El Paso has a diverse culinary scene and a range of excellent casual dining options. However, if you’re looking for a romantic night on the town, or want to explore El Paso’s fine dining scene, there is no shortage of options. Here are three of El Paso’s upscale restaurants for your next date night.
Café Central
Café Central is one of El Paso’s beloved romantic dining options. The restaurant originally opened its doors in 1918 over the Mexican border in Juarez. After a series of moves, Café Central settled in El Paso.
The menu focuses on local, fresh ingredients and pays homage to the history and flavors of the Southwest. The chefs work to present dishes in creative ways, which has paid off. Café Central has received four James Beard Foundation Award nominations, and local patrons can’t get enough of the place. The menu changes, but look for interesting dishes like cream of green chile soup or roasted rack of Colorado lamb. Read the rest of this entry »
An Art Lover’s Guide to El Paso
Located in West Texas, El Paso is situated along the Rio Grande. You’ll find a variety of outdoor activities and natural attractions, but El Paso also has a lively art scene too. If you’re looking to explore the artistic side of El Paso, check out these local galleries and art museums.
El Paso Museum of Art
The El Paso Museum of Art was founded in 1959 to house a large collection of Renaissance and Baroque works. Over the years, the collection grew and now includes over 7,000 pieces. The museum has a permanent collection and hosts temporary exhibitions throughout the year.
The museum’s art school, which is unique to the region, offers classes for both adults and kids. These classes combine art creation with the study of the museum’s displayed works.
Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with extended hours on Thursday nights until 9 p.m. Sunday hours are 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and the museum is closed on Monday.
Hal Marcus Gallery
The Hal Marcus Gallery offers over 250 pieces of art on display, including a salon completely dedicated to early El Paso artists. Across the street from the gallery is Hal Marcus’ studio, where he creates new masterpieces. If you’re lucky, you might even snag an invite to see what he’s working on. Read the rest of this entry »
4 Tips for Safe Driving Around Deer
Even if you haven’t struck a deer with your vehicle, chances are good that you know someone who has. The reasons for this common type of accident are many: habitat fragmentation, the movements of deer during mating season, and the location of highways. But there are a few steps you can take to reduce the risk of running into a deer in the first place.
Heed Warning Signs
Deer crossing signs are put up for good reason. Many of the highway systems in our country cut across prime deer habitat, including state and national forests. Be on the lookout for deer crossing signs to identify areas that are used heavily by the animals. Conversely, the absence of a deer crossing sign doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be vigilant. These are adaptable animals that may move into urban and suburban areas to escape hunting or find new browsing, which means that you can encounter them just about anywhere. Read the rest of this entry »
4 Fascinating Museums in El Paso
The City of El Paso is packed with museums that are both intellectually stimulating and endlessly entertaining. While you could easily spend a week exploring the city without running out of things to do, we’ve put together this short list of El Paso’s most fascinating museums to give you somewhere to start.
El Paso Museum of Art
Explore art through the centuries at the El Paso Museum of Art. Classic paintings from masters of the Renaissance and Baroque periods are on display in the museum’s European collection, while the American and Mexican galleries explore lesser-known artists from more local regions of the world. The museum also holds events, classes, workshops, and camps for both adults and children interested in learning more about the world of art.
Visit the museum’s website to learn about upcoming events, such as a ceramics class, painting class, and even an exhibition dedicated to the personal collection of cultural icon Cheech Marin. Read the rest of this entry »
4 Reasons You’ll Want to Drive a 2018 Acura NSX
Honda has manufactured its NSX performance car since the early 1990s, when it featured an aerodynamic design inspired by fighter jet airplanes. These days, the vehicle is known as the Acura NSX, and it’s more impressive than ever before. Here are just a few of the reasons you’re bound to love the 2018 Acura NSX.
Sports Car Performance
Sit behind the wheel of the 2018 Acura NSX and prepare to be blown away. While the manufacturer hasn’t changed much from the 2017 model of the vehicle, the adage about not fixing what isn’t broken springs to mind. And this engine certainly isn’t broken. With the press of the gas pedal, you can rocket from zero to 60 miles per hour in only 3.1 seconds.
Thanks to adaptive dampers, adjustable electric power steering, and strong brakes, you can also stay firmly in control even when driving at performance-level speeds. In everyday driving scenarios, the NSX still provides responsive feedback and will allow you to nimbly navigate traffic on the highway. Read the rest of this entry »
El Paso is one of the busiest cities in Texas, with a total metro population close to 3 million people. Naturally, a working day in El Paso can be a grueling experience as you navigate crowds and traffic to and from work. Grabbing a quick caffeine fix at one of these downtown cafes might be just what you need.
Coffee Box
Recognized by The City Magazine and What’s Up as El Paso’s Best Coffee Shop in 2017, this popular cafe is chiefly known for its unique coffee-based beverages. You can opt for the increasingly-popular pumpkin spice latte or the cafe’s signature Mocha Shino. These inventive drinks layer mocha, ice cream, and a shot of espresso atop one another to create a drink with a rich taste complexity. Read the rest of this entry »
3 Common Online Car Sale Scams
Cars are expensive and buying a vehicle online can be tricky. Unfortunately, online scams are becoming more common, and sellers are becoming craftier at conning buyers. According to the Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker, there were more than 900 auto-related scams reported in the United States and Canada in 2016. Car sale scams can cost you thousands of dollars, so you should be wary when doing business online. Here are three common online car sale scams to look out for.
Escrow Scam
In this scam, sellers use an unknown escrow service to finish the transaction. The seller sends the buyer a link to wire money to an escrow agent. In return, the escrow agent holds the money until the buyer receives the vehicle. The website may seem secure, but it doesn’t belong to a professional affiliation. It belongs to a third party that the seller set up. Once the buyer pays the money, the seller stops communicating with the buyer and never delivers the vehicle. Read the rest of this entry »
If you’ve been itching to visit the rock hills of West Texas’ famous Hueco Tanks, you’re not alone. In years past, Hueco Tanks has drawn visitors to its water pools within the rock basins, or “huecos” (pronounced whey-coe). Today, Hueco Tanks State Historic Site draws thousands of visitors each year, primarily between November and March and on weekends and holidays. Follow these tips when you plan a day trip to Hueco Tanks State Historic Site.
Plan Ahead
We can’t emphasize this enough: You must plan ahead when visiting Hueco Tanks. Only 70 people are permitted in the self-guided area at once to preserve the land’s fragile environment. You may reserve your visit up to 90 days prior, and you’re required to call ahead if you’re coming with a group. If you don’t plan ahead, you may spend much of your Hueco Tanks visit in the car waiting for visitors to leave so you can enter. Read the rest of this entry »
Meet the 2018 Acura TLX Sedan
Introduced as an all-new model in 2015, the Acura TLX sedan replaced the TL and TSX. Since its debut, the TLX has become one of the automaker’s top-selling models. This midsize luxury sedan has undergone a stylish update to its 2018 model. Here’s a look at what you should expect from the 2018 Acura TLX sedan.
A New Trim
Acura introduced a new trim for the 2018 TLX: the A-Spec. This trim focuses on performance, offering larger wheels, a retuned steering wheel, and bolstered seats. It also comes with a 290-horsepower V-6 engine with a nine-speed automatic transmission, and you can choose between the front- or all-wheel drive option. It includes a blacked-out grille and lower fascia, a black rear spoiler, and round LED fog lights as well. Acura still offers other trims, including the TLX and TLX V6. Read the rest of this entry »
Where to Smell the Spring Flowers in El Paso
Spring’s arrival ushers in a time of beauty, with brightly colored flowers adorning the landscape everywhere you look. Not only do these seasonal plants offer a visionary delight, but they also tickle your nose with a heavenly fragrance. Enjoy all aspects of floral beauty with our list of where to smell the spring flowers in El Paso.
Chihuahuan Desert Gardens
Located on the grounds of El Paso’s Centennial Museum, Chihuahuan Desert Gardens features more than 800 species of plants. The gardens kick off spring each April with FloraFEST, which is a time when you’re welcome to purchase native plants and take a bit of the gardens to your home. Chihuahuan Desert Gardens doubles as an educational facility where you can learn about methods to conserve water and responsibly landscape your own property.
El Paso Desert Botanical Garden
A visit to the popular Keystone Heritage Park wouldn’t be complete without a stroll through the El Paso Desert Botanical Garden. This garden shows El Paso residents and visitors that despite the hot, dry climate, the Chihuahuan Desert is home to a remarkable array of vegetation. A fountain, Koi pond, kids’ maze, viewing area, and amphitheater enrich your time seeing these gardens. Read the rest of this entry »
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