Love you the Chick-Fil-A? Got a new book you’re willing to donate? The 2022 Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros will take place April 30, and unlike the last two years when the pandemic forced it to go virtual, the 26th Annual free books event will be in-person. As has been the case since … Read more
If, like me, you’ve been doing more cooking at home post-coronavirus, but you’d rather not shop for needed ingredients and supplies at a grocery store every time, might I suggest taking advantage of the mostly pleasant weather spring time in El Paso offers. For those who like their veggies and fruits direct from local farmers … Read more
A national off-price department store expands its footprint in El Paso this month while two national food chains open their first location. The Austin-based on-demand warm cookie company Tiff’s Treats, McAlister’s Deli, and Burlington have all set March opening dates for their new stores. Northeast Burlington The northeast is moving on up. First, a brand … Read more
Hello, Food Police? Yes, I’d like to report a horrible crime. I’m all for weird food combinations. Not everyone likes to eat their food the same way, which is why there are so many different ways to enjoy dishes. But what some people do to their food is just downright wrong. Take my morning radio … Read more
Yelp says that two of the 100 best restaurants in the entire United States are here in El Paso. Believe it or not, neither is among the plethora of great Mexican food restaurants our city has to offer. To determine the ninth annual list of the 100 Best U.S. Restaurants, Yelp reached out to its … Read more
A Las Cruces-based restaurant that prides itself on serving made-from-scratch Mexican food and fresh water has expanded to El Paso foreshadowing the imminent expansion of my waistline. Matteo’s Mexican Food has set the date for its Sun City debut, and I for one am looking forward to its opening. From food truck to restaurant Started … Read more
What is being built at the former El Taco Tote location in N. Mesa by the University of Texas at El Paso? Now we know and I’m not going to lie, it’s disappointing. The Tote, as we cool kids call it, closed at 2921 N. Mesa on October 7, 2020 after 24 years there. I … Read more
A winter in El Paso is not like the winter experienced in other parts of the US We don’t often measure El Paso’s snowfall in feet. Usually it’s more like “a blanket” or “a fuck.” Around here the snow is like the sexy season; you never know when you can get it or how long … Read more
Tired of New Year New You social media posts? I am and it’s only because they don’t work. Just as diets won’t help you lose weight, if you don’t change the way you live your life, all the self-help lists in the world won’t help you improve your life. TOO BUSY FOR ALL THAT NOISEI … Read more
All aboard the El Paso weather roller coaster. Although nights have been chilly lately, daytime temperatures have remained relatively mild and above normal. But forecasters say that will change for a few days starting Saturday, December 18. Do you want to make a snowman? Well that probably won’t happen Much cooler temperatures are forecast for … Read more