The Beehive Restaurant & Saloon (Texas Country Reporter)

They say America is the land of opportunity, and no one understands that like the owner of this Texas steakhouse.
Beehive Restaurant
Ali Esfandiary
517 US-180
Albany, TX 76430
Phone: [phone]
Website: www.beehivesalo...
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4-27-19

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

I met an Iranian man back in the mid 1980's. His wife and son went to the same church as my family and I. He had been in the Iranian army and told about how they had to move through a crowd of protesters to move them out of the area. The way he described it, it was brutal. Mirahn was a 5th or 6th degree Black Belt in Karate. I can't remember the spelling of the type so I won't try. He held classes for the young boys in the church Rec room and invited the fathers to attend. A friend and I started going, I dropped out but my friend continued. It was a great experience in discipline and exercise. As Ali, the gentleman in this article, Mirahn was always friendly and respectful of everyone he met. Mirahn owned a Audio/Visual repair shop. Great man. Sorry for the lengthy spiel.

[@MasterChief-sl9ro]

Everyday above ground is a blessing...So true....

[@gariwise5206]

Oh I want to go there . He deserves being successful. He has worked for it. God Bless him.

[@williemays2]

--- #1 rule --- don't go to the fucking Dairy Queen after you eat at the Beehive ----

[@TheSkiggly]

He's got it right and most would never know of his story without your work. Thanks again!

[@markfletcher8084]

I had lunch there yesterday and got to speak with this amazing man. Proof of what is great about this country, if you choose to be a success.

[@bigmikesbeer]

“Don’t lie, don’t cheat, help others when you can”....Got it!

[@andresvargas2768]

You're parents didn't teach that as a child?

[@garysisk3431]

@@andresvargas2768 actually mine did

[@vgarza1972]

What a awesome gentleman!! The man sees how blessed he is and that's why he's so happy, a lesson to learn!!

[@dennisallen3942]

Although a fifth generation Texas native, I moved to a Maryland 32 years ago. I’m settled here and probably won’t move back, but going all the way back to 4 Country Reporter, this is how I remember. Thanks Bob.

[@sarac2692]

This owner is such a sweetheart

[@jensongainer3696]

Every time I’ve eaten there I’ve had the best company and the best food. Great job TCR.

[@fortheloveofGAMEZ]

When he said that this was the best country, I almost cried.

[@bladediver]

I want to hang out with this guy and just have him bless me with the light he puts out. What a fantastic human.

[@markwatters6875]

Well done Ali. All the best for you and your family.

[@roostercogburn809]

Eaten there many times, Ali is great, great fillet mignon steaks...

[@joelsimms4636]

Goes to show. If you treat people the way you want to be treated you will be a successful. May your God bless you!!

[@adrianmontoya4491]

Literally same god

[@manthony777]

The food looks wonderful. The man is an excellent businessman and person. ♥️♥️

[@johnkelsey2482]

What a gentleman.....very good

[@mauimom1246]

You gotta love that guy! Food looks great, too.

[@wordkyle]

I love stories like this.

[@jordyking597]

I've eaten here a time or two and I can say with confidence Ali is 100% genuine in this interview. He probably spent 20 minutes at our table making us laugh and telling is his story on how he came to Albany. not to sound sappy but you really do feel welcome whenever those hinges squeak on that door. excellent food by the way.

[@BaconPraline]

Friendly guy, gonna have to visit

[@badtexasbill5261]

Food looks good and that seems like a nice fellow

[@Unwrapasmile]

Hard work don’t give up be honest believe in God, good enough for me. Great story

[@michaelmonzingo3337]

Love eating there and visiting with Ali.

[@joeguzman3558]

God bless this man he's the best we have in America and the best in Texas .

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

Thumbs up. Fantastic.

[@oldtimers6460]

A true American , May not have been born there but shore as hell made his mark in a good way on the country . May there be many more and bless them .

[@danmekeel7758]

Thank You, Sir.

[@Piranhabomb]

What a wonderful man

[@milagroarce4615]

Hope u live to 100 god bless u n ur family good food will make everyone 😊 😊

[@lemmykilmister9979]

He deserves everything he's got and what's coming to him

[@michaelfitzgerald434]

Really wonderful!

[@trooper97]

Such an interesting man.

[@fredsims2405]

There are still good ppl in this world

[@p52893]

A most lovely Man!

[@alibabrm]

Jazz, Louisiana Kitchen in Lubbock has all the walls covered with dollars like that that Texas Tech students have put there over the years.

[@zantozhdz293]

Yes sr you are a mazter of the life god bless you

[@LindaWolfe20]

Wonderful words to live by.. Don't lie. don't cheat, don't steal, help others when you can, and believe in one God...

[@apartmentsnearme8957]

Looks so tasty! Love the video

[@sheryljones5207]

It's good too see a foreigner from another country come over to America and by working at different restaurant's learn how to be a successful business owner by simply having true faith in God. And giving him all the Thanks and Glory for successful business and happy and rewarding life. Amen.

[@frankmckinley1254]

Great video.

[@utuber2940]

That chicken fried steak looks tasty!!!!!

[@daniellinehan7164]

Beautiful Story

[@dessertman1181]

A great story in the great state of Texas

[@cstarr190]

God dont make mistakes. America was blessed perfecly

[@enyuzhou1586]

He is real story teller, you can tell from the deeply laugh from interviewer.

[@TexasEscapist]

It looks so delicious!

[@ronart5852]

Beautiful!

[@liran.9153]

wise man bless him and his attitude towards life

[@ikshakuG]

God bless USA

[@TheMountainman211]

Good stuff

[@proudamerican6820]

GOD LOVES YOU ALI.

[@wernerc.432]

Wow! What a guy. Wonderful vid, thanks.

[@simonpurser5263]

Love go there awesome

[@lisatorres1360]

I love it.....

[@scottlawless8854]

Oh man. Shrimp night at The Beehive is legendary

[@JourneymanLineman]

Gratitude.

[@ronaldpetersen255]

Beautiful Man there!!

[@kenbird9017]

What a great guy, an achiever!

[@earldeanpowell]

i first visited early early 80s, bone-in prime rib. was it any good? 40 yrs later, I still remember it, dont I?

[@cesarabosetti8592]

lovely the wise old man. great example. regards!

[@cavetreasures5475]

YEAH!

[@guerro327]

Everyone knows the one-and-only, original Bee Hive Restaurant was in Modesto, CA on Crows Landing Road.

[@JohnBurdette-or7if]

Man. Food looks tasty

[@YTjndallas]

Ted Nugent was also in that photo including Blake and Miranda. 2:54

[@stanhamilton6031]

Yep! I seen him too! God Bless Ted, and this wonderful gentleman, for their beliefs and determination to succeed and live the American dream. The food looks incredible!

[@marykipp8388]

Wow, that is a true immigrant. “Hard work.”

[@jaybe3334]

The second location is in Abilene and it is good

[@scottb4494]

Lov it

[@mistervacation23]

Reminds me of AJ Hidell.

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

God bless Ali!! 🕌🕌⛪⛪

[@SJKile]

Absolutely NO Brown Gravy with Chicken Fried Steak. That is a sin of epic proportions.

[@SJKile]

@joe rivas No need to, if you new how to cook Southern Cuisine you would have what you seek.

[@melissahoney8317]

Yep schnitzel was good it was a German food my mother and my dad and my brother has lived in Germany before I was born I need my mom would make it and when she came back to the United States to have me she would make it

[@cowboywoodard2569]

Been telling people forever DON'T LIE,DON'T STEAL, DONT CHEAT.

[@heyokaikaggen6288]

Hardworking and with seemingly steadfast values, Ali Esfandiary is indeed a magnificent example of the life one can build in the USA. The only problem is, had he had his way, the last President would not have let people like him immigrate into the country in the first place.

[@stukaman1162]

This is what leftists fail to understand. This Iranian man comes to America, establishes himself as a skilled restaurateur, and with hard work, dedication, and providing a quality product for his customers, has become wildly successful and well known, or else the Texas Reporter would have never given him a second glance. Pass the steak sauce, please.

[@ambriadaniels8786]

Where is Albany?

[@ricardoestrada1176]

Northeast of Abilene north of Cisco

[@benniebarrow348]

Come on Bob......Blake and Miranda ? ......how about the man himself in that photo Ted Nugent ?

[@bluegrassfan23]

Yes, there is only one God.

[@andrefecteau]

ironic, big city guy wants to go to small town, small town guy wants to go to big city...

[@richardfolkman]

I don't care if you are from another country and you came to the US to find your reality. It doesn't mean you can deface government issued currancy. Rather distasteful and disrepectful. I know money nots for writing on, anyway.

[@gregsage4514]

Only if ur white coming from another country then u will be blessed if ur black and from another country well your on your own

[@shabut]

You really missed Ted Nugent didn't you...

[@barrydimmock5771]

Nice story but quit with the BS about the US being the greatest place, there are many far better

[@cats0182]

Such as? Why are you still here? Go elsewhere if you believe the grass is greener. Why do people want to come here from everywhere?

[@barrydimmock5771]

@@cats0182 Thankfully I am not there. I guess people want to go there and see if they can last a week without getting shot

[@nmelkhunter1]

@@barrydimmock5771 You’re right, I’ve been shot three times in the last ten days...

[@parrotheadstx]

I have to admit, the "only" part of this story that bothered me, was the part when he said he kisses the Quran. Should I be bothered by this? I'm not sure.

[@Comet1808]

Hi Mark, I feel like he reveled a quiet moment of his day to all of us. That's his business to believe in his own religion. That is the freedom that all American's enjoy. I hope that you will just let this go. He's a good and decent man who loves this country and feels blessed to live here. Just imagine if your own personal religious beliefs "bothered" most folks. It's always best to stand in someone else's shoes for a few moments and reflect on how life is from their point of view. It tends to give you a more balanced and thoughtful point of view.

[@btww1987]

Would you be bothered if he said he kissed the Bible?

[@endofanera1983]

I knew there was going to be this comment somewhere. Doesn’t Christianity teach not to judge others? I guess there’s exemptions.

[@cheegum6296]

Yeah don't go there lol

[@nadiarenh2440]

@stealth baller I definitely agree with you

[@ravidul1849]

Feeding infidels

[@tonyromas4540]

Rodeo steakhouse is better!!! Roseburg oregon

[@jtop2038]

No way to be a true Texan and a Muslim.

[@jabjones2165]

The key is to be what you want to be, And if you don't agree, just leave that person alone and let him be himself.

[@nadiarenh2440]

Just don't say you have to be an real asshole to be a real Texan!!!