Oh I just love running across these surprise local hot spots in East Texas. I love it especially when it turns out to be as "delizioso" as Bella Italian Cafe in Flint, just south of Tyler on Old Jacksonville Highway. It's a cozy location, and even offers some outdoor seating, which will be nice this time of year. I found it to be very welcoming and the bread they bring out to you is almost worth a trip itself. Owned by Chef "Benny" Shala and his family, they've put together an incredible menu including the Italian dishes you always crave from Pizza and Lasagna to more adventurous options like Shrimp Cognac and Calamari.