The 2026 Semi-finalists for the super coveted James Beard Awards are out and New Mexico has several on it, including a Chef well known to El Pasoans and throughout the Borderland.
Chef Rulis is a well known name among El Paso diners. From casual diners to hardcore foodies, he's made quite a name for himself with spots like Ruli's International Kitchen which was featured on Dires, Drive Inns and Dives.
Nobody, (I don't think), is actually adding plastic to their food but it's getting in there. It's not just Texas or the USA alone either; this is happening all over the world. Fortunately, it's easy to start, stopping.
Rulis International Kitchen was not designed, as some might infer by the name, to serve dishes from all over the world. The original premise was a lot simpler ... to offer cuisine with multi cultural origins.
Senate Bill 25 is now headed for Governor Greg Abbott's desk and, if and when he signs it, calls for warning labels on pretty much every food item that isn't fresh. The bill would also impact certain drinks.
There are lots of cold cases involving murder and missing people as well as mysteries that may involve space aliens, the supernatural or other participants not of this earth. One has puzzled me more than any other and now we know what's up.
Texans will take up any challenge but when it comes to everyday gambles, we're fairly careful. I'm talking about unsafe things like running red lights, riding with strangers and other things that could go south.