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On the cover 37 Eastern Feast

Sometimes you’re just in the mood for something different for dinner. Something very different, as in, something you’ve never had before. And just when you think Amarillo is only home to the same old, same old, think twice. Tonight, you could feast on Tandoori Chicken, Dolmaa or Pho.

Features 26 Come Fly with Me

Jet-set this holiday season in travel wear that keeps you comfortable in flight and looking chic on the runway.

34 East Meets West

Whether you’re already a world traveler or someday want to be, make your home a reflection of your global view with patterns, textures and artifacts from abroad.

49 Purveying the Pantry

Rita Morrow serves up a few pounds of basmati rice for dinner, along with her trademark charm, thanks to her husband’s new found love for shopping in bulk.

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The no-fuss method of slow cooking meals means you have more time to spare for everything (or everyone) else in your life. Throw together the ingredients, turn on the oven (or your Crockpot) and move on with your day knowing that dinner is worth the wait.

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Online Page............................12 Out & About...........................14 The Way I See It....................22 Get Involved..........................24 Dress Code..............................26 Home.........................................34 Special Feature.....................49

Inspire........................................52 What’s Cooking?..................54 Events........................................65 Let’s Eat!....................................73 Retro Rewind.........................82 Spotlight..................................84

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contributors

Shannon Richardson

Jeff is a husband, father of two little boys, a firefighter with the Amarillo Fire Department and the owner of Life of Riley Photography. He was born and raised in Amarillo and is proud to work in the community. His passion for art and the creative process began as a child and led him to his love of photography.

See Jeff’s work at lifeofrileyphotography.com.

Andy & T Price

Chriselda

Andy & T own Real Food Company. The couple have been creating and serving their “made-from-scratch food with a wholesome flare” for more than 10 years.

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Jeff Harbin

Shannon has been photographing commercial/advertising work for the past 14 years. His photography has won numerous Addy awards including three best of shows as well as being featured in the Graphis Photo Annual 2001, JPG Magazine and Shots. He is currently working on a photographic book about Route 66. See Shannon’s work at shannonrichardson.com and route66americanicon.com.

Chriselda has been a photographer for the past 13 years. She specializes in wedding and portrait photography.

She studied Film and Digital Photography at San Antonio College and the University of Texas of San Antonio.

See Chriselda’s work at chriseldaphotography.com.

Donna Alexander

Ash Marie

Donna, a West Texas native, has lived in Amarillo for 11 years.

She received her Associates of Applied Science in Photography from Amarillo College in May 2009. Donna is a member of the Texas Professional Photographers Association and specializes in commercial, real estate, event and portrait photography. She has two daughters, Alex and Krista.

Ash is an Amarillo native with a passion for both photography and her community. After working professionally for two years, she was presented with her first Addy Award in the Best Color Photo category. Ash is most proud of her photographic contribution to the local child welfare organization, Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch.

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his month, I was faced with a cold, hard dose of reality as we put together the November issue: researching a food-focused issue makes your clothes shrink. It’s true. And totally unfair.

I come by my love of food honestly.

My mom was Italian and in my book, still the best cook ever. She taught me to love good food. You wouldn’t find fried food in the Peters’ household. She cooked Mediterranean style – lots of olive oil, fresh vegetables from Dad’s garden, and pasta.

My German father is a great cook in his own right. He was the baker and from him, I learned the art of pie crusts, baking bread and making cookies. We Me and Jennie “research” Vietnamese food at Pho Van. didn’t eat out much, but spent our time gathered at the kitchen table every night as a family. At the time, especially as a teenager, I didn’t appreciate the amount of labor that went into all those homecooked meals; I wanted to eat at restaurants like all my friends.

Now that I have my own family made up of bottomless-pit boys, I get it. I’ve spent countless hours in the kitchen preparing meals the way my mother did. It can be a thankless job at times, but we’ve also spent cherished hours around our table enjoying good food with our family and close friends. As a matter of fact, that’s how I show people I love them – I cook for them.

Nothing makes me happier than pulling out my mother’s recipes, especially her red sauce, and spending time in the kitchen preparing a good meal. I’ll simmer her sauce for hours while I listen to Dean Martin and sip a little vino.

Families the world over share this bond of food and time together whether they’re American, Italian, Indian, Afghani or Vietnamese. The recipes for the delicious dishes we feature in this month’s issue have been passed down for generations. Each family we interviewed showed us such gracious hospitality.

They were excited to talk about their heritage and share their favorite meals with us (hence the shrinking clothes).

The time we spent with them reminded me how important our families are.

In our day-to-day busyness, we need to take time to reconnect with family, remember where we came from, and enjoy each other’s company. For me, enjoying good food is more fulfilling when I have someone to share it with.

We trust that you enjoy reading about the people and places that make Amarillo a wonderful place to live. In a few months, we’ll change how we distribute Amarillo Magazine. In short, you’ll have to let us know that you want to continue receiving the magazine with your Sunday copy of the Amarillo Globe-News. Hopefully, the sticker on the cover of this issue caught your eye.

Make sure you call us at the number listed so you won’t miss a single issue.

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amarillo voices I attended Ladies Night Out with three of my dearest friends. I wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the food and Ladies Night Out entertainment. One of my girlfriends had a steady stream of tears running down her face from continuous laughing. I truly hope this event becomes an annual affair for all to enjoy in the future. Thank you for doing an awesome task of putting this event together. I know it entails a lot of hard work and long hours. Congratulations on a job well done!

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We Think Pink Ladies Night Out Amarillo Magazine hosted it’s first-ever Ladies Night Out event on October 7th at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts. Comedians Beth Schumann, Gayla Johnson and Kira Soltanovich with the Women Who Kick Comedy Butt tour entertained guests while they enjoyed food from O.H.M.S. The event, which benefited Susan G. Komen for the Cure, also included a cash bar, door prizes and a silent auction featuring original pieces by area artists.

1. Kim Haisten, Lynn Slocum, Jo Ann Wood and Mary Jo Goggins 2. Cholie DeLeon, Lisa Chrane, Melissa McClain, Patty Thompson, Cindy Flippo, Suzanne Brantley and Tasha Daniels 3. Patty Garrett, Jackie Chase and Gretchen Bills 4. Allison Roberts 5. Becky McLaughlin, BK Gearn and Emily McReynolds Burnsed 6. Rhonda Urbanczyk, Jeannie Sylvester, Judy Bos, Dana Smith and Vicki Gardner 7. Lola Whitaker and Dorothy Ragster 8. Christie Perez and Roxanne Ledwig 9. Tonya Smith, Teresa Birkenfeld, Audrey Jones and Helen Campsey 10. Irma Canales, Ivette Plata, Mimi Miranda and Ana Rodriguez

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Lips! “The Greatest Hits” Opportunity School held their annual Lips! event on October 7th in the Amarillo Civic Center Grand Plaza. The event gives community volunteers and local celebrities the chance to show off their “singing skills” by lip-synching to music from their favorite stars. The evening included live and silent auctions, dinner and the show.

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1. John Atkins, Tom Knapp and Will Miller 2. Opportunity School board members Adrian Meander and Vicki Scivally 3. Jelene Ballard performing “She’s Got You” by Patsy Cline 4. Chuck Alexander and Kathy Durrett performing “Proud to be an American” 5. Amanda Allen, Allison Stradley, Meg Curth, Allison Stephens, Conrad Hester, Kevin Pattison and Rob Vartabedian photos by Ash Marie

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A Night in CASAblanca A Night in CASAblanca was held at the home of Lawrence and Sharon Oeschger on September 10th. The event was hosted by Amarillo Area CASA as their annual fundraising event. There were plenty of hors d’oeuves, gambling tables and music provided by renowned saxophonist, Rusty Johnson.

1. Dr. Neil and Michelle Bryson 2. Lisa and Will Price, Janie Burgess, Larry Oeschger, Coney Burgess and Sharon Oeschger 3. Lauren Haley and George Briant Oeschger 4. Vette and Adrian Meander 5. Beth Chermel, Alysia Cordova, Laura Hale and Kimberly Warminski photos by Donna Alexander

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2010 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure The 20th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure started with a bang in downtown Amarillo. On September 25th, more than 5,000 people came to show their support by walking or running in either a 5K competitive race or the Fun Run/Walk.

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1. Dee Lagrone, Sparky, Chad Lowe and Jim Bain 2. Derek Carter and Meg Kohout 3. Katie McComber, Jeremy Parsons, Amy Petrie, Claudia Lopez, Steve Russell, Kyla Lott and Myles Jackson 4. Aryn Traves and Kelsey Ransom 5. Taylor LeBrock, Chubbs and Rachael Miner photos by Chriselda Photography

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Recycled Art Opening The opening night of Amarillo’s first Recycled Art Festival was held on September 10th at the Amarillo Museum of Art. All entries used a minimum of 75 percent recycled products and every participant donated one item to benefit the museum’s art programs.

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Signature Chefs The March of Dimes hosted their 8th annual Signature Chefs event on October 16th in the Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Ballroom. The event raises funds to promote healthy babies and fight prematurity while paying tribute to the culinary excellence of local chefs and caterers.

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Tri- State Fair Rodeo Gala The Tri-State Fair and Rodeo hosted its annual gala benefiting the Tri-State Fair Scholarship Program on September 11th. It was held in the Amarillo National Center on the fairgrounds and featured the musical talents of competitors in the Amarillo Star Talent Competition, as well as the country band, Little Big Town.

1. Max and Adrea Pearson, and Niki and Chad Westenburg 2. Craig and Emily Jones, and Dale and Zack Suther 3. Little Big Town 4. Janis and Bill Weems 5. Little Big Town photos by Jeff Harbin, Life of Riley Photography

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the way i see it

Jon Mark Beilue

It’s Called Classic Music for a Reason I’m a man of woefully few talents, but in all humility, if there was ever a local contest for “Name That Tune” of rock/pop music from the 1960s through the MTV era of the 1980s, I would kick some serious youknow-what.

Just the other day, I was driving across town and listening to KXGL, better known as the Eagle, better known as the home of classic rock.

I was naming songs within a few chords as is my custom. (I wasn’t actually naming them since I was by myself in the car and that would be a little weird, but I knew them long before the first lyric.)

“Love Hurts” by Nazareth. “I Can See Clearly Now,” by Johnny Nash.

The classic “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey. “More than a Feeling” by Boston. “One Way or Another” by Blondie. It was like an open book test.

My gift for musical recall started innocently enough driving a tractor and combine in the summer of my youth and listening to rock and roll stations on the radio about eight hours a day. It carried over to purchasing (ahem) eight-track tapes and went from there.

In college, we all listened to the same groups and music. Each hit song led to the purchase of, now, cassette tapes. After that, MTV burst on the scene with its music videos and iconic groups and that was another layer to add to the memory bank.

Classic rock capitalized on that, and it’s like the music of my youth never left and never will leave: “I Want to Know What Love Is,” by Foreigner.

“Money for Nothing,” by Dire Straits. “Every Breath You Take,” by The Police. It’s a name-that-tune slam dunk.

But when it comes to today’s music, I’m as clueless as an Amish grandfather. I couldn’t name a handful of groups/musicians who were 2010 Grammy winners at the threat of physical violence. I don’t think I’m alone. In fact, I know I’m not.

“Not unless there were ubiquitous songs, just some huge song, or unless they were people like Jay-Z, Katy Perry or Taylor Swift,” said Jamey Karr, general manager of the Eagle, who’s been on air in Amarillo since 1975. “A lot of people at this year’s Grammys, I’m not sure who they are. Now my kids would know, but not me.”

I’m not one of those old coots who believe everything was better way back when. Today, athletes and teams are better. For the most part, TV is better. Restaurants are better. Overall, movies are better.

Music is not. Maybe country is, but rock isn’t. Bob Seger and I agree on one thing: We love that old-time rock and roll. My theory is groups

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and artists got first crack back in the early years of rock, so they got all the creative lyrics, ideas and beats. They produced music that stands the test of time. Today, they’re just picking up the scraps and trying to hang on in the here-today-gone-tomorrow genre.

In Rolling Stone Magazine’s list of the top 500 songs of all time, the latest song in the top 10 came from 1991. Only 25 of 500 came after 1990. Just the Beatles, the greatest rock band ever, who broke up in 1969, had 23.

Karr theorizes today’s music venues are fragmented and record companies too impatient. A generation ago, baby boomers had commonality that made certain songs an institution. Groups had deals that would allow them to reach their peak. An example, Bruce Springsteen’s legendary “Born to Run” album that brought him to a mass audience was his third. He wouldn’t get that chance today.

I asked my high school son what was on his iPod. Here are a few: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Coldplay, Pinback, Third Eye Blind and Atmosphere. I almost felt sorry for him.

Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles, they ain’t.

That’s not to say there isn’t some good music today, or that we didn’t have our share of clunkers three decades ago. Anyone remember “Mickey” from Toni Basil in 1982? And how do you explain Milli Vanilli? But, overall, it’s no contest.

“The Boomers have latched on to classic rock as the music of our lives,” Karr said. “Our stuff was great. It was fabulous.

There was something new on the radio. It won’t go away until the last one of us is gone.”

That music has stayed with us. And likely always will. Somewhere around 2040, I fully expect and hope to use my walker, get into the elevator at my assisted living center, and listen to Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven.”

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get involved

Cornerstone Outreach Center Stretching grocery budgets for those in need

By Michele McAffrey

Donated bread awaiting distribution

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nless you’ve ever known what it feels like to be truly hungry, you probably can’t relate to the people A client receives food for her family. who come to Cornerstone Outreach Center every Friday to receive food from the ministry’s food distribution program.

“They are just people like everyone else and it could happen to any one of us,” Charona Luke, Cornerstone’s at 10:30 a.m. and then they can collect their food. Volunteers fill baskets administrator, told me. with groceries that they have on hand. Every cart gets the same thing The ministry has seen an increase this year in the number of people and the same amount. who need their help and they see more homeless people every week.

To keep its supply of food stocked, the ministry receives donations Charona credits the ailing economy and high unemployment. And she from several area businesses, like Pepsi, Mrs. Baird’s and Natural told me that people receive something just as important as food when Grocers, and the High Plains Food Bank donates fresh vegetables from they come to Cornerstone. They are given security, knowing that even its gardens. Cornerstone also buys groceries with monetary donations when they can’t count on anything else, they can count on getting from local businesses and individuals. much-needed food weekly.

In addition to the food distribution program, Cornerstone also offers The food Cornerstone provides helps people stretch their budgets so Manna Ministries food boxes, which contain groceries at a discounted they can buy healthy protein, like meat. Each week, the ministry serves price. The largest sells for $29 and contains 17 to 18 food items from from 166 to 210 people with healthy basics like fresh produce, bread, meat, fish and poultry to fresh eggs, vegetables and potatoes. The beans, canned goods, bakery goods, cereal or peanut butter, but they ministry also includes recipes using those food items so people can don’t usually have meat to give. learn to cook healthy meals. Anyone can buy Manna boxes as a way to To receive food from Cornerstone, clients don’t have to meet any stretch their grocery budget, and all the groceries come from minimum income requirements. After registering at the office with a local merchants. picture ID and social security number, anyone in need can get help.

Money is tight at the ministry right now, like everywhere else. In People who need food on an emergency basis can come to Cornerstone fact, they’ve gone from a staff of five paid employees to only two, so Tuesday through Thursday and the ministry will give them food out of they really need help whether it’s clerical duties in the office, stocking their pantry. Every Friday, clients are required to attend church services the warehouse or distributing food. People can also simply donate

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Loaded carts ready for a Friday giveaway

Si Bosley, Cornerstone volunteer

money. Cornerstone does have a restriction on volunteering, Charona informed me. They do require volunteers to be an active member of a church and have a recommendation letter from their pastor since they are a Christian ministry.

Charona says that working at Cornerstone has made her not take anything for granted. She has seen the effects of hunger firsthand, like one woman who walked miles to ask for food for her hungry children.

Seeing that mother’s struggle to provide for her family puts everything into perspective, she told me. Even Cornerstone with her own struggles while raising Outreach Center an adopted child, she’s more grateful is open Tues.-Fri. than ever for what she does have. from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Of all her duties at the ministry, and 1-4 p.m. Drop getting to know the people who by their offices at visit every week gives Charona the 1111 N. Buchanan most fulfillment. or call them at “I love serving the people,” she 381.2131 for more says. “Friday is my favorite day of the information. week because I see and get to know all of the people we are helping.” am

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Relish the rich flavors from the other side of the world

There are some nights when you’re just in the mood for something different for dinner.

Something very different, as in, something you’ve never had before. And just when you think Amarillo is only home to the same old, same old, think twice. Tonight, you could feast on Tandoori Chicken, Dolmaa or Pho. Not convinced yet?

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cover Taste of India When an Indian couple from Sacramento decided to open a restaurant, they first thought carefully about its location. It needed to be convenient to Punjabi truckers, near a major through-city, and affordable. One year ago, Jasmail Singh Biring, with his wife, Sandeep, and daughter, Laveen, moved to Amarillo to open Indian Oven off the Pullman Road exit on I-40. Just as they’d hoped, word soon spread about their authentic cuisine and extensive menu including frequently requested goat dishes. Today, they not only serve as a must-stop for long haul drivers but also Amarillo locals who enjoy the flare of Indian cuisine.

“Most of our dishes are from the northern region, which is

where the Tandoor oven – or Indian clay oven – comes from,” says Sandeep. “But we also serve some dishes from the southern region which has more tropical flavors, like coconut and seafood.”

Jasmail and Sandeep are from Jalandhar in Punjab, India, and the dishes they serve, courtesy of their chef, Swarn Singh Bassi, are a reflection of their country’s most beloved foods and spices. But lest buyers be wary, Indian food isn’t all spice and heat.

“People are afraid to come because they think the food is too spicy, but we make everything the way they want it. You can order dishes mild, medium or hot,” she says.

Chili Chicken The chicken is simmered with slit chilies, onions, peppers and traditional Indian spices until the meat is tender and swimming in light gravy.

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Tandoori Chicken After marinating the chicken in yogurt, the meat is seasoned with ginger, garlic paste, tandoori masala and fenugreek leaves.

(Chili powder gives the chicken its red flare.) Then into the high-temperature Tandoor oven it goes. It comes to your table sizzling hot.

Samosa Served as an appetizer, this crispy fried dumpling is filled with either a vegetarian mixture of peas and potatoes or lamb. Alongside are two chutneys – mint and sweet – and pickled carrots.

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cover Naan This leavened flat bread is as much a utensil as it is food. At Indian Oven, Naan is made the traditional way in a Tandoor and then smothered with butter.

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Fresh Naan from a Tandoor oven

Vietnamese Delight Em Van Nguyen and his wife, Thanhvan, moved to the United States from Vietnam in 1980, settling first in Portland, Oregon. However, since Thanhvan had family in Amarillo, and the couple had started building their own family with two daughters, it made sense to move to Texas. And in 2001, they opened their restaurant, Pho Van. “My wife loves to cook. She’s been cooking since 12 or 13,” says Em. “I don’t cook. I just do what she says. She’s the boss.”

The menu was built off the dishes Thanhvan enjoyed as a child, when she would help her grandmother cook for big wedding parties and events. Today, the same love and passion

is poured into the food they serve patrons at Pho Van, making sure everything is made fresh daily and from the highest quality ingredients. Their star dish, Pho, is a simple soup made from homemade stock, simmered beef, cilantro and rice noodles, always made when the order is placed and served piping hot with a side of Thai basil, jalapenos and bean sprouts.

“Other places use stock from cans and boxes, but we don’t.

It’s important to use good stock made from beef bones, and real fish stock doesn’t smell like fish,” he says. “It takes hours to make stock and we do it every night.”

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Spring Rolls Rice noodles, shrimp, pork, sprouts, lettuce and cilantro are tightly rolled in rice paper and served with a savory peanut dipping sauce. Healthy and delicate, the rolls are perfect for an appetizer or light lunch.

Pork Chop Plate Another favorite among Pho Van regulars are the crispy yet tender pork chops served with shrimp and fried eggs. Its sidekicks are a small bowl of Pho and an even smaller bowl of fish sauce for dipping. Again, the portions are huge, but after one bite of the chop, chances are you won’t be sharing.

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Dipping Sauces

Young Chow Fried Rice

Fried Chicken Wings Em is quick to tell people: These are the best chicken wings you’ll ever eat. In fact, he challenged a customer before – if you don’t think these are the best chicken wings you’ve ever had, then you don’t have to pay for them. To date, they’ve never lost money on the deal, and when the plate of crispy wings topped with fried garlic lands in front of you, you’ll understand why.

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Middle Eastern Mix Shafiqa Sherali and her nine children arrived in Amarillo a decade ago from Afghanistan, with help from Catholic Family Services, and since then have been rebuilding a life together. In January, they opened Kabob Restaurant, serving a variety of Middle Eastern foods fused with Indian and Mediterranean flavors.

“We didn’t have food like this here, and there are a lot of Muslims who couldn’t go to restaurants and find Halal meat,” says Ahmed, Shafiqa’s oldest son and number four of the nine. “Plus, we wanted to give Americans something new to eat.”

Khorma Kofta While this meatball stew can be paired with rice, it stands heartily on its own. The fullbodied gravy is a combination of turmeric, ginger and garlic, while the meatballs are made with ground beef, onions, cilantro, cumin powder and black pepper.

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And that, they did. Don’t let the modest décor of Kabob fool you. Nothing about their food is plain. Middle Eastern cuisine is famously healthy, robust and aromatic, full of vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts and meat. Staple spices, like cloves, cumin seeds, ginger and paprika, bring flavor and fragrance to every dish. Even something simple, like hummus, is beautifully prepared with rich tahini paste, crushed garlic and quality extra virgin olive oil.

“We make everything fresh everyday from scratch,” says Shafiqa.

“And we eat together every night as a family.”

Tikka Beef Kabob Fresh-cut beef is marinated, cubed and smothered with spices, then grilled over an open flame. The meat comes to the table still skewered with a feathery mountain of Saffron Basmati rice.

Kabuli Rice

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cover Baklava It was agreed by all who ate it that this is the best baklava in town. You might think the marriage of buttery phyllo, honey and finely chopped nuts is almost too much to handle – but we just muscled through. Perfect in every way, it was a sweet-but-not-too-sweet ending to a fabulous and flavorful experience with Middle Eastern food.

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Purveying the Pantry

By Rita Morrow

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hings haven’t always been this way at our house. I can remember when I was the one bringing home the bacon – and the eggs and other groceries. But that was before Dad became the proud new owner of a Sam’s Club card and began turning the bulk of our shopping into, well, shopping-in-bulk.

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To be sure, Paul’s passionate discourse of a healthy balance at mealtime isn’t necessarily in reference to the four food groups these days. More than likely it’s his way of reminding me it’s time to have the family tires rotated again – at Sam’s, of course.

Overnight, he’s given the phrase “picking up a few things” on the way home from work a whole new meaning: as in, picking up a few rolls of duct tape, or a few canisters of vegetable lard with possibly a few chainsaws thrown in for good measure. It’s a sad truth but since the card’s arrival I’ve stood idly by on more than one occasion to witness a whole week’s grocery budget morph into a few packages of rechargeable batteries alongside a few cases of motor oil right before my very eyes.

“What’s for dinner?” ask our three unsuspecting sons. Let’s see, I muse, purveying the pantry. “Looks like tonight we’ll be having a few pounds of basmati rice, a la paper plates, topped off with a couple of bottles of Heinz 57.” Don’t everyone rush to the table at once!

Remember, we have all week to expend of these goodies!

Like me, the kids were disgruntled with the new routine at first.

Unlike me, they came to believe good things most certainly do come in large packages! Good things like energy drinks, Xbox games and teriyaki beef jerky. That’s when they turned on me, becoming man’s best friend.

Even so, as designated full-time chef and household overseer I was managing surprisingly well under the circumstances until recently when I needed a flashlight. You know – the old-fashioned kind. The kind you put rechargeable batteries in and switch on. I was in search of those batteries when Paul inadvertently overheard me say “flashlight.”

Wouldn’t you know it? Before I could say “let me rephrase that,” the man’s dashed out the door, headed straight for the four-letter S-word.

And in no time he’s lugging home what is, for all practical purposes, our Sunday lunch: a gazillion-dollar, heavy-duty, bright yellow spotlight the size of a basketball that’s rated “two-million candle watts, and so powerful” I’m able to detect “tiny insects moving around in the looming canyon area” of our back yard.

Words fail me. “But I’m not wanting to detect insects, tiny or large, moving in our yard,” I utter matter-of-factly. “What I want. Is to retrieve.

A tiny box. From our attic. With a tiny flashlight.”

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“Looks like tonight we’ll be having a few pounds of basmati rice, a la paper plates, topped off with a couple of bottles of Heinz 57.” Don’t everyone rush to the table at once!

“That’s ridiculous,” he counters with a beaming smile, “You just think that’s what you want. No sir, it’s this little baby right here that’ll get the job done for you.” He trails off deep in thought, admiring our latest meal, while I trail off to the attic.

In fairness, we probably all have our share of shopping hang-ups.

Mine is coupons, which is one reason I prefer to shop at the local grocer.

That and the fact I’m not forced to buy enough trash bags to supply an army the size of Texas for the next six months. So it should come as no surprise that after I’ve had my turn at grocery shopping our mealtime conversations tend to play out a little differently.

“Oh, those pancakes smell wonderful!” Paul says, greeting me with a kiss to the cheek. “Could you get me the syrup from the fridge?”

“Sorry. No can do. There is no syrup,” I hum cheerily, flipping another flapjack before wiping off the counter tops.

“No syrup? But I thought you went to buy groceries yesterday.”

“I did, which is precisely why we have no syrup. We’ve got a valuable coupon for a 16-ounce Aunt Jemima stashed away around here somewhere.” Let’s see now, where is that little sucker?

“So…?”

“So? So, I don’t know where I put it. But that’s not important.

What’s important is that I remembered I had it so as to be sure and not buy any.”

“I see,” he replies wide-eyed, picking up the morning paper. “And

Make your holiday gatherings

coffee? Wait, don’t tell me.”

“Yep, some sorry off-brand coupon. So I bought condensed frozen Tropicana orange juice, extra pulp instead. Fifty-cents off when you buy four. You take cream and sugar with that?”

Even the kids aren’t immune. “Mom, where are the bananas? And cereal?” two sons bellow from the pantry.

“Yes, we have no bananas!” I sing to my own amusement. “As for cereal, you boys know we’ve got cereal coupons coming out the kazoo around here somewhere. In fact,” I share excitedly as if this is the kind of news they eagerly await, “I’ve got two coupons allowing me to buy three Kellogg’s cereals of my choice AND get one box free, PLUS an additional rebate of $1.00 towards more if I send it in with two labels by the end of the month.”

That’s when it always starts – the grumbling. “We like it better when Dad shops at Sam’s,” they moan in agreement, staring into empty cereal bowls.

“What did you guys just say?” I ask indignantly, turning towards the elder.

“What, Sam’s?” he responds.

“And what have I told you boys about using that kind of language in this house?” I ask.

“Um, not to?” they answer correctly.

“You bet your Bounty paper towels not to. You guys have been hanging around those friends of yours again, haven’t you? What are their names? You know, Robert, the one that’s not Ryan, and that other one.” They roll their eyes, groaning.

That’s when I get assertive. “Look it! Let’s count our many blessings and name them one by one. Because if it weren’t for me going to the local supermarket and shopping without coupons every now and then Rita Morrow we could all be Rita is a professional chugging a big comedian, singer and case of WDinspirational speaker. She 40 right now! makes her home in Lake So everyone, Tanglewood with her husband Paul and three just stop your sons. Visit her website at grumbling and eat www.meetRita.com. your milk!” am

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Finding the Rhythm of Rest Cameron Reeves

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he word staycation, much like Google, Twitter, and iPad, is a word that has burst into our vocabulary with the subtle force of a ravenous possum through yesterday’s trash. (I bet you can tell that I spent last weekend working in my backyard.)

A staycation is simply a vacation that is spent at one’s home rather than away from one’s home. What this means is that people are finding rest in a very unlikely place: home.

I don’t know what your vacation or staycation looked like this past year, but according to Reuters, 22 percent of us were less likely to actually take any kind of rest than just one year ago. Now we are in the full swing of school and headed full tilt into the holiday season. With unemployment seemingly still on the rise and looming fears about our economic position, I see people pouring themselves into work as a way to secure their positions and control their fate with the company. They do it with a mindset that says, “I have to be wired into work. The more I’m available 24-7 to answer emails and put out

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fires quickly, the less likely I will be replaced.”

This mindset has propelled many into thinking that they are more valuable to the company if they never take a day off.

For me, I have found that nothing could be further from the truth.

The truth is – I require rest.

It feels slightly odd even admitting that, but we all need rest. Rest is a part of the rhythm of life. I am more valuable as a husband, father and employee when I am rested. You can only go so long until your body forces you to take a break. Unfortunately, many times that happens while your body is driving a car, sitting in a meeting, or watching the Cowboys on a Sunday afternoon. Rest is a natural requirement and without it, you die.

The truth is – you require rest, too.

Being wired into work 24-7 and then taking one or two weeks vacation is like trying to cheat yourself of proper sleep for an entire year and then having one “make-up week” where you just sleep. Although vacations and staycations are good, they are insufficient in

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creating a proper pattern of rest in your life.

It would be nice to be able to pack a bag and go to Cancun every December and May just to do a destination wedding for some close friends, but that’s not reality. (In the spirit of full discloser, my wife and I did spend two fabulous weeks in Cancun this past December and May doing two destination weddings, but that is not a yearly reality.)

The reality is that I need a rhythm of rest in my life. I need daily rest through sleep and I need weekly rest through a day off. I have a certain day each week that I completely unplug from work. That means no email on that day. No texting people outside my immediate family. Much of the time, I don’t even carry my phone with me at all. No putting out work fires. No thinking, planning, or processing leadership decisions that pertain to work. No creating. Nothing.

On this certain day each week, I am digitally off the radar.

So much of my self-image is wrapped up in what I do, that it’s hard for me to lay it

down and just be. On these days, I just simply choose to be instead of do. Be a father instead of do work. Be a husband instead of do tasks.

It is incredible how much rest I find on these days. Being instead of doing brings deep rest to my body and peace to my mind.

I have found that my home can be a great place of rest, if I will allow it. As we enter the holiday season, this rhythm of rest is more easily disrupted, so find and develop this rhythm before the craziness begins. Try to unplug from work and truly rest at least one day out of the week. Remember, rest is a natural requirement and with it, you live. am Cameron Reeves Cameron is the Campus Pastor for Hillside Christian Church’s Canyon Campus. He and his wife, Jenn, have two sons Zach, 16, and Teel, 4.

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what’s cooking?

Slow Cooking

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Bolognese Sauce

Smothered Steak and Onions

Slow-Baked Honeycrisp Apples

Pulled Pork

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Smothered Steak and Onions

Bolognese Sauce

1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 pounds top round steak or bottom round steak, about ¾-inch thick 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 large onions, thinly sliced 3 sprigs fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled ½ cup red wine 2 cups beef broth

2 medium onions, finely chopped 4 celery ribs, finely chopped 2 medium carrots, finely chopped 5 garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ pound pancetta or slab bacon, finely chopped 1 pound ground beef 1 pound ground pork 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 cup whole milk 1 cup red wine 1 cup water 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 11/4 teaspoons kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix the flour, salt and pepper together. Cut the meat into six or eight pieces and dredge it in flour. Heat oil in a heavy skillet and cook the steaks in batches over medium-high heat until brown on both sides. Remove the meat and reduce the heat to medium; add the onions and cook until limp and golden. Deglaze skillet with red wine, scraping up bits from the bottom of the pan. Lay the meat over the onions and add the thyme and beef stock. Cover tightly and bake 3 to 3 ½ hours until fork tender (or cook in slow cooker 6 hours on low heat or 3 hours on high). Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve the steaks topped with the onions and sauce over mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.

Cook onions, celery, carrot, and garlic in oil in a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally until softened, about five minutes. Add pancetta, beef and pork and cook over moderately-high heat, stirring and breaking up lumps until no longer pink, about six minutes. Stir in tomato paste, milk, wine, water and thyme and gently simmer, covered, until sauce is thickened, 1 ½ to 2 hours. Add salt and pepper and remove from heat (or cook in slow cooker for eight hours on low or four hours on high). Sauce may be made two days ahead and cooled, uncovered, before chilling, covered. It will keep for one month in the freezer.

This sauce is great for lasagna or on pasta and gnocchi.

Pulled Pork

Slow-Baked Honeycrisp Apples

2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons cayenne 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves 1 bone-in pork shoulder (6-8 pounds)

1/3 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons cinnamon 4 medium Honeycrisp or Fuji apples (about 1 ¼ pounds total) ½ stick unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon finely grated orange peel

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine salt, pepper and other seasonings in bowl. Place a large double layer of foil on a baking sheet. Put pork in the middle of foil and rub seasoning on all sides. Gather foil around pork and crimp closed tightly. Roast pork seven to eight hours until the meat falls off the bone. Remove from oven and let rest 20-30 minutes (or cook in slow cooker for eight to 10 hours on low). Open foil and shred pork with two forks, mixing with juices and discarding visible fat and gristle.

Serve on toasted buns with coleslaw and your favorite BBQ sauce or serve with black-eyed peas and cornbread.

Makes 14 cups of pork

Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 300°F. Butter four custard cups or ramekins. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix sugar, ginger, cinnamon and orange peel in a small bowl. Peel apples, halve through stem end, and remove core. Slice apple halves crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Place thin layer of apple slices in each prepared custard cup, overlapping slices; brush lightly with melted butter. Sprinkle about ½ teaspoon sugar mixture over each. Repeat layers of apple slices, melted butter and sugar mixture until all ingredients are used (there will be about eight or more layers of apples in each custard cup and they will be very full).

Cover tops of cups with plastic wrap, then foil. Using small sharp knife, pierce four holes through foil and plastic wrap to allow steam to escape. Place cups with apple mixture on prepared baking sheet. Top with an empty custard cup or ramekin to compress the apples. Bake apple mixture until very soft and reduced in volume by about half, about two hours (some of the melted butter may spill out onto the baking sheet). Remove empty custard cups.

Transfer cups with apple mixture to rack and cool at least 20 minutes.

Invert onto a plate and serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

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Ken Comer, DDS

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fter 25 years as an Amarillo dentist, Dr. Comer goes to work every day out of concern for his patients.

“I like remaking people’s smiles. I can give them instant self-esteem in a single visit. I can change the way they look at themselves,” he says. “I really enjoy doing implants and being able to restore function so that people can chew anything they want.”

He and his staff strive to give each patient the touch that makes the difference. Their fresh approach to dealing with the people that come in and out of their office each day is what keeps their patients coming back.

“That touch is the touch of the Lord on our lives,” Dr. Comer says. “I try to touch people with the love of Jesus Christ by showing compassion and putting myself in the patient’s shoes.”

After all, it was his experience as a patient that propelled him into the dentist’s chair. Dr. Comer knew as a toddler that he wanted to be a dentist.

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“When I was just three years old, I loved going to the dentist. My dentist was a very kind man and I wanted to be just like him,” he says.

After graduating from Tascosa High School, Dr. Comer got his bachelor’s degree from West Texas A&M in 1980. He then completed dental school at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas.

Outside of the office, Dr. Comer enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.

“Even in my spare time, I like learning new dental procedures. Dentistry is a hobby to me,” he says.

Dr. Comer provides cosmetic, laser, invisalign and implant dentistry for adults and teens.

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Front, left to right: Nanette Simmons, Nannette Reed and Nicole Reed Top, left to right: Melisa Munch Soegaard, Traci Ratcliff and Dr. Philip J. Corbin

Philip J. Corbin, DDS

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r. Corbin has more than 30 years of experience as a specialist in orthodontics in Amarillo and Canyon. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. He holds fellowships in the American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists, The Academy of Dentistry International, The World Federation of Orthodontists and The College of Diplomates of American Board of Orthodontics.

Dr. Corbin attended Amarillo College, West Texas A & M University and The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston where he received his Master’s in Biomedical Science and his Doctor of Dental Philip J. Corbin, DDS Surgery degree. He also completed a 3419 S. Coulter two-year residency in Orthodontics at Amarillo, TX 79109 the University of Texas Dental Branch 806.353.9862 at Houston.

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Dr. Corbin has received numerous orthodontic awards in clinical excellence including the prestigious

C.T. Rowland Award from the Charles H. Tweed Orthodontic Group of Texas and the A. P. Westfall Award from the Texas Orthodontic Study Club.

He has been voted one of Texas’ Super Dentists in Texas Monthly for the past seven years.

He has been a visiting professor at The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, Department of Orthodontics since 1980. He also gives lectures to the orthodontic residents at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas and at the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City.

Last year he was invited to speak at an International Orthodontic Symposium in Opatija, Croatia. He was the only featured speaker from the United States along with other orthodontists from around the world.

Dr. Corbin is accepting new patients at his offices in Amarillo and Canyon. You can call his office at 353-9862 or 655-4481 for your complimentary initial exam.

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M. Derek Davis, DDS

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hree years into local dentistry, Dr. Derek Davis is certain that Amarillo is the right place to raise his family. “It has good schools and is a great place to do business,” he says.

Dr. Davis, his wife, Gainor, and their two sons, Rhodes and Van, are building a life and a business on a rich Panhandle heritage. Gainor grew up in Amarillo, and they enjoy spending time with her parents, Tony and Charlotte Rhodes.

Dr. Davis’ goal for dentistry in Amarillo is to “establish a family-friendly dental practice for all ranges of patients with a variety of needs - all under one roof.”

“My job as a dentist is to assess a patient’s overall oral health, including how that ties into the rest of the body,” Dr. Davis says. “We focus on the mouth, but if there are systemic disorders that affect oral health, that needs to be addressed.”

Dr. Davis makes it his goal to provide a laid-back environment “where patients are like family.”

Dr. Davis graduated from the University of Texas with a Spanish degree and a Business minor. In Austin, Dr. Davis worked for Dell Computers Financial Services before entering dental school at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas. In May of 2008, Dr. Davis and his wife moved to Amarillo.

M. Derek Davis, DDS

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Derek worked for two other practices in town before buying his own practice from Dr. Larry Schulz in May 2010.

“Dr. Schulz and I make a great team. He focuses on TMJ disorders and therapy, while I handle all aspects of general dentistry from routine cleanings, all the way to cosmetic dentistry, wisdom teeth removal and comfortable sedation dentistry,” he says.

He commits himself to excellence through rigorous continuing education courses. Over the past two years, Dr. Davis has taken a total of 60 hours, with a focus on cosmetic dentistry.

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The Staff of Houston Vlosich & Short, DDS

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ouston Vlosich & Short DDS is a dynamic group of dentists committed to providing the best dental care available. Dr. Short says that all three partners (Drs. James Houston, Ed Vlosich and Todd Short), one associate (Dr. Jared Houston), and five dental hygienists “play an important role in the ability to provide high-quality dental care.”

Based on a longstanding Panhandle history, the practice has roots from 1954, when Dr. Foy Shackleford and Dr. Doug Barron practiced on west 8th Street for almost 50 years.

In January 2004, the practice moved to South Soncy Road. “We were able to modernize the office with the latest dental technologies during the move,” says Dr. Short.

“We provide a wide range of dental services,” says Dr. Short. The four dentists form a solid foundation of dentistry, focusing on cleaning, fillings, orthodontics and root canal treatment. They provide as many services in-house as possible, while working closely with Amarillo specialists when needed.

Houston Vlosich & Short, DDS 3503 S. Soncy Road Amarillo, TX 79119 374.8011 hvsdental.com

“The bottom line is, we try very hard to provide the best dental care available to the patient, and sometimes that requires working closely with other specialists,” says Dr. Short.

The Dentists Dr. James Houston graduated from

the University of Texas Dental School in Houston in 1976, and has been practicing in Amarillo for 34 years. He and his wife, Debbie, have four children, Jevon, Sarah, Jared and Alex.

Dr. Ed Vlosich graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1984. He started with this practice in 1988, but has practiced for 26 years. He and his wife, Cheryl, have four children, Wade, Spence, Robin and Drew.

Dr. Todd Short graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School in 1998. He also graduated from West Texas A&M University in 1993 and Amarillo High School in 1989. He has practiced for 12 years. He and his wife, Chandra, have three children, McCall, Paxton and Tauber.

Dr. Jared Houston joined the practice as an associate in June 2008. Also an Amarillo High School alum, Dr. Houston graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He served the United States Dental Navy Corp for three years after dental school. He completed an AEGD (Advanced Education for General Dentistry) Residency in 2006. He and his wife, Jennifer, are expecting their first child in December.

“I believe I can speak for everyone at the practice when I say that we absolutely love what we do,” says Dr. Short. “Taking care of a patient’s dental needs to the best of our ability is extremely rewarding. We are honored to practice dentistry as part of such a rich dental heritage in Amarillo.”

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Twenty-one ranches from the Western U.S. and Florida compete for the title of “World Champion Ranch Team.” Expect exciting rodeo action with events like team penning, ranch bronc riding and wild cow milking.

This year Red Steagall, best known for his Texas Swing dance music, will help kickoff the rodeo with a concert on November 10th in the Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Room. Throughout the event, guests can also view exhibits, a trade and trappings show, and attend the Kids Cowboy Camp.

November 10-14, Amarillo Civic Center, 378.3096 Wednesday, Nov. 10

6-10 p.m. WRCA Kickoff Celebration with entertainment

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1-8 p.m. WRCA Trade Show Amarillo Civic Center 7 p.m. WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum

Friday, Nov. 12

9 a.m.-8 p.m. WRCA Trade Show Amarillo Civic Center 7 p.m. WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum

Saturday, Nov. 13

9 a.m.-8 p.m. WRCA Trade Show Amarillo Civic Center 11:30 a.m. Pokey the Clown’s Jr. Ranch Rodeo Finals Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum 7 p.m. WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum

Sunday, Nov. 14

10 a.m. Cowboy Church Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium 11 a.m.-6 p.m. WRCA Trade Show Amarillo Civic Center 2 p.m. WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum

To have an event listed on the calendar, email details to michele.mcaffrey@amarillo.com or fax a press release to 806.345.3282.

View an updated listing of events throughout November at amarillomagonline.com

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Arts & Entertainment November 3

WTAMU Brass Quintet concert 7:30 p.m. WTAMU Sybil B. Harrington Fine Arts Complex Recital Hall Canyon, 651.2840

November 4

WTAMU Trombone Choir 7:30 p.m. WTAMU Northern Recital Hall Canyon, 651.2840

November 5

First Friday Art Walk 5-9 p.m. The Galleries at Sunset 3701 Plains Blvd., 353.5700 Golden Dragon Acrobats 7:30 p.m. Show combines awardwinning acrobatics, traditional dance, ancient and contemporary music, and theatrical techniques.

Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

November 7

Amarillo Youth Orchestras Fall Concert 3-5 p.m.

The Amarillo Youth Sinfonia, Amarillo Youth Philharmonic and the Amarillo Youth Symphony perform a free concert conducted

by Jill Bradford and Roger Edwards.

Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

November 11

“Tartuffe” 7:30 p.m.

WTAMU Branding Iron Theatre Canyon, 651.2804

November 12

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“From Harmony” Fall Concert 3 p.m. Featuring Norman Dello Joio’s “To Saint Cecilia” with full brass. Polk Street United Methodist Church 1401 S. Polk, 371.5344

November 17

“Tartuffe” 7:30 p.m.

WTAMU Branding Iron Theatre Canyon, 651.2804

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November 18

Third Thursday 6:30-9 p.m.

Amarillo Museum of Art 2200 S. Van Buren, 371.5050 “Tartuffe” 7:30 p.m.

WTAMU Branding Iron Theatre Canyon, 651.2804

November 19

Brian Regan 8 p.m. Comic Brian Regan performs. Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096 “Bravo Broadway” 8 p.m.

Performed by the Amarillo Symphony along with a trio of Broadway singers. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Buchanan, 378.3096 “Tartuffe” 7:30 p.m.

WTAMU Branding Iron Theatre Canyon, 651.2804

November 20

“Bravo Broadway” 8 p.m.

Performed by the Amarillo Symphony along with a trio of Broadway singers. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Buchanan, 378.3096 “Tartuffe” 7:30 p.m.

WTAMU Branding Iron Theatre Canyon, 651.2804

November 23

WTAMU Jazz Band Concert 8 p.m.

WTAMU Northern Recital Hall Canyon, 651.2840

Benefits & Fundraisers November 1

Beans and Cornbread Benefit Luncheon 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Room 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

November 4

Leigh Ann Tuohy “Behind the Blindside” 5:30 p.m. Hosted by the Amarillo Area Foundation to benefit the Women’s Philanthropy Fund. Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

November 6

Hunt Dinner 6:30 p.m. Hosted by the Friends of Amarillo Botanical Gardens. Experience the tradition of an English hunt buffet at the home of Gainor and Derek Davis, 359.4156.

November 13

Ghost Tour of the Old YMCA Building 7 p.m. Fundraiser for the Amarillo Activity Youth Center and the Amarillo Panhandle Humane Society. Begins with a presentation of the paranormal activity that has happened in the building and guests can track down and document the paranormal.

Amarillo Activity Youth Center 816 S. Van Buren, 373.3328

November 17

National Philanthropy Day Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Room 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

November 18

United Way Victory Luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Room 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

November 20

Nutcracker Ball 7 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Room 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

Classes & Seminars November 5

Dave Ramsey’s “EntreLeadership” Simulcast 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Live simulcast of “EntreLeadership,” a seminar/workshop in which Dave Ramsey teaches the key business and leadership principles that drive his organization. EntreLeadership is designed for business leaders and entrepreneurs. Paramount Baptist Church 3801 S. Western Building C, Room 150, 355.3396

November 9

Alzheimer’s or Dementia: What You Need to Know 7 p.m.

Presented by Dr. Stephanie McClure, MD, FACP, Chief of Geriatrics at Texas Tech. Sponsored by the WPC Parish Nurse Program.

Free Admission. Westminster Presbyterian Church 2525 Wimberly Road, 359.4781

November 11

Wild Horses in the West 4 p.m. Lecture examines the history of wild horses in the early Texas Panhandle and how their herds are managed today. Panhandle Plains Historical Museum Hazlewood Lecture Hall Canyon, 651.2455

November 13

Camp Wildfire 9 a.m. Campers will learn the history of wild horses in the west and how their herds are managed today. Activities include Texas mustang lore, cowboy poetry, leather tooling and halter-making, PPHM’s original Horseville game, and a personal tour of the exhibit, “Not Just for Show: Saddles from the Permanent Collection.”

Guests will enjoy an authentic cowboy lunch at the original T-Anchor Ranch headquarters on-site. Horse trainer Byron Hogan and his horse Guapo will also give an up-close mustang training demonstration. Ages 8-14. Panhandle Plains Historical Museum Canyon, 651.2455 Empower Yourself Seminar 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Room 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

Sing, Sway, Smile with Baby 9:30 a.m.

Newborn to 20-month-old babies learn developmental skills and enjoy bonding with their parent through singing, dancing, rhyming, reading, musical story time, simple instrument play and sign language. Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles are welcome. Taught by Celeste Pine/Ladeeda! Music Company with special guest Daina Redpath of Barefoot Books who is also a violinist with The Amarillo Symphony. Studio inside First Presbyterian Church 1100 S. Harrison, 358.7460

People and Places of the Panhandle Opens November 20th through May 2011. Panhandle Plains Historical Museum, Hazelwood Lecture Hall 2503 4th Ave., Canyon, 651.2244

Exhibitions

Leo Jensen: Total Pop Art Open through January 10th. Amarillo Museum of Art 2200 S. Van Buren, 371.5050

November 11

Wild Horses in the West 4 p.m.

Panhandle Plains Historical Museum 2503 4th Ave., Canyon, 651.2244 Not Just for Show: Saddles from the Permanent Collection Opens November 6th through November 2011.

Panhandle Plains Historical Museum 2503 4th Ave., Canyon, 651.2244 Always WT: A Review of the University’s First Century Open through November 11th. Panhandle Plains Historical Museum 2503 4th Ave., Canyon, 651.2244

America’s Horse in Art Open through November 13th. American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum 2601 I-40 East, 376.5181

The Remnant Trust Open through December 1st. Panhandle Plains Historical Museum 2503 4th Ave., Canyon, 651.2244

Dalia Ramanauskas: Playing Reality Open through January 16th. Amarillo Museum of Art 2200 S. Van Buren, 371.5050 Ten in ’10 Open through January 30th.

Panhandle Plains Historical Museum 2503 4th Ave., Canyon, 651.2244 From Hell Week to Homecoming: Campus Life at WT, 1953-1971 Ongoing exhibit at Panhandle Plains Historical Museum 2503 4th Ave., Canyon, 651.2244

Opening the Cabinet Doors: Clothing and Accessories from the American Indian Collection Open through May, 2011. Panhandle Plains Historical Museum 2503 4th Ave., Canyon, 651.2244

Music Andy Chase Cundiff 7 p.m. every Tuesday night. 575 Pizzeria 2803 Civic Circle, 331.3627 Andy Chase Cundiff 7 p.m. every Wednesday night. Blue Sky 4201 I-40 West, 355.8100 D.J. Gemini 8 p.m. every Wednesday night. Butler’s Martini Lounge 703 S. Polk, 376.8180

November 4

Turbine Toolshed 9:30 p.m. Butler’s Martini Lounge 703 S. Polk, 376.8180

November 5

Eleven Hundred Springs 10 p.m.

Hoots Pub 2424 Hobbs, 358.9560 Cory Morrow 10 p.m. Midnight Rodeo 4400 S. Georgia, 358.7083

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Fred Andrews & Honeybrowne 10 p.m. Midnight Rodeo 4400 S. Georgia, 358.7083 Scott Nelson 7:30 p.m. D’Vine Wine 2600 Wolflin Village, 467.9463 Bat 9:30 p.m. Butler’s Martini Lounge 703 S. Polk, 376.8180

November 27

Tommy Gallagher Band 10 p.m.

Hoots Pub 2424 Hobbs, 358.9560 Oakridge Boys Christmas Concert 7:30 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096 D.J. Gemini 9:30 p.m. Butler’s Martini Lounge 703 S. Polk, 376.8180

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Western Horseman Lounge 2501 I-40 East, 379.6555

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Mike Fuller 7:30 p.m. D’Vine Wine 2600 Wolflin Village, 467.9463 Luke Whaley 9:30 p.m. Butler’s Martini Lounge 703 S. Polk, 376.8180

November 14

Easton Corbin 10 p.m. Midnight Rodeo 4400 S. Georgia, 358.7083

November 18

Bentwood Rockers 6 p.m. D’Vine Wine 2600 Wolflin Village, 467.9463 Jim Laughlin Jazz 6:30 p.m. Amarillo Museum of Art 2200 S. Van Buren, 371.5050

The Shane Rogers Band 8 p.m. Golden Light Cantina 2906 W. 6th, 374.9237

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November 26

The Flying Elbows 10:30 p.m.

Hoots Pub 2424 Hobbs, 358.9560

November 19

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Electric Gypsies 10:30 p.m. Hoots Pub 2424 Hobbs, 358.9560

Snake Feeding 3 p.m. every Saturday in November. Wildcat Bluff Nature Center 2301 N. Soncy, 352.6007 Lunch with the Longhorns 1:30 p.m.

The park longhorns are fed daily near the Headquarters Building. Join the park interpreter and learn about these animals while she performs her daily routine. Palo Duro Canyon State Park 11450 Park Road 5, Canyon, 488.2227

Special Events November 4

Christmas Roundup 7-10 p.m.

Presented by the Amarillo Symphony Guild. Amarillo Civic Center South Exhibit Hall 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

November 5

Electric Gypsies 10:30 p.m. Hoots Pub 2424 Hobbs, 358.9560

Christmas Roundup 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Presented by the Amarillo Symphony Guild. Amarillo Civic Center South Exhibit Hall 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

Kyle Park 10 p.m. Midnight Rodeo 4400 S. Georgia, 358.7083

November 6

Yvonne Perea 7:30 p.m. D’Vine Wine 2600 Wolflin Village, 467.9463

America Supports You Texas Veteran’s Day Parade 10 a.m. Downtown Amarillo on Polk Street, 681.3596

Sports and Recreation

Freedom Fund Banquet 7-10 p.m.

Amarillo Civic Center Grand Plaza 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

November 3

Christmas Roundup 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Presented by the Amarillo Symphony Guild. Amarillo Civic Center South Exhibit Hall 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

November 6

November 7

Christmas Roundup 12-5 p.m.

Presented by the Amarillo Symphony Guild. Amarillo Civic Center South Exhibit Hall 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

November 10

WRCA Kickoff Celebration 6-10 p.m.

Entertainment by Red Steagall and the Bunkhouse Boys. Amarillo Civic Center South Exhibit Hall 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

November 12

Alumni Tailgate Party 3 p.m.

Kimbrough Memorial Stadium Canyon, 651.2311

Buffs vs. Abilene Christian University 6 p.m. Kimbrough Memorial Stadium Canyon, 651.4400

November 7

WTAMU men’s soccer vs. Midwestern State University 1 p.m. Buffalo Sports Park Canyon, 651.4400

November 9

Upwards Basketball and Cheerleading League Evaluations 6-7 p.m. Oasis Southwest Baptist Church 8201 Canyon Dr., 367.2316, oasisbc.com

WTAMU Centennial Convocation 7 p.m. Featuring Apollo 13’s James Lovell and Gene Kranz. First United Bank Center Canyon, 651.2311

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November 14

Cowboy Church 10 a.m. Amarillo Civic Center Auditorium 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

Upwards Basketball and Cheerleading League Evaluations 6-7 p.m. Oasis Southwest Baptist Church 8201 Canyon Dr., 367.2316, oasisbc.com

November 19

November 12

Sip and Shop 6:30-9 p.m. Kids ages 2 to 11 can enjoy supervised play at the Discovery Center while their parents sip coffee or wine, eat chocolates and shop in the DHDC store. Don Harrington Discovery Center 1200 Streit Drive, 355.9547

November 21

Family Life Thanksgiving Luncheon 1-4 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Grand Plaza 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096 St. John Baptist Church Celebration 3-7 p.m. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

November 22

Polk Street United Methodist Church 150th Anniversary Celebration 5:30 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Grand Plaza 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

November 23

Community Prayer Breakfast 6-8:30 a.m. Amarillo Civic Center North Exhibit Hall 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo 7 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo 7 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

November 13

WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo 7 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096 Pokey the Clown’s Jr. Ranch Rodeo Finals 11:30 a.m. Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096 Buffs vs. East Central University 1 p.m.

Kimbrough Memorial Stadium Canyon, 651.4400 Upwards Basketball and Cheerleading League Evaluations 10-12 p.m. Oasis Southwest Baptist Church 8201 Canyon Dr., 367.2316, oasisbc.com

November 14

WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo 2 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

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Amarillo Bulls vs. Wichita Falls Wildcats 7 p.m.

Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

November 20

WTAMU Equestrian Team 8 a.m.-5 p.m. WTAMU Horse Center Canyon 651.8463 Amarillo Bulls vs. Wichita Falls Wildcats 7 p.m.

Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

Trade Shows November 6

Gem and Mineral Show 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Regency Room 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096 Head to Toe Women’s Expo 4-9 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Heritage Room 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

November 7

Gem and Mineral Show 12-5 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Regency Room 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

November 11

WRCA Trade Show 1-8 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

November 12

WRCA Trade Show 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

November 13

WRCA Trade Show 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

November 14

WRCA Trade Show 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

November 20

Artistry in Wood 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Regency Room 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

November 21

Artistry in Wood 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Regency Room 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

November 30

Farm and Ranch Show 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center 401 S. Buchanan, 378.3096

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Get ready to relax and unwind when you visit Roosters Espresso Café. They serve a great cup of coffee, but there’s more here than meets the eye. Opened in 1998 by the Smith family, Jackie, Peggy and son Jacob, the menu has grown from coffee drinks and tea to include a diverse lunch menu and a catering service. Start the day with a hot cup of coffee and fresh pastry while you unravel the Trivia Question of the Day (be warned: it’s not easy). The made-from-scratch lunch menu changes daily and features range from soup, salad and hearty entrees to light-as-air quiche. Leave room for Peggy’s scrumptious Caramel Apple Pie which does, in fact, taste as divine as it looks. Buy a slice or take home a whole pie to impress your Thanksgiving guests.

Roosters Espresso Café 3440 Bell, Suite 110 353.7309

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Open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch, and by reservation for private evening parties.

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The Let’s Eat! Guide is a reader service compiled by the Amarillo Magazine editorial staff. The magazine does not accept advertising or other compensation in exchange for a listing. The guide is updated regularly. To correct a listing or recommend a restaurant for consideration, contact Michele McAffrey at michele.mcaffrey@amarillo.com.

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575 Pizzeria Toppings runneth over at 575 Pizzeria, not to mention the specials that rotate every month. (Check the board when you walk in.) It’s family-owned and familyfriendly, so it’s a great Friday night dinner choice.

2803 Civic Circle, 331.3627, 575pizzeria.com $$ C T ^ Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy The authentic atmosphere and generous portions make for an enjoyable lunch or romantic evening out.

If you’re stumped by all the choices, try the Enchiladas de Cozumel, three crepes filled with guacamole and topped with bountiful seafood, fresh spinach and roasted peppers. As a rule, always get the queso.

3501 SW 45th, 354.8294, abuelos.com $$ c ^ Antonio’s Bistro Italiano If it’s authentic Italian food you’re after, drive over to Antonio’s. The tiramisu is made fresh daily, and that’s reason enough to go. Not to mention you can totally reenact the spaghetti scene from Lady & the Tramp with your sweetheart. 2734 Westhaven Village, 331.4996 $$ C ☎ T Arnold’s Burger Arnold’s is the place to visit for a hot, juicy burger. They offer a variety of burgers - you name it, they probably have it. You can even order a giant 24” burger since we all know everything is bigger in Texas. Just make sure you bring a crew to help you finish it. And for the kids, they even have a burger with a bun shaped like a teddy bear. 1611 S. Washington, 372.1741, arnoldburgers.com $ B L Bistro The intimate, cozy atmosphere creates the ideal date place, not to mention the food is plated perfection.

Note: you might want to leave the kids with a sitter.

2203 S. Austin, 355.7838, blbistro.com $$$ c ☎ y ^ Baker Brothers American Grill Even a half order of a Baker Brothers sandwich or salad yields a generous portion, and your bank book will appreciate the low price. Next time you drop in try the Taos salad, chock-full full of roasted chicken and a spicy mixture of black beans, corn and diced tomatoes. Be sure to pour on the BBQ sauce with the Ranch. Only then is the salad complete. 3300 S. Soncy, 352.6135 / 1901 S. Georgia, 352.9000, bakerbrosdeli.com $ y Bangkok Restaurant When you’re looking for authentic Thai, Bangkok delivers. Start with the sticky rice, move on to the cucumber salad and finish with the Chicken Larb. Your kids will love the big fish tanks while you wait for your table. Warning: Spicy means spicy. They mean business.

5901 E. Amarillo Blvd., 383.9008 $ Barnaby’s Beanery Visit Barnaby’s on historic Route 66 for classic café food. If you haven’t had their corn bread cheeseburger, you’re missing out. Leave room for their homemade fruit cobbler. 3811 SW 6th, 358.6998 $ Café Marizon Enjoy the quaint café atmosphere in an historic building on Polk. Café Marizon serves up great homecooked taste with consistently tasty specials of the day.

Go early so you can have a piece of the homemade pies and cake. 705 S. Polk, 374.3058 $ y

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Carolina’s Wood-Fired Italian Despite the small interior, Carolina’s is great for a date or even the whole family. Start your meal off right with their first-rate Caesar salad and garlic bread. You can’t go wrong with any of the authentic pasta entrees.

2916 Wolflin Avenue, 358.2099 $$ C

English Field House Restaurant Visit a piece of Amarillo history at the English Field House. Named for Amarillo’s first airfield, the restaurant offers great cooked-fresh café food.

Take the family for Sunday breakfast. It’s worth the drive. 10610 American Drive, 335.2996 $

NEW Cattleman’s Cafe For a hearty meal to start the day, Cattleman’s is the place to go. Order the Cowboy Breakfast to curb those early morning hunger pangs. Customers keep going back for the enchiladas or traditional chicken-fried steak.

3801 Amarillo Blvd. East, 383.4818 $ c

Fatcat Fish & Grill From seafood and Cole slaw, to cheeseburgers and steaks, Fatcat Fish & Grill offers fresh-cooked food at a reasonable price. 1309 N. Fillmore, 373.3581 $

Crush Wine Bar & Deli Have you always wished for your very own Cheers? A place where everybody knows your name? Forget the beer and peanuts, Crush Wine Bar & Deli has that beat by a mile. Not sure how to choose from the extensive wine list?

No worries, they’ll school you on their favorites and you can try a smaller pour just to be sure. Give the excellent tapas, sandwiches and desserts a try as well.

701 S. Polk, 418.2011, crushdeli.com $$ C y ^ Dale’s Grand Burger Looking for a quick stop to grab a tasty lunch? Then try locally-owned and operated Dale’s Grand Burger. You can’t miss with their famous Grandburger and homemade onion rings.

1900 Bell, 358.8228 $ y Dyer’s Bar-B-Que If you’re a meat lover, Dyers is the place for you. Their all-you-can-eat lunch special is hard to beat. Wash it all down with sweet tea and finish up with a heaping bowl of hot fruit cobbler.

1619 S. Kentucky, 358.7104 $$ ^ Eddie’s Napolis Napoli’s has created an oasis in Amarillo that cannot be missed. Indulge yourself in the homemade bread while you browse the ample menu. We gently nudge you towards the Amarillo Special or a personalized New York Style Pizza.

700 S. Taylor, 373.0927, napolisonline.com $$ c ☎ T y ^ El Tejavan Authentic Mexican food is definitely on the menu at El Tejavan. We love their homemade guacamole served up thick with onions and cilantro. Their Ceviche makes for a great starter or a light meal.

For authentic taste, try the soft corn tortilla chicken tacos. The recipes at El Tejavan have been passed down for generations, so everything’s good.

3801 I-40 East, 372.5250 / 3420 I-40 West, 354.2444 $$ c T

Fernando’s Restaurant & Cantina Family-owned and operated, Fernando’s serves up classic Tex-Mex with a twist.

They offer a self-serve salsa bar that caters to the tastes of even the most delicate diner. From spicy to mild, zesty to sweet, there’s something for everyone, even cucumber and chipotle salsa. 2028 Paramount Blvd., 356.0342 $c Fire Slice Brick Oven Pizzeria You’ll know you’re in for a good time at Fire Slice when you see the menu.

Choose from pizza specialties like “Tommy Boy” and “Hot Momma” or build your own. Each pizza is made fresh in their custom-built pizza oven.

4706 SW 34th, space 10 (behind Chop Chop) 331.2232, fireslice.com $$ C Golden Light Café As the oldest operating restaurant in Amarillo, the Golden Light has been in business since 1947, all in the same location. For a great burger and fries, this is the place to go. 2908 SW 6th, 374.9237, goldenlightcafe.com $ C T^

Green Chile Willy’s As the owners say, the way you like it is the way they fix it. Hand-cut grilled steaks, excellent burgers and grilled chicken; you name it, they’ve got it. And you can’t beat the country atmosphere for a relaxing good time.

13651 Interstate 27, 622.2200, greenchilewillys.com $$ ^ Hayashi Japanese Restaurant Hayashi offers a fun atmosphere for a night out with friends or family. Cook tables allow diners to watch their chef in action or sit back and relax in the Tatami room with low tables and floor seating.

The cuisine is Japanese-style with a sushi bar. 3401 I-40 West, 790.9316 c $$

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Hoagies Deli Hoagies made a name for themselves with their delicious Philly steak sandwich. Now they have a new location and a newly expanded menu. Fill up at lunch or dinner with a warm Panini or a generously portioned Colossal Spud.

2207 S. Western, 353.5952, hoagiesdeli.com $

La Campana La Campana offers tasty, inexpensive Tex-Mex with options that will please the entire family and the salsa is made fresh daily. We suggest the Manchacas and Huevos Rancheros served with beef sauce and don’t overlook the Papas Frijoles covered with cheese.

2220 Canyon Dr., 373.4486 $ C

Hoffbrau Steakhouse Family-owned Hoffbrau has been serving Texas-style steaks and beer for three decades. We recommend one of their Gr8 Steaks or something from their Hill Country Favorites list upon your first visit. Guaranteed, you’ll go back again.

7203 I-40 West, 358.6595, hoffbrausteaks.com $$ c

NEW Logan’s Roadhouse Visit Logan’s Roadhouse for everything from quick lunches, take-out options and party platters to mouthwatering, hand-cut steaks and a variety of entrees for health-conscious diners like Mesquite Wood-Grilled Salmon or a Health Nut Grilled-Chicken Salad.

Everything’s made with the freshest ingredients and served in a casual, upbeat atmosphere. 8310 I-40 West, 467.8015 $$ c

Indian Oven The moment you enter Indian Oven, you’ll be enveloped by the fragrances of cardamom, ginger, anise, garlic and chili wafting from the kitchen. Start your meal with a generous portion of Naan as you work your way through the extensive menu. Feast on chef specials like Chicken Tandoori and Chicken Tikka Masala or try a little of everything on their generous buffet. Finish up with their to-die-for rice pudding. Don’t leave without sipping the Mango Lassi.

11000 I-40 East, 335.3600 $$ Jorge’s Tacos Garcia At Jorge’s, serving authentic Mexican food is a family affair. In the same location since 1999, the Veloz family serves up traditional favorites that keep their loyal customers coming back time after time. Try the Swiss enchiladas or the Chile Relleno Lampriados. You won’t be disappointed. 1100 Ross, 372.0411, tacosgarcia.com $$ c Kabob Restaurant Take a break from your everyday routine and give Kabob Restaurant a try. It’s anything but ordinary. Choose from a variety of traditional Middle Eastern entrees like beef or chicken kabobs, meatball stew (our favorite) and stuffed grape leaves. It’s all delicious.

4925 S. Western, 331.6771 $ Kabuki Romanza Who says you can’t enjoy fresh sushi aboard a boat in the heart of the Panhandle? Kabuki Romanza serves teppan-style cooking and fresh sliced sushi in a dining area that resembles a boat, surrounded by special effects that add to the tropical feel.

8130 I-40 West, 353.4242, kabukiromanza.com $$ – $$$ C ^

Marty’s Stop by for Marty’s expansive Sunday brunch, and you’ll leave satisfied and ready for an afternoon nap. Their madeto-order omelets are definitely worth the trip. If you’re not in the mood for traditional breakfast fare, try the prime rib and Canyon Rose chicken.

2740 Westhaven Village, 353.3523 ^ T NEW Mexico Lindo Restaurant Mexico Lindo has a friendly staff that delivers excellent service with a smile. Their appetizing food comes at reasonable prices and they offer several popular menu items like the gordita plate, crispy rellenos and enchiladas.

4515 S. Georgia, 355.1851 $ C Nachos Bar & Grill Enjoy the fresh hot sauce and chips while you wait for your food. The wait staff is efficient and friendly and the hometown feel of Nachos makes this a great place to take the kids.

3333 S. Coulter, 322.1140 $ c OHMS Café & Bar Set in downtown Amarillo, OHMS serves lunch buffet style and dinner in style. The chefs feature specials each week that range from seafood to smoked duck to grilled beef tenderloin.

Excellent cuisine and service make this a delightful place to linger. 619 S. Tyler, 373.3233, ohmscafe.com $$$ ☎ T c ^ On the Border Become a part of the revolution at On the Border. The fajita revolution, that is.

Made to order, they’ll knock your socks off. Of course, good Mexican food is even better with a cold beer. Go ahead, indulge. 2401 Soncy, 468.9800 $$ c

Outlaws Looking for a steak lover’s paradise?

Drive over to Outlaws Supper Club and you’ll discover just that. With a casual environment, you’ll find some of the finest steaks in Texas. We recommend the prime rib with tasty calf-fries but get there early because they go fast.

10816 SE 3rd Ave, 335.1032 $$ c Pancake Station With breakfast this good, you’ll be glad to know that the Pancake Station serves it all day long. They also offer great café style meals. We recommend the huge omelets and fresh pancakes.

2800 Virginia Circle, 355.0211 $ ^ NEW Pattaya Searching for great Thai food and attentive service? Look no further than Pattaya. Begin with their tasty Crabby Cheese Rolls, then move on to the sticky rice with Pattaya’s special sauce. Be sure to end your meal with their delicious homemade coconut ice cream.

6204 Hillside, 354.8292 $ NEW Pho Van When we say Pho Van is the place in town to find authentic Vietnamese food, we mean it. You’ll find spring rolls, Pho (noodles in Vietnamese), and delectable pork chops in this small hole-in-the-wall restaurant. Owner, Em, stands by his wife’s garlic chicken wings, promising you won’t find their equal anywhere. 5625 Amarillo Blvd. East, 383.6552 $ The Plaza A long-time Amarillo favorite, the many loyal customers of the Plaza attest to the great food and affordable prices. Eat your fill of the fresh chips and hot sauce and enjoy the laid back atmosphere.

Perfect for a family night out, they offer enough variety to suit the pickiest eaters. 3415 Bell, 358.4897 $ c Red Robin We recommend one hand for a gourmet burger and the other for the bottomless fries and onion rings. (And plenty of napkins.) You’ll leave happy if you finished with a raspberry shake. They are creamy goodness. If your family needs room to spread out, Red Robin is perfect for large gatherings. 8720 I-40 West, 359.9800, redrobin.com $$ c ^ Rio Grande Grill With food this good, it’s a shame they’re not open on weekends. Their breakfast burritos will give you enough fuel to last until lunch. If lunch suits you better, the nachos supreme taste like grandma made them from scratch. We are big fans. 909 S. Madison, 372.2950 $

Roosters Espresso Café Roosters offers more than just a good Cup of Joe. Stop in and plan on staying for a hot breakfast pastry or one of their delicious lunch specialties. It’s the perfect place to relax with your friends for lunch. 3440 Bell, 353.7309 $ y Ruby Tequila’s Mexican Kitchen Ruby’s is Tex-Mex at its finest. Fajita burritos, crispy tacos, stuffed poblanos and savory meats off the grill are just a short list of what they offer. Every Wednesday evening, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere with a margarita in hand.

2001 S. Georgia, 358.7829 / 3616 Soncy, 463.7829, rubytequilas.com $$ T y c ^ Sabaidee Sabaidee offers a fusion of Asian tastes along with delicious, authentic Laotian dishes like sticky rice with beef jerky, chicken wings and tomato sauce and papaya salad. Try the Sabaidee Special for a guaranteed taste-treat.

2313 S. Georgia, 331.6720 $ Sakura Choose from an extensive sushi menu that includes Nigiri style, cut rolls, special rolls, spicy rolls, sushi salads and for the beef lover, Texas sushi. At Sakura, be ready to be entertained by the chefs who prepare your meal at the table.

We wholeheartedly recommend the swordfish. 4000 Soncy, 358.8148, sakuraamarillo.com $$ – $$$ c Saltgrass Steak House Certified Angus Beef + Sidewinders = mouthwatering taste. Saltgrass has plenty of steaks to choose from and you can pair it up with juicy gulf shrimp or try the Seafood Fondeaux with Shiner Bock Beer Bread. Take our advice: save room for the Two-Fork Cheesecake. It’s a piece of heaven that melts in your mouth. 8300 I-40 West, 351.0349 saltgrass.com c $$ ^

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Smokey Joe’s A welcoming bar and grill located in the historic antique district on Route 66, Smokey Joe’s is one of Amarillo’s best-kept secrets. With an outside patio and live music on the weekends, this is the place to be. When you visit, ask for the Legendary Spink. You won’t regret it.

2903 6th, 331.6698 $$ c y T NEW Texas Chicken Wok Texas Chicken Wok offers fast service with even lower prices. Their always-fresh vegetables compliment one of our favorite dishes, the house stir-fry. No matter what you choose, they deliver an experience that can season anyone’s taste buds.

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Texas Firehouse Sports Bar & Grill More grill than bar, Texas Firehouse offers everything from a delicious fried green bean appetizer to steaks, all in a family friendly smoke-free environment.

Watch all your favorite sporting events while you eat. 3333 S. Coulter, 351.1800 C $ $$ Texas Roadhouse This is one place that you don’t have to worry about your kids leaving a mess. Everyone does; it’s okay to throw your peanut shells on the floor at the Roadhouse. Bread lovers will rejoice over the rolls and steak lovers will drool over the meat on display as soon as you walk through the door. Be ready for a wait, but the food’s worth it. 2805 I-40 West, 352.7427, texasroadhouse.com ☎ c$^ Tsunami Tsunami offers traditional Japanese steakhouse fare at affordable prices.

Start out with the Southwestern egg rolls then fill up on the salmon Teppan meal or Teppanyaki steak.We guarantee you won’t leave hungry. 1108 Bell, 352.2688 $

Tyler’s Barbecue Going back to the basics, Tyler’s Barbecue combines a straightforward menu with a relaxed atmosphere. We suggest the mouth-watering Man-Sized Double Meat Sandwich. But don’t forget to save room for their delicious cobbler before you leave.

2014 Paramount, 331.2271, tylersbarbecue.com $ ^ Village Bakery & Café The Village offers a large selection of handmade European pastries and breads to complement their fresh gourmet-style breakfasts, lunches and dinners. The casual bistro setting makes it the perfect place for a special lunch date. 2606 Wolflin Village, 358.1358, villagebakerycafe.com $ ^ y Vince’s Pizza Vince’s calzones are some of the best we’ve had. He also offers wonderful Greek salads, Giro and a huge familysized pizza. The quirky atmosphere will make you feel like you’re in Little Italy.

2413 S. Western, 352.2656 $

Wheels, Chicken & Waffles You’ll feel like you’ve gone back in time to a quaint old-fashioned diner when you visit Wheels. The inside is covered with vintage car memorabilia and wheels galore. We love the southern fried chicken with waffles. The mix of savory and sweet is delicious. Save room for dessert when you dine because you won’t want to miss the waffle cheesecake. It’s a big Belgian waffle piled high with cheesecake filling, whipped cream and both chocolate and caramel syrup. 2710 10th, 342.5400 $ Wild Bill’s Decorated like a classic gas station, Wild Bill’s offers American food and friendly service. Bring the whole family since there’s plenty of seating inside and out.

The Green Chili Cheese Burger with hand-cut seasoned fries is our personal favorite. 3514 6th, 372.4500 $ y C Willie’s Bayou Grill You’ll be blown away by the aroma of Cajun spices as soon as you step into Willie’s. Have fun with your meal when you choose Peel-um & Eat-um Shrimp, fried alligator or oysters (either

baked or on the half shell). Their po’boy sandwiches are sure to fill up the hungriest belly. And of course, classic dishes like Shrimp Creole and Crawfish Etouffee won’t disappoint.

3819 I-40 West, 242.3474, williesbayougrill.com $ y Wing Stop Wing Stop cooks up some of the best chicken wings around. There’s a flavor for every palate. If you haven’t had their sugared French fries, you just haven’t lived. 6000 SW 45th, 356.9464 / 3300 E Interstate 40 # P, 331.9464, wingstop. com $$ C ^ Young Sushi The friendly greeting you’ll receive when you walk into Young’s is your first clue that your experience will be a good one. The helpful staff is always willing to offer suggestions regarding the sushi.

If sushi’s not your thing, they also offer authentic Thai cuisine.

202 SW 10th, 371.7200 $$ C ^

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Transportable Food

As a former Texas Ranger and owner of the first cattle ranch in the Panhandle, Charles Goodnight understood the importance of transportable food. And so, in 1866, Goodnight invented the chuck wagon, or portable kitchen. On the cattle trails, many of which Goodnight created, men enjoyed black-eyed peas, cabbage, beans, corn, biscuits and salted meat. The wagons were drawn by mules or oxen and carried the food, eating utensils, water barrels and bed rolls. Its effectiveness made the chuck wagon a basic for all cattle trails.

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“I started by working in the cafeteria washing pots and then offered to help the cooks,” says Ernest.

“Then I wanted to learn more about food service since that’s a career that would always be there.”

Ernest moved to Amarillo in June 2009 for the Executive Chef position with Amarillo ISD. He and his staff serve more than 30,000 meals to students in 53 Amarillo schools.

“My role is to make sure our concept – to eat, learn and live – is carried out in every school,” says Ernest.

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Q&A When I get in my car, the first thing I listen to is… the Eagle radio station.

The most famous or interesting person I’ve ever met is… Selena from Los Dinos.

If I had an open plane ticket to anywhere, I would go to… Spain.

After a long, hard day, I love to…relax in front of the fireplace with my family and read to my granddaughters.

One movie I could watch over and over again is… “The Titans.”

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If I were a character in a book, I would be… a lion .

The greatest piece of advice I’ve ever received is…”When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Let’s make it happen.”

When my children grow up, the one thing I want them to always remember is… to never give up on anything worth fighting for.

I know every word to the song…”You Ain’t Nothing but a Hound Dog” by Elvis Presley.

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