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Lite Beer Taste Test with Duke, Lisa, and Fernie – How Did They Score?

Lauren — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:30:23 +0000

Lisa, Duke, and Fernie swore they could tell the difference between Coors Lite, Bud Lite, and Miller Lite simply by tasting each. To prove it, we blind-folded them and put the to the test. See how well they did in the video below.

Downtown Food Truck Park "Foodville" Reopens for Summer 2013

Lauren — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:17:21 +0000

Foodville in downtown El Paso has been closed for renovations for a few week, but they’re back and ready to serve with four different food trucks! You can find Foodville near Mills and Mesa downtown. Open for lunch and taking credit cards, it’s a terrific option for a quick bite to eat. There are plenty [...]

What Would You Rather Give Up – Bacon or Masturbation? Lisa and Fernie Interview Strangers

Lauren — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:02:06 +0000

According to a survey, Columbia students would rather give up oral sex than cheese. Crazy, right? Maybe not. But, it got us thinking about other things we would be challenged to give up. Meat or all sex? Bacon or masturbation? Listen to Lisa and Fernie interview UTEP students on their preferences and see where we weighed in.

The Best Salsa And Tequila For Your Cinco De Mayo Party [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:07:21 +0000

Sunday the Cinco de Mayo parties will be everywhere. I know what the two most important menu items are but, what type of these things should I get? A Yahoo survey of salsas ranked their favorites and the top 3 were all store bought: (Green Mountain Gringo Salsa, Tostitos Chunk Salsa and Frontera Chunky Tomato Salsa.) That was [...]

Do You Get Stuck in Food Ruts Like Me?

Johnnie Walker — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:50:24 +0000

Do you guys fall into little mini-obssessions like I do? I find myself getting addicted to a certain restaurant or kind of food, and I eat it as often as possible until I'm burned out on it. I was on a chicken sandwich kick for a long time, then it was tacos, then burgers, then Chinese, salad, then...well, you get the idea.

Woman Arrested For Making A Stupid Call

Veronica Gonzalez — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:37:04 +0000

If I ever needed help with anything the number I would NOT use would be the emergency line. This lady thought it would be no harm to call 911 to help her order out for Chinese food. She was released on a $5,000 bail bond and is scheduled to return for her court date in [...]

New Breakfast Sandwich Maker Might Be The Best Invention Ever

Joe Student — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:30:25 +0000

Screw Wheaties, dude. Breakfast sandwiches are the ‘Breakfast of Champions.’ Put it this way: after your last bender, did you wake up hungry for a bowl of fiber-y wheat or were you searching for savory meat, fluffy eggs and melted cheese â€” all wrapped up in a toasted English muffin? Right. Well, Hamilton Beach has [...]

Foodville – El Paso's Food Truck Park Reopens for Spring

Lauren — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:28:02 +0000

Foodville, El Paso’s only food truck park is now reopen for spring! Walk, bike, or drive to their convenient downtown location on Mills between Mesa and Stanton to enjoy some of the city’s best food. The food court features three local businesses, Crave, Create Gourmet Eats, and Moshi Sushi truck. Today, I spent my lunch hour [...]

Is Fresh Food Really Preservative Free [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:19:02 +0000

Preservatives, in theory, are good things right? I’ve been known to keep food a bit past the expiration date. Ok, wayyyy past it and … so far … never had a problem after eating it. Todays preservatives rock! (Note, Dubba G is NOT suggesting you eat crap that’s old as hell, past it’s date or [...]

Cappetto's is Coming Back, El Paso!

Lauren — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:51:22 +0000

It’s true! After months without some of the best lasagna in El Paso, Cappetto’s is opening again soon. We spoke to Edward, the owner of Cappetto’s, who was able to confirm the restaurant will be opening again this year in the Kern district. You’ll find them in the old Dane’s Steakhouse location at the corner [...]

Dedicated Fan of Heart Attack Grill Restaurant Dies Of…We'll Let's Just See If You Can Connect the Dots

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:25:56 +0000

When you love a restaurant called Heart Attack Grill as much as John Alleman did, your death shouldnâ€™t come as a total shock. Alleman, 54, has gone to that big burger joint in the sky. He passed away Monday after suffering â€“ you guessed it â€“ a heart attack last week. Alleman was the spokesman [...]

He Ain't Your B!+@&, B!+@&: Ronson's Upset with Our Housekeeping Again [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:01:49 +0000

Yesterday our friends from Belle Sucre Bakery brought by some goodies for the KLAQ Morning Show. Being the giving people we are (don't everybody laugh all at once), we left it for everyone to enjoy. Ronson does NOT like this! The rant he posted yesterday kind of reminded us of the last time Ronson went off...

Crazy Super Bowl Meal Idea [VIDEO]

Intern Emily — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:42:04 +0000

If you are throwing a Super Bowl party, you should show off by making this 60 pound taco. You should head out to KLAQ’s ‘Super Bro’ Party’ with Scott Ronson to watch the game but if you plan to stay home you better have a good reason! My excuse is being a broke college student [...]

Do You Give Your Pet The Leftovers On Your Plate? [POLL]

Veronica Gonzalez — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:57:15 +0000

It is sad to say that I am guilty for giving our lab any left overs on my plate that I don’t finish. When we take him to the vet, they always put him on a strict diet that helps him lose weight within a month. I am one to fall for sad puppy dog [...]

When is A Chocolate Affair 2013?

Lauren — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:58:45 +0000

Tell us when A Chocolate Affair 2013 is and we’ll give you 500 points. Don’t know? Click below for the answer.

You can also register here to win tickets!

Teen 'Sick and Disgusted' After Finding Brain Inside KFC

Townsquare Media — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:54:51 +0000

While it sure is tasty, KFC is always a bit of a risk. A UK student learned that the hard way when he discovered what he thought was a brain inside a piece of chicken he was eating. Um, maybe we'll be avoiding the Colonel from now on.

Which Burger Should Our 'End of the World' Winner Eat? [POLL]

Lauren — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:07:47 +0000

Danika, our winner of the Shock Top End of the World ‘Drop in the Bucket’ list, is coming in this week. As you may remember, Danika said she had never eaten a burger, so as part of the contest, she must now try one. Which burger should we make her try? Each member of the [...]

Epic Meal Time Christmas Specials! [VIDEO]

Intern Emily — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 17:40:28 +0000

Love Meat? Love Christmas? Well I got the perfect Christmas ideas for you! Epic Meal Time creates liquor infused and bacon covered mega meals all throughout the year. During the holidays they don’t make any exceptions. If you rather have bacon over cookies, you should really try these ideas but be warned you might have [...]

The Most Mesmerizing Video You'll See All Week – Guy Eats Pumpkin Pie Backwards

Lauren — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:33:11 +0000

I loved pumpkin pie, until this video creeped me out. Check out this video of a guy who eats pumpkin pie backwards. No, not crust first. Something way more captivating.

No More Turkey … For At Least A Year

Dubba G — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:48:57 +0000

Thanksgiving was 4 days ago and I STILL have turkey. I enjoyed the turkey this Thanksgiving. It was awesomely prepared, literally “falling off the bone”, juicy and flavorful. Honestly though, I’ve had enough. I had seconds and then thirds. Friday, I had turkey burritos and then tried turkey enchiladas. (Not bad by the way!!) A [...]