Pflugerville restaurant steeped in history

PBK Stem & Stein serves as downtown Pflugerville's newest dining option and a tribute to a bygone era of the city's history.

According to some accounts, the original PBK Tavern operated as a speakeasy during Prohibition, serving alcohol out of the back of a downtown candy store.

"We thought it would be cool to open a restaurant to capture the feel of the original PBK," Pflugerville Mayor Jeff Coleman said.

Coleman, his wife, Shannon, and a group of seven local investors opened the new PBK Stem & Stein on Oct. 8 in downtown Pflugerville. Since opening, the restaurant has rotated its food, wine and beer menu, and added more live music.

"Shannon went out and found people who care about Pflugerville," Coleman said. "I like to say, 'They put their money where their heart is.'"

111 E. Main St., Pflugerville, 512-251-3810, www.pbkstemandstein.com

• Mon.–Fri. 4:30 p.m.–close
• Sat. noon–close