let us help.

So what are you waiting for? What could be more important than knowing how to live your life? Stop the aimless wandering and contact us today.

We want to tell you a story – your story. You do not have to walk in the dark again.

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P.S. The average adult makes about 35,000 conscious decisions a day. You can’t afford to wait. Let your next decision be to schedule an appointment with us today.