Star and Cresent Moon Café
The name “Star and Crescent Moon” represents a symbol for the new beginning in Texas that was sought by the ancestors of Lutcher Stark. This symbol was used by the Lutcher & Moore Lumber Company that was co-founded by H.J. Lutcher Stark’s grandfather, and it has since become the insignia for the Stark Foundation, the non-profit organization that was established in 1961 by Lutcher Stark and that continues his philanthropic legacy through its programs, including Shangri La.
A selection of sandwiches and salads is available. Star and Crescent Moon Cafe menu.
Hours of Operation (weather permitting)
Summer Hours
Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday, 12 noon - 2:00 PM
The Cafe is also open for special events.
Holidays
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day
Open on Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day
Box lunches are available through the Star and Crescent Moon Cafe.
- Group tours are welcome to order from the menu, but groups of 15 or more are encouraged to order box lunches to ensure prompt service.
- There is no minimum of box lunches required. Orders must be placed on week prior to arrival.
- Please contact chefdavid@oldorangecafe.com for additional information or to order box lunches.
Catering and Parties at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center
The Star and Crescent Moon Café is available to cater your next event at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center. We’ll even prepare a customized menu just for you. For more information e-mail chefdavid@oldorangecafe.com or contact Chef David at 409.883.2233.
David Claybar
David Claybar discovered his love of food as a child by watching his mother and grandmother prepare family meals. While studying business administration at Sam Houston State University, he decided his true passion was in the restaurant business. After graduation, he attended the Art Institute of Houston and received his culinary arts degree in 2003. He immediately began working at Old Orange Café, which he purchased in January 2004.
David’s family roots run deep in Orange’s history, and his role in both the Old Orange Café and now the Star and Crescent Moon Café allow him to show his appreciation of Orange and its rich heritage. When he’s not in the kitchen, you can find David on the water reeling in fish or hunting in the woods.