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Andres Velez has created a festive, inviting and playful patio in front of his Piglatin Cocina, 2825 Dublin Blvd. It added about 40 seats — plus four rope swings — where you can enjoy his eclectic twists on Latin fusion street food. A couple of blazing firepits and strings of lights overhead beckon diners to stop in. Colorful murals add to the festive party atmosphere. Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays. Details: 375-0939, piglatincocina.com.Swing doorsJoey LeBlanc has moved on from being executive chef at The Antlers to the same position at Colorado Mountain Brewery at The Roundhouse, 600 S. 21st St. New menu items will be arriving shortly, with an upgrade to the fish and chips and his twist on the buffalo chicken sandwich. He’s got his eye on vastly improving the pizza options from the impressive wood-burning pizza oven.“I’m not satisfied with the pizza dough recipe,” he said. “I … [Read more...] about Colorado Springs chef expands his patio seating

By Marcy de Luna Published 10:27 am CDT, Wednesday, June 26, 2019 PHOTOS: Houston billionaire businessman Tilman J. Fertitta is celebrating his 62nd birthday this week. >>> See all the businesses Houston's Tilman Fertitta owns ... PHOTOS: Houston billionaire businessman Tilman J. Fertitta is celebrating his 62nd birthday this week.  >>> See all the businesses Houston's Tilman Fertitta owns ... Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 38 Caption Close Image 1 of 38 PHOTOS: Houston billionaire businessman Tilman J. Fertitta is celebrating his 62nd birthday this week. >>> See all the businesses Houston's Tilman Fertitta owns ... PHOTOS: Houston … [Read more...] about Happy birthday to Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta

By Marcy de Luna Published 8:56 am CDT, Wednesday, June 26, 2019 PHOTOS: The "Annabelle Comes Home Artifact Tour" truck is rolling into town, conjuring up scares in Houston Thursday and Friday. >>> See more on the "Annabelle Comes Home Artifact Tour" ... PHOTOS: The "Annabelle Comes Home Artifact Tour" truck is rolling into town, conjuring up scares in Houston Thursday and Friday. >>> See more on the "Annabelle Comes Home Artifact Tour" ... Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures Image 1 of / 9 Caption Close Image 1 of 9 PHOTOS: The "Annabelle Comes Home Artifact Tour" truck is rolling into town, conjuring up scares in Houston Thursday and Friday. >>> See more on the "Annabelle Comes Home Artifact Tour" ... PHOTOS: The "Annabelle … [Read more...] about ‘Annabelle’ artifact tour screams into Houston

East Antrim DUP MLA Gordon Lyons has said that a guarantee to maintain the Winter Fuel Payment in the “Confidence and Supply Agreement” has benefited older people in Northern Ireland and right across the United Kingdom. Mr. Lyons was commenting after a Freedom of Information request revealed that older people have received over £100m in Northern Ireland over the past two years through the Winter Fuel Payment.In a statement, Mr. Lyons said: “These latest figures indicate that, despite the unacceptable absence of devolved government, the DUP continue to deliver for our older people. In 2018/19, figures show that £51,513,600 was paid out to some of the most vulnerable people in our society.“In 2017, the DUP secured a commitment in line with our manifesto to ensure the universal nature of the Winter Fuel Payment was maintained. This means that in the past two years, older people have received £103,741,600 in support which would have been put at risk … [Read more...] about Winter fuel payment amounts to £100m says Lyons

Civic Christmas trees will be returned to all seven of the borough’s electoral districts this year, the council has confirmed. Last year, the local authority dramatically cut the number of its festive trees across Antrim and Newtownabbey from 22 to four to reduce costs.The decision was strongly criticised by residents of Crumlin and was branded “blatant discrimination”.On Monday night, Antrim and Newtownabbey Council voted in favour of Christmas tree switch on events at seven locations across the borough, including Crumlin. A spokesperson said: “Following feedback received from our residents, in addition to the four celebration events that took place last year in Antrim, Ballyclare, Glengormley and Randalstown, switch on events are also planned for Crumlin, Mossley and Rathcoole.”Funding will also be made available to groups within the borough who wish to provide their own trees.Commenting on the decision, Alliance Councillor Billy Webb, who … [Read more...] about Seven trees proposal to end ‘a lot of hurt’