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FIT IN THE NEW YEAR Training your way to a healthy lifestyle in 2022

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CREATING HER OWN LEGACY Professor Erin-Marie Legacey a pillar in Texas Tech’s history department

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She’s a great example of the best strength of our department.

Her energy and leadership, and her teaching, is great.”

Richard Verrone

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PROFESSOR ERIN-MARIE LEGACEY A PILLAR IN TEXAS TECH HISTORY DEPARTMENT

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he west corner of the Holden Hall basement seems a dismal place. Identical offi ce doors line a dead end hallway, distinguished by only replaceable red and black plaques listing names and degrees of the professional occupants. At the very end of the hall is a name seemingly marked by fate: Legacey.

A single window in the north west corner of her offi ce, near the door, lets light cascade over her desk and illuminate her work.

Erin-Marie Legacey is a pillar of the Texas Tech History Department and Honors College.

She teaches European and French history, including a course about death tourism in Europe.

Her list of accomplishments is extensive, and while her colleague, Richard Verrone, described her as highly competent, her intellect is not her most defi ning trait.

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The forgotten human elements of history, the anecdotes, are what inspire her to dig deeper and uncover truths about not only the historic period from which they originate, but also what those stories can teach us about human nature.

Legacey teaches a senior seminar about the French Revolution at Texas Tech.

A foundation in education Legacey’s childhood planted seeds of passion for education and history; her father ran a bookstore until she was 12 years old: Jamie’s Choice Books. She spent much of her girlhood entrenched in books, reading and drawing with her brother in the “huge” kids room, though in retrospect, she jokingly admitted the size scale in her memory might be a little off .

“The bookstore was really formative for me as a kid, that’s until I was 12,” she said.

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“But the thing that marks my experience with her over the years is just her consistent kindness and professionalism,” Verrone said. “It just never wavers. It is so, so nice; it’s something you can always count on, and it’s very meaningful especially in academia.”

Legacey, an associate professor, will become the director of graduate Studies for the Department of History in the spring, replacing Emily Skidmore.

Verrone is the Graduate Program Coordinator for the History Department, and he works closely with the director, he said. As such, it is important for whoever fi lls the role to be proactive, responsive and professional. Legacey was his fi rst choice.

“She’s a wonderful colleague, I really admire her,” he said.

Legacey has made her home in Lubbock; she has two daughters with her husband, Benjamin Poole, who is also a Graduate Teaching Coordinator and professor in the history department. However, Lubbock was an unlikely place for Legacey to end up.

Two hours north of the US Canada border, in Paris, Canada, is where she grew up.

Despite living just 140 kilometers away, it wasn’t until she was 18 that she ventured across the southern border, into the completely foreign United States.

Most of her summers and afternoons were spent surrounded by books, and as she and her brother played between the shelves, she dreamt of someday having her name on a book of her very own creation.

“Reading and storytelling was always a huge part of my life. Still is,” she said, gazing at the shelves of books which now line the walls of her offi ce.

Legacey loves reading, and her books show evidence of being well loved, she said. “I was sort of around books all the time, and I sort of took books for granted, so I don’t take the best care of my books but,” she said, shrugging and smiling fondly at her collection.

Behind her desk are three framed diplomas: a bachelor’s from the University of Guelph in Ontario, a masters from Queens University, and a PhD from Northwestern University, where she met her future husband and her best friend.

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She created her own path; as a fi rst generation college student, navigating the world of higher academia was sometimes confusing because she was in uncharted territory, she said. No one had laid the framework for her to follow.

She earned a scholarship to the University of Guelph, which was only an hour from home. She excelled, catching the attention of her French Revolution professor who helped her fi nd the Queens University masters program. Her advisor pointed her towards her PhD advisor at Northwestern, and at 25 years old, Legacey moved to the United States.

“So my path was really like, mentors helping me out and helping guide me a little bit because I really didn’t have any idea what I was doing,” she said. “I took no time off , I just kept going to school and never stopped.”

Forging friendships Andreana Prichard met Legacey when they started their PhD programs at Northwestern. Prichard earned her doctorate in African History and is now a professor at the University of Oklahoma.

“Sometimes you just meet people and you know you’re going to be friends for a long time,” Prichard said. “And that’s how it was with Erin.”

Despite studying history from diff erent continents, the pair leaned on one another for support during their diffi cult program.

Actually, it was nice to be around someone with a diff erent perspective, Prichard said.

The pair helped each other through, and Prichard might not have passed a written French exam without the help of her friend, she said.

In Legacey’s second year at Northwestern, she attended a Halloween party where she met a senior undergraduate student with plans of moving to Paris after graduation, Legacey said.

As a pair of future European history professors, the conversation eventually turned to none other than Napoleon Bonaparte.

“I remember when I fi rst met him, he was telling me he really liked Napoleon,” she said. “And I was like, ‘uuggh! Why?’” she said, laughing.

Plans changed, and Poole joined the PhD program a few years after Legacey. They graduated, and eventually found their way to Texas Tech, getting married and starting a family along the way.

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Poole are a “power couple,” Verrone said, and he really enjoys working with them.

Verrone met Legacey for the fi rst time at her interview and, like Prichard, she impressed him with her kindness. She was incredibly competent and comfortable with her presentation, he said.

“I just found her confi dent, articulate, relaxed, very nice,” he said. “And the room felt that way too, everyone vibed with that.”

In the years they have worked side by side, Legacey’s unwavering kindness and professionalism have set her, and her students apart, Verrone said. He has seen her students blossom because of her mentorship and said he enjoys seeing her students succeed.

“It’s changed lives because of the decision to bring her in,” he said. “She’s a great example of the best strength of our department. Her energy and leadership, and her teaching, is great.”

Legacey is great at pushing her students to look at history from a diff erent perspective, Verrone said.

Tackling a topic from another point of view, and digging into the story is how Legacey approaches her research as well. Uncovering stories within popular culture lures her to areas where other scholars are not as inclined to study, she said. The forgotten human elements of history, the anecdotes, are what inspire her to dig deeper and uncover truths about not only the historic period from which they originate, but also what those stories can teach us about human nature.

Legacey’s fi rst book, “Making Space for the Dead: Catacombs, Cemeteries, and the Reimagining of Paris” is all about the city of bones sprawling beneath Paris and places for the dead. She was drawn to the topic because, while they are well known, no one had written about them professionally, she said.

Her current area of interest is a story she stumbled on while doing research for her book, she said. She is working on uncovering the truth of Sophie Blanchard’s legend in the larger context of female daredevils in the Napoleonic era.

Sophie Blanchard became the fi rst female balloonist after her husband died and she needed to pay off his debts. She made a living by shooting fi reworks from and doing tricks on a hot air balloon.

“And she eventually died from doing that because, it turns out, if you shoot fi reworks from a hydrogen balloon, it’s not the safest choice,” Legacey said.

Hot air ballooning was invented in France at the end of the 18th century, she

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said, as she pointed proudly to a vignette of Montgolfi er’s fi rst balloon launch hanging next to her desk. The fi rst project she is tackling is dissecting the myth surrounding the alluring Sophie Blanchard.

“There’s this really specifi c story people tell over and over,” the historian said. “And I actually came across it reading this children’s book about her to my kids. And I saw it show up over and over again in contemporary descriptions, but also 20th century descriptions, which is that she’s this tiny woman, right, they describe her as birdlike.

She’s so petite. She’s so afraid of everything, they say. A horse drawn carriage scares her, loud noises scare her, she’s excessively frail and fragile. She’s like, super feminine in this way, which is ridiculous right? But apparently, this story that’s been built up (is), as soon as she lifts off the ground, she gets brave. And so, it’s such a beautiful story I can see why people tell it, but I want to try to fi gure out why? What does that story do? Why is that story useful, or powerful in the 19th century. And so I’m trying to think about, sort of, imagine, up in the air as this space of regeneration and liberation.”

She is letting her research and Sophie Blanchard’s story steer her, she said. She may look into the phenomenon of female daredevils at the time, or take her topic more broadly.

Staying close When Legacey isn’t teaching, or researching Sophie Blanchard’s stunts, she parents her daughters, knits, and of course, reads. Prichard and Legacey have stayed close; Prichard came to Legacey’s side after she gave birth, and Legacey planned to do the same for Prichard in 2020, but the pandemic stopped travel.

Legacey started her family before Prichard, so Prichard was able to watch Legacey parent before becoming a mother herself.

“She’s an incredible mom and I’m in no way surprised, just having known her this long,” Prichard said. “She does this really lovely thing with her kids at night when she puts them to bed where she lays with them for a while, and lets them ask her any question they have and she’ll answer it. I think that’s such a nice way to parent and let your kids get to know you and tell them about the world. It’s such an intimate, supportive, encouraging thing to do. I always admired the way that she parents the girls.

She’s so thoughtful and patient - incredibly, incredibly patient. And that’s always been a part of her personality.” e

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Holding scissors is owner Danny Gonzales. Holding ribbon are Chamber Ambassadors Brad Hodge, left, and Bruce Larson, right. Others pictured, agency producers Tori Ford and Jaiven Thompson, family, friends and Lubbock Chamber Ambassadors.

Velvet Taco, 2401 Glenna Goodacre Blvd. Holding scissors is General Manager Harvey Turner. Holding ribbon are Chamber Ambassadors Rhett Dawson, left, and Kenzi Kinardm right. Others pictured are staff, family, friends and other Lubbock Chamber Ambassadors. PHOTOS COURTESY LUBBOCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Overton Gingerbread Display Benefi ting Texas Girls & Boys Ranch, 2322 Mac Davis Lane. Holding scissors are Texas Girls & Boys Ranch President John Sigle and Overton Hotel & Conference Center Director of Sales and Marketing Shannon Baker. Holding ribbon are Chamber Ambassadors Kim Davis, left, and Traci Cheek. Others pictured are family, friends and Lubbock Chamber Ambassadors.

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The Hearing Doctor, 5607 114th St., Suite 100. Holding scissors are owners Dr. Arica Black and Trent, Barrett & Mason Black.

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Jeremy Muñoz said some days are harder than others when it comes to fi nding the motivation to attend his sessions.

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TRAINING YOUR WAY TO A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IN 2022 Lucinda Holt Special to Lubbock Avalanche-Journal | USA TODAY NETWORK

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new year means new resolutions. According to a YouGov poll, 3 out of 10 Americans have a resolution in mind, and 50% of those individuals vow to focus on exercise.

Humans are made for movement; personal trainer Austin Sullivan said that desire is seen in the developmental stages of infancy as babies learn how to stabilize their bodies to crawl, sit, pull themselves up, and eventually walk.

“I'm teaching my clients things that their body innately knows and understands because it's already been done, but we've been absent from it for so long, that we're awakening that principle of being able to stabilize through basic movement patterns that we should, in a sense, already know,” Sullivan said.

Sullivan, a former trainer at TruFit Athletic Clubs in Lubbock, smiled as he wrote up a list of exercises for his client, who patiently waited for his prescribed workout for the day. Music played as 41-year-old Jeremy Muñoz put his body into motion.

“It took me a few months, if not longer, just to get focused on what (Sullivan) was training my body to do,” he said between breaths. “It took me about six months to get adjusted, and now – it comes easy to me now.”

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While Muñoz is no stranger to weightlifting, he said he reached out to Sullivan at TruFit in March 2021 as he was looking to add diff erent routines to his regimen. With every workout being tough in its own right, he said Sullivan taught him new ways to train by adding practical movements he uses in everyday work.

Setting the bar According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent, 23.2% of adults in the U.S. meet the Department of Health and Human Services’ Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans for aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity.

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As listed on the Department’s website, the guidelines state adults should participate in moderate-intensity aerobic activities for 150 minutes a week – 75 minutes for vigorous-intensity activities – and conduct a muscle-training activity at least twice a week. For Sullivan, movement, consistency, accountability, and options are critical to a fi tness resolution’s success.

To lose weight, Sullivan said the average person needs about 45 minutes of exercise about four times a week. Composition change, Sullivan said, requires about 60 minutes of physical activity about fi ve times a week with some form coming from resistance training - making the muscle work against a weight or force.

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Sullivan recommends people stay on track by starting slow, keeping a log of activity, focusing on a goal, and remaining open-minded when learning about and trying various types of exercise.

“In reality,” he said, “fi tness is just making the choice to walk outside, around your neighborhood.”

He knows from his own experience.

After struggling with obesity, Sullivan said fi nding his “why” and learning how to get fi t helped him along his path. He encourages others to do the same.

“I realized that there were a lot of things in my life that I couldn't do anymore and things in my life that I just didn't have the motivation to do anymore,” he said. “I real-

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BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, KNOW THAT YOU CAN DO THIS, AND YOU'LL FEEL BETTER. YOU WILL FEEL BETTER.”

Personal trainer Austin Sullivan (pictured above and left) uses a variety of exercises and specialized equipment to train his clients out of his Lubbock home.

Wanting to meet specifi c fi tness goals and needs, clients like Jeremey Muñoz (top right) can be seen pushing and pulling the weighted cart down a residential street.

RIGHT: Medical Fitness Expert Mika Wood and her client Sally Wilson at Well Life Family Medicine in Amarillo. Wilson is working on overhead tricep extensions as Wood offers guidance and encouragement.

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Medical Fitness Expert Mika Wood and her client Sally Wilson at Well Life Family Medicine in Amarillo. Wilson has been training with Wood for about a year and has seen a lot of progress.

She said walking is no longer a painful task since she made the choice to train with Wood.

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Personal trainer Austin Sullivan uses a variety of exercises and specialized equipment to train his clients out of his Lubbock home.

ized that the only way I was going to be happy was I had to make a self-change.”

Celebrating the victories in the progression in movement, he said, can be more important than focusing on the scale.

Time for a change In Amarillo, 66-year-old Sally Wilson picked a dumbbell and moved it overhead in a slow, methodic movement as her trainer, Medical Fitness Specialist Mika Wood, supervised. Wilson said her weight was at a point to where she was developing knee problems; her breaking point came when it pained her do the things she enjoyed like camping and hiking.

Nearly a year after contacting Wood at Amarillo’s Well Life Family Medicine, Wilson said her confi dence and mobility have improved signifi cantly, but like Muñoz, progress came with time.

Wood said Wilson would often get frustrated with the numbers on the scale, so Wood would use measurements to show Wilson the progress in inches lost.

“The clothes started changing, and I felt a diff erence,” Wilson said, “but the biggest diff erence was fi nding that it didn't hurt to walk anymore.”

Wilson said the support from her family, friends and trainer have been key to her success.

She moved on to wall push-ups, a variation of regular push-ups which uses a wall for support. Wood placed her hand on Wilson’s lower back to correct her form, lowering the risk for injury.

Getting personal While most people with a resolution want to join a gym, Wood said using a personal trainer is the best option as they can create routines based on body type and mobility. Also, accountability is met as the client checks in regularly as opposed to exercising on their own.

“I agree with getting a personal trainer,” Wilson said. “You should have one not just for getting a buff body, but to help you look at where you're at and what you need to do.”

Wood said modifi cations to exercises are important, as people should ease their way to small, attainable goals to be successful in their resolutions. Her suggestion, begin with 20 minutes of light activity about three times a week. Also, both Wood and Sullivan recommend limiting alcohol, soft drinks and sugars, and incorporating

healthier foods into one’s diet.

Although their “whys” and methods are diff erent, Wilson and Muñoz are both able to take their new found fi tness knowledge and apply to their at-home fi tness routines.

According to Wood, exercise can be just as benefi cial without all the equipment you would fi nd in a gym. She recommends purchasing a mat, light dumbbells, and an exercise ball, while Sullivan recommends using resistance bands to work on glutes and abductors.

After the workout, Sullivan applauded Muñoz for his hard work to which Muñoz smiled and took a gulp of water. With work and the stresses of life, Muñoz said some days it’s hard to fi nd motivation to exercise, but said persistence is key as he always feels better after a workout.

“Stay disciplined,” Muñoz advised. “Believe in yourself, know that you can do this, and you'll feel better. You will feel better.”

Follow Austin Sullivan through Sully’s House of Pain on Facebook to learn more about his pricing and individual or upcoming group-training sessions in Lubbock.

Mika Wood can be contacted at Well Life Family Medicine in Amarillo at (806) 3559355. e

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own in the Dirt: The Graphic Art by Terry Allen is now on exhibit at the Museum of Texas Tech University. The exhibition features more than 70 original works of art by Lubbockraised visual artist and musician, Terry Allen. The exhibit will be open through March of 2022.

Born in Kansas in 1943, Allen was raised in Lubbock and has worked as an independent artist since 1966 in a wide variety of media including sculpture, painting, drawing, video, installations, and musical and theatrical performances. Allen has suggested that growing up in West Texas under the tutelage of his impresario father and piano-playing mother provided early momentum for his narrative adventures. Down in the Dirt is an unparalleled opportunity to encounter the scope of his artistic persona and embraces more than 40 years of Allen’s life experiences.

The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. and closed on Mondays. For more information regarding the exhibition, the Museum, and COVID-19 response, please visit their website www.museum.ttu.edu. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram for all the latest updates. e

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Down in the Dirt is an unparalleled opportunity to encounter the scope of his artistic persona and embraces more than 40 years of Allen’s life experiences.

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Two cents

Dr. Sam Ayers What is the best advice you received when you were beginning your career?

The best advice actually came during my years as a Boy Scout – Be prepared. I realize that there will always be unforeseen situations that arise, but I must invest the effort for those things I can control and arrive prepared. In my case, that meant lesson plans done, materials gathered, instructional lessons thought out, and a positive attitude about the content to be presented to my students. My attitude is contagious!

How do you use social media to grow your network?

I have been slow to embrace social media, but I started consistently making posts with former students and employees a couple of years ago. I enjoy recognizing others and their successes. I have been surprised at how many people view, read, and make positive comments about these posts.

I learned long ago that if I do not manage my time, I will quickly be overwhelmed.

Consequently, I maintain a daily schedule and to-do list. I intentionally prioritize time with God and family and plan time for work, meetings, special events, and leisure activities. As I go through my day, I enjoy crossing off classes, meetings, and tasks completed. This keeps me focused, balanced, and fuels a sense of accomplishment at the end of each day.

What has been your wisest investment?

I love to invest in people. As a teacher, I invested in my students preparing them for daily and future success. As a principal, I invested in the skill development of others and supported them as they pursued new opportunities, even when it meant losing their great talent in my own organization.

As a professor, I prepare future teachers and principals as servant leaders, who I know will also invest in others.

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How do you maintain balance?

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PRACTITIONER IN RESIDENCE AT THE LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

How has your past work experience shaped you into a leader?

Which over-used word or phrase makes you cringe?

What did you learn from your best boss?

Your worst?

Working in schools means working with people of varying ages, cultural backgrounds, expectations, and levels of maturity. I have learned that some people require monitoring and assistance, others require empowerment, while others thrive with a little encouragement.

As a teacher and then as a principal, I learned to avoid verbal distractors. Consequently, I am sensitive to verbal distractors in presentations but also in conversations. People should just pause, rather than repeatedly insert “um,” “uh,” “like,” and “you know.”

We can learn so much from both good and bad examples. My best boss was about catching people doing things well and praising them for it. They are more likely to continue doing things well. I adopted this practice. My worst boss was a bully and seem to enjoy humiliating and devaluing individuals. This reinforced my resolve to provide clear expectations, needed resources, notice incremental growth, and be an encourager.

What is the best part about your job?

Every day I have the opportunity to interact with incredible people who will serve as the next generation of teachers, principals, and educational leaders. I am thrilled to have a part in preparing these future educators.

How has mentorship made a difference in your professional and private life?

Many of my mentors modeled through their books and radio interviews. I identified individuals whom I admired, and learned from their words and example. I applied their lessons in my own life. The time my personal mentors invested in me provided specific knowledge, skills, and insights that allowed me to grow personally, professionally, spiritually, and creatively.

Which living person do you most admire and why?

As I am getting older, many of those I admired are no longer with us. I am still pretty impressed with my Dad. He was a mailman who modeled a strong work ethic. Rather than disappearing with buddies on his days-off, Dad invested his time in his three sons. We played catch, camped, rafted and canoed rivers, raised chickens (in the city), visited historical sights across the state and country, and spent time at the Ayers family farm. He attended our extracurricular activities when work allowed. He showed me how to save and financially support the church and worthwhile causes. Most importantly, my Dad modeled a personal relationship with God, reading and sharing stories from the Old and New Testaments, and praying daily.

What is your business philosophy?

Most people don’t think of schools as a business, but there are some parallels. It is important to know the strengths and growth areas of your organization and your people. In schools and in business, it is critical to really listen to employees and customers, follow through on your expectations and promises, and strive to over deliver.

Which quality do you most value in an employee?

I expect my teachers and staff to come equipped with the skills (and certifications) required to do the job. I share my expectations for our organization and expect them to embrace our mission and be ready to contribute. The quality I appreciate most is reliability. I want to be able to rely on them to be prepared, be present, be committed to the work, and positively contribute each day.

What personality trait has most helped you succeed?

Time is a precious commodity. Especially in meetings, I have always tried to be respectful of people’s time. I use an agenda and indicate who is speaking on what topics and the length of the meeting. I try to end a few minutes early as a reward. If there are still items to address, they move to our next meeting. I also do my best to communicate expectations clearly. I want to set my people up for success.

Who is your favorite author?

Just as I have many favorite songs and many favorite movies, I have many favorite authors of picture books, novels for adolescent readers, and non-fiction for adults. But my favorite genre is historical fiction.

How can Lubbock improve its business environment?

The business world (and school world) is excited about the latest technology, but people still appreciate face-to-face communication. Businesses should never underestimate the power of personal interactions and quality customer service. It’s also important for Lubbock businesses to not apologize for small town personal service.

Most important tech tool: It may sound silly, but my most valuable tech tool has been the contacts in my cell phone.

Best time management tool: I have experienced success when starting early and front loading my workday with the tasks that require the most concentration and energy. I can better address these tasks when I am fresh, energetic, and less likely to make mistakes.

I cannot live without my: A daily priority is time with God in prayer, quiet reflection, worship, and praise.

My favorite thing about Lubbock is: I grew-up in the beautiful and often congested and sometimes impersonal city of San Antonio. I love the friendly overgrown small town flavor of Lubbock with its larger community offerings.

Most unusual job or task: I was the resident mouse catcher in every older school building in which I worked. It is amazing what you can attract with a Payday candy bar. e

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“Superfood Bowl” from Vitality Bowls.

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Vitality Bowls

itality Bowls near the Texas Tech campus is a superfood cafe specializing in delicious açaí bowls, which are a thick blend of the açaí berry topped with organic granola and a selection of superfood ingredients.

Additional antioxidant-rich menu items include smoothies, fresh juices, soups, salads and panini. Many locations also off er organic kombucha and organic cold brew coff ee on-tap as well as a full-service superfood coff ee bar. All items on the menu are made fresh to order and in non-cross contamination kitchens to accommodate customers with food allergies. No ingredient fi llers such as ice, frozen yogurt, added sugar or artifi cial preservatives are ever used, giving the purest taste possible to each item. e

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2400 Glenna Goodacre Blvd.

Website: www.vitalitybowls.com Phone: (806) 701-4011 Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

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PRICING GUIDE $ most entrees less than $10 $$ most entrees $11 to $20 $$$ most entrees more than $21

CHUY’S A national Tex-Mex chain, Chuy’s serves big-as-your-face burritos on hand-rolled tortillas, cooked fresh to order. Funk and funky drinks in the lively dining room ensure a fun visit. 4805 S. Loop 289, 698.6264, chuys.com $$ COCINA DE LA SIRENA Located in the historic Cactus Alley courtyard, La Sirena serves modern Latin American food in a cozy dining room. The menu changes regularly to accommodate local produce, but it’s a delight no matter the season. 2610 Salem Ave., 368.7960, lasirenacocina.com $$$

COTTON PATCH CAFE The Cotton Patch is in the home-style comfort food business. Served with southern hospitality, entrees like chicken and dumplings, chicken-fried steak with gravy, and steakhouse burgers make it easy to eat your fill – and then some. 6810 Slide Road, 771.4521, cottonpatch.com $$ CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE A home-cooked breakfast for supper says comfort food like nothing else, especially when there’s a chill in the air. 5018 Milwaukee Ave., 795.9884, crackerbarrel.com $-$$ THE CRAFTHOUSE GASTROPUB Experience quality eats at this casual pub.

Choose something from the Bites, Small or Large menus depending on your appetite.

We’re taken with the dumplin’s and house Canadian bacon. 3131 34th St., 687.1466, crafthousepub.com $$

THE COFFEE BAR AT CARDINALS Order coffee and something off the breakfast menu for a great start to the day.

Open at 6 a.m. for early risers, the coffee bar also offers lunch items and baked goods. 6524 Slide Road, 776.6727, mycardinalsports.com/the-coffee-bar $

CRAVE: A DESSERT BAR This sweet little shop delights with dessert crepes, chocolate fondue or a s’mores tray, and a variety of baked goods perfectly paired with a small wine and beer menu.

2910 W. Loop 289, Suite 601, 792.1216, cravedessertlbk.com $

COOK’S GARAGE Tuck in to Texas-style comfort food surrounded by classic cars and memorabilia.

You can’t miss with the wings, burgers or nachos. 11002 Highway 87, 893.2491, cooksgarage.com $$

CRAWDADDY’S SPORTS GRILL & BAR Cajun favorites, seafood, burgers, and fries round out the menu at Crawdaddy’s. Enjoy a drink from the bar while you dine. 5725 82nd St., 771.4455 $$

COPPER CABOOSE RESTAURANT BAR Part entertainment venue, part Tex-Mex restaurant, Copper Caboose is the place to take a group ready for a party. Daily food specials let you save your money for the arcade. 5609 Villa Drive, 744.0183, cabooseonline.com $$ COSTA VIDA Costa Vida’s “Fresh Mex” offerings include extra-large made-to-order burritos, salads, enchiladas, top-shelf tacos and more.

Easy online ordering makes dinner a snap.

4410 114th St., Suite 200, 368.8390, costavida.com $

CRICKET’S DRAFT HOUSE + GRILL Cricket’s proximity to Tech, plenty of beers on tap, dinner and late-night menus, affordable prices, and pool and gaming tables make it a great handout spot. 2412 Broadway, 744.4677, cricketsgrill.com $ CUJO’S SPORTZ BAR & GRILL Watch the game at Cujo’s and enjoy daily drink specials, Happy Hour, and plenty of pub grub to while away the hours. 5811 Fourth St., 791.2622, cujossports.com $$ DIMBA’S CHICKEN & SEAFOOD Can you ever have enough fried chicken or catfish? We don’t think so. Especially when it’s fresh, cooked to order, and surrounded by french fries. Good thing there’s an all-

you-can-eat option for dine-in, and “messo-catfish” for drive-thru or carry-out. 5010 Quaker Ave., 799.0830/421 Frankford Ave., 281.1681 $ DION’S This Southwestern chain offers pizza, salads, and subway sandwiches in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. 2721 82nd St., 745.1010/6410 82nd St., 747.4800, dions.com $ DIRK’S Dirk’s focuses on “Birds. Beers. Bubbles.” and we’re in! For $13 choose fried chicken, chicken tenders, rotisserie chicken, or chicken-fried steak with two sides, which are just as tempting as the meats. Dirk’s also offers shrimp and grits and Gulf oysters on the half shell. 1636 13th St., 368.3915, dirkslbk.com DOUBLEDAVE’S PIZZAWORKS Feast on the buffet or order a whole pie at DoubleDave’s. Customers love the stromboli and generous portions. 6023 82nd St., Suite 4, 763.3283, doubledaves.com $$ E&J SMOKEHOUSE AND GRILL Nestled in Escondido Canyon, E&J is open for lunch and dinner, Tuesday through Saturday. Dine on plenty of barbecue and Texas-style sides and desserts at this little oasis. 701 Regis St., 762.6201, ejsmokhouse.com $$-$$$ EARL OF SANDWICH This chain serves hot sandwiches topped with their own unique ingredients and sauces. 11824 Indiana Ave., Suite 100, 993.6000 $ EAST MOON ASIAN BISTRO East Moon specializes in Pan-Asian food, with a focus on Thai dishes, sushi, noodles and curries. Regulars love the affordable lunch specials and quick delivery service.

5028 50th St., 712.8888, lubbockeastmoon.com $ EAT AND ART CAFE This cafe offers daily hot-plate specials, rice bowls, ramen, soup and sandwiches, within a charming, art-centric atmosphere.

7604 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 600, 368.6293, eatandartcafe.com $$

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EDDIE’S BBQ Eddie’s is true West Texas kitsch. The historic lunch-only eatery offers authentic Texas-style barbecue and some of the tastiest Frito pie around. 1324 E. 50th St., 747.3736 $$ EINSTEIN BROS BAGELS Pick up fresh bagels to go, or settle in with an egg sandwich and hot coffee, a smoothie, sweet treat or something off the lunch menu. 5217 82nd St., 687.4046/4525 Marsha Sharp Fwy., 687.4025/703 Flint Ave., 224.3563/1801 Boston Ave., 742.6382, einsteinbros.com $ EL CHARRO Open early for breakfast, El Charro serves traditional Tex-Mex favorites like burritos, tacos and enchiladas. Use the drive-thru for a hot breakfast to go. 5011 I-27, 747.5790, elcharrotexas.com $ EL PHOENIX TAQUERIA El Phoenix specializes in Oaxacan-style cuisine and “Mexican comfort food.” Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, El Phoenix also offers daily specials and Happy Hour. 10007 Slide Road, 993.5011 $ EL RANCHITO BURRITO This little hole in the wall offers Tex-Mex out of a small storefront. Go early for breakfast or enjoy lunch until 2 p.m. 4529 34th St., 785.7333 $ FAZOLI’S The slogan “Fast. Fresh. Italian.” says it all.

Feast on pasta, salads, build-your-own items, submarine sandwiches, and pizza.

4008 82nd St., 785.4554/1902 W. Loop 289, 791.4400/3009 Main St., 742.1231, fazolis.com $ FIREHOUSE SUBS Founded by firemen, the eatery sets aside a portion of every purchase to donate to local first responders to provide them life-saving equipment. 2510 Marsha Sharp Fwy., Suite 150, 747.9600/5027 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 200, 799.1098/9810 Slide Road, Suite F, 702.8251, firehousesubs.com $ FIVE GUYS BURGERS AND FRIES Order a la carte from the simple menu at this fast-casual eatery, choosing from burgers made to order with your choice of toppings. Plenty of fries means you’ll need to loosen your belt! 4410 19th St., 368.3490/6076 Marsha Sharp Fwy., 771.4897, fiveguys.com $

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FLIPPERS TAVERN This colorful little hole-in-the-wall specializes in brats with all the fixings. Try the Pile Driver for a cheese and chili fix. 1406 Avenue Q, 701.5130 $ FORTUNE COOKIE CHINESE RESTAURANT Serving Cantonese-style food, Fortune Cookie is family-owned and -operated.

Easy online ordering makes dine-in and takeout dining a breeze. 7006 University Ave., 745.2205, fortunecookietx.com $ FUDDRUCKERS This fast-casual chain bills itself as making the “world’s greatest hamburger.” Fuddruckers lets diners choose the size of their burger, how they’d like it cooked, and which toppings they’d prefer. 5501 Slide Road, 687.3833, fuddruckers.com $ THE FUNKY DOOR BISTRO & WINE ROOM With everything from mac ‘n cheese to fondue, lobster to steak, and more than 800 wine labels, The Funky Door is a divine place to linger. 6801 Milwaukee Ave., 687.0505, thefunkydoor.com $$-$$$ FUZZY’S TACO SHOP Options are endless at Fuzzy’s with everything from a variety of Baja-style tacos to enchilada plates, over-sized salads, tamales, and breakfast all day, every day. 10101 Slide Road, 797.8226/2102 Broadway, 740.8226, fuzzystacoshop.com $ GARCIA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Garcia’s is known for its affordable food and on-point margaritas. Feast on the buffet for weekend brunch. 5604 Slide Road, Suite 100, 792.0097 $ THE GAS LIGHT Relax with a handcrafted cocktail and one of the shareable plates while you listen to live music in the lounge. 5212 57th St., Suite 100, 785.1720, thegaslight.net $$ GATOR’S BAYOU CAJUN GRILL & BAR Gator’s Bayou’s fun atmosphere and extensive food and drink menus ensure that you’ll enjoy your experience. Fans of Gator’s enjoy the Sunday brunch and sheltered patio. 5217 98th St., 698.6900, gatersbayou.com $$ GEORGE’S CAFE The cafe serves breakfast all day, every day, with daily specials that are sure to please. You’ll find friendly service and Texas-style comfort food at George’s.

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GEORGE’S RESTAURANT Comfort food and burgers round out the menu at George’s. Customers love the all-day breakfast and cozy diner-style environment. 6914 82nd St., Suite A, 783.8500, georges82nd.business.site $ GILBERT’S BAR & GRILL With its Tech-themed dining room and generous patio, Gilbert’s is the perfect place to hang out and enjoy a home-style meal. Enjoy family-style Chinese food on Saturday nights and brunch on Sundays.

2608 Salem Ave., 795.8791, gilbertslubbock.com $$ GIORGIO’S PIZZA Giorgio’s longstanding downtown location offers counter service and some of the city’s most beloved pizza by the slice, calzones, pasta, and daily lunch specials. 1018 Broadway, 765.9330 $ GOHAN JAPANESE FUSION A fast-casual eatery, Gohan serves hibachi-style build-a-bowl meals, specialty rice bowls, and bubble tea. 1003 University Ave., 368.8048 $$ HARRIGAN’S PRIME GRILL Remember Harrigan’s? Well, the beloved chain is back as Harrigan’s Prime Grill, and locals are thrilled. Open for lunch and dinner, the menu includes plenty of steaks to satisfy beef lovers, along with plenty of options for the entire family. Don’t’ leave without indulging in a Black Magic Cake.

11814 Indiana Ave., 368.8008, harrigans.com $$-$$$ HAYASHI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE Featuring hibachi-style entrees, Hayashi also offers sushi and sashimi, bento boxes and a sake bar. 4220 82nd St., 792.6868, hayashilubbock.com $$ HAYASHI MIDTOWN Hayashi Midtown offers lunch and dinner specials, create-your-own bento boxes, sushi, and, of course, hibachi grill cooking.

3701 19th St., 701.5486, hayashimidtown.com $$ HEALTHY ESSENTIALS Part nutrition shop, part cafe, Healthy Essentials serves low-calorie breakfast and lunch items, coffee and smoothies. 8008 Abbeville Ave., 771.5959, healthytastegreat.com $ HEALTHY MEALS TO GO Take the guesswork out of meal planning with individual and family-style meals for

breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. 5206 82nd St., Suite 9, 722.2727, hmtogo.com $$ HEFF’S BURGERS A winner in the Best Burger category of Best of Lubbock since 2010, Heff’s serves nine different fresh, half-pound burgers, and sandwiches, home-style fries, and ice cream. 5727 82nd St., 698.0900, heffsburgers.net $ HILL BARBECUE Hill Barbecue originally opened its doors as Embers Barbecue in Levelland. After a move to downtown Lubbock’s Art District, Hill Barbecue serves its craft-smoked meats every Thursday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to sellout. Expect a line for this beloved barbecue joint, but it’s worth the wait. 1106 Fifth St., 632.3313, realtexasgrit.com $$ HOLLY HOP ICE CREAM SHOPPE This charming, old-fashion ice cream and soda shop also serves pizza, hot dogs and sandwiches for lunch and dinner. 3404 34th St., 792.2756 $ THE HONEYCOMB PIE SHOPPE #2 If you can make it past the pie case, there are plenty of sandwiches, soups and salads for a filling lunch. 3833 50th St., Suite 3, 701.4133 $ HUB CITY WINGS Offering more than just wings, Hub City also cooks up burgers, hot dogs, chicken strips and more. 1902 34th St., 687.3332, hubcitywingslubbock.com $ IKE’S WOODFIRE GRILLE Ike’s offers handcrafted steaks, seafood, wood-fired pizzas, calzones, burgers and more. Save with Ike’s daily specials and enjoy daily Happy Hour Monday through Friday. 4414 82nd St., Suite 218, 368.8036, ikesgrill.com $$ INDIA PALACE RESTAURANT A little aging gem, you’ll find cooked-toorder Indian standbys like naan, samosas, masala and mango lassi. Be prepared to wait, but the food is worth every minute.

3021 34th St., Suite A, 799.6772 $ ITALIAN GARDEN Traditional Italian fare at this BYOB restaurant downtown. A variety of pasta, pizza and subs ensure a hefty carb fix. 1215 Avenue J, 771.2212, italiangardenlubbock.com $$

IT’S GREEK TO ME You’re in for a unique experience at this Greek and American food restaurant. You can’t go wrong with the falafel, gyro and sweet baklava. 7006 University Ave., 792.1949, itisgreektomelubbocktexas.com $

way, 740.0002, jimmyjohns.com $

J&B COFFEE CO. Generously portioned sandwiches, baked goods and specialty desserts make the perfect complement for freshly roasted coffee or flavored tea. 2701 26th St., 796.1114, jandbcoffeeco.com $

JOSIE’S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN KITCHEN Josie’s three Lubbock locations serve a variety of fresh, handmade burritos for walk-up, dine-in and drive-thru service.

Breakfast burritos are the most popular, but the Big Mama is a sure bet any time of day. 3312 Avenue Q, 744.8075/5101 Aberdeen Ave., 793.7752/6606 19th St., 793.1921 $

J & M BAR-B-Q For more than 25 years J&M has served its mouthwatering mesquite-smoked barbecue to the Lubbock area. Choose from sausage, ribs, brisket, turkey ham and more, with plenty of fresh sides and sweet cobbler. 7924 Slide Road, 798.2525/ 3605 34th St., 796.1164, jandmbbq.com $$ JASON’S DELI The options at Jason’s are endless – sandwiches, paninis, wraps, baked potatoes, soups, salads, po’boys and even pasta.

4001 S. Loop 289, 799.8660, jasonsdeli.com $ JAZZ, A LOUISIANA KITCHEN A national chain, Jazz serves New Orleansstyle classics and features nightly live music. 3703 19th St., 799.2124, jazzkitchen.com $$ JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS Jersey Mike’s stands behind its high-quality, premium meats, cheeses and freshbaked bread. Try a cold sub like the Famous Roast Beef and Provolone, a hot sandwich like Jersey Mike’s Famous Philly, or make any sub into a wrap or salad for a low-carb option. Order in-store or online and pick it up for a quick and tasty meal.

6319 82nd St., Suite 300, 590.4015, jerseymikes.com $ JIMENEZ BAKERY & RESTAURANT Jimenez has offered traditional Mexican baked goods to the Lubbock area since 1969. Breakfast items lean toward Texasstyle comfort food, while lunch and dinner focus on more traditional items. Don’t leave without trying something from the bakery. 1217 Crickets Ave., 744.2685 $ JIMMY JOHN’S Jimmy John’s prides itself on fresh ingredients and friendly service. We love the endless options for topping combinations.

4730 Slide Road, 795.0800/2413 Broad-

JOE’S CRAB SHACK Lubbock’s Joe’s Crab Shack is still the place to grab seafood in a fun, casual environment. 5802 W. Loop 289, 797.8600, joescrabshack.com $$

JUMBO JOE’S A true burger joint, Joe’s offers dine-in, carry-out and a convenient drive-thru.

Extra-large portions and affordable prices keep diners going back for more. 3310 Fourth St., 747.7900, jumbojoes.com $ KIN KOREAN BBQ & SUSHI LOUNGE Traditional Korean BBQ is designed for sharing. At Kin, choose your meat and cook it yourself at the table. Or choose sushi from Kin’s “Sushi Conveyor Revolution,” which features fresh-made sushi.

6810 Milwaukee Ave., 368.3830 $$ KING LOUIE’S SPORTS LOUNGE & BILLIARDS ROOM Kin Louie’s stretches “Happy Hour” into an eight-hour celebration. Enjoy drink specials and shareable plates from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. every day, while you watch the game or play a game of pool in the smoke-free pool hall. 7604 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 1400, 368.8200 $$ KING STREET PUB Nestled in a strip mall on Indiana, King Street Pub’s stark exterior holds a surprisingly charming Victorian English tea room meets traditional pub-themed restaurant.

Inventive cuisine and a cozy atmosphere will keep you going back for more. 8004 Indiana Ave., Suite B18, 993.1010, kingstreetpub.com $$ LA DIOSA CELLARS From the funky decor to the perfectly prepared tapas to the extensive wine list, La Diosa promises a top-notch experience.

901 17th St., 744.3600, ladiosacellars.com $$ LA MADELEINE Charming chain La Madeleine keeps customers coming back for more with French-

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style baked goods for breakfast, lunch or dinner. 8201 Quaker Ave., Suite 118, 698.6313, lamadeleine.com $$ THE LANTERN TAVERN A step above standard pub fare, The Lantern serves shareable appetizers, burgers and pizza in its casual dining room. Enjoy the dog-friendly patio and listen to live music on Friday nights. 3502 Slide Road, 785.2280, lanterntavern.net $$ LAS BRISAS SOUTHWEST STEAKHOUSE Elegant Southwestern-style fare awaits at Las Brisas. Feast on a 24-ounce bone-in rib-eye paired with the perfect craft cocktail or a selection from the wine list. 4701 112th St., 687.6050, las-brisas.com $$$ LEAL’S TAMALE FACTORY AND MORE Leal’s serves dishes that blend the traditional flavors of Mexico with a few twists that will delight you. 6205 19th St., 780.5325, lealstamalefactory.com $$ LILLIE’S PLACE Lillie’s affordable Mexican food and breakfast all day are made even better by great customer service and special attention for pups in the drive-thru. 6313 19th St., 701.5206 $ LINDA’S CAFE Specializing in Filipino food, no-fail customer favorites include the special pancit and lomain. Be prepared for a wait as the food is made fresh to order. 1901 W. Loop 289, Suite 6, 791.0233 $ LISA WEST’S DOUBLE NICKEL STEAK HOUSE Voted one of the top 10 best steak houses in Texas, the Double Nickel specializes in traditional steak-house fare. While beef rules the menu, you’ll find plenty of chicken, seafood and salads to delight the pickiest eater. 5405 Slide Road, 792.0055, doublenickelsteakhouse.com $$$ LITE BITE MEDITERRANEAN CAFE This simple Mediterranean diner also has a specialty market and deli on site. Customer favorites include the fresh gyros, baklava, and hummus. Order online for quick pick-up or delivery. 3624 50th St., 788.0215, litebitemediterraneancafe.com $ LITTLE PANDA For affordable food fast, Little Panda is the place. The ample menu has plenty of items under $10, and easy online ordering. 1221 University Ave., 722.088/7412 University Ave., Unit 1, 745.8885 $ 24

LITTLE WOODROW’S Expect pub-style fare, including burgers, “Mile Wide” nachos, Tex-Mex food, sandwiches, wraps, salads and plenty of shareable for watching the big game. With indoor and outdoor areas to hang out with the gang, this just might be the Hub City’s new favorite game day spot. 6313 66th St., 698.6601, littlewoodrows.com $$ LOCAL BAR AND GRILL Located close to the Texas Tech campus, Local’s bar menu includes pizza, burgers, street-style tacos, and shareable pub grub. Fill up on Big as Your Face nachos topped with white queso, chorizo, chili and jalapeños. 2420 Broadway, 368.5127 $ LOGAN’S ROADHOUSE Visit Logan’s Roadhouse for everything from quick lunches, take-out options, and party platters to mouth-watering, handcut steaks and a variety of entrees for health-conscious diners. 6251 Slide Road, 780.8135, logansroadhouse.com $$ LONE STAR OYSTER BAR A Lubbock staple for more than 30 years, Lone Star serves shrimp and oysters, and burgers and bar food. Listen to live music on the patio or watch the game on the big screens inside the restaurant. 5116 58th St., Suite C, 797.3773/3040 34th St., 796.0101 $$ LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE Stand-outs on LongHorn’s extensive menu include Grilled White Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms, the hearty LongHorn Gourmet burger, a variety of steaks, and the lighter Spinach Feta Chicken. 4805 S. Loop 289, 783.0015, longhornsteakhouse.com $$ LOS TACOS This hole-in-the-wall joint serves authentic Mexican food with a focus on tacos. Try a variety to find your new favorite. 3501 Avenue A, 771.0836 $ LUBBOCK’S BREAKFAST HOUSE & GRILL Serving breakfast daily from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Breakfast House also serves lunch, and dinner until 10 p.m. A huge menu means you can go back again and again to discover a new taste treat. 7006 University Ave., Suite 17, 687.8912/3515 50th St., 308.0010/2422 19th St., 701.5351, lubbockbreakfasthouse.com $ LUCKY CHEN CHINESE RESTAURANT Luck Chen serves familiar favorites like fried rice, chow mein, and moo goo gai

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1803 Seventh St., Suite 801, 749.7888, luckychentx.com $ MAIN EVENT ENTERTAINMENT Perfect for the whole family or a large group, the Main Event offers bowling, arcade games, mini golf and more. Feed the crew with made-to-order pizza or plenty of grill-style nibbles from the dining area. 6010 Marsha Sharp Fwy., 792.3333, mainevent.com $$ MAMA JOSIE’S KITCHEN A staggering amount of burritos for breakfast or lunch means making a decision will be difficult. Multiple locations help satisfy those pesky cravings for Tex-Mex. 5719 66th St., 741.0588/212 University Ave., 747.8546/318 N. University Ave., 744.6268 $ MAMARITA’S BORDER CAFE MamaRita’s fast casual Tex-Mex is a regular Best of Lubbock winner. In business since 1989, locals love the salsa bar, margarita’s, and affordable daily specials. 6602 Slide Road, 794.4778, mamaritaslubbock.com $ MANARA CAFE Family-owned and -operated, Manara serves authentic Mediterranean cuisine.

Customers love the swarma and gyro sandwiches and saffron rice. 2623 34th St., 701.4190 $$ MAR Y TIERRA This cozy Tex-Mex restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Expect freshmade food and plenty of choices as the menu is lengthy. 2531 82nd St.,784.2008/ 5702 19th St., 407.5009, marytierralubbock.com $ MASISO Cupbap, a popular Korean street food, is a rice bowl topped with Korean-style barbecue, a dumpling and noodles. Discover this simple meal at Masiso, along with a limited number of other Korean favorites. 4809 34th St., 368.5469, masisocupbap.com $ MCALISTER’S DELI McAlister’s is not just another deli. Its made-to-order menu is chock full of fresh sandwich and salad options that make for a quick and tasty lunch. 2415 19th St., 740.0022/4210 82nd St., Suite 212, 799.5200/6810 Milwaukee Ave., 577.4349, mcalistersdeli.com $

MESQUITES BAR & GRILL The busy bar serves a limited menu to enjoy while watching the big game. 2419 Broadway, 744.9277 $ MI TACO VILLAGE This humble eatery offers dine-in or carryout, with live music on weekends. In business since 1975, the family-owned restaurant serves fresh and delicious Tex-Mex. The chile rellenos are renowned. 220 Regis St., 747.9700 $ MISS ANN’S CLASSIC DINER A true Lubbock classic, Miss Ann’s serves burgers, hot dogs, boxed meals, and ice cream. (Save room for a malt!) 3218 34th St., 792.2729 $ MONTELONGO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Dine in, takeout, or catering – Montelongo’s has you covered. Locals love the enchiladas and carne asada. 3021 Clovis Road, 762.3068, montelongosrestaurant.com $ MOTOMEDI MEDITERRANEAN Quick and affordable bowl meals fill the menu at Motomedi. Make is vegetarian with falafel or choose your meat and add rice, spiced fries or arugula, sauce and toppings. Every bowl is full of beautiful color and flavor! 3204 W. Loop 289, Suite 300, 317.1053, motomedi.com $ THE NICOLETT With an outdoor dining opening set for fall, The Nicolett is making the best of the COVID crisis by offering The Nicolett At Home ahead of its official opening. The takeaway program will give locals the opportunity to sample a new menu each week, designed to serve two to four guests. 511 Broadway., nicolettrestaurant.com $$ NORA’S MEXICAN FOOD RESTAURANT A simple menu filled with Tex-Mex food is also easy on your wallet. Grab a package of fresh tortillas to go. 4102 34th St., 771.2047 $ THE OFFICE GRILL AND SPORTS BAR Known for great live country music, The Office offers all-day Happy Hour and a simple menu with grill items like sandwiches and burgers. 5004 Frankford Ave., Suite 900, 687.6242 $ O’HANA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR Choose from hibachi service or fresh sushi when you dine at O’hana. Reservations are

suggested for busy weekend evenings.

5510 Fourth St., Suite 100, 792.0144/ 5217 82nd St., 783.8298 $$ OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN KITCHEN Olive Garden will tell you, “When you’re here, you’re family,” and that’s the truth.

With endless salad and breadsticks, no matter the entree, you’ll leave satisfied.

5702 Slide Road, 791.3575, olivegarden.com $$ ON THE BORDER MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA On the Border’s made-to-order fajitas will knock your socks off. Of course, good Mexican food is even better with a cold beer.

Go ahead, indulge. 6709 Slide Road, 686.1550, ontheborder.com $$ ONE GUY FROM ITALY Fresh, hot, cheesy calzones are the star at One Guy, but the pizza, pasta, and garlic bread are also noteworthy. You’ll find traditional Sicilian recipes and great conversation when you dine in. 4320 50th St., 791.1210, oneguyfromitaly.com/1101 University Ave., 747.1226 $ ORLANDO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Generous portions of Italian mainstays dominate Orlando’s menu, with a southwestern influence peppered throughout.

Customers rave about the potato and green chile soup, burgers, and all-you-caneat spaghetti and meatballs. 6951 Indiana Ave., 797.8646/2402 Avenue Q, 747.5998, orlandos.com $$ OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE Let’s just start with the Bloomin’ Onion. We could actually end there and be completely satisfied, but what’s a trip to Outback without a Victoria’s Filet Mignon and Bacon Bourbon Salmon? Speaking of completely satisfied, leave room for the Chocolate Thunder from Down Under. 4015 S. Loop 289, 788.0035, outback.com $$ PANCAKE HOUSE This cozy diner fills up fast, so expect a wait time. Enjoy home-style breakfast until 2:30 p.m. daily, with lunch items available after 11 a.m. 510 Avenue Q, 765.8506 $ PANERA BREAD You can count on this beloved chain for seasonal entrees, hearty salads, and some of the best baked goods around. 3004 W. Loop 289, 797.0881/4407 98th St., 794.2222/6807 Milwaukee Ave., 698.8300, panerabread.com $$

THE PECAN GRILL Located inside the Overton Hotel & Conference Center, The Pecan Grill serves upscale breakfast, lunch and dinner. We’re fans of the Texas redfish and NY strip steak. 2322 Mac Davis Lane, 776.7010, overtonhotel.com $$$ PEI WEI Pei Wei is always busy, but it’s certainly worth the wait. Your visit isn’t complete without the lettuce wraps. From there, delight your taste buds with beef ginger broccoli. 4210 82nd St., Suite 230, 792.4896, peiwei.com $$ PEPE’S PIZZA & ICE CREAM Is there a better combination than pizza and ice cream? We don’t think so. Feast on hand-tossed pizza made to order, and ice cream loaded with your favorite mix-ins.

3704 98th St., Suite 900, 993.7373, pizzabypepes.com $$ PHO CALI Specializing in Vietnamese noodle soup, Pho Cali also offers barbecued pork chops, fried vermicelli, and coffee. 4636 50th St., 784.2882, phocalillc.com $ PICANTES Known for its family atmosphere and fast, affordable Mexican food, Picantes has been serving its straightforward food to hungry locals for years. You can’t go wrong with one of the daily specials. 3814 34th St., 793.8304 $$ PICOSO’S MEXICAN KITCHEN This much-anticipated restaurant was founded by members of the Leal’s family.

The eatery serves rustic modern Mexican food with a focus on street-style tacos and classics like enchiladas, chile relleno, tacos and quesadillas. 7611 Milwaukee Ave., 445.9560, picososmexicankitchen.com $$ PINKIE’S BARBECUE In business since 1962, Pinkie’s specializes in brisket, pork ribs, ham, and sausage with all the fixings. 4704 Fourth St., 687.0795, pinkiesbarbecue.com $ PITA PIT Create your own pita sandwich at the Pita Pit. With a focus on healthy ingredients, you can dine guilt-free for lunch or dinner.

5707 Fourth St., Suite 4, 687.7482, pitapitusa.com $ THE PLAZA RESTAURANT Eat your fill of fresh chips and hot sauce and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere. Per-

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fect for a family night out, the menu offers enough variety to suit the pickiest eaters.

5029 Milwaukee Ave., 687.3823, theplazarestaurant.com $$ POLIBERTO’S TACO SHOP Find your favorite Tex-Mex items at Poliberto’s. Tacos and burritos earn top ratings at this simple drive-thru only restaurant. 107 Beech Ave., 763.5555 $ POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP Potbelly has it all – sandwiches (hot or cold), salads, macaroni-and-cheese, soup, chips, cookies, shakes and smoothies – plenty of options to keep you going back for more. 2402 Ninth St., 747.5667/6616 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 900, 687.4635, potbelly.com $ QDOBA MEXICAN EATS Order customizable, build-your-own nachos, rice bowls, burritos and salads at this fast-casual chain. Each ingredient is prepared in-house with everything made fresh to order. 5017 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 300, 771.2411, qdoba.com $ QUEEN OF TARTS BAKERY & CHEESE SHOP Handmade artisan baked goods are perfectly paired with a selection of gourmet cheeses. Put together a picnic basketstyle takeaway for a romantic evening in.

8004 Indiana Ave., Suite B18, 993.1009, queenoftartslubbock.com $$ RAIDER BURRITO Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Raider Burrito caters to those pesky Tex-Mex cravings. Locals love the street-style tacos and breakfast burritos. 2102 19th St., 771.1178 $ RAIN CAFE Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, with brunch on weekends, Rain offers simple American cuisine that leans toward comfort food. 2708 50th St., 785.5800 $

4805 S. Loop 289, 783.3032, razzoos.com $$ RED LOBSTER Seafood is a real treat in the South Plains, and Red Lobster is an old stand-by when you have a hankering for shrimp. Our favorite? The scampi swimming in delicious garlic butter complemented by tasty garlic cheese biscuits. 5034 50th St., 792.4805, redlobster.com $$ RED ZONE CAFE This casual college football-themed eatery serves home-style fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 3602 Slide Road, 784.0010, redzonecafe.org $ RIVER SMITH’S CHICKEN & CATFISH A Lubbock mainstay, Rive Smith’s serves fried catfish and chicken battered to perfection. Chargrilled options, and oysters, shrimp and crab round out the menu. 406 Avenue Q, 765.8164, riversmiths.com $$ ROSA’S CAFÉ & TORTILLA FACTORY Perfect for take-out or a quick, satisfying meal, Rosa’s offers Tex-Mex favorites and a fun, upbeat atmosphere. You can’t beat the homemade tortillas, made fresh every day. 5103 82nd St., 794.2285/4407 Fourth St., 785.5334/5020 Milwaukee Ave., 792.0015/3115 50th St., 784.0100/13011 Indiana Ave., 451.5132, rosascafe.com $ ROYAL SEAFOOD SHACK/LEE’S CAFE The eatery houses two restaurants in one location. From traditional Cajun seafood boils, to fried or grilled fish, to sandwiches and gumbo, the Royal Seafood Shack’s menu is brimming with fresh seafood, paired with down-home comfort food sides like corn on the cobb, cornbread, french fries and coleslaw. Fans of Lee’s Café’s authentic Soul Food can still enjoy Southern food favorites made fresh daily.

7604 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 400, 368.8537, royalseafoodshack.com $$

RASPADOS COLIMAS The photos on Raspados’ Facebook page will instantly draw you in and make your mouth water. Huge fruit drinks, cheesy cups full of Mexican corn, and overflowing taco plates look particularly tempting.

2203 Clovis Road, 760.521.8574 $

RUDY’S COUNTRY STORE & BAR-B-Q Rudy’s serves up the same original recipes they’ve used since 1989: brisket, ribs, turkey, pork loin and sausage slow-smoked over an oak fire, seasoned with a secret dry-spice blend and topped with “Sause.”

4930 S. Loop 289, 797.1777, rudysbbq.com $$

RAZZOO’S CAJUN CAFE Open in Lubbock since August 2018, Razzoo’s serves Cajun specialties in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Unwind on Winey Wednesdays with half price wine all day.

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enchiladas, or the popular breakfast migas, offered at breakfast or brunch. 5812 34th St., 702.8959, sabrosomexicanrestaurant.com $ SAIGON CAFE An extensive variety of Vietnamese entrees fill the menu at Saigon Cafe. Photos of the food make it easier to choose something off the menu. 4515 50th St., 788.1367 $ SAKURA NOODLE HOUSE & SUSHI BAR Sakura’s extensive menu is offered all day, and includes rice or noodle bowls, sushi and hibachi. Affordable daily lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. make Sakura an excellent early dinner choice. 4520 50th St., 368.7046 $$ SALTGRASS STEAK HOUSE Saltgrass has plenty of steaks to choose from and you can pair it with juicy Gulf shrimp or lump crab meat. Take our advice: Save room for the Two-Fork Cheesecake.

Rich and creamy, it melts in your mouth.

6026 Marsha Sharp Fwy., 792.1004, saltgrass.com $$ Samburgers A small dine-in space with a drive-thru, Samburgers offers old-fashioned burgers, onion rings, and fries made fresh to order.

4447 34th St., 799.1987 $ SANCTUARY BAR & CAFE Sanctuary offers specialty cocktails like its nitrogen-infused “NitroMargarita,” and classic bar food like burgers, dip and chips, and chicken wings. The eatery expects to release a full food menu in the coming months. 8209 Slide Road, Suite 900, 368.3867, sanctuarybarandcafe.com $$ SEOUL KOREAN CUISINE You’ll find authentic Korean food at Seoul.

The simple menu includes kimchi, bulgogi and more traditional Korean entrees. 4620 50th St., 687.8835 $ SKOONERS GRILL & BAR Open since 1998, Skooners simple menu include wings, pressed sandwiches, soup and salad. 1617 University Ave., 749.7625, skoonerslubbock.com $ THE SILVER BULLET This smoky little dive’s main draw is karaoke and billiards, but there are a few appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and other pub grub offerings on the abbreviated menu. 5145 Aberdeen Ave., 795.4122, silverbulletlubbock.com $ e

Join us for the 8th Annual Robert Burns Supper & Celebration

January 29th, 2022 International Culture Center - 601 Indiana Avenue, Lubbock, Texas.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Tickets available through Select-a-Seat or call

806-770-2000 Includes a prime rib dinner along with traditional "haggis, neeps & tatties" as served on this night around the world! Also include a Scotch tasting (must be 21+) and musical concert.

Men are encouraged to wear traditional kilts and Scottish attire and ladies to wear clan tartan sashes if so desired.

The Burns Supper is supported in part by a grant from Civic Lubbock

For Questions, Contact:

J. Edson Way, Ph.D., Secretary-Treasurer, Robert Burns Society of West Texas jeway@earthlink.net • (806) 559-2607