The styles of MexTex, American, and international dining take are all filtered through our unique city.
In 2019, Elmer’s Restaurant closed after decades of service to El Pasoans. Despite no longer being owned by the original family, it still had the name and followed the purpose laid out by its founder, Elmer Poulsen. In 1947, Poulsen – a farm boy from Wisconsin – along with his wife, Jewel, opened an ice […]Read More
Chicago-born fast casual concept, Wow Bao, announced Thursday that they are bringing their signature buns, bowls and potstickers to El Paso. Wow Bao is a fast-casual Asian concept featuring steamed bao (a popular portable snack served throughout Asia), potstickers, steamed dumplings, rice & noodle bowls, hearty soups, fresh salads and specialty drinks such as fresh […]Read More
A traditional, Texas-style Thanksgiving dinner for 10 will cost $44.21, down $3.80, according to the special Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Thanksgiving Meal Report. The survey records the cost of 10 holiday staples—including turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and pecan pie. “Many Texas families continue to struggle with the economic impacts of the ongoing coronavirus […]Read More
Tuesday afternoon, officials with the Veg Society of El Paso (VSEP) announced their upcoming event, a Virtual Compassionate Thanksgiving with special guest Dr. Michael Greger, set for next week. The event, set for Saturday, November 7, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom, will be followed by a live Q&A with Dr. Greger. Dr. Greger is an internationally […]Read More
A new study by a group of researchers from New Mexico and Indiana found that Americans’ diets are becoming unhealthier as a result of stresses related to the coronavirus pandemic. The findings – published last month in the European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology, and Education – are part of the first and largest […]Read More
New Mexico State University and New Mexico-based Lescombes Winery announced the creation and launch of Pistol Pete’s Crimson Legacy, one of less than 10 collegiate-licensed wines in the country. The Cabernet Sauvignon will be available at all Lescombes locations beginning today, with additional, statewide distribution over the coming weeks. “This is an exciting day for […]Read More
Local restaurants, franchises and delivery companies have stepped up during the COVID-19 emergency, supporting the front line hospital workers by delivering food and snacks, free of charge. On Friday, Dunkin’ donated to University Medical Center of El Paso’s healthcare workers 96 pounds of Dunkin’ coffee and 24 boxes of Dunkin’ KCups. “On behalf of everyone […]Read More
On Friday afternoon, Kelly Memorial Food Pantry and their volunteers held a open food distribution event at their location in Central El Paso. Scores of El Pasoans made their way to the facilities parking lot, where volunteers with protective gear handed out the boxes of food. For those wishing to help, officials share that volunteers – in […]Read More
No one growing produce wants to inadvertently make people ill because of poor food safety practices. Two training sessions will be held in New Mexico to help fruit and vegetable growers meet the regulatory requirements included in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule. New Mexico State University’s Cooperative […]Read More
Monday morning, El Paso Community Foundation officials announced the return of the Cultivate Forum for 2020. This year’s Cultivate Forum will focus on local food systems and sustainability, and will feature an award-winning documentary short film and talks about a project that promotes environmentalism, education and the arts, local food hubs, and the relationship between responsible farming and […]Read More
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