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  • Mall dining: The refined guide of where to eat at Brea Mall

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    In the midst of a multimillion dollar redevelopment project that promises a slew of new marquee restaurants, Brea Mall already offers a bounty of choice eats.

    Ranging from independently-owned eateries to Taiwanese favorites to chain staples, this premier retail destination keeps shoppers from North County and the nearby Inland Empire well-fed as they navigate the complex’s Italian tile walkways, vaulted skylights and fountain (no mall is complete without a fountain).

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    With over 175 shops and more than two dozen eateries, Brea Mall is already a choice spot for dining in addition to satisfying the retail-therapy itch. Though it first opened in 1977, the mall recently kicked off a multiyear expansion effort to further cement its reputation at North County’s retail destination. The overhaul will include a new 119,000-square foot outdoor streetscape featuring brands like William’s Sonoma and Rivian, and most importantly, a fresh batch of new restaurant concepts including Din Tai Fung and North Italia, to name only two.

    ALSO READ: The ultimate guide to eating at South Coast Plaza

    Until those much-anticipated spots cut their ribbons, here is your essential guide to the best dining you can grab right now. For this guide, the focus is on either locally owned eateries and/or new food and drink spots that merit your immediate attention. The bulk of the mall’s chain stores — e.g., Starbucks, Cold Stone Creamery, Panda Express, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Red Robbin, et al. — while tasty in their own right, won’t be mentioned in this guide in favor of locally owned eateries and/or new food and drink spots.

    The Alley serves Taiwanese-style bubble tea at the Brea Mall in Brea on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

    The Alley

    Located in the newly developed area (the comparatively sleeker part of the mall), this spot serves up refreshing Taiwanese-style bubble tea. The tea beverage purveyors have become a global phenomenon for their unique flavors, especially the Brown Sugar Deerioca Milk (their take on brown sugar boba). For something a bit different, check out the Ube Taro Milk or a Passion Fruit Green Tea.

    Find it: Lower level

    "The The Taiwanese fast-casual restaurant Bafang Dumpling at the Brea Mall in Brea on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

    Bafang Dumpling

    If you’re looking for a quick and affordable yet tasty bite, this Taiwanese fast-casual spot is the place to go. Bafang specializes in freshly made potstickers and dumplings. Its classic Cabbage and Pork Potstickers are a staple, while the Kimchi and Pork offer a nice twist. Don’t miss out on a side of crispy Fried Noodles or the Beef Dry Noodle dishs.

    Find it: Upper level

    Chagee Modern Teahouse

    The first Orange County location of this popular modern tea spot, which opened in early November, uses whole-leaf tea and milks to create its signature lattes. Highlights here include a floral Jasmine Green Milk Tea, Longing Black Milk Tea and Pu’erh Black Tea. During a recent visit on a Wednesday afternoon, lines were already out the door. An airy and modernly designed teahouse that pairs perfectly with its next-door neighbor, the equally airy and modernly designed Apple Store.

    Find it: Lower level

    Kura Revolving Sushi Bar

    Simply referred to as Kura, this sushi spot is a must-visit for its sheer fun factor alone. It features an interactive dining model where sushi, side dishes and desserts constantly glide by on a revolving conveyor belt. (Especially ideal if you want to eat solo and gaze hypnotically at the Neptunian fare passing by.) Be sure to try the Seared Salmon with Japanese Mayo, the Tuna Tataki and the Salmon Skin Hand Roll.

    Find it: Upper level

    Marketplace Café at Nordstrom

    The luxury department store’s dedicated eatery, Marketplace Cafe offers guests a casual/high-end dining experience. Expect such menu items as Skirt Steak, Truffle Mushroom Pizza, Spicy Wild Shrimp Pomodoro, Wild Salmon Niçoise, Chicken Lemon Pesto Gnocchi and more. Features indoor and patio dining

    Find it: Lower level/upper level

    Philz Coffee

    Another new addition to the mall, San Francisco-born Philz Coffee, famous for its meticulous “one cup at a time” pour-overs, is the spot to go to get your brain battery jolted back to life. You can’t go wrong with its signature Mint Mojito Iced Coffee, but the Ecstatic Iced Coffee or Mission Cold Brew (my regular order when I, fittingly, lived in San Francisco’s Mission District)) are also topnotch. Of course, they serve hot coffee and tea too. Philz also offers a bevy of sandwiches and burrito options, as well as a handful of decent sweet and savory pastries.

    Find it: Outdoor lower level

    Roll & Co

    Make your own bowls and spring rolls at this food court spot. High marks go to its Shrimp Rolls and shatteringly crisp Egg Rolls. And don’t miss out on the Grown Up Chocolate Chip Cookie (care of Dough and Arrow), a small-batch cookie with dark chocolate, brown butter, espresso, wafer crunch and Maldon sea salt.

    Find it: Food court

    "A A wall of ramens at Seoul Street in the Brea Mall. (Photo by Brock Keeling, Orange County Register/SCNG)

    Seoul Street

    At this Korean convenience store concept, guests can select from an expansive wall boasting a bevy of ramens from which to choose (why, yes, they do carry the “K-Pop Demon Hunters” ramen), purchase at the register, then prepare it at an automated station. It’s as much a feast for the eyes as it is the belly. Seoul Street is currently a pop-up shop, but plans for permanent roots could possibly be in its future.

    Find it: Lower level

    Tang Bar

    Only two months old (Brea Mall has really upped its gastronomic game as of late), Tang Bar offers a dynamic, self-serve, build-your-own experience centered on hot pot and malatang dining. It’s simple: You grab a bowl and load up on fresh ingredients (like mushrooms, beef brisket, mushrooms galore, lotus root, wafer-thin wagyu and more) before choosing a soup base or savory dry sauce. It’s also ideal for customizing your preferred level of spiciness, with endless combinations.

    Find it: Lower level

    "North North Italia restaurant at the Brea Mall in Brea on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 is still under construction. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

    The next wave

    The upcoming additions to Brea Mall are poised to completely change the dining landscape in North County. Get ready for these highly anticipated openings:

    The Melt (slated to open early 2026): This fast-casual favorite will bring its comforting cheese sandwiches to Brea. Highlights include the popular Melt Burger, gooey grilled cheese sandwiches, fries and mac and cheese.

    Din Tai Fung (opening 2026): On the heels of its Downtown Disney location, this globally lauded institution is known for its Xiao Long Bao, with each soup dumplings containing 18 precise folds.

    North Italia (opening 2026): This brunch, lunch and dinner spot will offer freshly made Italian and Italian American favorites. The menu at its Irvine location includes Tortellini al Pomodoro, Braised Short Rib Lumache, Trottole Chicken Pesto, Strozzapreti, Spicy Rigatoni Vodka Bolognese, Cacio e Pepe Arancini and more.

    Kalbi Social Club (opening 2026): This upscale Korean restaurant is best known for, as its name suggests, kalbi (short ribs) alongside tableside grilling service.

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  • Weekend Food Bets: Traveler’s Cart Serving It All – Houston Press

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    Sandoitchi Pop-Up at Norigami

    Friday–Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or until sold out)

    2715 Bissonnet

    As viral sando slinger Sandoitchi wraps up its final week of Norigami pop-ups, it’s serving up fresh menu additions. Grab the decadent Lobster Roll with poached lobster, brown butter, herbs, and shiso kewpie mayo, or the Wagyu Tartare Sando with Wagyu strip loin, labneh, herbs, and truffle kewpie mayo. Favorites from the regular menu are also available, but hurry—these specials sell out. Walk-ins only; cashless. 

    Saturday, all day
    1517 Alabama

    Teaming up with School of Rock Houston, Axelrad will debut Radfest, an all-day, three-stage music festival and artist showcase that doubles as a fundraiser for Houston Food Bank. Expect a killer lineup featuring Daikaiju, Los Skarnales and a stacked list of local acts, plus cocktails, mocktails, beer and wine flowing all night. Guests can fuel up with eats from Homies (tacos, fried chicken, and mac and cheese), Luigi’s Pizzeria, and Tita’s Tamales while you catch sets from Houston bands, DJs and School of Rock students and instructors. Tickets are $20 in advance ($25 at the door), with $40 VIP passes that include drink specials, a Radfest tee and reserved seating.

    Tapas Giving

    Saturday, noon to 2:30 p.m.

    2203 Preston

    Chef Jamal Collier of Everything Irie Cuisine returns with Tapas Giving, a laid-back but elevated gathering at ShareSpace on Preston in EaDo. Expect chef-crafted tapas, mellow tunes, and signature cocktails from Perfect Pour Bartending (with Suntory Global spirits). Tickets are $105 and include food, drink, and private parking.

    Friendsgiving for Freedom at Tikila’s

    Saturday, 3 p.m. 

    2708 North Shepherd

    Gather with friends for a community-minded feast at Tikila’s in the Heights, featuring chef Martin Weaver’s award-winning brisket and ribs cooked on the legendary pit that won his father the 1985 Houston Rodeo championship. The event celebrates gratitude and community, helping to  raise funds for the Freedom for Danny campaign, a legal defense fund for Vietnamese American father Danny Quach, a childhood friend of Tikila’s owner Sammy Saket, who is facing deportation.

    All weekend long

    1401 Montrose

    Earlier this week, Montrose favorite Traveler’s Cart transitioned from counter-service to full-service all-day as owners Thy and Matthew Mitchell evolve the concept to put an even greater emphasis on service and hospitality. The change comes several new offerings, including Thai Chili Queso, Baja Shrimp Tacos, Chicken Lo Mein, Salmon Donburi, Chicken Parmesan, Vietnamese Cha Ca and Steak Frites. New cocktails include a Mexican Espresso Martini and a Pandan Sticky Rice Old Fashioned.

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  • Daily Horoscope for November 21, 2025

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    Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in SAGITTARIUS.

    Happy Birthday for Friday, Nov. 21, 2025:

    You are generous, good-natured, energetic and supportive to others. You’re very empathetic. This is a year of exciting changes, which will bring you increased personal freedom. Enjoy meeting new friends, personally and professionally. Seek out new opportunities and be ready to act fast on them. Expect to travel.

    ARIES

    (March 21-April 19)
    ★★★
    Something unexpected might impact your assets or the things you share with someone else. This could be a boon or, admittedly, it might be a loss. Whatever the case, you might be prompted to be generous to those in need, or use what has suddenly come to you to help a third party. Tonight: Be bold.

    TAURUS

    (April 20-May 20)
    ★★★★
    Surprises or something unexpected when dealing with a partner or close friend might occur today. This could lead to your involvement with a charitable group. Or perhaps vice versa. Your involvement with a charitable group might create a surprise in your partnership. Tonight: Use your assets.

    GEMINI

    (May 21-June 20)
    ★★★
    You might feel the need to break free from an oppressive situation related to your job or your health. (“I can’t take it anymore!”) Or something unexpected related to a pet might occur. Because of this, you might appeal for help to someone in a position of authority today. Tonight: Ask for help.

    CANCER

    (June 21-July 22)
    ★★★★
    Parents should be extra vigilant about their children today because something unexpected could impact your kids. Likewise, vacation plans and social outings (including sports events) might suddenly change. As a result, you might use wishful thinking to escape something. Tonight: Be supportive.

    LEO

    (July 23-Aug. 22)
    ★★★
    Your home routine will be interrupted today. Small appliances might break down, a minor breakage could occur or surprise company might appear at your door. At the same time, help from a third party might come your way in terms of practical or financial assistance. Tonight: Socialize.

    VIRGO

    (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
    ★★★★
    Pay attention to everything you say and do, because this is an accident-prone day for you. Meanwhile, discussions with partners and close friends will be sensitive and mutually rewarding. You might seek ways to explore subtle thought systems. You also might become idealistically romantic. Tonight: Relax.

    LIBRA

    (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
    ★★★
    Keep an eye on your money and belongings today, because something unexpected could impact your assets. You might find money; you might lose money. Protect what you own against loss, theft or damage. You also might want to help someone with your wealth – in big ways or small. Tonight: Discussions.

    SCORPIO

    (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
    ★★★★
    Because something unexpected might catch you off guard today, you might react or feel defensive, or even rebellious. Whatever happens might also make you feel tenderhearted toward your children or a romantic partner. There’s a lot of balls in the air today. Tonight: Check your possessions.

    SAGITTARIUS

    (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
    ★★★
    You might entertain unusual ideas because you feel you want to help a family member today or be supportive in any way that you can. Your ideas might be a bit pie-in-the-sky, or they could be realistic and helpful. Protect your health today. Also be aware of your pet to avoid accidents. Tonight: You’re strong.

    CAPRICORN

    (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
    ★★★★
    A friend or a member of a group might say or do something that surprises you. You might react by rebelling or returning a sharp zinger. Or you might ask for help. It could be anything. One thing is certain, your idealism is aroused today and you want to help someone. Tonight: Solitude.

    AQUARIUS

    (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
    ★★★
    You might rebel against authority figures today – parents, bosses, VIPs or the police – because something unexpected could occur. As a result, you might choose to be generous with money or possessions to help someone in need. (You want to save the world before bedtime.) Tonight: Friendships.

    PISCES

    (Feb. 19-March 20)
    ★★★★
    Travel plans or something related to publishing, medical matters, legal issues or school schedules might suddenly change today. Be ready for anything. As a result, your appreciation of beauty is heightened. You also feel greater sensitivity about the suffering of the world in general. Tonight: Show respect.

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  • New yoga studio featuring fluffy friends now open in DC’s Adams Morgan – WTOP News

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    In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” we’re heading to Lucky Pup Yoga to try out some moves and experience the joy of posing with puppies.

    A new yoga studio in Adams Morgan is bringing wellness — and cute, fluffy, four-legged companions — to D.C.!

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    In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” we’re heading to Lucky Pup Yoga to try out some moves and experience the joy of posing with puppies.

    Lucky Pup isn’t your run-of-the-mill studio. Founded by co-owners Sophia Bonde and military veteran Tyler Shea, the business contributes to dog fostering efforts, working dog facilities and local shelters in the D.C. area. They also work with ethical veteran dog breeders.

    While puppy yoga is offered on weekends, the studio offers plenty of regular classes with certified yogis during the week, too.

    Lucky Pup has only been open for about three weeks, and, as we found out, the dogs who come by to visit aren’t much older than that!

    To learn more about Lucky Pup, and experience a cuteness overload, head to their website.

    Hear “Matt About Town” first every Tuesday and Thursday on 103.5 FM!

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  • Daily Horoscope for November 18, 2025

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    Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in SCORPIO.

    Happy Birthday for Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025:

    You’re intuitive, energetic and humorous. You are a good friend, an entertaining colleague and a considerate companion. This is a slower paced year. Take time to rejuvenate your energy. Concentrate on your needs and what brings you happiness. Seek relationships that are supportive to you.

    ARIES

    (March 21-April 19)
    ★★★★
    Keep your pockets open, because money, favors and practical assistance might come your way today. You can benefit from the wealth and resources of someone else. (This includes the government.) This is also a passionate day for romantic love. (Not too shabby.) Tonight: Check banking details.

    TAURUS

    (April 20-May 20)
    ★★★★
    This is a great day to schmooze with partners and close friends. Others will enjoy being in your presence. This is because you easily radiate warm emotions when dealing with everyone today. Nevertheless, be prepared to compromise a bit and to “go along to get along.” Tonight: Listen.

    GEMINI

    (May 21-June 20)
    ★★★★
    This is the classic day for a work-related romance or a flirtation. Meanwhile, it’s an excellent time to improve your workstation, whether you work at home or in another location. Something might occur today that gives you a financial boost – a raise or better equipment. Yay! Tonight: Work.

    CANCER

    (June 21-July 22)
    ★★★★★
    It’s a fun-loving day! Make an effort to get out and socialize, because you feel cheerful and chatty. (You’re interested in over-the-fence gossip.) This is a great day to party! Enjoy sports events, the entertainment world and fun activities with kids – any pleasant diversion that appeals to you. Tonight: Schmooze with others.

    LEO

    (July 23-Aug. 22)
    ★★★★
    This is an excellent day to entertain at home. It’s also a great day to shop for something that will help you make where you live look more attractive. (Then you can show off what you’ve done to visiting family and friends.) Bottom line: This is a warm, friendly day! Tonight: Cocoon at home.

    VIRGO

    (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
    ★★★★
    Writers and those of you in sales, marketing, teaching or acting will excel today, because your communication skills are tops! This is mostly due to the fact that you’re in an optimistic, positive frame of mind, and your words will reflect this. Enjoy the beauty of your daily surroundings. Tonight: Discussions.

    LIBRA

    (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
    ★★★★
    Save your receipts (and the box) today if shopping, because you might go overboard. This is because your appreciation of beauty is strong, which could tempt you to spend more money than you originally intended to. Actually, it’s easy to be overindulgent today. (And you do love beautiful things.) Tonight: Check your money.

    SCORPIO

    (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
    ★★★★★
    This is a fabulous day! The Moon is lined up with fair Venus in your sign, making you charming, attractive and irresistible to others. Not only will casual conversations be friendly and upbeat, your interactions with certain people might plant some seeds that will flourish in a romantic way. Tonight: You’re in charge.

    SAGITTARIUS

    (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
    ★★★★
    Solitude in beautiful surroundings will appeal to you today. However, with fiery Mars in your sign, pumping you with energy, you’ll be attracted to outdoor sports and physical activities as well. This is the perfect day for a hike to enjoy nature. Today also favors secret love affairs. Tonight: Seek solitude.

    CAPRICORN

    (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
    ★★★★
    The Moon, Venus, the Sun and retrograde Mercury are gathered in your House of Friendships, promoting warm relations with friends, groups and organizations, especially with faces from the past you haven’t seen in a while. Things are so chummy, a platonic friendship could turn romantic. Tonight: Friendships.

    AQUARIUS

    (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
    ★★★★
    “You look mahvelous dahling!” Today four planets are at the top of your chart calling attention to you. Some will know personal details about your private life. However, you make a charming impression on everyone, which is why you’re enjoying this popular day. Tonight: You’re admired!

    PISCES

    (Feb. 19-March 20)
    ★★★★★
    Grab every opportunity to travel, because you want to expand your world in some way. Travel, film, books, discussions with different and unusual people, specific training and a chance to explore your own surroundings are excellent choices for you today. Explore! Tonight: Learn something new.

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  • What to do in Philly this week

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    Philadelphia is easing into its cold-weather rhythm, and the week ahead brings a mix of new stage productions, returning holiday traditions and a few major citywide events. Tuesday marks the arrival of Back to the Future: The Musical at the Academy of Music, inviting theatergoers into a time-traveling adventure set to a Broadway score.

    Seasonal celebrations begin lighting up the city on Thursday, when LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo and Holidays at Franklin Square reopen for the season, filling outdoor spaces with glowing displays and family-friendly activities.

    • Each week, Visit Philadelphia curates a comprehensive list of the top events, activities, and experiences happening throughout the region. From popular festivals and cultural celebrations to pop-up markets, live music, and family-friendly outings, it’s your go-to guide for planning the perfect week or weekend in and around the city.
    • For the full list of things to do between November 17-23, click here.

    Friday kicks off Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, which runs through Sunday and draws runners and supporters from across the region. It’s also the opening day for Scusi Pizza in Northern Liberties, adding a new dining option from a team known for award-winning kitchens.

    The holiday atmosphere builds Saturday with the preview weekend of Christmas Village in Philadelphia at LOVE Park and City Hall, giving an early look at the open-air market. That same day, the Penn Museum unveils its new Native North America Gallery, an interactive space opening during Native American Heritage Month. Indoors, Philly Wine Fest comes to Live! Casino & Hotel for those who prefer their winter weekends with a glass in hand.

    Here’s more of the best things to do in Philadelphia this week, courtesy
    of

    Visit Philadelphia    .

    Magic Market inside Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens Studio

    When: Tuesday, November 18 | 5-8 p.m.
    Where: Magic Gardens Studio, 1002 Watkins Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148

    Manayunk Gets Lit

    When: November 20 – December 31
    Where: Main Street, Philadelphia, PA

    Dinos After Dark at the Academy of Natural Sciences

    When: Friday, November 21 | 5-8 p.m.
    Where: Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA

    PAX Unplugged 2025 at Pennsylvania Convention Center

    When: November 21-23
    Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA

    Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium

    When: November 21 – December 24
    Where: Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJA

    Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express at Morris Arboretum & Gardens

    When: November 22 – December 30 (select dates)
    Where: Morris Arboretum & Gardens, 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

    Holiday Light Show at Shady Brook Farm

    When: November 23 – January 5, 2026
    Where: Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA

    Read Visit Philadelphia’s entire list of things to do in Philadelphia
    this week & weekend

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  • Why are birds perching on only 1 set of power lines in Newark?

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    DEAR JOAN: There is something that I have noticed for years, and I finally decided to ask the only expert I know.

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  • This calming Denver oasis knits together older neighborhoods in new ways

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    Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we give our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems.)

    A short section of orphan railroad tracks is among the reminders of what came before Denver built one of its more inspired flood-mitigation projects, the 39th Avenue Greenway, in the near-northeast part of town.

    So is the auto salvage yard that still sits just over a fence from the walking path.

    The greenway, which opened five years ago this month, nods to the past of Denver’s Cole and Clayton neighborhoods — for decades a mix of industry and working-class homes — even as the area is changing rapidly.

    As it unfurls for a mile going east from Franklin Street, the 12-acre linear park is centered around a drainage channel that flows gently, like a small stream. Natural vegetation grows alongside the water, while sometimes-meandering walking paths up the embankment connect a community garden, pedestrian bridges, a plaza with seating, playgrounds and several pieces of public art as the greenway continues on to Steele Street.

    All of it is within walking distance of century-old houses, factories and the new high-rise apartment buildings that have gone up in the River North Art District to the west.

    Anytime I visit the greenway, usually looping it into one of my morning runs, I marvel at the ways it links the underappreciated history of the neighborhoods to the fast-changing face of urban Denver. Others join me, whether playing fetch with their dogs, going for a walk, pushing a stroller or watching their children play on the inventive playgrounds.

    It’s a pocket of calm near the increasing bustle of RiNo, near still-working plants like a Coca-Cola bottler and the Nestle-Purina pet food factory — whose proximity you can, alas, occasionally smell, depending on the wind’s direction — and near schools as well as the resurging York Street Yards business center.

    In recent weeks, the greenway’s still-developing vegetation and trees offered unexpected bursts of fall color, too.

    I remember how unusual the plans for the 39th Avenue Greenway sounded nearly a decade ago, as I covered the advent of the city’s Platte to Park Hill program as a city government reporter. The roughly $300 million undertaking to reduce street flooding across several neighborhoods attracted tons of heat and pushback. Most of it was focused on higher-profile projects — namely the substantial regrading of City Park Golf Course to create stormwater detention areas — and the program’s side benefits for the then-upcoming Interstate 70 project to the north.

    The greenway plan, too, sparked worries about chemicals and other pollutants in the soil. City officials said they’d clean up whatever they found as they ripped up abandoned railroad tracks east of York Street and disturbed other parts of the area’s industrial past.

    A cyclist makes his way down a path along the 39th Avenue Greenway in Denver on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

    Now that it’s built, the greenway’s channel usually has some water in it, but it fills up more impressively after storms. The water passes through vaults that capture trash, keeping it out of the South Platte River downstream, and the exposure to sunlight helps remove contaminants. The vegetation helps filter the stream before it disappears back underground at Franklin.

    It’s hard to understate the difference between what seemed, at the time, an underwhelming plan for a dressed-up drainage ditch and the actual reality on the ground. It’s now honest-to-goodness parkland that was well thought out in a part of the city that so desperately needed it.

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  • This Week in Food Events: Brunch Tacos and Fancy Wine – Houston Press

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    All week long

    Wild Game Specials at Ouisie’s Table

    Ouisie’s Table, 3939 San Felipe, is serving up a weekly series of imaginative game dinners now through November 26. This week features Braised Wild North American Elk Osso Buco.

    Monday–Thursday

    Sips of the Season Week of Giving at The Spot

    The Spot, 2003 Emancipation, hosts its Sips of the Season Week of Giving from Monday, November 17 through Thursday, November 20, offering free meals daily from noon to 1 p.m. Each meal comes with a complimentary beverage and a freshly prepared dish from rotating food truck partners including The Tamale Shakk, Lust for Crust, Kozy Kitchen & Moore and Wings Boyzz. The long-running community lounge continues its nearly 20-year tradition of giving back with this early holiday effort, open to anyone in need. 

    Tuesday, November 18

    Nugsgiving at Cheba Hut 

    From 4:20 to 10 p.m., fans can visit any participating Cheba Hut nationwide to grab a free 4” Nug sub or an order of Pretzel Nugs with honey mustard. No app or purchase is required. 

    Turkey Bowl Fundraiser at Main Event Stafford

    Chef Don Bowie’s nonprofit, Big Chef Bowie Cares, returns with its annual Turkey Bowl fundraiser at Main Event in Stafford, supporting City Wide Club of Houston’s Super Feast. From 7 to 10 p.m., guests can hit the lanes, enjoy bites and drinks, and give back to Houston families in need this holiday season.

    Wednesday, November 19

    Scribe Winery at The Marigold Club

    The Marigold Club, 2531 Kuester, is hosting an intimate wine dinner with California’s acclaimed Scribe Winery at 6:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy rare, limited-production pours and new releases paired with dishes like Hokkaido scallop crudo, duck Wellington, and classic tarte tatin, all while hearing stories from Scribe’s owner Andrew Mariani. Bubbles are poured at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $295 per person via OpenTable.

    Caymus Wine Dinner at Zanti Cucina Italiana

    Zanti Cucina Italiana, 1958 West Gray, hosts an exclusive five-course wine dinner in partnership with Caymus Vineyards at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy pairings alongside dishes like cured Carabinero shrimp, lobster ravioli, venison risotto, slow-roasted lamb rib with fig sauce, and goat cheese gelato with truffle and dark chocolate — plus a taste of a not-yet-released Bonanza Chardonnay. Reservations are available via OpenTable.

    Thursday, November 20

    Austin Hope Wine Dinner at Marvino’s Italian Steakhouse

    Marvino’s, 24002 Northwest Freeway, hosts a four-course Austin Hope Wine Dinner at 7 p.m. The $99-per-person experience (plus tax and gratuity) features dishes like wild mushroom risotto, lobster ravioli in lemon butter sage sauce, boneless ribeye with Bordelaise and au gratin potatoes, and a dark chocolate hazelnut tart with vanilla bean gelato — each paired with wines from Paso Robles, including Quest Cabernet Franc and Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon. Seating is limited and reservations are encouraged.

    Friendsgiving at Sol 7

    Thompson Hotel, 1717 Allen Parkway, invites guests to celebrate the season of gratitude with an unforgettable rooftop Friendsgiving at Sol 7. The evening kicks off with a festive cocktail before guests enjoy a lavish buffet of seasonal fare and an exclusive wine tasting, all set against the glittering Houston skyline.

    Iron Sommelier at The Post Oak Hotel

    The Periwinkle Foundation hosts Houston’s premier wine tasting and sommelier competition, Iron Sommelier, benefiting pediatric cancer programs at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center. Guests can sip exceptional wines as top sommeliers present their best selections, with judging based on presentation, creativity, and knowledge. The evening features tasting rooms, People’s Choice voting, an awards ceremony and a live auction. 6pm to 10pm. Tickets are $250.

    Saturday, November 22

    Tamale-Making Class at Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen

    Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen, 1140 Eldridge, kicks off its holiday festivities with the first hands-on tamale-making class of the season from 1 to 4 p.m. For $75 per person, guests learn the ancient art of making tamales — and get to enjoy the fruits of their labor afterward. Additional classes and a special public Tamalada are set for December, and private tamaladas can be arranged at either location. 

    Radfest at Axelrad Beer Garden

    Axelrad, 1517 Alabama, is teaming up with School of Rock Houston for Radfest, an all-day, three-stage music festival and artist showcase that doubles as a fundraiser for Houston Food Bank. Expect a killer lineup featuring Daikaiju, Los Skarnales and a stacked list of local acts, plus cocktails, mocktails, beer and wine flowing all day. Fuel up with eats from Homies (tacos, fried chicken, and mac and cheese), Luigi’s Pizzeria, and Tita’s Tamales while you catch sets from Houston bands, DJs and School of Rock students and instructors. Tickets are $20 in advance ($25 at the door), with $40 VIP passes that include drink specials, a Radfest tee and reserved seating.

    Saturday–Sunday

    Breakfast Tacos at Craft Pita

    Craft Pita, 5172 Buffalo Speedway, 1920 Fountain View,  has added breakfast tacos to its weekend brunch menu, offering two options: a Beef Bacon Breakfast Taco plate with three tacos filled with beef bacon, hash browns, Lebanese cheese blend, sautéed onions and hot sauce; and a Feta Potato Taco plate with three tacos featuring hash browns, Lebanese cheese blend, sautéed onions and hot sauce. Brunch is served at both Craft Pita locations on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

    Texas Renaissance Festival

    Texas’ largest Renaissance-themed festival continues with the Barbarian Invasion weekend. Step into a world of fantasy, food and revelry, with turkey legs, mead and themed entertainment ranging from costume contests to live performances. Tickets start at $25 for adults and $10 for kids ages 5–12; children 4 and under get in free.

    Sunday, November 23

    Saber & Sip Brunch at The Annie Cafe

    Berg Hospitality and Madame Zéro Champagne are teaming up to toast Houston’s fall patio season with a Saber & Sip Brunch at The Annie Café, 1800 Post Oak, on Sunday, 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Enjoy live sabering, tastings and champagne cocktails like the Madame Zéro French 75 and Blanc de Blancs Aperol Spritz, plus the chance to try sabering yourself with bottle purchase.

    All month long

    Thanksgiving Turkey Shawarma at Craft Pita

    Craft Pita, 5172 Buffalo Speedway, 1920 Fountain View, is offering a Thanksgiving special all through November. Choose a Turkey Shawarma Bowl with Lebanese rice, tabbouleh, cabbage, turnips, garlic aioli and cranberry sauce, or a Turkey Shawarma Pita with garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, red cabbage and pickles. 

    New and ongoing specials

    Thanksgiving Catering

    Those looking to kip the kitchen chaos this Thanksgiving can check out our 2025 Thanksgiving To-Go Guide, featuring an extensive list of Houston restaurants offering takeout and catering, from whole turkey dinners and roasts to sides like stuffing, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, tamales and seasonal desserts.

    New Holiday Beer at Karbach Brewing

    Karbach’s getting into the holiday spirit with Yuletide Confessions, the latest in its F.U.N. Series of small-batch brews. The 7.2 percent winter warmer is malty and rich, with notes of toffee, biscuit and a little rye spice — grab it at the brewery or Texas retailers while it lasts. 

    Sprinkles Holiday Boutique 

    Sprinkles’ Houston bakeries are spreading festive cheer with limited-edition holiday cupcakes and treats, available for pickup and local delivery. Now through November 27, enjoy the new Spiced Cranberry Vanilla cupcake ($5.50) and the Gratitude Dozen ($65) or Mini Dozen ($26). Starting November 28 through December 25, the lineup expands to include the Joy Dozen ($64), Chocolate Peppermint Layer Cake (from $14), The Grinch Red Velvet cupcake ($5.25, pre-order only), and seasonal favorites like Chocolate Peppermint, Christmas Cookie, and Gingerbread. All treats come with festive gift wrap options.

    Guerrero Tasting Menu at Caracol

    Chef Hugo Ortega continues his tasting menu series at Caracol, 2200 Post Oak, bringing the flavors of Guerrero to Houston with a four-course tasting menu available at dinner Monday through Saturday. Highlights include Tiritas de Pescado, Pozole Verde, Pescado a la Talla, and Carlota de Limón, each paired with a mezcal cocktail inspired by the region. The menu is $75 per person, with an optional beverage pairing for $36 extra. 

     

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  • Daily Horoscope for November 17, 2025

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    Moon Alert: Avoid shopping (except for food and gas) or important decisions from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST today (3:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. PST). After that, the Moon moves from LIBRA into SCORPIO.

    Happy Birthday for Monday, Nov. 17, 2025:

    You have a strong sense of justice. You are independent, rational and observant. You have a sense of humour. This is a year of new beginnings, adventures and major changes. Keep your eyes open for new opportunities. What you do know will bring great benefits in the future.

    ARIES

    (March 21-April 19)
    ★★★
    In one way, this day is strong because the Sun and Saturn are supported by Jupiter, making you optimistic, bold and realistic about financial matters and home-related issues. Nevertheless, respect the restrictions of the Moon Alert! Be wise. Tonight: Check your finances.

    TAURUS

    (April 20-May 20)
    ★★★★
    Relations with others are warm and mutually supportive today. It’s a lovely time to socialize with partners and close friends, as well as members of the general public. Someone older or more established might have advice for you. Wait until the Moon Alert is over before you act. Tonight: Cooperate.

    GEMINI

    (May 21-June 20)
    ★★★
    Mixed messages from the universe exist today. In one way, you can be productive and decisive about issues related to work, your health or even a pet. Authority figures will support you. Finances are favored. However, be aware of the limitations of the Moon Alert. Tonight: Get organized.

    CANCER

    (June 21-July 22)
    ★★★★
    You will enjoy today. It offers opportunities for lighthearted fun, amusing pastimes, playful activities with children, romance and pleasant socializing with others. Accept invitations to party. Travel if you can. Be aware of the Moon Alert. Tonight: Socialize!

    LEO

    (July 23-Aug. 22)
    ★★★
    This is a solid day for family matters and issues related to home and family. In particular, you might want to make financial decisions related to your home or a family member. Get your data and do your homework, but wait until the Moon Alert is over before you act. Tonight: Relax at home.

    VIRGO

    (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
    ★★★★
    This is a marvelous day to schmooze and talk to others, because your ability to sell, market and negotiate is tops. However, be aware of the restrictions of the Moon Alert. Get your ducks in a row, but wait until the Alert is over to act. Tonight: Lively conversations.

    LIBRA

    (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
    ★★★★
    Today is all about finances, cash flow, your possessions, your work and your good name. And the truth is that all of these areas are beautifully blessed today! However, there is one tiny caveat: There is a Moon Alert for most of this day, which means line everything up, but wait until the Alert is over to act. Tonight: Check your belongings.

    SCORPIO

    (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
    ★★★★
    This is a powerful day! With the Sun in your sign dancing beautifully with Jupiter and Saturn, you hold all the cards! Enjoy socializing with others and appreciating the arts. Travel will also appeal to you. Do be aware that a Moon Alert exists for much of this day. Wait until it is over to act. Tonight: You win!

    SAGITTARIUS

    (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
    ★★★
    You are a truth-seeker and attracted to wisdom and answers to big questions. Today, you might ponder big questions, perhaps in practical ways related to home and financial support. Wait until the Moon Alert is over before you decide to do anything. Tonight: Enjoy privacy.

    CAPRICORN

    (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
    ★★★
    Enjoy schmoozing with friends and groups today. You also might have productive, serious discussions with siblings, relatives and neighbors, as well as spouses and partners. Things flow smoothly! Warning: Agree to nothing until after today’s Moon Alert is over. Tonight: Be friendly.

    AQUARIUS

    (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
    ★★★
    You make a great impression on everyone today. Matters related to work, cash flow and earnings will flow smoothly. However, most of this day is a Moon Alert. Be smart and postpone important decisions and spending until it’s over. Tonight: You’re noticed.

    PISCES

    (Feb. 19-March 20)
    ★★★★
    You’re restless for adventure! Travel appeals – anything for a change of scenery! Don’t hesitate to act on your plans, but wait until today’s Moon Alert is over. Be smart. Tonight: Explore!

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  • Patti Smith performs ‘Horses’ in LA for classic album’s 50th anniversary

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    As Patti Smith walked back onto the stage for her encore on Saturday, Nov. 15, she smiled and waved to the cheering crowds on all four sides of the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

    “I don’t usually have the experience of playing in the round,” she told them. “I know so many people are really high up there, and they’re behind us.

    “But I just want you to know that half the time I’m singing with my eyes closed anyway,” Smith said, smiling as the audience laughed. “So you’re all in my consciousness, always.”

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Patti Smith, celebrating the 50th anniversary of her debut album Horses, performs at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (Photo by Mark Savage, courtesy of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association)

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That word – consciousness – means a lot to Smith, and always has. Her eyes might be closed, but still she sees the world around her in all its passion and poetry, the beauty in all lives, the power in its people.

The current tour is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of “Horses,” Smith’s remarkable debut album, a work that some consider the first punk rock album with Smith as the genre’s godmother.

Never had a woman looked out from a record jacket with the mystery and power of Smith in the black-and-white photograph taken by her friend Robert Mapplethorpe.

Never had an album combined poetry, the raw power of the punks and outsiders, rock ‘n’ roll music, and the kind of open-hearted love that this did.

“Jesus died for somebody’s sins but not mine,” Smith sang on Saturday over the slow piano chords of keyboardist Tony Shanahan. It’s the iconic opening line of “Gloria,” the opening track of “Horses,” and the sold-out crowd erupted in cheers at its arrival.

The song blends a poem of Smith’s with the rock standard “Gloria,” originally sung by Van Morrison with Them, creating something entirely new. As its second half arrived with a punch, most of the crowd were on their feet singing along with Smith.

The show, which spread 17 songs across two hours, took off then, too, the eight tracks on “Horses” providing the first half of the set. “Redondo Beach,” rolled along on a light reggae rhythm, sounds like a love song, though a friend’s undoing unfolds in its lyrics.

“Free Money,” like many songs in the set, opened with a softness, just Shanahan’s keys and a bassline from Jackson Smith, Smith’s son with her late husband Fred “Sonic” Smith of the MC5. Then the chorus hit and the song exploded, with guitarist Lenny Kaye and drummer Jay Dee Daugherty, both of whom played on “Horses,” adding power to the mix.

“Birdland” followed in similar fashion. Smith delivering long, spoken-word passages about a boy who believed his dead father departed on a UFO, then singing as the band kicked in for the choruses.

Smith didn’t speak much during the performance of side one of the album, but for the songs on the flip side, she offered bits and pieces of backstories for some.

“Break It Up,” which she cowrote with her friend and former boyfriend Tom Verlaine, sprang from a dream in which she was lost in a forest and stumbled upon a marble statue of Jim Morrison.

“In this clearing, this beautiful marble statue was lying, like Prometheus with longish hair and chains all edged in marble,” Smith said as the audience listened raptly. “Like from the hand of Michelangelo. I was standing there looking at it. It was so beautiful.

“And I suddenly felt this life force that seemed to be radiating or emanating from the statue,” she said. “I closed my eyes, and I did sense the screaming of the butterfly. Then I knew it was Jim Morrison. So in my dream, I was saying, “Break it up. Break it up, Jim. Break it up.

“And I kept crying, ‘Break it up,’ until it was like a great thundering crash and the marble statue split in two and Jim Morrison emerged with wings and flew away,” she said, waving her arms gently in memory of a dream.

The “Horses” set wrapped up with “Land,” an epic that ran nearly 15 minutes long, the band shifting sounds and volumes as Smith spoke and sang the story of a boy named Johnny, who roams the world, searching for rock and roll amid scenes terrible and beautiful.

In its current version, the song is updated to reflect the woes of the modern world, including environmental damage, the exploitation of children and more, until the finish brings Johnny home, Smith singing, “In the sheets, there was a man, dancing to a simple rock and roll song.”

With “Horses” finished, Smith took a short break, leaving the stage for her band to play a trio of songs by Television that included “See No Evil,” “Friction,” and “Marquee Moon.” That band, which Tom Verlaine founded, and Smith’s group played a six-week residency at the punk club CBGB around the time “Horses” was made.

“Two sets a night, four nights a week, learning how to become,” Kaye said while also noting that Jackson Smith was going to play the Television songs on one of Verlaine’s former guitars. “It was a beautiful time.”

Smith returned to deliver some of her best-loved songs outside of the “Horses” album, starting with a lovely rocking run through “Dancing Barefoot” and “Peaceable Kingdom,” a song which Smith said she and Shanahan wrote 22 years ago for the Palestinian people.

The main set ended with “Because the Night,” which she said she’d written after her band played Detroit for the first time on March 9, 1976, and she met Fred “Sonic” Smith, whom she’d soon marry. Co-written with Bruce Springsteen, it’s her highest-charting single, having reached No. 13 in 1978, and again, the crowd rose to sing and dance with Smith and the band.

The encore opened with “Ghost Dance,” which Smith and Kaye wrote for the Hopi people years ago, though the peace she’d hoped for Native Americans is yet to come.

“I believe in our country, the current administration does not show the love and respect and gratitude for our people, for our Hispanic people, our Native Americans,” she said before the song. “All the more reason we radiate love and respect and understand and help and fight if we can to keep their land.

“Right now, there’s so much so much desire from our current administration to take our lands, our public lands, the native American sacred lands and monuments and just drill the (bleep) out of it,” Smith ended. “So we have to fight if we can.”

Then, with her daughter Jessie Paris Smith and the band, the night wrapped up with “People Have the Power,” the anthem Smith wrote with her husband while pregnant with Jessie, a joyful sing-along prayer of a song that imagines a world where we the people live in peace and harmony.

“I was dreaming in my dreaming. God knows a purer view,” Smith sang. “As I lay down to my sleeping, I commit my dream to you.”

“People have the power,” she continued, her fist raised above her head, and now joined by everyone in Disney Hall. “People have the power.”

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  • Daily Horoscope for November 16, 2025

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    Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in LIBRA.

    Happy Birthday for Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025:

    You are charismatic and have an active, inquiring mind. You are suited for leadership, teaching, politics and activism. This is the final year of a nine-year cycle. It’s a time of completion and endings. Take inventory of your life. Get out and commune with nature. Be compassionate and loving.

    ARIES

    (March 21-April 19)
    ★★★★
    This is a positive day, and your confidence is strong. It’s an excellent time to discuss how to share or divide something like an inheritance. You can attract money, favors and goodwill to you today. Major bonus! Tonight: Listen.

    TAURUS

    (April 20-May 20)
    ★★★★
    Relations with partners, spouses and close friends are warm and rewarding today. It’s easy to enjoy feelings of peace and harmony with others. You will want to take it easy and relax with friends. Enjoy your day. Tonight: Work.

    GEMINI

    (May 21-June 20)
    ★★★★
    A feeling of enthusiasm and optimism is in the air, which will make you enjoy whatever you’re doing today. You might be excited by a new health regime, a different approach to diet or new ways to enjoy exercise. You’ll enjoy your involvement with a pet. Tonight: Play!

    CANCER

    (June 21-July 22)
    ★★★★★
    You’ll enjoy this day, whether you take it easy and relax or you get out and schmooze. Sports events, fun activities with children and anything to do with the arts and the entertainment world will appeal to you. It’s a great day to be on vacation! Tonight: Relax.

    LEO

    (July 23-Aug. 22)
    ★★★★
    Many of you will kick back and relax today. You might feel good about doing something to make where you live look more attractive. You also might enjoy entertaining a group at home – family, friends or a specific gathering that has a purpose. Tonight: Discussions.

    VIRGO

    (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
    ★★★★
    Today your mind is eager for new experiences. You want to expand your world in an interesting way. Try out a new activity. Meet new faces; see new places. Tonight: Check your money.

    LIBRA

    (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
    ★★★★
    Trust your moneymaking ideas today. You’re thinking big! Your thinking is ambitious, and your ideas might be worth serious consideration. Today you can benefit from financial transactions, even major purchases. Tonight: You’re strong.

    SCORPIO

    (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
    ★★★★★
    This is a wonderful day because the Sun is in your sign dancing with lucky, moneybags Jupiter. It’s the perfect time to take stock of what you’re doing and see how it fits with your real needs. You’re eager to explore new adventures. Tonight: Solitude.

    SAGITTARIUS

    (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
    ★★★★
    Many of you will relax at home today. However, because fiery Mars is in your sign, you might be more active, even competitive. Because you feel upbeat and optimistic, enjoy an outdoor walk, a hike or some social activity. Tonight: Friendships.

    CAPRICORN

    (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
    ★★★★
    Enjoy the company of friends and groups today. This is the perfect time to interact with others to accomplish joint goals. However, because today has an easygoing energy to it, you might relax with everyone instead of working. Tonight: You’re admired.

    AQUARIUS

    (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
    ★★★★
    You’re friendly, warm and genuinely concerned about the welfare of others today. You’ll be quick to see overall patterns, which will allow you to act with foresight and consideration. People admire you today! Tonight: Learn something.

    PISCES

    (Feb. 19-March 20)
    ★★★★★
    Do something different that is adventurous. You want a change of scenery! You want to be stimulated by new information, new faces, new places – something different! Explore your daily surroundings or find a new neighborhood. Tonight: Check your finances.

    BORN TODAY

    Comedian Pete Davidson (1993), actress Maggie Gyllenhaal (1977), singer, musician Diana Krall (1964)

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  • Seattle Theatre Group opens Kerry Hall on Capitol Hill

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    SEATTLE – On Saturday, the Seattle Theatre Group (STG) held a grand opening for Kerry Hall, revitalizing historic space for the arts community up on the city’s famed cultural hub of Capitol Hill. The opening comes after an impressive push from students to preserve the building after Cornish College of the Arts announced it would sell the property.

    Kerry Hall will host dance and movement workshops, live music, community showcases and other family-friendly activities at its century-long location on East Roy Street.

    On Nov. 15, public officials, including Seattle City Councilmembers, kicked off the day of festivities with a ribbon cutting around 11 a.m. Then, community organizers gathered for an art market, dance performances, and more.

    Seattle’s historic Kerry Hall over the years (Seattle Theatre Group)

    Kerry Hall grand opening by the Seattle Theatre Group

    What they’re saying:

    “STG celebrates a vibrant new chapter with Kerry Hall, a space that centers creativity, connection, and community,” representatives for the group said in a letter to press on Saturday.

    Seattle’s historic Kerry Hall over the years (Seattle Theatre Group)

    Seattle’s historic Kerry Hall over the years (Seattle Theatre Group)

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  • Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. closes downtown Denver restaurant, gets sued for unpaid rent

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    After 18 years of serving seafood, the kitschy, tourist-friendly Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. across from the Colorado Convention Center is now closed and being sued for back rent.

    The restaurant at 1437 California St. called it quits last week, according to its landlord.

    “Unfortunately, we have permanently closed,” says a sign on the front door, which features its smiling shrimp mascot. “Thank you for allowing us to serve the Denver community.”

    The restaurant chain came to Denver in 2006 and planned to stay awhile: It signed a lease for 20 years and eight months, through January 2027. After a build-out, it opened in 2007.

    The restaurant’s first struggles came in 2016, when construction of two hotels nearby resulted in fewer customers, according to Kent Cherne, whose father purchased 1437 California St. around 1960. Cherne, whose investment firm owns it now, says he lowered rent as a result.

    Cherne also helped the seafood restaurant when the pandemic struck in 2020, when revenue fell in 2024, and when his tenant was struggling again in early 2025, according to a lawsuit that Cherne Investment Co. filed against Bubba Gump and its parent companies Nov. 10.

    “From April through November, Bubba Gump was late each month in paying the amounts it owed, and the payments due on Oct. 1 and Nov. 1 have not been received,” according to the lawsuit, which estimates that Cherne reduced rent by $335,000 over 10 years.

    Cherne’s firm is suing for October and November rents, along with late fees, taxes, interest and unpaid wastewater fees, according to this week’s lawsuit. It does not list dollar figures.

    Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. gets its name from the 1994 film “Forrest Gump,” in which Tom Hanks’ titular character befriends the shrimp-obsessed Benjamin Buford “Bubba” Blue. After Blue dies in combat in Vietnam, Gump eventually opens Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. in his memory.

    In 2010, the real-life Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. was purchased by the Landry’s restaurant group out of Texas. Landry’s owner Tilman Fertitta is currently the U.S. ambassador to Italy.

    “This location was licensed to the Kelly Group, who ultimately closed the location,” Landry’s Chief Operating Officer Scott Marshall said. “There are no plans to reopen that location.”

    The Kelly Group, of California, did not respond to requests for comment. There are now 20 Bubba Gump locations in the United States and 10 more outside the U.S.

    Meanwhile, 1437 California St., which is known for its western-facing murals of Teddy Roosevelt and boxing great Jack Dempsey, is up for sale after 65 years with one family.

    “If my dad was still alive, he would probably still be pretty attached to it, but that’s not the case with me,” Kent Cherne said. “I recognize the challenges in trying to manage it myself and I think it’s just time to let it go to somebody else and move on, try to find another use for it.”

    At 6,250 square feet across two floors and a basement, it is one large restaurant space.

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  • White House Historical Association reclaims Rockwell sketches for $7.25 million at auction

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    WASHINGTON — The White House Historical Association has reclaimed a series of sketches by American painter and illustrator Norman Rockwell, spending a whopping $7.25 million at auction on Friday.

    The four 1940s-era sketches titled “So You Want to See the President!” were displayed in the West Wing for years, but were removed in 2022 after a family dispute over who owned them.

    The sketches show a variety of people — journalists, military officers and even a Miss America Pageant winner and her publicist — seated on plush-looking red chairs as they waited to meet President Franklin D. Roosevelt. They were put up for sale by a grandson of the White House official who had received them as a gift from Rockwell.

    “I can’t tell you how personally thrilled I am that the White House Historical Association preserved this piece of White House history,” said Anita McBride, who sits on the association’s board of directors.

    The White House Historical Association’s winning bid was $5.8 million. It’s total cost to reclaim the art, including the buyer’s premium paid to the auction house, was $7.25 million.

    The price tag is by far the most ever paid by the association, which holds a vast collection of art, furniture and other items as part of its mission to help the White House collect and display artifacts that represent American history and culture.

    Before Friday, the most the association had paid for an artifact was $1.5 million for “The Builders,” by African American artist Jacob Lawrence, in 2007, McBride said. That work depicts hard-working men in orange, red and brown tones, and hangs in the White House Green Room.

    The sketches sold Friday are Rockwell’s only known collection of four interrelated paintings that he conceived to tell a story, according to Heritage Auctions, the Dallas-based auction house that sold them. The series was created in 1943 and published in the Saturday Evening Post.

    The association will share more “about the future of this significant and historic work,” its president, Stewart McLaurin, said in a statement.

    “We look forward to utilizing this acquisition to teach White House history for generations to come,” he said.

    Matthew Costello, the association’s chief education officer, told The Associated Press in a telephone interview this week that officials had discussed putting the sketches on display at The People’s House: A White House Experience. The association opened the interactive White House education center in September 2024.

    The White House Historical Association was created in 1961 by first lady Jacqueline Kennedy to help preserve the museum quality of the interior of the White House and educate the public. It is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that receives no government funding.

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  • Experts share their favorite winter birding destinations in Colorado

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    It’s hard to believe Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat used to be a gravel pit.

    Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat attracts plenty of wildlife, including a large number of migrating birds in the winter. (Ben Siebrase, Special to The Denver Post)

    These days, the 100-acre refuge, at 5201 St. Vrain Road in Boulder County, attracts plenty of wildlife, including a large number of migrating birds that come for five on-site ponds knit together with 2.9 miles of flat, scenic trail.

    Even on a cold December morning, it’s worth bundling up to see what’s fluttering through the reclaimed wetlands. Not far from Longmont’s municipal airport, Pella Crossing, a mile south of Hygiene, on the east side of North 75th Street, delivers a similar scene – industrial strip mines transformed into a peaceful haven.

    Feeling unseasonably hopeful, I once took my young kids birding at Walden Ponds. The hobby requires a certain level of patience and quiet – not exactly our family’s strong suits. Despite near-constant reminders, my offspring produce their own special calls: a cacophonous blend of screeches, giggles, and bickering that clears a marsh faster than you can say :white-tailed Ptarmigan.” Still, after scattering every sparrow in sight, we caught an unexpected break on the drive out.

    “Look,” my husband said, pulling over near Wally Toevs Pond. There were two golden eagles perched on a utility pole, primary feathers ruffling in the cold breeze. I fumbled for my phone, snapped a terrible, zoomed-in photo, and then, finally, we all fell silent.

    Car birding

    When I told lifelong Colorado birder Peter Burke about this, he wasn’t remotely surprised: “Golden eagles,” he explains, “like to nest on cliffs in the mountains, but they come down here for the winter and often perch on telephone poles while hunting prairie dogs.”

    Burke, who founded the guide company Rocky Mountain Birding and currently edits the quarterly journal Colorado Birds, approved of our drive-by-birding technique. In fact, car birding is one of his go-to strategies.

    You’re less likely to flush a bird this way. “Humans have the profile of a predator,” he notes. But cars? They’re more like big, slow cows – not particularly threatening.

    As a bonus, you’ll be warm in your car on a chilly day. The main message I got when I called up a handful of Colorado’s expert birders is that you truly don’t have to travel far from Denver, especially once the temperature drops.

    For some species, we’re south

    As Jacob Job from Bird Conservancy of the Rockies puts it, “Winter birding is often overlooked.” That’s a shame because we get a whole new influx of species this time of year. (And it’s worth noting that as milder winters caused by climate change reshape migration patterns, some birds are sticking it out: mountain bluebirds, for instance, can now be spotted here all year long.)

    We have an image of migratory birds flying south for the winter, but Colorado’s Front Range is south for many species, including raptors, cackling geese (a close cousin to the Canada goose), and rough-legged hawks, which breed in tundra way above the Arctic Circle then vacation in sunny Colorado. Other birds have an elevational migration within the Centennial State. Northern pigmy owls, for example, propagate in the mountains before coming to the foothills.

    This time of year, Colorado birders are primarily searching for raptors, waterfowl and sparrows. Where you go will largely depend on what you’re hoping to spot, explains Burke.

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  • Weekend Food Bets: Brunch, Beer, and Bourbon – Houston Press

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    Bake it Forward: The Great Bake Charity Event at CityCentre

    Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon

    10515 Katy Freeway

    Enjoy a sweet morning of tasting local baker treats, sipping mimosas and grazing charcuterie‑style while supporting the mission of Meals on Wheels at the Bake it Forward: The Great Bake Charity Event. Tasting wristbands are $21.65 and include mimosas and a taste from each bakery station. 

    80’s-Themed Brunch Party at Zanti Cucina Italiana

    Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    1958 West Gray

    Zanti River Oaks is throwing it back with an 80’s-inspired brunch party featuring themed cocktails, retro tunes from a live DJ, and nostalgic flair from neon to sequins. Guests can enjoy new menu items alongside brunch favorites from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reserve via OpenTable.

    Saint Arnold Woodlands Pub Crawl

    Saturday, 2 to 6 p.m.

    Saint A brings its fan-favorite Pub Crawl to The Woodlands Waterway. Grab a punch card and pop into stops like Acqua Restaurant & Lounge, The Goose’s Acre, Hearsay Gastro Lounge and Mahoney’s, sipping Saint Arnold beers as you go. Finish up at Kirby Ice House at 6 p.m. to redeem your full crawl punch card for a commemorative Saint Arnold pint glass.

    Friendsgiving for Freedom at Tikila’s

    Saturday, 3 p.m. 

    2708 North Shepherd

    Gather with friends for a community-minded feast at Tikila’s in the Heights, featuring chef Martin Weaver’s award-winning brisket and ribs cooked on the legendary pit that won his father the 1985 Houston Rodeo championship. The event celebrates gratitude and community, helping to  raise funds for the Freedom for Danny campaign, a legal defense fund for Vietnamese American father Danny Quach, a childhood friend of Tikila’s owner Sammy Saket, who is facing deportation.

    10th Annual Whiskey Social at The Citadel

    Saturday, 4 to 9 p.m.

    12130 Kirby 

    Hit the 10th annual Whiskey Social to explore hundreds of whiskeys and fine spirits from around the world, plus highlights including specialty tastings (including rare vintage and single‑barrel selections), a cigar tent and bites while supplies last. Tickets are $92.41 and up.

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  • Strawberry Festival announces 2026 music lineup

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    PLANT CITY, Fla. – The Florida Strawberry Festival has announced its musical lineup for the 2026 event.

    Among the artists performing on the Wish Farms Soundstage are festival staples The Oak Ridge Boys, Alabama, Jo Dee Messina and the Bellamy Brothers.

    What You Need To Know

    • Florida Strawberry Festival has announced its musical lineup for the 2026 event

    • Each year, over 600,000 visitors enjoy the Festival’s headline entertainment

    • MORE INFORMATION: Florida Strawberry Festival

    Other groups playing toward the end of the festival are Dierks Bentley, Marshall Tucker Band and The Offspring.

    “As we unveil our headline entertainment for BerryFest26, I couldn’t be more proud to share this year’s theme  Still Growing’  which perfectly reflects both our community’s spirit and the Festival’s continued evolution,” said Florida Strawberry Festival President Kyle Robinson. “We’re honored to welcome an incredible lineup of artists, including Forrest Frank, Alabama, Riley Green, Dierks Bentley, Ty Myers, Lonestar, and many more, whose talent and energy will light up our stage.”

    Each year, over 600,000 visitors enjoy the Festival’s headline entertainment, youth livestock shows, exhibits of commerce and, of course, its strawberry shortcake.

    The 91st Annual Florida Strawberry Festival will take place February 26 – March 8, 2026. For more information, visit www.flstrawberryfestival.com.

    Advance tickets for gate admission and headline entertainment shows will go on sale Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 at 8 a.m. EST at the Amscot Main Ticket Office located at 2209 W. Oak Avenue in Plant City, and can be purchased online at www.flstrawberryfestival.com, on the Festival’s app, or by phone at 813-754-1996.

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  • Daily Horoscope for November 14, 2025

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    Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in VIRGO.

    Happy Birthday for Friday, Nov. 14, 2025:

    You are a humanitarian and compassionate. You have a strong sense of social responsibility. This is a year of teaching and learning. Take time for reflection to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs. Explore philosophies that will give you a better self-awareness and the true meaning of your life.

    ARIES

    (March 21-April 19)
    ★★★
    Today you might have to put your emotional consideration second to the demands of someone else. (Don’t play the martyr game – this is just what is happening.) You’ll feel better if you can use your energy to reorganize some personal aspects of your life. Tonight: Get stuff done.

    TAURUS

    (April 20-May 20)
    ★★★★
    Today you need to feel what and who you really are. This is why you might project yourself more emotionally when talking to others. Romance will be intense. You also might feel nurturing instincts for others, especially children. Look for ways to enjoy yourself! Tonight: Enjoy socializing.

    GEMINI

    (May 21-June 20)
    ★★★
    Although you might have to focus on home and family (particularly a female family member), if possible, grab some private time for yourself today. You need a chance to pamper yourself emotionally. You might be surprised that you feel possessive about something that you own. Tonight: Relax at home.

    CANCER

    (June 21-July 22)
    ★★★★
    Today you have a strong urge to talk to others. You don’t want superficial, idle chitchat; you want to have a real, meaningful conversation with someone. Something with emotional depth. You’re thinking a lot about past influences, old habits and old reactions. You need clarification. Tonight: Learn something new.

    LEO

    (July 23-Aug. 22)
    ★★★
    It might surprise you today to so strongly identify with your possessions or something that you value. You might do something to protect your assets. You don’t want to lend something that you own. It’s just what’s happening today; relax. Enjoy being surrounded by familiar objects. Tonight: Maintain your possessions.

    VIRGO

    (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
    ★★★★
    Today the Moon is in your sign, which can make you more emotional than usual. However, the good news is it can also slightly improve your good luck, which means it will bring you good fortune. Why not test this out and ask the universe for a favor? Tonight: Talk to someone.

    LIBRA

    (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
    ★★★
    You are a social sign; nevertheless, today you might be tempted to withdraw and keep you feeling secret. Because you won’t feel much like socializing, find a place where you can retire and enjoy your own privacy. Give yourself a chance to restore and replenish yourself in a quiet way. Tonight: Solitude.

    SCORPIO

    (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
    ★★★★
    Friendships and interactions with groups will be important for you today. You might feel more protective or supportive than usual about someone. This is also a good day to think about your future goals and bounce your ideas off someone to get their feedback. Tonight: Be friendly.

    SAGITTARIUS

    (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
    ★★★
    Professional and business concerns are a focus for you today. Be aware that for some reason, some people will know personal details about your private life. (You might have to do some damage control.) Let someone help you if the offer comes your way. Tonight: Assess your public image.

    CAPRICORN

    (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
    ★★★★
    Today you have a strong urge to break free from your daily routine and go off somewhere. You want to “get away from all this.” If you can travel, by all means, do so. If not, explore your own neighborhood. Go someplace you’ve never been before. Travel through books or film. Shake things up a little! Tonight: Explore!

    AQUARIUS

    (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
    ★★★
    Today your emotional experiences will be more intense than usual. Likewise, encounters with others will be intense or you might attract powerful, intense people to you. You might even desire something that somebody else has. Focus on details related to shared property and jointly held items. Tonight: Check banking details.

    PISCES

    (Feb. 19-March 20)
    ★★★
    Today your focus is on your most personal relationships – partners, spouses and close friends. You want feelings of security from these relationships; however, if difficulties arise, be careful that you don’t react in a knee-jerk fashion. Stay cool. Tonight: Cooperate.

    BORN TODAY

    Actor Josh Duhamel (1972), actress Olga Kurylenko (1979), actor Patrick Warburton (1964)

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  • Rising pop-punkers Winona Fighter do Warped Tour double duty in Orlando  

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    “We are running off of pure love of doing what we do, and I want it to be an escape for people. I want them to have 30 minutes to an hour out of their day where they can just be a little freak and run around and punch and whatever.”

    Coco Kinnon, frontwoman of rising Nashville-based pop-punk band Winona Fighter, started early in music: drumming on stage at the age of 12, playing underground shows in the New England punk scene.

    Kinnon, whose father raised her on rock and grunge, always found herself drawn to punk. But after joining her first band (a punk band, of course), she started to fall in love with more than just the music, but also the punk scene.

    “The music is very scary and harsh, and the mosh pits can be a little much for people,” Kinnon tells Orlando Weekly, “but it’s also a community where everyone has each other’s back and everyone’s welcome, and it’s open to all new faces and to those who are young and old.”

    Years later, Kinnon met bassist and producer Austin Luther, who was into late-’90s and early-aughts alternative, and lead guitarist Dan Fuson, who loved ’80s metal. The three shared a mutual drive to play in a rock band.

    “So for me, it was like that feeling of taking what I grew up in and bringing it into something new and fresh, because Nashville doesn’t really have a punk scene,” says Kinnon. “And for the boys, it was like this cool introduction to a totally new community.”

    Before the release of their first EP, Father Figure, in 2022, the band was just going by Kinnon’s nickname, “Coco.” Then one night, after mulling over potential band names, Luther — a pop-culture obsessive — came up with “Winona Fighter.”

    Kinnon felt the name was “the perfect balance of masculine and feminine, like pretty, but harsh.” Thus Winona Fighter was born, and they are now part of the lineup of the 2025 Vans Warped Tour on the heels of their latest album, My Apologies to the Chef.

    Kinnon describes the whole thing as surreal, with the band gearing up to head to Orlando not just to play the main fest, but also Will’s Pub for an official afterparty — all on Saturday.

    “I grew up going to Warped Tour, and I looked up to these bands, and I looked up to bands that were as big/little as we are. I thought they were like the shit,” says Kinnon. “It’s so funny now to be in that position of, you know, we’re still grinding so much, and we’re still doing van tours. We’re still little fish in such a big pond. But to know that we are having that weird impact on people that I had with the bands I saw at Warped Tour and Warped afterparties, it’s such a really cool, exciting thing for us.”

    Luther recorded their entire album in his home studio, which also doubles as a garage. Kinnon, who helped produce the record, says the band loves to do as much as possible by themselves, staying true to their DIY roots.

    As a pop-punk band, they created this new album to make punk accessible to all music lovers. Kinnon says the goal was to make a record of really catchy punk music that would appeal to people unfamiliar with the genre, even to those who weren’t into “super thrashable, yelly, loud punk music.”

    The record’s lyrics center on the human experience and universal struggles of daily life, with tracks like “You Look Like a Drunk Phoebe Bridgers” and “I’m in the Market to Please No One.”

    “Everyone can listen to the record and find one song where they relate to it, because it’s like we all go through these things,” says Kinnon. “Everyone feels like it’s a lonely, unique experience, but in reality, there’s always someone who can relate to what you are going through.” For Kinnon, every day with the band feels like an impactful moment.

    “Every moment, even if it’s like, we show up and the green room has our little snacks that we like, or we show up and there’s even 50 people in a room, it’s so cool to us, like, ‘Oh, we are reaching people, and we are having an impact,’” says Kinnon. “Or we write a song that we think no one’s gonna understand. But then people are on Reddit and they’re just like, ‘Wow, this song hit me hard.’ Every day we have something that happens that is just very surreal for us.”

    It’s that same passion for what they’re doing that helps the band whip up high energy onstage and in the crowd. Kinnon says it’s a mix between a true love of performing and a desire to give fans an outlet.

    For aspiring Warpers out there, Kinnon says that chasing viral moments won’t help you grow as artists. Instead, it’s the tough shows or embarrassing moments that help artists find themselves and their community much quicker.

    “Pick up a guitar, get out, play shows. Be kind, be willing to learn and it’ll come. What you’re looking for will come if you just put your head down and keep grinding, keep learning, keep being kind. That’s all you can really do. And make music you’re excited to make.”  

    (WINONA FIGHTER, EMO SOCIAL: 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave., willspub.org, $28.43)

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