Call me basic, but as a Starbuck’s gold card holder and mega fan, I was pretty excited when I heard that the coffee chain was releasing its first new holiday drink in five years. So, I forwent my normal grande white mocha latte with two pumps of raspberry, which you are more than welcome to bring […]
Twistedly Good Burgers
October 6, 2014 by
Lubbock is not exactly known for having a wide array of good restaurants; in fact, I’m a little sick of eating Whataburger myself. In the past several months, however, there’s been a boom of new openings. With additions of Qdoba, Red Robin, Back 40 Grill, and Freddy’s Frozen Custards and Steakburgers, Lubbock grubbers have more […]
Local Coffee Houses Compete
March 26, 2014 by
Coffee shop owner matthew jordan, who doesn’t capitalize his name, summed up a problem many local coffee houses in Lubbock have – attracting the student population away from Starbucks. If students seek to support local businesses while still enjoying the coffee-house experience, Lubbock offers some options. J&B Coffee Co. Located at 2701 26th St. in […]
“Damn Good”
February 10, 2014 by
When rumors began to spread that the holy grail of tacos was coming to Lubbock, all Tech college students rejoiced. Torchy’s Tacos is known for being “damn good,” and after trying the namesake for myself it only confirmed how delicious it truly is. The chain started in Austin and has grown to 21 locations. The […]
Restaurant Review: La Diosa Cellars
January 14, 2014 by
After three and a half years of living in Lubbock I finally got to try the hype that I had been missing out on. Welcome to La Diosa, a bohemian style bistro with Spanish flare. The moment I walked into the venue I found it inviting. I went to dinner with my mother and from […]
Taco Fusion: Modern Take On The Taco
November 20, 2013 by
Abuelo’s Taqueria is not just an average Mexican restaurant — it offers a modern twist on the typical tacos. With chicken club and shrimp dynamite as options for tacos, you can already expect a change. I visited this restaurant twice last weekend: once with a group of friends and the second to go. The first visit […]
Pumpkin Spice Lattes Are So Two Weeks Ago
November 18, 2013 by
Nothing prepares you for Christmas like the red cups from Starbucks. With November as the official release of those famous cups, comes the seasonal holiday drinks at the coffee chain. Starbucks is famous for many of these caffeine-infused treats, including the peppermint mocha. While visiting my nearest Starbucks on 4th and Slide, I tasted the four […]
The Crafthouse Gastropub – Review
October 2, 2013 by
As the waiter laid the plate in front of me, I knew Lindsay and I had made the right choice to come to The Crafthouse. The scent of atlantic salmon accompanied with butternut squash, potatoes, baby spinach, and roasted mushrooms filled the room, and that was when I knew I had not only discovered a […]
Juice Gets A Makeover
August 29, 2013 by
Imagine a place of ultimate serenity with the softest hint of freshness. Your mouth starts watering the moment you walk in the door and you instantly feel at home. According to owner Gina McLeod, this is only part of the ambiance she envisioned for her new business. “I like to describe it as urban grassroots,” […]
