Carrie and I had lunch at Las Manitas on Sunday. Old favorites: Migas for me and the Chorizo Plate for her. Never gets old. The giant, shiny buildings in the background remind me that Las Manitas will have to relocate to make room for another new, giant, shiny building. Progress, brought to you by the Marriott Corporation.
Love going to Arkie's, way out at the end of Cesar Chavez, probably the most blue-collar diner in Austin. They are closed on the weekends, so summertime is my only opportunity to eat here. I went early enough today to get a late breakfast of pancakes and eggs. The $5.50 breakfast special includes juice, which is a rarity. (Note that, Mr. Toland.) The last time I ate at Arkie's, I was too late to be served breakfast, (They don't cater to slacker teachers.) and had a good BLT. Nothing fancy here, just real food.
This sign caught my eye as I drove home today. The lack of detail made me wonder if we were talking about a missing dog, or the name of a band. I'd go see a group called "Lost Chihuahua," wouldn't you?
Grupo Fantasma played at Waterloo on Friday. They are to Latin Funk, whatNomo was to Afro-beat. Three piece horns, more guitar driven, and more steel in the drums. They know what they are doing, and it was worth fighting the Friday traffic.
There was more, but I'll put it in another post later.Peace,
js4
7 comments:
that's way too cool.
i hope las manitas' new digs have a kitchen you can walk thru! that was way cool! xo
What kind of fancy car is that parked there in your "blue collar" diner my friend?
1.That was the band manager for "Lost Chihuahua" trying to set up a gig.
2. That's my new ride, sweetie. I've been parking it around the corner, so you'll think I'm only driving the Corolla.
3... anyone?
The convertible is a 2005 Ford Thunderbird. --Scott D.
1-that shiny building back there is my shiny building. I wouldn't be surprised if tenants of that shiny building account for 25% of Las Mas's revenues. Just sayin'.
2-"Lost Chihuahua" reminds me of "Me & Billy the Kid."
dpl,
1.How DID the sisters survive before the Frost Tower was built?
2. Is that your pocket watch I hear?
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