By Paul Stephen Updated 11:20 am CST, Friday, March 1, 2019 A selection of plates from Sol de Mexico. A selection of plates from Sol de Mexico. Photo: Paul Stephen / Staff Photo: Paul Stephen / Staff Image 1 of / 28 Caption Close Image 1 of 28 A selection of plates from Sol de Mexico. A selection of plates from Sol de Mexico. Photo: Paul Stephen / Staff Review: Sol de Mexico restaurant makes red hot San Antonio debut 1 / 28 Back to Gallery Note: This is a Just a Taste review, which the Express-News does soon after a restaurant or bar opens to give our first impressions. Tacos, empanadas, quesadillas. San Antonio knows Mexican food. But this city rarely sees it as prepared by chef … [Read more...] about Review: Sol de Mexico restaurant makes red hot San Antonio debut
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In Tour of Australia, Chinese Admire Clean Air but Bemoan Lack of Hot Drinking Water
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Australia Subscribe Log In Log In Today’s Paper Australia | In Tour of Australia, Chinese Admire Clean Air but Bemoan Lack of Hot Drinking Water Supported by ByVicky Xiuzhong Xu Feb. 14, 2019 CANBERRA, Australia — The Chinese tourists found Parliament House, one of Australia’s most enduring national symbols, well . . . underwhelming. “County-level governments in China have fancier buildings. Am I right?” said Jimmy Zhao, a Shanghai-born tour guide, who last month led a group of 55 tourists mostly from China, but also Malaysia and Singapore, on a four-day bus tour of Australia’s East Coast. The group giggled and agreed with Mr. Zhao’s assessment, but they were also impressed that, unlike in China, anyone could walk into the heart of Australia’s government. When Mr. Zhao, 53, pointed out a bathroom used by a former … [Read more...] about In Tour of Australia, Chinese Admire Clean Air but Bemoan Lack of Hot Drinking Water
Second int’l hot air balloon festival takes flight
A view of Mộc Châu Plateau from above. With its lush nature and rich cultural history, the plateau has become a favourite spot for both local and international travellers.Viet Nam News SƠN LA — Hot air balloons flew in the clear blue sky over Mộc Châu Plateau early this morning, marking the launch of the second International Hot Air Balloon Festival in the northern mountainous province of Sơn La. Visitors can take a hot air balloon flight for prices ranging from VNĐ150,000 (US$6) to up to VNĐ6.5 million ($279). “Visitors will have the chance to fly over scenic attractions of Mộc Châu Plateau,” Phạm Đức Chính, chairman of Mộc Châu District People’s Committee, told danviet newspaper. Festival-goers also have the chance to enjoy performances by professional skydivers from Việt Nam, Korea, Japan and Thailand. Chính said the event helps promote Mộc Châu to … [Read more...] about Second int’l hot air balloon festival takes flight
Newest Buc-ees already in hot water thanks to lawsuit
By Julian Gill Updated 2:39 pm CST, Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Buc-ee's opened its first travel station outside the state of Texas on Jan. 21, 2019, off of Interstate 10 at the Baldwin Beach Express near Loxley, Alabama. The store is already facing a lawsuit from a competitor claiming its gas prices are unfairly low. less Buc-ee's opened its first travel station outside the state of Texas on Jan. 21, 2019, off of Interstate 10 at the Baldwin Beach Express near Loxley, Alabama. The store is already facing a lawsuit from a ... more Photo: John Sharp/AL.com Photo: John Sharp/AL.com Image 1 of / 22 Caption Close Image 1 of 22 Buc-ee's opened its first travel station outside the state of Texas on Jan. 21, 2019, off of Interstate 10 at the Baldwin Beach Express near Loxley, … [Read more...] about Newest Buc-ees already in hot water thanks to lawsuit
Rally planned at jail lacking heat, hot water for a week
Karen Matthews, Associated Press Updated 12:47 pm CST, Saturday, February 2, 2019 FILE- This Jan. 8, 2017 file photo shows the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Hundreds of inmates at a federal jail in New York City have spent days in cold, dark cells amid frigid weather and without access to visitors or email, attorneys for the inmates said Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. less FILE- This Jan. 8, 2017 file photo shows the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Hundreds of inmates at a federal jail in New York City have spent days in cold, dark cells ... more Photo: Kathy Willens, AP Photo: Kathy Willens, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE- This Jan. 8, 2017 file photo shows the Metropolitan Detention … [Read more...] about Rally planned at jail lacking heat, hot water for a week