Apr 08, 2007
Elsewhere in the Ist-a-verse
We don’t know about where you are, but it seems like spring can’t decide whether or not to happen. Some days are warm, some days are cold, and sometimes you aren’t sure which. Baseball may have started up (and soccer/football winding down) but it still seems cold out there. Unless it’s not. Anyways, onto the -ists. Austinist happily anticipated fall’s Austin City Limits, even though they’re not fully recovered from South By Southwest. In…
Feb 06, 2006
Morning Roundup: Year of the Dog Edition
The Year of the Dog kicked off with a bang yesterday, as revelers celebrated the traditional Chinese New Year’s festivities by eating, eating, and eating some more, writes the Examiner. Residents and visitors alike packed Chinatown’s many eateries for chicken, dumplings, and mandarin oranges as a parade proceeded down H Street. Chinatown is home to a number of traditional Chinese restaurants, including China Doll, Chinatown Garden, Tai Shan, Li Ho, Chipotle, Hooters, Potbelly, and…
Jan 30, 2006
Fit for a Dog: Feasting in the New Year
Happy Year of the Dog! According to the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle, people born in canine years are honest, hardworking, and loyal, but stubborn. What’s more, 2006 is especially lucky since there are two first days of Spring — a good sign for lovers. During the holiday, we’ll try to double our luck by eating plenty of tangerines. While we’re at it, we might graze on oranges for wealth, peanuts and noodles for a long…