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16 The Delicious Dozen: Amarillo’s 12 Most Iconic Burgers We chose 12 of the most extraordinary burgers to be eaten in Amarillo – one for every month of the year.

You’re welcome, and please pass the napkins.

By Jason Boyett

Photos by Shannon Richardson

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Back-to-School for Grownups School may be out for the summer, but it’s not too early to make fall plans when daytime schedules open up again.

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Ripe and Ready We asked Livia Woodburn, of Pan-Handlers Cafe & Catering, to share her favorite alternative recipes using watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew.

Contributors/Online........ 5 Out & About.................... 6 The Way I See It.............14 What’s Cooking?............ 31 Events........................... 37 Let’s Eat!........................ 55 Retro Rewind................. 62 20 Questions.................64

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12 p.m. Route 66 Kid’s City on the Potter County Court House lawn 5:30 p.m. Music featuring local bands and a 150-voice community choir 9:45 p.m. Fireworks display that will be twice as large as previous years We will be partnering with the Historic 6th St. Association this year. Find live music, vintage cars and a swap meet on Sixth Street and take a shuttle from Sixth Street to join the celebration downtown.

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s there a more perfect summer food than a juicy, hot-off-the-grill burger? We don’t think so. And when a cover story involves tasting your way through some of Amarillo’s best restaurants, it gave us something to look forward to for months.

I did not have an appreciation for a quality burger until I met my husband. The man knows his way around a grill. He’s a whiz at combining spices and layering inventive ingredients on top of a perfectly cooked hamburger, where I’d always settled for a run-of-the-mill, over-cooked patty and the requisite lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.

Now that we’re cooking for two, we find ourselves discovering the city’s culinary scene anew.

We love to explore off-the-beaten-path dives, meet new people and try unexpected menu items. That perspective was the inspiration for the burgers we chose to feature in this issue.

Our hope is that you will discover a new favorite burger joint and exercise your taste buds with alternative burger components. Take Furrbie’s Peanut Butter Bacon Burger. Prior to working on this feature, I would never have considered ordering it. But the owners convinced us to try just a bite, and I can vouch for the sweet-salty-savory-crispy-gooey flavor. It’s delicious. (I promise!)

We also looked forward to meeting the folks behind the delicious buns from Snowhite Bakery. We arrived at Snowhite first thing in the morning so we could witness the baking process, from weighing ingredients to mixing up dough to forming perfectly shaped buns. The smell of fresh bread, the warmth of the ovens, and the family camaraderie were the perfect start to our day. The Dalrymples run an impressive operation at Showhite and we were grateful to be allowed to spend time in their kitchen.

The summer theme continues with Livia Woodburn’s refreshing melon recipes. Livia is a fun, creative cook so we were confident she would deliver recipes that went beyond basic fruit salad. Although I have sweet memories of savoring cantaloupe and watermelon slices on the back porch with my father, I don’t enjoy it like I did when I was a child. These recipes changed my mind – especially the pickled watermelon rinds. Part gummy candy, part pickle, they’re my new favorite addiction! Keep these simple recipes on hand because you’re going to want to make them all summer long.

We’re always looking to the months ahead as we plan each issue, and we thought a back-to-school feature with engaging activities for adults would help you plan an interesting and fulfilling fall. Use our list of classes to learn something new, keep your creative juices flowing, and discover the city in a new way.

Happy summer and thanks for reading,

Co n t r i b u to r s Jason Boyett

Shannon Richardson

Andy Chase Cundiff

Jason wrote “The Shannon photographed “The Delicious Dozen: Delicious Dozen: Amarillo’s Amarillo’s 12 Most 12 Most Iconic Burgers” on page Iconic Burgers” on 16, “Ripe and Ready” on page 31, page 16, and “Back-to“Let’s Eat!” on page 55, and School for Grownups” “20 Questions” on page 64. on page 27. He is a He has been photographing journalist, copywriter, ghostwriter, and the commercial/advertising work for more than 20 years. author of more than a dozen books. Learn See Shannon’s work at shannonrichardson.com and more at jasonboyett.com. route66americanicon.com.

Andy, a local artist, singer and songwriter, has called Amarillo home for more than 20 years, and plays at a variety of venues around the Panhandle.

See his artwork every month with Jon Mark Beilue’s column (page 14). Contact Andy at 376-7918.

Mason Dudley

Chance Gilmore

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Mason photographed some of the events in “Out & About,” beginning on page 6.

An Amarillo native, he has had an interest in photography since his high school days, and especially enjoys capturing images of nature.

Chance photographed some of the events in “Out & About,” beginning on page 6. Chance pursues his interest in photography in a variety of genres such as product, architecture and portrait photography.

Gunnar photographed some of the events in “Out & About,” beginning on page 6. He is a professional photographer and filmmaker born and raised in Amarillo.

See Gunnar’s work at gunnarwidowski.com.

Shaie photographed some of the events in “Out & About,” beginning on page 6. His work ranges from editorial to portraiture with both film and the latest digital processes. See Shaie’s work at williamspics.smugmug.com.

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Out & About

Sixth Annual Mission Amarillo Walk & Carnival The Sixth Annual Mission Amarillo Walk & Carnival was held on May 6. The event included live music from Just 2 Guys, carnival games, and food trucks.

Photos by Gunnar Widowski

Diora, Aubri and Tuff Burk

Macy Schesky and Jamie Landers

Jody and Megan Holland

Hannah and Brett Stout

Britney Chavez, Chloe McCutchan and Kynzie Karrh

AMBUCS Derby Day Southwest AMBUCS hosted its annual fundraiser, AMBUCS Derby Day, on May 6. Held at the Amarillo Botanical Gardens, the event raised funds to supply scholarships for therapy students and AmTrykes for the disabled.

Photos by Mason Dudley

Tonya Tyler, Alayna Belk and Mallory Vestal

Jeanette and Brent Slaten

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Alyssa Pawlak and Jessie Rodriguez

John Rusler and Lindsey Kelly

Family Funfest Family Funfest was held on May 6 outside Western Bowl. The family-friendly event featured the kids of Rock with a Band, vendors, a barbecue cook-off, silent auction, and car and bike show. A portion of the proceeds benefited Snack Pak 4 Kids.

Photos by Shaie Williams

Aubry Upchurch, Raelyn Harris, Addie Collins and Ashley Gertonson

Addison, Mark and Robin Young

Lilly, Cody and Layla Lowery

Lo and Boulder Van Pham

DeeAnn and Kevin Bural

Muttfest 2017 Muttfest 2017 was held on May 7 at Memorial Park. Themed “Dia de Los Perros” (Day of the Dog), the annual fundraiser for Amarillo SPCA included vendor booths, canine contests, barbecue from Rudy’s, a pet blessing, and the Skyhoundz Championship competition.

Photos by Mason Dudley

Michael Kupka and Averi Raleigh

Nohemi Jimenez and Valentina Segues with Kaos and Xena

Allison Kaplan and Adam Sain

Zach Martin and Jasmin Moreno with Chief

Gina Maalouf with Ruby

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Vintage Amarillo 2017 On May 12 The Amarillo Symphony Guild hosted Vintage Amarillo 2017: “The Tastes of Spain”. The dinner included live and silent auctions featuring a variety of wines, trips and prize packages.

Photos by Mason Dudley

Andy Mayet and Sheryl Holcomb

Randi and Chris Bruckner

Tony and Elizabeth Liles

Linda and Hobby Kuehnast

Jessica and Rory Needham

NAACP Scholarship Awards Banquet The Amarillo branch of the NAACP hosted its annual Scholarship Awards Banquet on May 16. Scholarships were presented to more than 30 local high school students.

Photos by Chance Gilmore

Tony Tillmon, Janice Broms, and Nelda and Gerald Tucker

Reverend and Ms. E.J. Cofer

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Abby Ortega, Constable Georgia Estrada and Rodrigo Santos

LaToya and Carl Jackson

Dancing with the Amarillo Stars Gala The eighth annual Dancing with the Amarillo Stars Gala was held on May 13 at WTAMU Legacy Hall. The fundraiser for Ascension Academy featured notable area dance teams in a dance-off.

Photos by Shaie Williams

Tammy and Steven Harrington, Paul Wirtz and Eloise Hayes

Billy and Carolyn Campsey

Sunnye and Brian Jones

Ressa and Kyle Cowen

David Dzik and Shanna Sprague

Downtown Women’s Center Spring Luncheon On May 16 Downtown Women’s Center held its annual Spring Luncheon at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex.

Themed “The Musical: A Day in the Life,” the fundraiser featured graduates of DWC. Photos by Shaie Williams

Emma Lucero and Jennifer McPherson

Valerie Williams and Morgan Palmer

Teri Anderson and Trudy Hindman

Sarah Tolentino and Emily Bell

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AC Fire Academy Pinning Ceremony Amarillo College Fire Academy held its annual Pinning Ceremony on May 17 at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex.

The ceremony honored the 40th and 41st basic firefighter academy graduates.

Photos by Mason Dudley

Kasey, Larry and Diana Ketelhut

Cameron and Jennifer Reeves

Jacie and Brandon White

Caron and Billy Sansing

Juanita Alba and Ben Martinez

TCFA 50th Anniversary Reception Texas Cattle Feeders Association hosted a 50th Anniversary Reception on May 18. Held at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex, the reception wrapped up a day of festivities that celebrated TCFA’s anniversary.

Photos by Mason Dudley

Wesley and Elnabeth Grau

Kendall and Trish Karr

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Amy and Mike Schueler

Angela and Vincent Eggers

Kids Cafe Classic The Kids Cafe Classic was held on May 19 at Ross Rogers Golf Complex. The golf tournament benefited Kids Cafe, a program offered by High Plains Food Bank.

Photos by Chance Gilmore

Nic Gaines, Felicha Jones and Ramon Gamez

Emily Bell and Wiley Hicks

Vicki and Steve Fuller

Ken and Kaki Copheranham

Dean Morrison and Shawn Morrison

Armed Forces Day The Armed Forces Day “Celebrating Freedom & Honoring Service” Banquet was held on May 20 at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex. The annual banquet featured speaker was Kris Paronto, with entertainment provided by singer Steve Amerson.

Photos by Mason Dudley

Cassandra Snyder and Stephen Carpenter

Pete Garcia and AnnMarie Butler

Brad and Mary Farslund

David and Traci Baker

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Blondes vs. Brunettes Golf Tournament On May 21 the Blondes vs. Brunettes Golf Tournament was held at Palo Duro Creek Golf Course. The tournament benefited the Alzheimer’s Association.

Photos by Chance Gilmore

Toby Diamond, Freddy Watts, Isai Tirado and Kelly James

Elizabeth Massey, Jamie Nguyen and Kayla Leonard

Terrance Summers and Alli Brakebill

Jessie Stanley, Kristy Sigafoos and Shiloh Stanley

AGN Athlete of the Year Banquet AGN Media hosted the Athlete of the Year Banquet on May 25.

Athletes of the Week, Athletes of the Year, Scholar Athletes and their coaches were recognized for their efforts during the 2016-2017 school year.

Photos by Mason Dudley

Marc and Noah Bartlett, and Autumn De Los Santos

Rob and Sheena Schmucker

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Emerson and Steve Soleno

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Deedy and Norman Grimes

Brandt and Chance Lockhart

Bad Magik Musik Fest 2017 The Bad Magik Musik Fest was held on May 27 at Sam Houston Park. The all-day, family-friendly music festival included local musicians, shops and artists and was sponsored by The 806, Golden Light Cafe, Two Loons Warehouse, and Amarillo College.

Photos by Mason Dudley

Bryan Brumley, Sadie Newsome, Val Santos and Calahan Newsome

Ron Malone and Brooke Sanders

William and Lauren Sutter

Dillon and Jenny Statler, and Jon Lee

Johnathan Phillips and Gabby Mireles

Coors Cowboy Club Longhorn Cattle Drive Locals gathered along Polk Street on June 1 to see the Coors Cowboy Club Longhorn Cattle Drive as it made its way to the Tri-State Fairgrounds. The annual drive was sponsored by the Amarillo Convention & Visitor Council.

Photos by Mason Dudley

Melissa and Madison Stoughton

Chris and Chassidy Scasta

Jeremy and Case Greenhouse

Jason and Stacie Coun

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T h e W ay I s e e I t

Jon Mark Beilue

‘…These are a few of my favorite words…’

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his is a rough estimate, but since becoming a columnist more than 10 ½ years ago, I’ve written approximately 1.237 million words.

Wait, now it’s 1,237,024 words, but you get the gist.

Probably a million were “the” and “said.” Some were used for alliteration – sort of a wise witty word weaving wizard. More than a few had to be worked over to be spelled correctly. If I were in front of a firing squad and had to spell “sheriff” or “rhythm” on the first try to live, I’d be riddled with bullets.

Some words were used that didn’t mean what I thought, like “nonplussed”, for instance. I thought it meant someone was bad at math, as in “he couldn’t add to save his life. He’s nonplussed.” It actually means “unconcerned.”

“Peruse” is another. I’ve always thought it mean to “skim,” as in, “let me peruse these cliff notes so I can pretend I read the book.” It’s the opposite. It means to “read or examine thoroughly.”

But I’ve always liked words, some more than others. Words can open up a whole new world. I’ll never forget reading the “Ox-Bow Incident” in eighth-grade English. I came upon a word I’d never seen before.

“W-h-o-r-e.

What’s that?”

When told what it was and that the “w” was silent, I had no idea it was spelled that way and only had a slight idea of what it meant.

But it sure made me want to read the rest of the book to see if this whore had any friends.

But I do have some favorite words – some of them because of what they mean, but most of them because of how they sound.

Such as: Supercilious: It sounds like the most fun word in the dictionary. It’s hard not to giggle just thinking about supercilious.

Imagine my disappointment to find out it means “haughtily disdainful.”

Superfluous: A cousin to supercilious, but its emphasis is on the “per,” so su-per-fluous. But that’s all right. I just like “super words:” superficial, superb, supercede.

Titillating: It’s the closest thing to a dirty word but isn’t. As a kid, it was like saying a naughty word for free. And, when you think about it, its actual definition of “arousing and exciting, often in a sexual way,” is – never mind, better not go there.

Schadenfreude: I usually see this word from entertainment writers or some high-brow literary types. A friend of mine once said it was German for “stop reading now.” True, it sounds like it’s written by someone trying to impress, this “pleasure at someone

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else’s misfortune.” But I’d like to use it one time before hanging up my keyboard.

Discombobulate: First of all, it’s just fun to say. Who wouldn’t like throwing that word around? I’ve used the word before, usually in high school football rewrite game stories when trying to be a smart aleck: “Spearman scored four first-quarter touchdowns, three off turnovers, to completely discombobulate neighboring Gruver, 42-12 …” And since it means “upset or frustrate,” it fits.

Any –ate words: Maybe it stems from my admiration for the above word, but any word that ends in “ate” has some real punch: extrapolate, calibrate, potentate, articulate, annihilate, confiscate, illuminate. I almost slobber saying those words.

Fecklessness: If forced to use that in a sentence, it might be, “When Larry was in high school, he had plenty of feckles, but as an adult, I’m amazed at his fecklessness.”

Except it doesn’t mean that, but it means “incompetent, lazy, ineffective.” Now that’s a word I can get behind.

C’est la vie and que sera sera: Boy, I have to hand it to the French – they know how to get in the last word. The next time your wife is chewing you out for something stupid, just smugly say, “C’est la vie” or “Que sera sera” and keep walking.

Basically, you are telling her “such is life” or “what will be, will be.” She’ll still want to put a frying pan on your head – probably more than ever – but you’ll feel somewhat superior.

Piccadilly: That sounds so British, like Piccadilly Circus. I like the way it rolls off the tongue. In fact, it’s impossible not to form a British accent when saying it. The main problem is ever having a chance to use it.

Honorable Mention: poohbah, genuflect, cathartic, narrative, adjure, fricassee, chagrin, sashay, rendezvous, vis-à-vis, trifecta, Jon Mark Beilue is a drizzle, dollop columnist for AGN Media. and probiotics.

He can be reached at Thanks for jon.beilue@amarillo.com or 345.3318. enduring this discombobulating column. It was rather schadenfreude for me.

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Dozen: Amarillo’s 12 Most Iconic Burgers

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ike any all-American city, Amarillo loves burgers. Any kind of burger will do. From inexpensive classics at ancient dives to fancypants versions dished up at high-end steakhouses, this cow town has no shortage of ways to serve a beef patty between two buns. In the name of public service – and expanding waistlines – we embarked on a burger odyssey through Amarillo’s culinary community. We dined in our cars. We carted out greasy paper bags. We compared pickles and tomatoes and the ever-so-slight differences between green chiles. We ate way, way too much.

But in the end, we were able to identify 12 of the most extraordinary burgers to be eaten in Amarillo – one for every month of the year. You’re welcome, and please pass the napkins.

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Hottest The Burger from Hell at Coyote Bluff Cafe We don’t claim any real intelligence on what’s served at burger joints in the netherworld. But if you can’t quite stomach actual fire and brimstone, this may be the next best thing. Featured on Season 1 of the Travel Channel’s “Man v. Food”, the high-rise heat of this burger stems from its combination of Tabasco sauce, fresh sauteed jalapeños, and a secret Coyote Hell Sauce beneath a blanket of melted cheese. The half-pound of lean ground beef comes on a Snowhite Bakery bun. While the BFH definitely leads with the advertised heat, its spice doesn’t overwhelm the flavor. This is one of the few Amarillo burgers that legitimately has a national reputation, so it’s at the top of our must-try list.

2417 S. Grand St., 373.4640, coyotebluffcafe.com

Most Nostalgic The Double Cheeseburger at Elmo’s Drive-In It doesn’t have a fancy name. It doesn’t have secret sauce. It doesn’t have weird ingredients. It’s just a simple, blast-from-the-past cheeseburger, the way they’ve been served year after year after year. Located just west of McMasters on Southwest Third Avenue, Elmo’s has been an Amarillo institution for at least four decades.

It’s so old-school that a carhop actually comes to the car to take your order, then brings it to you a few minutes later. Over a no-frills burger – inexpensive, with a great taste and just the right amount of grease – moms and dads tell their kids about having eaten here with their own parents, 20 years ago. 2618 SW Third Ave., 374.3566

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Classic Dive The Double Cheeseburger at Golden Light Cafe As the oldest operating restaurant in the city and a fixture in the history of Route 66, the Golden Light has a reputation all its own.

The place exudes authenticity and greasy-spoon charm – and that’s before you place an order. But that reputation has been fueled over the years by the quality of its food, which is why we’ve identified the Golden Light’s double burger as the classic burger joint ideal. Served on a grilled Snowhite bun, the Certified Angus Beef patties are expertly flavored with Golden Light’s distinctive seasonings and accompanied by pickles, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, and mustard. It’s the kind of burger that you totally expect from a place that opened in 1946, which makes it, well, kind of perfect. 2906 SW Sixth Ave., 374.9327, goldenlightcafe.com

Biggest The Red Dog Triple Play at Grills Gon’ Wild Grills Gon’ Wild started as a “fine diving” cafe (their words) south of the city at I-27 and McCormick, attached to a liquor store. Last month, the diner moved north into the restaurant at Western Bowl. While its space may have expanded, we’re hoping the Red Dog Triple Play burger doesn’t get any bigger. Any meal that requires four words in its name – or a menu description that claims it “separates the men from the boys” – better live up to the advertising.

This one does. Its three handmade patties represent a full pound of meat, accompanied by three gooey slices of cheese (weight unknown). Add any of the available extras to it and you’ve got a monstrosity on your hands. Open wide. 5120 Canyon Drive, 418.6001, grillsgonwild.com

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Don’t Forget the Fries!

Since burgers are rarely eaten without a side of fries, this issue wouldn’t be complete without a quick look at Amarillo’s fry scene.

And it’s unquestionably a scene. We know passionate diners who choose a burger place not for the burgers, but for the fries. Here are a few local favorites: Blue Front’s curly fries: These are not your typical fast-food frozen fries. Thin-sliced and crisp, these are what potatoes aspire to become.

Embers Steak House’s hand-cut fries: It’s hard to find a fresh, hand-cut fry, thick-sliced with just the right amount of seasoning. What more do you want?

Blue Sky’s cheese fries: Fresh-cut beneath a pile of melted cheddar and bacon pieces. Ranch dressing makes an ideal companion.

YCSF Craft’s Animal Fries: Amarillo’s most helpless addiction. These are covered in bacon, caramelized onions, and creamy, tangy housemade remoulade sauce.

Grills Gon’ Wild’s sweet potato waffle fries: Crisp and salty on the outside with addictive goodness on the inside. After eating these, all future waffle fries from other establishments will disappoint you.

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Best for Meat Lovers The Brisket Burger at Kathy’s Kitchen If you’ve ever eaten a burger and thought, “what this burger really needs is more cheese – and maybe some brisket,” then put Kathy’s Kitchen on your lunchtime bucket list. Located on the Fritch Highway just inside the loop, Kathy’s has cinderblock walls, a nononsense concrete floor, and widespread recognition for its food cooked fresh to order. Highlighting the simple menu is its Brisket Burger. It’s exactly what you’d think: a regular hamburger topped with brisket, barbecue sauce, cheese, and a couple of jalapeño poppers because why not? It’s also as messy as you’d think, so be sure to ask for extra napkins. And trust us: It’s worth the drive.

4517 State Highway 136, 383.2513

Leanest Meat

The Buffalo Burger at Embers Steak House

Known for its attentive service and classy atmosphere, Embers Steak House has also gained a following for offering less traditional cuts of meat, from bone-in pork chops to buffalo filets. That novelty extends to its burger menu, highlighted by the Buffalo Burger. Richer, sweeter, and leaner than beef, the buffalo patty offers a fantastic flavor and pairs expertly with the sharp white cheddar cheese. The delicious pretzel bun, accompanied by owner Chad Lardie’s homemade mustard sauce, completes the presentation. That’s no bull. 2721 Virginia Circle, 350.3303, amarilloembers.com

Gourmet The Bar Burger at OHMS Cafe & Bar Look, if anyone asks, you didn’t hear it from us. But the upscale environment of OHMS Cafe & Bar is hiding a secret. It’s called the Bar Burger, it’s not on the menu, and you probably shouldn’t look the bartender in the eye when you ask for it. But you definitely should make the request, because it’s amazing. Topped with smoked gouda and a madefrom-scratch, mayonnaise-based secret sauce – and expertly assembled between two Snowhite buns – this burger deserves all the attention it’s gotten from in-the-know regulars. Just not too much attention. Everyone: be cool. 619 S. Tyler St., 373.3233, ohmscafe.com

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Off-the-Wall The Peanut Butter Bacon Burger at Furrbie’s If you’ve only visited Furrbie’s for the classic-Amarillo cheese fritter – a legit reason on its own – then you’ll also want to expand your options next time you hit this quirky downtown diner. Just promise us you’ll keep an open mind, because one of the most popular burgers on Furrbie’s menu is the Peanut Butter Bacon Burger. Based on a suggestion from an out-of-town customer, this burger comes with a combination of grilled and raw onions plus the usual lettuce, tomato and mayo. Then Furrbie’s layers on the advertised ingredients, including a gooey dollop of peanut butter. Sure, it sounds weird, but the hard-todescribe flavor combo works. 210 SW Sixth Ave., 220.0841

Nontraditional Wood-Fired Burgers at Hop Slice Brad Davis’ new wood-fired oven restaurant may focus on authentic pizza, but those simple treats aren’t the only items on the menu. Hop Slice offers three nontraditional wood-fired burgers, appropriately named WFB #1 (provolone, roasted jalapeños, mozzarella), WFB #2 (mushrooms, bacon, fontina, mozzarella) and WFB #3 (roasted red peppers, onion, mozzarella – pictured). Any of these will delight your taste buds because the patties and ingredients are served within a “bun” made of Hop Slice’s pizza dough. The crust gives these burgers an undeniably rich burst of flavor – totally unexpected, and totally worth your time. 2818 Wolflin Ave., 418.4852, hopslice.com

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Sizing up the Sides Fries may be the typical burger sidecar, but why be typical? Amarillo’s beloved diners and dives offer a variety of less-starchy alternatives. Yes, they might all be fried, but they still totally qualify as vegetables.

The city’s best side dishes: Fried okra from Furrbie’s: Texas is where the American West meets the American South, so of course we eat fried okra here. What are we, savages?

Onion rings from Grills Gon’ Wild: Fresh-cut and expertly breaded. It is entirely possible to not like onions but devour these by the basketful.

Brunch The Brunch Burger at Crush Wine Bar & Deli

Fried green beans from Wild Bill’s Fillin Station: If you can fry okra, then you can fry green beans, too. In fact, it’s a really good idea.

Chile sticks and jalapeño rings from Blue Sky: The fried Anaheim chile sticks have an incredible smoky flavor. The jalapeño rings are spicy handbattered marvels. Compared to these, fries are just boring.

Maybe mimosas are required, but who says brunch has to include eggs benedict or french toast? Crush Wine Bar & Deli combines lunch and breakfast in its protein-rich brunch burger, topping a large, mouthwatering 8-ounce Kobe beef patty with a hangovercuring fried egg. Bacon, pepperjack cheese, green chiles, and garlic tomatoes add to the rich, complex taste. As with everything else this downtown eatery serves, the expert presentation only intensifies the experience. Set aside a late Saturday morning this summer, grab a seat on the outdoor patio, and sink your teeth into this delectable combo. 701 S. Polk St., 418.2011, crushdeli.com

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Southwest Flavor Green Chile Burger at Blue Front Oyster Bar & Cafe The Blue Front has been a greasy-spoon tradition in Amarillo for more than half a century. Last year, the iconic Sixth Street diner sold to the owners of El Tejavan, which is probably why the Green Chile Burger on their new menu quickly became the unanimous favorite during our taste-testing session. The chiles offer a perfect balance of flavor and kick, augmented by melted pepperjack cheese, onions, romaine lettuce and tomatoes on another soft Snowhite bun. What we like most of all is that these large, satisfying burgers are affordable, with regular lunchtime specials around $8. 801 SW Sixth Ave., 372.0659

Vegetarian Veggie Burger at YCSF Craft Does a burger require meat in order to still be a burger? Not according to the proprietors of YCSF Craft. This sit-down incarnation of Scott and Rin Buchanan’s Yellow City Street Food offers a rotating daily menu. If you’re lucky enough to arrive on a day when the Veggie Burger comes up to bat, then take our advice and order one. It’s definitely the caramelized onions that make it so delicious. Or the house-made aioli. Or the melted Swiss cheese. Actually, it’s the house veggie patty, which is so flavorful we’re suspicious the secret ingredient might be beef. (Not really. It appears to include yellow squash, zucchini, mushrooms, onions, all crusted in panko crumbs.)

The Buchanans say vegetarian options are becoming more and more popular at YCSF. Then they quietly recommend ordering a “Hypocrite,” which is the veggie burger with a topping of pulled pork or bacon. 2916 Wolflin Ave., 353.9273

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Onion buns fresh from the oven at Snowhite Bakery

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marillo’s homegrown burger joints may offer an endless variety of secret ingredients, special sauces, and other uniquely identifying factors. But a surprising number of them have one particular thing in common: the buns.

Rather than using mass-produced buns from a commercial bakery located elsewhere in the state – or across the country – restaurants like Blue Sky, Golden Light Cafe, OHMS Cafe & Bar, and a number of others rely on buns baked every morning in Amarillo at Snowhite Bakery. Founded in 1959 in Sunset Center, Snowhite has been at its current location at 2801 Civic Circle for more than 50 years. It occupied a standalone structure before the current shopping strip – which now includes 575 Pizzeria and Circle N Appliance – was built alongside it.

This locally owned and operated business belongs to Marilyn Dalrymple, who manages the multi-generational bakery with her husband, Mike. Their son, Greg Johnson, is the primary baker. Greg’s young adult sons, Jonathan and Marcus, are also on staff. The family’s 10 employees produce more than 700 dozen burger buns a day for restaurants, along with hoagie rolls, parkerhouse rolls, slider buns, and full loaves of bread, some that they slice into thick Texas toast.

While Amarilloans may be familiar with the bakery’s light, fluffy buns, those two words don’t quite describe its notoriety in the community, where feelings toward Snowhite can be anything but fluffy. Over the past decade, Snowhite’s storefront and parking lot have reached near-legendary status in the neighborhood. Signs warn dinnertime patrons of 575 that cars parked in the Snowhite lot will be towed. A similarly assertive sign covers its entrance, informing potential customers they shouldn’t request anything other than bread, the bakery’s primary focus.

Snowhite’s corner is a separate property from the Civic Circle strip

mall. It’s clear the bakery does not care for overflow parking from nearby businesses. But while the stark exterior sends one message, the warm, delicious-smelling family environment inside offers a different perspective.

“Baking is probably something I’ve done all my life,” says Marilyn, whose mother bought her a Wilton cake decorating book when she was a teenager growing up on a farm in Oklahoma. She smiles at the memory. “That’s how it started. I started baking cakes for family, decorating them. I was pretty much self-taught. From there I went to doing it for more people.”

Marilyn spent several years working as a secretary for an oil and gas company while baking on the side, until she opened a small cake decorating shop in Guymon, Oklahoma. In 1986, the family moved to Amarillo, where Mike took a job at the now-closed Amarillo Speed Print, just around the corner on Duniven Circle. “When we moved here, I still did cake decorating for friends and worked for a couple of the bakeries here,” Marilyn says. “One day I was driving by and noticed this [bakery] was for sale.” She approached Mike, who by that point had become a co-owner of the print shop. “Guess what’s for sale?” she asked.

By early 1996, the Dalrymples found themselves the brand-new owners of Snowhite Bakery. “I did a lot of cakes,” Marilyn says.

“Wedding cakes and cookies. We did tons of cookies. We put a lot into it. We would just keep taking orders, and sometimes I was here all through the night. It was a lot of work but I enjoyed it.”

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restaurateurs. “We’ve never solicited,” says Marilyn. “Every customer has just eaten somewhere else and had our bread. They come to us.”

As an employee wheels a cart of fresh-baked buns into an area designated for cooling before the buns get sliced, Mike chimes in.

“They’ll say, ‘I want the bread Blue Sky has.’ People recognize it,” he says about the taste of Snowhite buns. “It’s very distinctive.”

The current restaurant customer list spans dozens of familiar names. Some are smaller operations in Amarillo and throughout the Panhandle, with owners who drop by every day to pick up buns.

Others are large enough to warrant direct deliveries from Snowhite.

Still others, like the Blue Sky locations in Amarillo, Lubbock and Abilene, receive their buns through a distribution arrangement with Ben E. Keith Co. Snowhite delivers enormous numbers of buns to Ben E. Keith four days a week.

A few feet away, the Dalrymple’s grandson, Marcus Johnson, a recent high school graduate, steers a 90-plus pound bowl of dough into a room with a huge table. After depositing the mass of dough onto the table’s flour-sprinkled surface, Marcus and three others begin handseparating, weighing, and rounding sections of dough. “That’s about 40 dozen hamburger buns,” Marilyn explains, pointing to the work taking place on the table. An employee places each separated batch of dough in an automatic divider/rounder machine, which expertly portions it into a set of distinctive bun shapes. The crew has been at this since 5 a.m., and will produce buns until around 11 a.m. The bakery remains open for retail sales and pick-ups a couple hours after that, usually until 1 p.m.

While Marcus makes bread, his older brother, Jonathan, learns the business side of things from Mike Dalrymple. Mike keeps the books and manages the relationships with restaurants. “He keeps track of what we need to make for the next day,” Marilyn explains.

Eight years ago, Snowhite shut down the cake decorating side of the business, abandoning all other baked goods in order to free up oven time for the expanding list of bread customers. “Anything else would require different oven temperatures,” she says. The need for ruthless efficiency means pies, cookies and any other kind of bread recipe – like sourdough – are no longer an option. Snowhite has become a lean operation dedicated to producing only various sizes and shapes of a single, mouthwatering product.

The recipe for its bread began with Snowhite’s original owners. But Marilyn says her son, Greg, has made himself the real secret ingredient.

Greg was in high school when he first took a role at the bakery and has been fine-tuning the recipe ever since. “He taught himself,” Marilyn says. “He was still in school when we bought it, but he really does have a flair for this. We give him credit for the business being as good as it is.

He does so well handling it, managing it, the whole works.”

Marilyn says one of the secrets to the taste of Snowhite buns is their lack of preservatives. “We don’t use any,” she says. Store-bought bread will last around two weeks, but fresh buns from the Dalrymple family need to be eaten within three days, at the most. “Or you can freeze it.

Let it thaw naturally and they’re as good as the day you bought it,” she explains.

While the vast majority of the bakery’s products end up in the eager hands of restaurant patrons, the shop still sells to the public every day until the doors close around 1 p.m. “People don’t realize they can come in here and buy it,” says Marilyn, who says she loves showing off the bakery to customers. She points to a few bags of junior buns and slidersized minis near the front counter. “We’re running out of room, but we have too many customers who walk in the door and buy these for a party or a cookout,” she says. “I’d hate to shut them out.”

Her loyalty to those customers and the community appears to contradict the blunt signage right outside the building. The public face of a bakery is one thing. The people behind it are another. How much should we judge a bakery by its cover?

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(L-R) Marcus Johnson, Mike Dalrymple, Greg Johnson, Marilyn Dalrymple, and Jonathan Johnson

Rounded sections of dough for Snowhite’s hamburger buns

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earning doesn’t stop at high school or college graduation. Nor should it. In 2014, a Dallas neuroscientist named Dr. Denise C. Park reported on a study of senior citizens. After isolating control groups who listened to music or socialized, she engaged a third group of seniors in challenging educational activities. These men and women – some of whom were in their 80s – were tasked with learning a new skill. Members of this group learned to quilt, or use a digital camera, or operate complex computer applications like Photoshop.

The neuroscientists discovered that the individuals who

learned a new skill saw measurable gains in memory and cognitive ability. The control groups saw no such gains.

Park concluded that maintaining an active brain could deter some of the mental effects of aging.

Our readers aren’t all senior adults, of course.

But gaining knowledge of any kind is a form of selfimprovement. If an 80-year-old can find their way around Photoshop, then it’s never too late to learn something new.

School may be out for the summer, but it’s not too early to make fall plans when daytime schedules open up again.

Who’s ready to go back to school?

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Learn Pottery

Instructor and owner of Blue Sage Pottery & Art Gallery Kent Harris offers a variety of evening classes over six-week sessions.

Participants learn to throw on a pottery wheel, glaze pots, and otherwise turn a lump of clay into something beautiful. Classes for beginners take place in the Sixth Street studio, where Harris and his wife, Megan, also sell hand-made pottery and other artwork. Past participants have praised these classes as a creative outlet as well as an opportunity to relieve stress.

Blue Sage Pottery & Art Gallery, 3302 SW Sixth Ave., 374.6568, bluesagepottery.com

Become a Beekeeper

Like backyard gardening, beekeeping is growing in popularity, but there’s a learning curve involved. How do you extract the honey? How do you prevent swarms? How do you replace a queen? Experienced beekeepers George and Paige Nester started Creek House Honey Farm in 2011, and now offer beginning and intermediate classes for would-be keepers. These three-hour, hands-on classes take place among the hives at the farm, which is located off of Fourth Avenue east of Canyon. Creek House Honey Farm, 5015 Fourth Ave., 670.1878, creekhousehoneyfarm.com

Kick Up Your Heels

Adult dance lessons are not just for B-list celebrities wearing sparkly costumes on TV. For grown-ups, learning to dance can be both a physical and mental endeavor. Bring the right partner along and it can also make for a fun, romantic date night. The Continuing Education curriculum at Amarillo College has long been a great place for adults to learn everything from countrywestern styles to clogging or ballroom dancing. Dee’s Dance Studio offers private lessons in two-step, swing, cha cha, waltz, and more. Amarillo College, 2201 S. Washington St., 371.5000, actx.edu Dee’s Dance Studio, 2420 SW 45th Ave., 353.6578, deesdancestudioamarillo.com

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Take Flight

There’s a reason even avid travelers want the window seats on a plane: There’s still something magical about seeing the world from several thousand feet above ground. Pilots enjoy this unparalleled perspective on a daily basis. Whether looking to start a new career or soar into an enjoyable hobby, flying lessons combine instruction with adventure. In and above Amarillo, Route 66 Aviation and Coyote Flight Centers offer flight schools for the friendly skies, designed around meeting Federal Aviation Administration requirements for pilot certification.

Route 66 Aviation, 324.7220, route66aviation.com Coyote Flight, 11001 Baker St., 335.9763, coyoteflight.com

Join the Circus

Have you ever seen a Cirque du Soleil performer who didn’t seem to be enjoying herself? That type of artistic beauty – and the lean, fit bodies of those performers – has led to the explosive growth of aerial fitness studios. Using ceiling-rigged silk fabrics, participants can stretch, balance and pose in multiple dimensions that just aren’t possible on the ground. Flying Fitness offers aerial fitness, yoga and acrobatic classes for adults of all ages, including a preparatory program for those who really do want to learn the circus arts. Flying Fitness & Aerial Arts Studio, 3794 Business Park Drive, 318.3938, flyingfitnesstx.com

Paint, Weave, and Draw

Former middle school art teacher Auburn Adams opened her studio to expand her classroom to students of all ages.

Burn Studio’s schedule offers family-oriented fusion classes (which combine kids and parents) to BYOB classes for adults. Amarillo Art Institute (AAI), a non-profit dedicated to art education and appreciation, offers an immense variety of classes from elegant Chinese brush painting to standard drawing and watercolor painting. At AAI, Pam Allison’s 10-week weaving class offers hands-on work using looms. Burn Studio, 4111 Business Park Drive, 535.4419, burn-studio.com Amarillo Art Institute, 3701 Plains Blvd., Suite 117, 354.8802, amarilloartinstitute.org

Quench Your Thirst

Texas has come a long way since the days of illegal backyard stills and moonshine. Current state law allows Texans to manufacture up to 200 gallons of wine, malt liquor or beer without a license or permit. Since 2013, husbandand-wife brewing team Stephen and Shiloh Branigan have operated Amarillo Brewing Supply in the shopping center at 2300 Bell St., south of I-40. The shop provides home-brewing equipment and ingredients, along with occasional classes – like a six-week summer winemaking class that began in early June.

Amarillo Brewing Supply, 2300 Bell St., Suite 16, 681.6687, amarillobrewingsupply.com

Climb the Walls

Rock climbing is a full-body activity that combines physical movement with mental problem-solving – and it’s far more adventurous than slogging away on an elliptical at the gym.

Amarillo Rock Climbing House may have a reputation as a popular place for kids’ parties and climbing camps, but it’s also a legitimate gym and teaching facility – complete with 2,300 square feet of climbing space and a 24-foot high sport wall. In addition to memberships, ARCH regularly offers belay classes or private lessons. Amarillo Rock Climbing House, 500 S. Fannin St., 418.2431, amarilloclimbing.com

Decorate Furniture

Pinterest can be helpful and HGTV is entertaining, but there’s only so much you can learn from watching someone else paint or restore furniture. Sometimes the best education is getting your own hands dirty. Locals can polish this skill at Rustic Gypsy, a home furnishings and decor shop with locations on the Square in Canyon and on historic Sixth Street in Amarillo. Owned by Meg Brown, the shops offer frequent bring-your-own furniture workshops that teach painting and other makeover techniques. Rustic Gypsy, 420 15th St., Canyon, 557.4140; 3317 SW Sixth Ave., 418.6785, rusticgypsy.com

Discover the City

Instituted in 1981, Leadership Amarillo & Canyon was designed to combine professional networking opportunities with community awareness and social consciousness. Program participants tour some of the area’s largest employers – including Pantex and Bell Helicopter – along with local institutions like Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch. Other activities include presentations from civic leaders and even a ride-along with the Amarillo Police Department. The monthly classes for the 2017-2018 session begin in late August and conclude next May. Leadership Amarillo & Canyon, 2300 N. Western St., Suite 116, 322.2044, leadershipamarillo.org

Cultivate Beauty

A wholesale market offering a variety of local, novelty and exotic flowers, Amarillo Flower Market provides inhouse arranging tables for those who want to create their own arrangements. Vases are available, as are flowers and greens by the stem. Amarillo College’s diverse continuing education department also offers regular classes on floral design and flower shop operations. This month it begins registering students for fall classes. Amarillo Flower Market, 3705-B Olsen Blvd., 803.9113, amarilloflowermarket.com Amarillo College, 2201 S. Washington St., 371.5000, actx.edu

Knit and Spin

A local artist and the former co-owner of Cerulean Gallery, Dawn Barker has lately turned her attention from polymer clay mosaics to a new artistic medium: yarn. Barker just opened Chasing Rabbits Fiber Co., an Etsy shop selling her hand-dyed yarn for knitting, crocheting or weaving projects. In addition to the products, Barker offers private knitting and crochet lessons at a variety of levels, from beginner to advanced.

She also teaches how to spin yarn from natural fibers and hosts a weekly knitting circle. Chasing Rabbits Fiber Co., facebook.com/chasingrabbitsfiberco

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W h at ’ s C o o k i n g ?

Ripe and Ready

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ummer is melon season, but that doesn’t mean these juicy fruits have to be dished out and served on the same old fruit trays. We asked Livia Woodburn of Pan-Handlers Cafe & Catering to share her favorite alternative recipes using watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew.

Instead of throwing out your unused watermelon rind, Woodburn suggests slicing it up and pickling it.

Her sweet-and-spicy watermelon rind recipe results in a similar texture to bread-and-butter pickles. “It’s a fun and different kind of pickle, just without cucumbers,” she says. “It makes a sweet, savory addition to a burger, or you can just eat them straight up.” Woodburn’s frozen cantaloupe margarita begins with a sorbet base and makes for a delicious and refreshing drink. As for the grilled cod with honeydew-avocado salsa, she says the simple salsa pairs well with almost any seafood, as well as with chicken or pork. The fresh appearance is a bonus. “I think it looks pretty with all the green,” she says.

Photos by Shannon Richardson Recipes courtesy of Livia Woodburn, Pan-handlers Cafe & Catering

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Grilled Cod with Honeydew-Avocado Salsa Finely grated lime zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 ½ pounds honeydew melon, rind removed and melon cut into ¼-inch dice (2 ½ cups) 1 Hass avocado, cut into ¼-inch dice Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 (5-ounce) cod fillets Light grill. In large bowl, combine lime zest and juice with olive oil. Using rubber spatula, gently fold in diced honeydew melon and avocado. Season salsa with salt and black pepper. Drizzle cod fillets with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Grill over moderately high heat, turning once, until nicely charred and just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer fillets to plates, spoon salsa alongside and serve.

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Frozen Cantaloupe Margaritas For the melon-tequila sorbet: 1 medium melon (2 pounds), peeled and seeded ¼ cup fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons tequila 1/3 cup sugar or ¼ cup agave nectar ½ ounce triple sec ½ ounce Grand Marnier Big pinch of salt For the frozen melon margaritas: 6 scoops (8 ounces) melon-tequila sorbet ¼ cup tequila 4 ice cubes 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice To make sorbet, cut melon into chunks and puree in blender with lime juice, tequila, sugar or agave, and salt until smooth. Chill thoroughly, then freeze in ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Another option is to pour mixture into ice cube trays and freeze. To make margaritas, blend scoops of sorbet with tequila, ice cubes, and lime juice. Taste, and add more lime juice as desired. Chill margarita glasses then sprinkle sea salt on half of a small plate; press half of the rims of glasses into salt. Then divide mixture between the two glasses.

Makes 2 margaritas

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Sweet & Spicy Pickled Watermelon Rinds 1 (4-pound) watermelon, quartered 8 cups water 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons coarse salt 2 cups sugar 1 ¼ cups apple cider vinegar 8 whole cloves 8 whole black peppercorns 2 cinnamon sticks 2 to 3 jalapeños, sliced ½ teaspoon pickling spice ¼ teaspoon ground allspice ¼ teaspoon ground ginger Cut watermelon pulp from rind, leaving thin layer of pink on rind (reserve pulp for another use). Cut green outer skin from rind; discard. Cut enough rind into 1- by 1/2-inch pieces to measure 4 cups. Combine 8 cups water and 2 tablespoons salt in large pot; bring to boil. Add rind pieces and boil until tender, about 5 minutes. Strain. Transfer rinds to large metal bowl.

Combine remaining 2 teaspoons salt, sugar and next 8 ingredients in heavy, large saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Pour over watermelon rinds in bowl. Place plate atop rinds to keep rinds submerged in pickling liquid. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Strain liquid from rinds into saucepan; bring to boil. Pour over rinds. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Repeat straining and boiling of liquid and pour over rinds 1 more time. Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Chill in covered jars.

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Meet the Cook

Livia Woodburn, Pan-Handlers Cafe & Catering

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ntil 2010, Livia Woodburn was employed as a graphic designer and layout artist. But when she lost her job, she found herself applying her creative skills in the kitchen. She had always loved to cook, and before long, she and her cousin, Lizzie Smith, had begun catering parties for friends and family.

“People started asking if we were doing it for a living,” she says. “So we decided to try it out.”

They opened a catering business in Western Business Park, delivering fresh sandwiches and other healthy alternatives to nearby offices. As their six-month lease was coming to an end, they heard that the cafe space in the basement of Amarillo National Bank’s Plaza One was unoccupied.

“It had been vacant for almost a year,” Woodburn says. “We weren’t really looking to open a restaurant, but we went to check it out and liked the space.” By May of 2011, she and Smith had remodeled and opened Pan-Handlers Cafe & Catering.

Known for its fresh, local food and unlimited soup and salad bar, the cafe proved a hit with health-conscious bank employees as well as the larger Amarillo community. After six years in business, Lizzie Smith recently

“retired” to spend more time with her young family, leaving Woodburn the sole proprietor.

“She has small kids and wasn’t able to be here as much,” Woodburn says of her former business partner. “It’s easier for me to be here every day.” Regardless, she says

customers may still see Smith there from time to time. “She still comes out and helps when we need her.”

Despite the change, Pan-Handlers will continue offering its popular lunchtime salad bar, which has developed a reputation for providing some of the best variety in Amarillo.

“We try to keep it new and different,” says Woodburn, who tries to use local produce whenever possible and has become a regular shopper at the farmer’s market. “You never know what you’re going to get.” The staff still prepares their own homemade dressings, pickles and pre-made salads on a daily basis.

New for this summer is a Friday Happy Hour from 4:30 to 7 p.m. After becoming licensed to serve beer and wine, Pan-Handlers has developed a unique Happy Hour bar menu. “The dishes are all meant for sharing,” Woodburn says, citing house-made chicken strips and habanero cheddar cheese fritters as Happy Hour favorites. She says regulars have found the ANB basement to provide a cool alternative – literally – to hot summer nights on a restaurant patio. “We have lots of games like dominoes or marbles or Cards Against Humanity. It’s a great place for people to hang out and play before going home, or on the way to somewhere else,” she says.

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Amarillo Community Market

or the second year, Amarillo Community Market will feature more than 100 local vendors on Saturday mornings through Oct. 14 in downtown Amarillo.

Go early to guarantee your pick of fresh baked goods, cheese, produce, jams and jellies, flowers, and a variety of handmade goods, all created or grown within a 150-mile radius of Amarillo. Stroll through the chamber grounds and out onto Polk Street with a hot cup of coffee and fresh pastry while you listen to live music and shop the booths.

Amarillo Community Market is a project of Center City of Amarillo. For updated information each week, visit amarillocommunitymarket.com or find vendor information on the organization’s Facebook page.

9 a.m.-1 p.m., every Saturday through Oct. 14 1000 S. Polk St., 335.6360, amarillocommunitymarket.com View an updated listing of events throughout the month at amarillomagonline.com.

To have an event listed on the calendar, email details to michele.mcaffrey@amarillo.com or fax a press release to 806.345.3282.

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Arts & Entertainment “Texas” dinner at 6 p.m.; show at 8:30 p.m. Show runs every Tuesday through Sunday through Aug. 20.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre, 11450 Park Road 5, 655.2181

July 7 First Friday Art Walk 5-9 p.m. The Galleries at Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd., 353.5700

July 7-8 Summer Youth Musical: “Fiddler on the Roof” 7:30 p.m. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

July 9 Summer Youth Musical: “Fiddler on the Roof” 2:30 p.m. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

July 28 George Lopez and D.L. Hughley 8-10 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

Benefits & Fundraisers July 7 AFI Charity Golf Tournament 9 a.m.

Ross Rogers Golf Tournament, 722 NW 24th Ave., 378.3086

July 8 All Things Artful Art Festival 5-8 p.m.

Fundraiser will include local art, food, drinks, live and silent auctions, a student exhibition, and bluegrass music from Boxcar Bandits. Local artists will also have products for sale. Amarillo Art Institute, 3701 Plains Blvd., Suite 117, 354.8802

July 15 2nd Annual “Little Jason” Ebenkamp Memorial Golf Tournament 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Comanche Trail Golf Complex, 4200 S. Grand St., 378.4281 Maverick’s Amazing Race 8:30 a.m.1 p.m. Scavenger-hunt-like race will involve teams of two competing in mental and physical challenges at popular locations throughout a five-mile radius of downtown Amarillo. Proceeds will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Amarillo. Boys & Girls Clubs of Amarillo, 1923 S. Lincoln St., daniel@maverickclub.org

July 22 RCSO Mud Mania 2017 7 a.m. Hosted by the Randall County Sheriff’s Office.

One hundred volleyball teams of 10 will compete in the ninth annual tournament.

Funds raised will benefit the RCSO Employee Assistance Fund.

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SuperHero 5K and Benefit Car Show 8 a.m. Proceeds to benefit Amarillo Housing First. Polk Street Nutrition, 1201 S. Polk St., 418.6762

July 27 18th Annual Chamber Open Golf Tournament 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The area’s largest one-day charity golf tournament.

Tascosa Golf Club, 4502 Fairway Drive, 342.2018

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July 12

Independence Bash on the Patio 2-11 p.m.

Eight-band lineup will include Lindi Willis, Stoner Dave & Hillbilly Jim, Barcode, Ragtown Chiefs, Pitchfork Surgery & Kazual Brutality, Visions Scarred, Dischordia, and Enfuraeon Legion.

Zombiez Bar & Grill, 711 SW 10th Ave., 331.7305

High Noon on the Square: Patrick Swindell & Pizzazz 12-1 p.m. Free concert series with an $8 lunch catered

by Youngblood’s Cafe. Potter County Courthouse lawn, 501 S. Fillmore St., 372.6744

July 13

Open Jam 4-7 p.m. MacDaddy’s, 1221 SW 10th Ave.

Music in the Gardens: The Martinis 7 p.m. Amarillo Botanical Gardens, 1400 Streit Drive, 352.6513

Ragin’ Cajun Golf Tournament 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Texas. Palo Duro Creek Golf Course, 50 Country Club Drive, 374.7171

Snailmate 8 p.m. Leftwoods, 2511 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9840

Sam Riggs 8 p.m. Midnight Rodeo, 4400 S. Georgia St., 358.7083

Dalton Domino 10 p.m. Hoot’s Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road, 356.7548

Scrambling for Our Heroes 8 a.m.

Comanche Trail Golf Complex, 4200 S. Grand St., 378.4281

July 3

Chance Anderson 10 p.m. The Golden Light Cantina, 2906 SW Sixth Ave., 374.9237

July 29

Parking Lot Party 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Hosted

by Re-Bath. Party will include live music

by Kim & The Crash, free food, bouncer/ waterslide, and family-friendly games.

Proceeds will benefit A World for Children.

Re-Bath of Amarillo, 4701 S. Western St., 331.2284 Original Harley Party 5-9 p.m. Hosted by Family Support Services. The 23rd Annual Original Harley Party will feature a reverse drawing for a 2017 Road King S or $15,000 cash, a second chance drawing for $1,000, plus food from 30-plus restaurants, beverages, live music, vendor booths and more. Attend a Fun Run for an additional $20 per bike that ends at the Harley Party with early admission and VIP parking. Downtown Amarillo with gates at 10th Ave. and Polk Street, 12th and Polk, and 11th and Tyler Street, 342.2503

July 30 La Mission Car Show and Concert 12-7 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

Music Party on the Patio 7 p.m. every Thursday through July 27. On the Border, 2401 Soncy Road, 553.3900 Andy Chase Cundiff 7 p.m. every Friday. Napoli’s Italian Restaurant, 700 S. Taylor St., 220.2588 James Owens 7 p.m. every Saturday.

Napoli’s Italian Restaurant, 700 S. Taylor St., 220.2588

July 1 J Trial 10 p.m. Austin’s Texas Pub, 3121 SW Sixth Ave., 373.7470 Panhandle Wind 10 p.m. Whiskey River, 4001 SW 51st Ave., 367.6163 Stone Machine Electric 11 p.m. Leftwoods, 2511 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9840

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Kickin’ it in Canyon with Pat 6:30 p.m.

Part of the Canyon Chamber Independence Day Celebration. Familyfriendly live music event featuring Buster Bledsoe Band and Pat Green. First United Bank Center, 3301 Fourth Ave., Canyon, 655.7815

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July 5

Thomas Wynn & The Believers 8 p.m.

Starlight Ranch, 1415 Sunrise Drive, 372.6000

High Noon on the Square: The Dust Jackets 12-1 p.m. Free concert series with an $8 lunch catered by Chick-fil-A. Potter County Courthouse lawn, 501 S. Fillmore St., 372.6744 Girls Night Out: The Show! 8:30 p.m.

Austin’s Texas Pub, 3121 SW Sixth Ave., 373.7470 The Dirty Rain Revelers 9 p.m. The 806, 2812 SW Sixth Ave., 322.1806

July 6 Music in the Gardens: Next to Kin 7 p.m.

Amarillo Botanical Gardens, 1400 Streit Drive, 352.6513

July 7 String Theory 10 p.m. Whiskey River, 4001 SW 51st Ave., 367.6163

July 8 Sally on the Side 8 p.m. Austin’s Texas Pub, 3121 SW Sixth Ave., 373.7470 Party Hardy Band 9 p.m. Hoot’s Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road, 356.7548 Strange Saints with Ace E. Rodriguez 10 p.m. Whiskey River, 4001 SW 51st Ave., 367.6163

Black Dog Friday 8 p.m. Zombiez Bar & Grill, 711 SW 10th Ave., 331.7305

July 15 Black Dog Friday 8 p.m. Leftwoods, 2511 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9840

Tommy Gallagher Band 10 p.m. Midnight Rodeo, 4400 S. Georgia St., 358.7083

July 16 Dennis Jones Band 10 p.m. Leftwoods, 2511 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9840

July 18 Starlight Theater: The DryLand Dreamers 7-9 p.m. Sam Houston Park picnic area, 4101 Line Ave., 368.3036 Armand & Angelia Concert 7-9 p.m.

Chalice Abbey, 2717 Stanley St., Suite A, 576.2480

July 19 High Noon on the Square: Amarillo Symphony 12-1 p.m. Free concert series with an $8 lunch catered by Pan-Handlers Cafe & Catering. Potter County Courthouse lawn, 501 S. Fillmore St., 372.6744

July 20 Music in the Gardens: The Solano Project 7 p.m. Amarillo Botanical Gardens, 1400 Streit Drive, 352.6513

July 21

Boxcar Bandits 10 p.m. The Golden Light Cantina, 2906 SW Sixth Ave., 374.9237

Chase Rice 7 p.m. Midnight Rodeo, 4400 S. Georgia St., 358.7083

Eroticon: Once More with Feeling! 10 p.m.

The 806, 2812 SW Sixth Ave., 322.1806

Curtis Grimes 8 p.m. Starlight Ranch, 1415 Sunrise Drive, 372.6000

July 11

Moon Dog 10 p.m. Whiskey River, 4001 SW 51st Ave., 367.6163

Starlight Theater: The Buster Bledsoe Band 7-9 p.m. Sam Houston Park picnic area, 4101 Line Ave., 368.3036

July 22 Jay Statham & The Tokie Show 8 p.m.

Austin’s Texas Pub, 3121 SW Sixth Ave., 373.7470

July 25

July 29

Starlight Theater: Mike Fuller & The Repeat Offenders 7-9 p.m. Sam Houston Park picnic area, 4101 Line Ave., 368.3036

Show Your Stripes! International Tiger Day 1-3 p.m. Learn all about tigers and the efforts underway to protect these endangered cats in the wild. Kids can have their face painted in tiger stripes, watch and listen to keeper chats involving enrichment activities for the Zoo’s two Bengal tigers, and visit exhibits to learn what you can do to save this species.

Amarillo Zoo, 700 Comanchero Trail, 381.7911

July 26 High Noon on the Square: Lone Star Ballet 12-1 p.m. Free concert series with an $8 lunch catered by Crush Wine Bar & Deli. Potter County Courthouse lawn, 501 S. Fillmore St., 372.6744

July 27 Music in the Gardens: Shandy Bandits 7 p.m. Amarillo Botanical Gardens, 1400 Streit Drive, 352.6513 Whiskey Myers with Aaron Einhouse 8 p.m. Midnight Rodeo, 4400 S. Georgia St., 358.7083 Riverbend Reunion 9 p.m. Zombiez Bar & Grill, 711 SW 10th Ave., 331.7305 The Deltaz 9 p.m. Leftwoods, 2511 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9840

July 28 The Deltaz 10 p.m. Hoot’s Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road, 356.7548 Hangman 10 p.m. Whiskey River, 4001 SW 51st Ave., 367.6163 Kimberly Dunn 10 p.m. The Golden Light Cantina, 2906 SW Sixth Ave., 374.9237

July 29 Buster Bledsoe Band 10 p.m. Rounders Club, 2801 Virginia Circle, 352.3317

July 30 Open Jam 4-7 p.m. MacDaddy’s, 1221 SW 10th Ave.

Nature July 1 First Saturday Hike 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The hike will be 1.7 miles; bring a snack to eat midway and a water bottle. Binoculars and cameras allowed. Sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate apparel are recommended. Wildcat Bluff Nature Center, 2301 N. Soncy Road, 352.6007

July 15 Sssnake Day 1-3 p.m. Meet some of the zoo’s scaly residents, including pythons, an anaconda, reptiles, and amphibians.

Amarillo Zoo, 700 Comanchero Trail, 381.7911

July 19 Sunset, Wildflowers and Wine 7 p.m.

Wildcat Bluff Nature Center, 2301 N. Soncy Road, 352.6007

July 27 Cultural Conversations 7 p.m. Wildcat Bluff Nature Center, 2301 N. Soncy Road, 352.6007

Special Events Amarillo Community Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Market runs every Saturday through Oct. 14, and will feature live music and a variety of vendors that sell homemade and handcrafted wares. 1000 S. Polk St., 335.6360

July 1 Amarillo’s Route 66 Celebration 9 a.m.

Festival will include Center City’s Community Market at 9 a.m.; Kid’s City on the Potter County Courthouse lawn at 12 p.m.; live music at 6 p.m.; the area’s largest fireworks display at 9:45 p.m.; food trucks; and additional activities at the Heart of Amarillo Festival on Sixth Street, with a shuttle back and forth to downtown Amarillo. 345.3363 Route 66 Heart of Amarillo Festival 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This year, the Route 66 Association has partnered with Amarillo Globe-News for the first Amarillo Route 66 Celebration. Sixth Street activities will include a car show, swap meet, antique market, smash-acar, food vendors, live music, ’50s and ’60s dress-up contest, scavenger hunt and more. Event will end when the cars parade to downtown. Historic Sixth Street, amarillo66.com

July 2 Movie at the Lake: “Independence Day” 9:30 p.m. Fritch Fortress Amphitheatre, Fritch Fortress Highway, 857.3151

July 3 WWE Live Summerslam Heatwave Tour 7:30 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Coliseum, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

July 4 Canyon Independence Day Celebration All day. Activities will include: Canyon Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, 7-10:30 a.m.; Fair on the Square, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; parade, 10 a.m.; fireworks show, 10 p.m. Canyon, 655.7815

July 7 Coffee & Cuties 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Storytime for children ages 5 and younger followed by a craft or animal encounter.

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AQHA Youth Excellence Seminar 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Heritage Room and Grand Plaza, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

July 13 Chamber After Hours at Scarborough Specialties 5-7 p.m. Scarborough Specialties, Inc., 1601 S. Harrison St., 373.7800

July 15 Crafts & Drafts 5:30-8 p.m. Event will include DIY projects, information from Panhandle beer experts, samples, beerthemed food and live music. Must be 21 and older to attend. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, 2503 Fourth Ave., Canyon, 651.2244

July 18-20 Creativity Club 10-11:30 a.m. Create Christmas decorations during Christmas in July. Memorial Park Gazebo, 2501 S. Washington St., 378.9391

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July 20 Texas Municipal League Banquet 5:30-9:30 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Heritage Room, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

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July 22 Kidsfest 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Family-friendly event provides free backpacks with school supplies to students. Event will feature dozens of community booths, some passing out school supplies and others offering services such as immunizations or demonstrations, and entertainment.

Parents must be accompanied by their children to receive supplies. Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

July 28 Movie Night on the Square: “Sing” 9:30-11 p.m. Historic Randall County Courthouse lawn, Canyon, 655.7815

Sports & Recreation Family Night at Thompson Park 7-9 p.m. every Wednesday through Aug. 3.

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Family Night at Southeast 7-9 p.m. every Tuesday through Aug. 9. Southeast Pool, 3400 S. Osage St., 342.1564

Family Night at Southwest 7-9 p.m. every Thursday through Aug. 18. Southwest Pool, 4800 Bell St., 359.2082

July 1 Coors Partnership 7 p.m. Comanche Trail Golf Complex, 4200 S. Grand St., 378.4281

July 1-2 PRCHA Red Dirt Rendezvous 8 a.m.

Tri-State Fairgrounds Outdoor Arena, 3301 SE 10th Ave., 376.7767

July 14-16 Budweiser Partnership All day. Comanche Trail Golf Complex, 4200 S. Grand St., 378.4281; Ross Rogers Golf Complex, 722 NW 24th Ave., 378.3086

July 21 Matthews Team Roping 8 a.m. Tri-State Fairgrounds Amarillo National Center, 3301 SE 10th Ave., 505.617.0627

July 27-30 Panhandle Golden Spread Quarter Horse Show “Boom Circuit” 8 a.m. Tri-State Fairgrounds Amarillo National Center, 3301 SE 10th Ave., 376.7767

Trade Shows July 14 The Peddler Show 12-7 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex North Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096 Amarillo Coin and Currency Show 2-6 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Regency Room, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

July 15 Amarillo Coin and Currency Show 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Regency Room, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096 Texas Gun & Knife Show 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096 The Peddler Show 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex North Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

July 16 Amarillo Coin and Currency Show 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Regency Room, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096 Texas Gun & Knife Show 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex South Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096 The Peddler Show 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex North Exhibit Hall, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

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The Troubling Economics of Higher Education New WTAMU president shares growing concern over increasing student debt rates

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n 2014 Pew Research Center released a study, “The Rising Cost of Not Going to College,” that shows the growing disparity of wages between those with a college degree, those with some college experience, and those without. It’s not an impossible task to build a successful life with only a high school degree, but research has shown that the likelihood of financial success (and otherwise) is more challenging for those with no college experience. While holding an associate’s degree or higher

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is evidence of an expanded education, making interpersonal connections, overcoming obstacles, and receiving workplace preparation, it can also be evidence of mounting personal debt, which is why West Texas A&M University President Dr. Walter Wendler will be the first to tell a high school senior to consider a community college to avoid overwhelming debt.

Reminiscent of Macy’s Kris Kringle telling parents to shop at Gimbels, Dr. Wendler’s focus is ensuring that a student makes

Don E. Sanders, DDS the right choice for him or herself, even if that means not going to WTAMU. His lengthy professional experience in higher education has been all the research he needs to understand how college debt is crippling graduates in their post-graduate lives.

“It’s not a good idea to borrow,” he says. “I had a banker tell me that he regularly has to turn down home loan applications because they have so much educational debt. They can’t buy a home. The bottom line is one of the purposes of a college education is to lead a more productive life, to provide for your family in a good way, and the fact of the matter is that it chokes people off.”

Dr. Wendler spent much of the 2017 spring semester visiting high schools in the Texas Panhandle, in part to better understand the bulk of future WTAMU students, but also to spread the message that while a four-year university is an ideal option for some, community college is a worthy effort for those with financial concerns.

“I promote strong relationships with community colleges,” he says. “At Borger High School 21 students graduated from Frank Phillips College and Borger High at the same time. They are getting an associate’s degree with their high school diploma. More than half will be coming to WT. What Borger High did in conjunction with Frank Phillips is finance the cost of dual credit courses and having these kids graduate at no cost.”

In 2016 the National Center for Education Statistics released a study that showed the annual cost for undergraduate tuition, fees, room and board at national public institutions rose 33 percent from the 2004-2005 academic year to 2014-2015, with the average cost today hovering at just more than $16,000 per student. For those with scholarship funding, grants and other financial support, tuition may not be the biggest hurdle to overcome in higher education. However, in February 2017 Forbes Magazine reported that student loan debt is now the second highest consumer debt category (the first is mortgage), ahead of credit card debt. The average debt amount among students today sits at a little more than $30,000.

The financial burden of tuition is something the Amarillo College administration takes seriously, as well.

“We are still the lowest in the area with tuition fees, and that’s with a tuition increase,” says Director of Communication and Marketing Wesley Condray-Wright.

“Even with that, our foundation is gracious and awards so many scholarships, and when they heard the tuition was increasing, they were able to award more scholarships.”

The cost of higher education will always be a problem to solve for the general population, but for Panhandle residents, those who work in higher education are paying attention and trying to help.

“Debt is choking the community at large. We’re doing a major study on college debt right now at WT. I’m looking at the last 7,000 graduates of WT and determining the debt levels and how it all fits together,” says Dr. Wendler. “I am serious as a heart attack about reducing the debt because it’s ruining higher education.”

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AC’s Greenhouse Project brings new degrees, certificate to STEM students $5 million grant funds conservatory for students interested in horticulture and environmental sciences

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“It has been a long-term goal of the department to start a grow room for classroom use,” says Dr. Claudie Biggers. “Four years ago, when I assumed the Biology Chair position, I transformed the storage closet and ordered an aquaponics unit. It was a leap of faith because the grow room was on the second floor of the chemistry building. There was a risk that the aquaponics would overflow, and local knowledge EDUCATION GUIDE • SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

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of aquaponics was limited. This led to a relationship with the gardeners from the High Plains Food Bank.”

During the 2015-2016 academic year, Justin and Cara Young, of HPFB, collaborated with the Biology Department to help cultivate a stronger vision for edible landscaping and aquaponics. Once Amarillo College President Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart and Chief of Staff Cara Crowley captured the growing vision, the decision was made to apply for the Hispanic Serving Institution Federal Grant to build a greenhouse on campus. Funds were awarded in September 2016 and construction efforts are underway.

“We’ve been very busy meeting grant objectives. The first year has been dedicated to the renovation and construction of a science lab facility. It will contain two labs, a prep room, a head house, and four greenhouse bays,” says Biggers. “All students studying in the STEM field will have an opportunity to use it. Research shows that students who start research projects early have a higher rate of completion.”

The greenhouse project, with its new degree and certificate programs, aligns with Amarillo College’s No Excuses 2020 mission to increase its completion rate to 70 percent by aligning degrees and certificates with labor market demands. Part of the shared vision with the High Plains Food Bank is to increase education efforts in the community on how to go from garden to table and create areas of edible landscaping. This is the first time the Biology Department will offer a certificate program.

“Our goal is to attract more underserved students to the STEM field by offering a certificate made up of 50 percent transfer-level courses to build their confidence. Once those students have had time to acclimate to the academic process, our hope is that they will pursue an advanced degree,” she says. “The degrees we have proposed are also transferable to universities such as Texas Tech and West Texas A&M.” Essentially, a student can start a certificate, transition to an associate degree program, and still transfer to achieve a bachelor’s degree. For students unable or uninterested in leaving Amarillo, a bachelor’s degree in Horticulture from Texas Tech University can be achieved online. In keeping with the No Excuses 2020 mission, all of the degree plans have numerous career paths that align with job demands in the region.

As technology advances in sustainability, so does Amarillo College. The Sustainable Resources degree will focus on hydroponics and aquaponics, which is, at its core, learning how to do more with less and allowing for the conservation of resources. An aquaponic system speaks to the symbiotic relationship between fish and plants, which is both novel and efficient. The produce grown in the conservatory will go to the High Plains Food Bank, while the degree focuses on addressing solutions for diminishing resources, such as water.

At every turn, the greenhouse project fulfills the vision and goals of the college to increase degree and certificate programs, increase completion rates, and provide continuity between educational efforts and workplace demands.

Furthermore, the project will meet the institution’s standards for conservation and sustainability.

“The facility will include an underground entrapment system to collect rainwater for watering purposes,” says Biggers. “Every effort has been made to design the building with future use in mind.”

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etting your child ready for a new school year often involves a lengthy checklist, and while it can include a standard physical, Dr. Neal Nossaman of Broome Optical says an eye exam should not be overlooked.

“We think everyone should have their first eye exam by age 3 and no later than when they start school,” he says. “The problem is that a child doesn’t know they’re supposed to see better than they do, so are they really going to complain?”

While Texas ISDs provide vision screenings on 4-year-olds up to seventh grade, the exam criteria doesn’t run the gamut to include overall eye health. Signs that your child may need an eye exam sooner than later include a misalignment of the eyes, excessive squinting and blinking, the inability to track objects

or see objects in plain view, or if one pupil appears white, which may signify a rare condition called retinoblastoma. Even in the absence of visible abnormalities, parents are encouraged to start their children on the path to good eye health and corrected vision with an early childhood eye exam.

“We have various eye charts, some with pictures and letters that go different directions, but even if they can’t say what’s on the eye chart, we have techniques that give us a good idea what power they may need in glasses,” says Dr. Nossaman. “The worst thing that can happen is that a child with really blurry vision, which we might call a lazy eye, doesn’t get it corrected sooner.

It really needs to be done in the first few years of life, not after school starts.”

It might be tempting for a parent to wait until her child complains of headaches or other symptoms of eye strain, but Dr. Nossaman says one’s vision can change throughout, and children don’t always have the vocabulary or awareness to articulate that they’re struggling to see.

“Children, especially younger children, don’t always know they’re having a problem so they don’t complain to their parents, which is the best reason to bring them in. If there’s a problem, we can watch it,” he says. “Even if it’s in between vision screenings at school, vision can change. It can affect their learning, and children rely on grownups to point them in the right direction.”

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n 2016 the Texas Legislature approved a bill that challenged institutions of higher learning to create stronger pathways from graduation to the workforce, and that’s exactly what’s happening at Amarillo College.

“Our incoming students will pick an endorsement area, or pathway, and once they’re on that path they can explore areas along those paths,” says Wesley Condray-Wright, director of communications and marketing. “Students can choose from business and industry, arts and humanities, STEM, and public service. Advisors are working with existing majors to align into one of these four content areas, but this will be the first year students will really benefit from it.”

One goal of the endorsement plan is to better prepare students in their first two years of college to transfer to a four-year university, such as West Texas A&M University. For those looking to enter the workforce with an associate’s degree, which is common among many health care sciences, Amarillo College is committed to prep students for the transition into area workplaces.

“For many students there’s the option to enter the workforce right after high school, but by attending college you can earn more,” says Condray-Wright. “We are the major education entity for the workforces in Amarillo. A great number of nurses, EMTs, and engineers graduated from AC, so we’re trying to keep our students here and show them the value of a college degree.”

New on the AC website is a career coach widget designed to teach potential students about earning potential and what stackable credentials can do for one’s career. All majors have an estimated earning average so students can consider various pathways with as much information as possible.

While the cost of higher education continues to rise, Amarillo College boasts the lowest in the area with tuition fees, as well as a foundation that provides generous scholarships. Currently AC offers 143 degree and certificate programs.

“Fifty-three percent of students are transfer-focused,” says CondrayWright. “Community college is a great place to start to figure out what your interests are.”

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n education at Ascension Academy is grounded by its commitment to yield well-rounded, college-ready students through a rigorous academic and interdisciplinary curriculum.

Ascension Academy’s students engage in a rich program that cultivates creativity and builds intellectual capacity through academics and fine arts, as well as athletics and real-world experience in global citizenship.

Ascension Academy serves sixth through 12th grade students in a challenging yet nurturing environment designed to equip them with the skills needed to excel in any post-secondary program in the nation.

Katy Engler, director of admission and marketing, explains, “It’s really about creating a comprehensive launching pad to the future for our students. This year 100 percent of our graduates were offered scholarships and are attending their top schools of choice. We are building a foundation suited for their unique talents, so that they will be successful in college and beyond. We see these results more and more, with many of our graduates completing their undergraduate work early and some with graduate work underway.”

Ascension Academy allows middle and high school students to enroll at any time, but Engler suggests that the optimal time to start is in sixth grade. Middle school students who develop strong study skills and ownership of learning are significantly more prepared to excel in rigorous and meaningful academics.

“Most students change schools in sixth grade, so it is the ideal time to transition and reap the cumulative benefit of our program,” she says.

“By the time students shift from eighth to ninth, they are well-prepared for the challenge ahead.”

With the goal of developing the whole person, the staff and faculty of Ascension stay committed to engaging students in all areas of social, emotional and physical development. The launching pad is not only about academic excellence; it is also about students discovering their full potential.

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fter nearly a year as president of West Texas A&M University, Dr. Walter Wendler has come to value what he believes is the heart of the Panhandle: the spirit of its people.

“They’re hard-working. They commit to serving others and commit to things larger than themselves,” he says. “They’re entrepreneurial and try new ideas. It’s far too rare and it’s refreshing.”

Throughout the 2017 spring semester, Dr. Wendler visited all 66 high schools in the Panhandle to better understand students and their perception of the world, because, as he says, “these are the people we must serve first.” He marveled at the strength of their communities and willingness to try new things. It’s this sort of spirit Dr. Wendler says exists on campus at WTAMU. Part of understanding the people of the Panhandle is knowing that not everyone is meant for a four-year university experience, which is why Dr. Wendler values the growing partnership between WTAMU and area community colleges. In fact, he tells parents of high schoolers if they have to borrow money to pay for the first two years of college, perhaps they are better served at a community college instead of a university.

“I graduated from community college with no debt, and then from Texas A&M when college cost a lot less. We are No. 31 out of 36 for

cost. This is the Panhandle way – don’t waste money on frills,” he says.

“That’s Panhandle pragmatism.”

For those who are able and eager for a university experience, WTAMU has dozens of undergraduate programs, from agribusiness and animal science, marketing and mathematics, to computer science and special education, journalism and history. It also has eight master’s degree programs and one doctorate.

“We have a uniform commitment to the Panhandle values of working hard and keeping commitments to family, faith and community. That’s alive at WT,” says Dr. Wendler. “As we work to recruit students from, say, Dallas/Ft. Worth, we are not going to change the value systems that are alive and honored to appeal to those students. What we do is help educate them to become appreciative of us.”

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east your eyes on Dickey’s three meat platter, a meal made to share – but we bet you won’t want to. Piled high with tender smoked brisket, zesty ribs, jalapeño cheddar kielbasa, our choice of two sides (Mac & Cheese and Baked Potato Casserole are a sure bet) and a soft dinner roll. Loosen your belt for the handmade desserts and complimentary ice cream at the end of your meal.

Amarillo’s menu is a pared down version of Dickey’s larger storefronts (there’s no fired food on the menu), with eight meats and 12 sides from which to choose. Dickey’s claim to fame is its slow-cooked barbecue, prepared every day and cut fresh to order.

Dickey’s also brings the barbecue to you. From full catering to box lunches for your next meeting, you’ll be impressed with excellent customer service and fresh-made fare.

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The 806 Coffee + Lounge In addition to its vast organic, fair trade coffee and tea offerings, The 806 caters to local vegetarians and vegans with its “foodie” menu. The limited (but tasty) menu includes omelets, bagels, sandwiches, and nachos along with made-from-scratch desserts, a few which are also gluten free. Don’t miss brunch served on Saturdays and Sundays.

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7306 SW 34th Ave., Suite 9, 367.9724 $ Acapulco Mexican Restaurant & Bar When the weather’s nice, enjoy sitting on Polk Street while you sip a margarita and sample a traditional Mexican-style shrimp cocktail. 727 S. Polk St., 373.8889, acapulcomexicanrestaurant.net $$ c T y

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B L Bistro The intimate, cozy atmosphere creates the ideal date place, not to mention the food is plated perfection. Note: You might want to leave the kids with a sitter.

2203 S. Austin St., 355.7838, blbistro.com $$$ c ☎ y Bagel Place Whether for breakfast or lunch, the Bagel Place offers a wide variety of cream cheese and bagel flavors. Zip through the convenient drive-thru for a great, lazy morning take-home breakfast. For lunch, try the bagel sandwiches made with Boars Head cheese and meat, a generous salad, or a tasty bowl of soup.

3301 Bell St., 353.5985 $ y Bar 3 Located at Preston West Golf Course, this hidden gem serves a limited bar menu for lunch and dinner. Savor comfort food like smoked pulled pork sandwiches, pork shank, and hearty hamburgers, made fresh to order. Wash it down with an icecold beer or let the helpful staff help you choose something from the drink menu.

9101 S. Coulter St., 353.7003 $ c Blue Front Cafe and Oyster Bar This Amarillo icon is under new management, and with a remodeled interior and menu – and a non-smoking environment – we think there’s a new favorite breakfast contender downtown.

Try the tasty hot cakes or Texas Omelet for breakfast (served all day), classic

pulled-pork sandwich for lunch, and fill up on fresh Blue Point oysters and seafood in the evening. Hang around for daily Happy Hour specials at the new bar.

801 SW Sixth Ave., 372.0659, newbluefront.com $ c Blue Sky Blue Sky’s burgers and homemade fries are the perfect companions to a Lone Star Beer or an Oreo shake. Be prepared to share the one-size-feeds-a-lot cheese fries.

4201 I-40 West, 355.8100/ 5060 S. Coulter St., 322.3888, blueskytexas.com $ C y ^ Cowboy Gelato Smokehouse Formally located on historic Sixth Street, Cowboy Gelato Smokehouse began operating a food truck around town this year. Now in a new location in southwest Amarillo, the eatery has beefed up the menu and also offers a full bar and live music. 6103 S. Coulter St., Suite 200, 376.5286, cowboygelato.com $ T c Coyote Bluff Cafe Don’t let the outside fool you. This is seriously good food. The full pound, green chile cheeseburger is Southwest divine (add jalapeños for extra zip). Cool off with an ice cold beer. 2417 S. Grand St., 373.4640, coyotebluffcafe.com $ C ^ Crush Wine Bar & Deli Crush’s excellent tapas, sandwiches, entrees and desserts are a big enough draw. Add an extensive and impressive wine list, one of the few covered patios in town, and excellent service, and you’ve got one of the city’s premier hang-out spots. The Saturday morning brunch is hard to beat, too. 701 S. Polk St., 418.2011, crushdeli.com $$ C y ^ T Daniel’s Drive-In Located on old Route 66, Daniel’s offers old-fashion drive-in fare. Fresh-cooked burgers, tots, onion rings and plenty of soda fountain drinks make this the ideal spot for a sunny-day lunch or afternoon snack. 2911 Amarillo Blvd. East, 383.0066 $ Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Dickey’s serves its original slow-smoked meats alongside homestyle sides like macaroni-and-cheese and jalapeño beans, fresh rolls, and plenty of ice tea.

Founded in Dallas in 1941, the national franchise also gives back – its foundation, Barbecue, Boots & Badges, benefits law enforcement and firefighters that the local community. 6015 Hillside Road, Suite 100, 322.0127, dickeys.com $$ Dyer’s Bar-B-Que If you’re a meat lover, Dyer’s is the place for you. The family-style, all-you-can-eat lunch special is hard to beat. On Fridays and Saturdays, eat your fill of premium smoked prime rib. 1619 S. Kentucky St., Suite E526, 358.7104, dyersbbq.com $$ c

El Bracero Mexican Grill Home-cooked flavor and excellent service make El Bracero Home-cooked flavor and excellent service make El Bracero a popular stop for authentic Mexican food.

You’ll find a full menu of Mexican favorites like fajitas, carne asada, and enchiladas that keep local patrons satisfied.

2116 S. Grand St., 373.4788 $$ y c El Tejavan We love El Tejavan’s homemade guacamole, served up thick with onions and cilantro. The ceviche makes for a great starter or a light meal. For authentic taste, try the soft corn tortilla chicken tacos. The recipes at El Tejavan have been passed down for generations, so everything’s good. 3801 I-40 East, 372.5250/3420 I-40 West, 354.2444, eltejavan.com $$ c T Elmo’s Drive-In This classic drive-in offers old-fashioned burgers and fountain drinks to-go from its original location in the San Jacinto neighborhood. Fill up on fresh grilled ham and cheese sandwiches, fries, and soda fountain-style sundaes.

2618 SW Third Ave., 374.3566 $ Fatcat Fish & Grill From seafood and coleslaw to cheeseburgers and steaks, Fatcat Fish & Grill offers fresh-cooked food at a reasonable price. 1309 N. Fillmore St., 373.3581 $ C T Furrbie’s You’ll find old-fashioned grilled onion burgers and an array of sandwiches, salads, seafood and ice cream treats at Furrbie’s. Hot dog enthusiasts will love the famous Nathan’s Hot Dogs, the originals from Coney Island, New York, made with 100-percent kosher American beef. Looking to cool off? Choose from fruity-flavored ice treats or ice cream.

210 SW Sixth Ave., 220.0841 $ The Golden Light Cafe As the oldest operating restaurant in Amarillo, The Golden Light has been in business since 1946, all in the same location. For a great burger and fries, this is the place to go. 2908 SW Sixth Ave., 374.9237, goldenlightcafe.com $ c T

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Gram’s Burger Farm Beef burgers, green chile burgers, turkey burgers – you name it, Gram’s has it.

This little joint on the outskirts of town (between Washington and Osage) also serves sandwiches and hot dogs.

1505 E FM 1151, 622.9930 $ Grills Gon’ Wild At Grills Gon’ Wild, you can expect a good time. You’ll find fresh food, made to order, with aged hand-cut steaks and daily specials like chicken alfredo, baby back ribs, or fish tacos. Open early for breakfast, lunch and dinner, there’s UPDATE

plenty of options to keep you going back for more. 5120 Canyon Drive, 418.6001, grillsgonwild.com $ NEW The Handle Bar & Grill Open at 7 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the breakfast crowd, The Handle Bar serves Texas-style comfort food – the handmade burgers are a customer favorite. Dine outside on historic Route 66 or cool off inside while savoring an ice-cold beer. 3514 SW Sixth Ave., 803.9538 $ C y

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Havana Rincon Criollo You’ll find traditional Cuban fare at Havana Rincon Criollo. Nestled toward the west end of historic Route 66, the eatery serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Don’t be afraid to experiment at Rincon Criollo Havana. Flavors range from sweet to spicy to savory, with standouts like ropa vieja (shredded beef), empanadas, and fried plantains. 3700 SW Sixth Ave., 206.8482 $ y Hop Slice Housed in Midtown Kitchen’s former location, Fire Slice Pizzeria owner’s newest project offers a simple pizza and pub-inspired menu. And when we say simple, we don’t mean there’s a lack of quality ingredients; rather, the menu is limited and carefully curated. You’ll find gourmet wood-fired pizzas, small plates, homemade ice cream, and a healthy craft beer and wine list. 2818 Wolflin Ave., 418.4852 $$ C I Don’t Know Sports Bar and Grill This Sixth Street grill has a little bit of everything. Chicken-fried steak, catfish, burgers, steaks, sandwiches, wraps, breakfast – there’s a lot for hungry diners to choose from. Enjoy fresh, homestyle meals, extra-friendly service and a casual, laid-back atmosphere while you watch your favorite sports on the flat screen TVs that line the dining room. On your first visit, try the pizza fries, a sinfully delicious combination of french fries loaded with pepperoni, jalapeño bacon, marinara, and mozzarella cheese. 1301 SW Sixth Ave., 331.7985, idksportsbar.com $ y c ^ It’s a Punjabi Affair If you were among the many Indian food fans that despaired when Amarillo Hut closed its doors, brood no more.

Punjabi Affair serves Indian-style street food, available for dining in or to take out. Savor classics like flat bread, butter chicken and samosa, and a few you might not be accustomed to like lamb curry, or marinated and fried tilapia. You’ll also find options for vegans and vegetarians. The menu will change with the seasons in order to offer fresh local ingredients.

4201 S. Bushland Blvd., 414.2114, itsapunjabiaffair.com $ Jerry’s Cafe Craving breakfast food? Jerry’s Cafe has the solution. You can’t miss with anything

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off Jerry’s lengthy breakfast menu, served all day every day. Tex-Mex options fill up the rest of the menu with favorites like chile relleno, fajitas, and barbacoa.

1601 S. Grand St., 374.4335 $ K-N Root Beer Drive-In If you’ve tried K-N’s yummy burgers and floats, then you know why it’s been a success for more than 40 years.

The K-N Special, a double-meat, double-cheese burger, melts in your mouth. You can’t beat the old-fashioned, icy mug of homemade root beer. 3900 Olsen Blvd., 355.4391 $ y Kathy’s Kitchen This is the simple, Texas Panhandle homestyle food locals crave. Grab the napkins and tackle the brisket burger, a hamburger patty topped with brisket and smothered in barbecue sauce, cheese, and two stuffed jalapeños.

Generous portions, daily specials, and low prices will keep you going back for more. 4517 Highway 136, 383.2513 $ La Frontera La Frontera has served the Amarillo community for more than 30 years, offering the true taste of authentic, traditional Mexican food. With a cozy atmosphere, great service, friendly staff and delicious food, what else could you ask for? 1401 S. Arthur St., 372.4593 $ T Las Parrilladas Norteñas With cuisine typical of northern Mexico, Las Parrilladas Norteñas features parrilladas, mixed grill items designed to feed more than one person. Grill plates come with chicken, beef and pork. Or feast on the parillada de mariscos, a plate brimming with shrimp, crab legs, oysters, lobster, tilapia, and ceviche, which feeds four people. Customers love the buffet with traditional Mexican entrees and sides. 1706 Amarillo Blvd. East, 803.9566 $-$$ T C

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Leal’s Mexican Restaurant Leal’s serves dishes that blend the traditional flavors of Mexico with a few twists that will delight you. Try excellent, non-traditional items such as salmon or roasted tomatillo enchiladas along with delicious desserts. Let’s not forget about the fresh-squeezed lime margaritas, some of the best around. 1619 S. Kentucky St., 359.5959, myleals.com $$ c T Lone Star Bar & Grill Visit Lone Star Bar & Grill for classic, American grillstyle food including savory steaks, burgers, chicken sandwiches and more, all at an affordable price. You’ll also enjoy down-home, friendly service. Lone Star’s guarantee: no hot beer and no small steaks.

935 E. FM 1151, 622.9827 $$ C Lupita’s Lupita’s comes from a long line of restaurants in Amarillo, all springing from the original Tortilleria Lupita. Find fresh fare, such as chile rellenos or a green chile Puerco torta, a basket brimming with pork, lettuce, tomato, onion and avocado. 4013 SE 10th Ave., 372.3537/ 3221 S. Western St., 350.7638/ 2403 Hardin Drive, 350.7637/3309 Bell St., 350.7297 $ Malcolm’s Ice Cream & Food Temptations Malcolm’s offers the ultimate in classic soda-fountain food: burgers, sandwiches and salads – everything’s good. Be sure you save room for dessert. Better yet, start with a treat. After all, it’s the most important part of the meal at Malcolm’s. 2100 Paramount Blvd., 355.3892 $

Metropolitan – A Speakeasy Start your day with a coffee and pastry at Metropolitan. If a midday lunch with colleagues is in order, impress them with Metropolitan’s twist on classic favorites like a BLT. Or celebrate the end of a productive workday with a classy cocktail, savory small plate, or scrumptious homemade dessert. The menu changes frequently so check the club’s Facebook page for updates and special menu offerings. 9181 Town Square Blvd., Suite 1201, 242.0117 $$ c y T NEW Mimi’s Restaurant Authentic Mexican food – not TexMex – is what you’ll find when you dine at Mimi’s Restaurant. Ignore the humble building – this place is a hidden gem.

Mimi’s serves up fresh, affordable dishes like huevos rancheros, barbacoa and horchatas. 1400 Ross St., 373.3484 $ Moe Dogs Grill Memories of Route 66 come alive at Moe Dogs Grill. What once served as a gas station now offers hot dogs, burgers and other Americana classics. Decorated with memorabilia yet updated with flat screen TVs, Moe Dogs patrons have the opportunity to earn a free meal – that is if they can down eight jumbo hotdogs piled with chili, cheese and jalapeños within 30 minutes. And yes, there are fries with that. 3515 SW Sixth Ave., 220.2198 $cyT Napoli’s Fine Italian Restaurant Napoli’s has created an oasis in downtown Amarillo. Indulge yourself with the housebaked bread while you browse the ample menu. Try the hearty lasagna or one of the over-sized calzones while enjoying live music on the spacious patio.

700 S. Taylor St., 220.2588, napolisofamarillo.com $$ c T y ^ OHMS Cafe & Bar Set in downtown Amarillo, OHMS serves a buffet-style lunch then switches to wait service in the evenings. The chef features specials each week that range from seafood and smoked duck to beef tenderloin. Start with daily Happy Hour and give the Bar Burger a try. (It’s not on the menu, but it might be the best burger in town.) Excellent cuisine and service make this a delightful place to linger.

619 S. Tyler St., 373.3233, ohmscafe.com $$$ ☎ c y Outlaws Supper Club Looking for a steak-lover’s paradise?

Drive over to Outlaws Supper Club and you’ll discover just that. With a casual environment, you’ll find some of the finest steaks in Texas. We recommend the prime rib with tasty calf-fries, but get there early because it goes fast.

10816 SE Third Ave., 335.1032 $$ c Palio’s Pizza Cafe Palio’s has all your Italian food cravings covered. From generous subs and

pasta dishes to fresh-made pizza, the cafe promises “real” food with madefrom-scratch dough, fresh produce and all-natural ingredients. There are even gluten-free options for celiac sufferers.

3562 S. Soncy Road, Suite 301, 398.7256, paliospizzacafe.com $$ c Poblano’s Grill Poblano’s Grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with a focus on Tex-Mex fare.

Try the sizzling fajitas, smothered chile relleno, stuffed avocado – breaded, fried and topped with your choice of meat – or opt for American favorites like a made-to-order rib-eye and chicken-fried steak. You’ll enjoy a bustling, friendly atmosphere when you dine in, or call ahead and take your order to-go.

900 S. Tyler St., 803.9235 $-$$ T c y Public House You’ll want to take your time to enjoy the ambience and upscale Southern comfort food at Public House. Savor the house favorite, a generous portion of meatloaf comprised of ground duck, pork and beef with mashed potatoes, a house-made pimiento grilled cheese sandwich, or enticing nightly specials.

3333 S. Coulter St., Suite A, 398.7777, publichouseamarillo.com $$-$$$ c ☎ Rise ‘N’ Shine Donuts In addition to its glazed, cake or filled doughnuts and fresh pastries, start the day off right at Rise ‘N’ Shine Donuts with a savory kolache or croissant breakfast sandwich. 3605 SW 45th Ave., 398.9622 $ Rosa’s Café & Tortilla Factory Perfect for take-out or a quick, satisfying meal, Rosa’s offers Tex-Mex favorites and a fun, upbeat atmosphere. You can’t beat the homemade tortillas, made fresh every day. 4312 SW 45th Ave., 351.1194/ 3820 I-40 West, 352.8227/ 6207 Soncy Road, 803.9145, rosascafe.com ^ $

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4150 Paramount Blvd., 354.9110 $$ y C Shi Lee’s Barbecue & Soul Food Cafe You’ll find classic barbecue along with fried chicken wings, catfish, pork chops and a featured soul food meal of the day at Shi Lee’s. Meat lovers can feast on platters piled high with ribs, sausage and brisket, with plenty of sides to fill up even the hungriest diner. 1213 SW Third Ave., 220.0032 $ Spicy Mike’s Bar-B-Q Haven Diners won’t leave Mike’s hungry; they’ll leave licking their fingers. With chopped brisket sandwiches, tender pork ribs and more, Mike’s is a meat lover’s paradise.

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6723 S. Western St., 358.8550, spicymikes.mymobisite.us $ Taste Dessert Bar You’ll find big city vibes and small-town charm at Taste Dessert Bar. With its cozy, chic decor, small savory plates, handcrafted cocktails, full wine and beer list, and variety of from-scratch desserts, we guarantee you’ll want to linger at Taste. 1909 Georgia St., 398.2000, tastedessert.com $-$$ c T y Texas Firehouse Sports Bar & Grill Texas Firehouse offers everything from a delicious, fried green bean appetizer to steaks to pizza, all in a family-friendly, smoke-free environment. Watch all your favorite sporting events while you eat.

3333 S. Coulter St., Suite D1, 351.1800, txfirehouse.com $-$$ c ^ Thai Express In spite of the name, expect a wait at Thai Express, as your order is cooked fresh.

Standard Americanized dishes fill the menu, with customer favorites like fried rice, egg rolls, pad thai, and sweet and sour chicken. Lunch and dinner specials are available for less than $10 each.

3314 S. Washington St., 322.7423 $ Thai Star Thai Star has some of the most flavorful Thai dishes around, and people from all over rave about this little hole in the wall.

The pad thai is a favorite among many, but if you want to challenge your taste buds, we recommend the pad piek. And if that’s not spicy enough for you, we dare you to try the ghost pepper.

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Urbana Coffee Works Southwest Amarillo can get its caffeine fix a little closer to home with the opening of Urbana Coffee Works. Hang out with a fresh brew and breakfast pastry, or enjoy lunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. daily with hearty, hot sandwiches, tapas, soups and salads, and desserts like gelato or cupcakes. In the evening, listen to live music while you sip. 5215 S. Coulter St., Suite 100, 803.9022, urbanacoffeeworks.com $ T Vince’s Pizza Vince’s calzones are some of the best we’ve had. The pizzeria also offers huge Greek salads, Giro and an even larger family-sized pizza. Enjoy the quirky atmosphere or get your food to go at the convenient drive-up. 2413 S. Western St., 352.2656 $ Wild Bill’s Wild Bill’s offers American food and friendly service. The green chile cheese burger with hand-cut, seasoned fries is our favorite. Enjoy billiards, darts and arcade games while you wait, or after you dine. 3811 SW Sixth Ave., 372.4500 $yCT UPDATE

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Windy Cow Cafe and Dessert Bar This family-owned cafe is located in Wildorado, less than a 15-minute drive from west Amarillo. Fill up on all-youcan-eat catfish on Friday and Saturday, from-scratch comfort food, and delicious homemade pie, cake, cookies, brownies and more. 709 I-40 West, 426.3001 $ Wonder Womenz Bakery If you have a sweet tooth, this small drive-up bakery could turn into a serious habit. The rotating dessert menu offers a dazzling variety of cookies, cupcakes, cheesecakes (whole or by the slice), sweet crepes, pies, turnovers and fudge.

And the treats don’t stop there. Savory entrees, soup, quiche, brunch, and handheld breakfast items fill the menu, along with coffee and tea. Check the Wonder Womenz Facebook page for daily specials and flash sales.

909 S. Madison St., 477.0199 $ y YCSF Craft YCSF Craft serves its popular gourmet eats for lunch and dinner. The diverse but limited menu boasts burgers, tacos, and daily specials, and features craft beer and a well-rounded wine list.

2916 Wolflin Ave., 353.9273 $-$$ C Ye Olde Pancake Station With breakfast this good, you’ll be glad to know the Pancake Station serves it all day long. The restaurant also offers great diner-style entrees for lunch. We recommend the over-sized omelets, fresh pancakes, and southern fried chicken. 2800 Virginia Circle, 355.0211, pancakestation.com $ ^ Young Sushi “Rocks!”

The friendly greeting you receive when you walk into Young’s is your first clue your experience will be a good one. The helpful staff is always willing to offer suggestions regarding the sushi. If sushi’s not your thing, try the authentic Thai cuisine. 202 SW 10th Ave., 371.7200 $$ C ^ Youngblood’s Cafe Experience the Western heritage of Amarillo at Youngblood’s Cafe. The Cafe serves up excellent chicken-fried steaks to satisfy your craving for beef.

Plus, Youngblood’s also offers a hearty breakfast every day starting at 6 a.m.

620 SW 16th Ave., 342.9411, youngbloodscafe.com $$ C Zombiez Bar & Grill Locals rave about the homestyle offerings at Zombiez Bar & Grill. Fill up on daily specials, burgers, chicken-fried steak or chicken-fried chicken. Dine-in, takeout and delivery are available.

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Retro Rewind

Amarillo’s Second Fire Station

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he Amarillo Hook and Ladder Company was established in 1897 to serve the growing population. Within the next decade, the fire department became an official city service, and operated out of the same downtown municipal building that housed city hall. In those days, the fire department’s pump and hose wagons were pulled by horses. As automobiles began to increase in popularity around the city, the fleet added a motorized vehicle around 1912.

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homes made the threat of destruction by fire a significant one. As the city kept growing to the south and west, the fire department decided it needed a second station to serve the city’s residential neighborhoods. This building was constructed in 1914 at 16th Avenue and Harrison Street (pictured above). In 1959, the impressive building was torn down and replaced by a new fire station. The replacement structure, located at 1601 S. Harrison St., is now home to Scarborough Specialties, Inc.

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20 Questions with

Sherwin Cox Head Golf Professional, Ross Rogers Golf Complex

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What is the best advice you received when you were beginning your career? Buster Creigh, the golf professional at Sherrill Park Golf Course for the city of Richardson, said, “Always take care of the city first and your success will follow.” I have tried to live up to those words, and realize how important his advice has been to me through the years. How do you maintain balance? It is very difficult to balance work and family in a high-stress, high-demand job. An understanding spouse and children have relieved a lot of tension in this area for me. What has been your wisest investment? Investing my time and attention on my son’s and daughter’s ball games and activities as they were growing up. I don’t look back and regret not being a part of their lives during those years, and feel I have received a large return on my investments. How has your past work experience shaped you into a leader? I have more than 55 years of work experience, and have watched many successful people. I learned at an early age that people matter. Whether it is a customer, employee, boss, or anyone you deal with, they are important. I have come to realize that people are everything to me. What is the best part about your job? I have worked for the city of Amarillo for the past 37 years.

We run golf tournaments to help local charitable organizations. In the past six years these organizations have raised more than $3 million at Ross Rogers alone. Without a doubt, this is the No. 1 thing that gets me going and keeps me going at age 66. How has mentorship made a difference in your professional and private life? I owe so much to so many people including Martin Reeves, Hart Warren, and Johnny Austin.

Also, I have worked with three of the best golf professionals in Amarillo over the past 20 years: Dell Wood, Alan Coe, and George Priolo. These guys have made me a better golf professional just by having the opportunity to work and spend time with them.

Which living person do you most admire and why? Tom Lane. He is the best father I have ever known. I once told him he should write a book on how to be a good father.

He later took my advice and wrote “The Influence of a Father.” Tom is a gifted, godly and talented man – a world changer – because he changed mine. Which over-used word or phrase makes you cringe? The word surreal drives me nuts. Just say bizarre, unbelievable, amazing, fantastic or something else. What is your business philosophy?

Treat people the way you want to be treated. Be honest, fair and sincere. Which quality do you most value in an employee? A person who gets the job done and is not concerned with personal glory, but who is interested in the success of the entire organization. What personality trait has most helped you succeed? The gift of gab.

The ability to get along with and communicate with all types of people, regardless of their backgrounds. You need these skills when your success depends on the people you serve. Who is your favorite author? Other than a quick glance at a golf magazine or the USGA rule book, I spend time reading “the good book”. So my favorite author would be the Holy Spirit that inspired the word of God. What did you learn from your best boss?

How to treat people and how to back-up and support your employees. Your worst?

The opposite. How can Amarillo improve its business environment? I feel we need the arts, symphony, concerts, arena football, swimming pools, parks, golf courses, and any other amenity that would make people want to live in Amarillo, and stay in Amarillo.

Most important tech tool: My cell phone. How did we ever live without them? Best time-management tool: My cell phone and computer, as they alert me of appointments and keep me on a defined daily schedule. I can’t live without my: wife and family. My beautiful wife, Jenny, is my partner at Ross Rogers Golf Course and has put up with me for 43 years. Our son, Ty, and his wife, Azura, and our daughter, Teela, and her husband, Marty Miesner, are our whole world. But let’s not forget those two grandsons, Tucker and Hudson, who make the whole world turn. I don’t know what I would do without all of them. My favorite thing about Amarillo is: without question, the people. They are the most real, giving, compassionate, friendly, and honest people in the world. Most unusual job or task: There is nothing ordinary about being a golf professional; it is an unusual business. You hope every player will leave your facility having had a great golf experience, and you see what is required to make someone happy, while making sure you do your job with dignity and respect.

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