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Greek dolmades were served at this years Greek Fest.

The El Paso Greek Festival served up a good time

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter August 26, 2015

On Sunday, Aug. 23, my stepmom and I made our way to the El Paso Greek Festival on Festival Street. Housed inside giant white tents next to the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, the festival was home to a variety of food, booths and baklava-a Turkish...

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Potbelly’s prepares for National Chili Day

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter February 25, 2015

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is celebrating National Chili Day by serving UTEP students free chili on Feb. 26. They will be serving free six-ounce cups of chili from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at both of their El Paso locations, 2900 N. Mesa St. and 1373 George Dieter...

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Manager Armando Silva poses for a picture at Mooyaah Burgers which is located at 7500 N. Mesa St.

Student manages an exquisite future

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter December 2, 2014

Armando Silva was an average college student, who worked two jobs and went to school at the same time. He managed to handle it all through his positive spirit. Involved in food hospitality as a manager for more than a decade, Silva is now ready for his...

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Whole Foods arrives in El Paso

Whole Foods arrives in El Paso

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter November 18, 2014

Whole Foods Market announced 12 new locations, and one of them is making its way to El Paso and will open in late 2016. The announcement was made a week ago and according to Heather Larrabee, Whole Foods regional marketing coordinator, the El Paso location...

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Shellsy’s Oyster Bar is located on 3737 N. Mesa St.

Shellsy Oyster Bar turns anyone into a seafood lover

Jason Greene, Staff Reporter October 21, 2014

Having grown up at the beach, I am a huge fan of seafood. Living in El Paso has only helped to strengthen my longing for my favorite crustaceans, mollusks and whatever other things dwell on the sea floor. Of course, living in the desert can make it very...

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French Fry Heaven opened its first location in El Paso at 12380 Edgemere Blvd., Ste 106. (Above) Angel Wing fries are served for customer.

French Fry Heaven makes its tasty way into the community

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter July 22, 2014

A restaurant where french fries and nothing else is served now exists in El Paso. French Fry Heaven first opened in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2011, and now has 18 locations throughout the nation. Its first location opened in El Paso on July 2 and is located...

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Chuco Burger was voted as the “Best Burger in Town.” It is located at 1201 Lafayette Drive. Chuco is the owner of the restaurant.

Chuco Burger satisfies customers with every bite

Ashley Muñoz, Staff Reporter July 8, 2014

Chuco Burger is a great example of how a little hole in the wall mixed with great customer service can prove to be the best dining experience, but the burgers themselves leave a lot to be desired. On the outside, its cinderblock exterior might give you...

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Chihuahuas win in walk-off fashion

Chihuahuas win in walk-off fashion

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter June 28, 2014

The El Paso Chihuahuas beat the Tacoma Rainiers on a hot summer midday by a score of 7-6. Jeff Francoeur hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning. Good player execution and managerial strategy helped win this game. This game was originally...

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The Southwest University Stadium provides various food options for attendees. Some include Peter Piper Pizza, Leo’s Mexican Restaurant and Juárez Dog.

Baseball fans experience variety

Lesly Limon, Staff Reporter June 17, 2014

Walking into the Southwest University Baseball Stadium for the first time is quite an experience. There are plenty of vendors, the seating can be confusing and the stadium is pretty big—way bigger than what it looks like from the outside. With the...

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