All-day festivities in honor of Cinco de Mayo are coming to Shirlington this weekend shutting down a portion of Campbell Avenue An outdoor celebration with live music and food deals is happening at Guapo’s Restaurant on Saturday The party at 4028 Campbell Avenue starts at 11 a.m To accommodate the festivities, a portion of eastbound Campbell Avenue between S. Randolph Street and S. Quincy Street will be shut down from 8:30 a.m from the Arlington County Police Department Community members should expect to see an increased police presence in the area and motorists are urged to follow law enforcement direction and remain alert for increased pedestrian traffic Additional closures not mentioned above may be implemented at police discretion in the interest of public safety Motorists should be on the lookout for temporary “No Parking” signs. Illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed or towed. 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The online portal is updated in real time If you cannot locate your vehicle or need additional support using the online portal call the County non-emergency number at 703-558-2222 A Fort Worth chef's love for food and cooking is apparent at this newly opened restaurant on West 7th Fort Worth chef Angel Fuentes (middle) with biz partners Jim Austin (left) and Dusty Smith My fondest memory of watching Angel Fuentes cook is from about three years ago when I was dining with a friend at Guapo Tacos his gas station taqueria just east of downtown and when your kitchen is usually comprised of two people Fuentes told me what was going on and added there might be a bit of a wait I sat there and marveled at how Fuentes bounced from the counter to the grill less patience might not have even opened that day But tenacity has helped Fuentes weather a storm or two and it’s also brought him to where he is today: the owner of a terrific new restaurant that celebrates his heritage and the food he knows and loves The space has housed several other restaurants such as Emmy’s Smokehouse and 360 Smoke Shack is one of Fuentes’ partners in the restaurant; Jim Austin CEO of a biopharmaceutical engineering company called Conecraft nor is it as small as a gas station restaurant “It’s the perfect size for what I want to do,” Fuentes says “Spotlight some of the food I grew up on and give my friends a place to come and have a beer.” The menu features many of the dishes for which Fuentes made a name for himself at Guapo Tacos and its predecessor huge burritos packed with proteins and veggies Alambre is a traditional Mexican dish comprised of chopped meats and vegetables Huaraches consist of oblong-shaped pieces of fried masa dough topped with smashed pinto beans Fuentes says he wanted to bring more flavors of his youth and home to his new restaurant “I know there might be some people who aren’t familiar with these dishes,” he says “But that’s the whole point of owning a restaurant To introduce people to new flavors and food that they may not be aware of.” Fuentes says he’ll resurrect another dish from his days at Guapo and Mariachi’s as a special: pozole His mother and grandmother provided the inspiration for the traditional Mexican soup His menu also includes another homage: The Embargo torta is named after the much-missed Embargo nightclub and restaurant a downtown spot where Fuentes used to work I owe a lot to the people who worked there and gave me a chance.” But most Fort Worth diners didn’t catch wind of Fuentes’ cooking until Mariachi’s Dine In opened in 2018 Located inside a funky gas station just east of downtown Mariachi’s became known for chef-inspired takes on birria tacos and other up-a-notch renditions of Mexican cuisine when Mariachi’s owner Ashley Miller moved the restaurant to Fort Worth’s west side Fuentes chose to stay behind and rebrand the space as his own concept called Guapo Tacos Guapo turned out to be a major success: In 2022 it was named best taco shop by Fort Worth Magazine readers Fuentes won the award for Rising Star Chef of the Year at the 2023 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards When he and Miller went their separate ways he wondered if he should move forward with a new endeavor or go back to his previous life and job as a computer programmer “I did a lot of soul-searching and just decided I was going to keep going and see what happens next.” Los Guapos Mexican Street Food, 2708 W. 7th St., instagram.com/losguaposfw Malcolm Mayhew writes about food and culture for Fort Worth Magazine whether he was merely good (several years there) had a cool nickname and for the most part actually kicked some ass for a while once he made the majors for good in 1995: For a guy who pitched 9.2 big league innings between 1990 and 1995 and he later went into coaching in Bridgeport Of course he’s mostly known for the nickname One day in college a couple of friends invited to me to a doubleheader at then-Comiskey (delineated from its sponsored era by the swap of almost pastel blue seats for dark green ones still one of the wildest stadium transformations I’ve ever seen during which the Sox could clinch a postseason berth with one (1) win we’d abandon our seats for the bullpen bar which was separated from the visiting players by a plain-old wire fence this was the platonic idea of a game I was put in Chicago for college to attend and the second game means basically nothing Derek Lowe and other pitchers just start yakkin’ with fans one of whom asked at one point if the El Guapo nickname was ironic as you can glean from this video that calls him “a nose tackle of a pitcher.” Fun fact before we move on: Garces gave up the first of David Ortiz’s homers against the Red Sox: I’m sure Guapo loves a grilled cheese or two I have to ration it because he never says no The internet is going wild over Shawn Mendes’ thirsty reaction to Bad Bunny’s new photoshoot Earlier this week, Calvin Klein unveiled the campaign for their Icon Cotton Stretch underwear showcasing Bunny in a series of sultry poses wearing tight boxer briefs Shot by the acclaimed photographer Mario Sorreneti the shoot was accompanied by an equally steamy promo video of the LGBTQIA+ ally in his Calvin’s where he asks the camera: “The vibe is infinite Comments ranged from “I’ve never wanted to be underwear so bad” to “WOOF WOOF WOOF” and “raw no birth control in front of the mirror in the shower on the kitchen countertop in the living room on the tv in the balcony” – you get it Mendes’ public display of affection for Bunny, which has garnered over 9k likes and over 300 comments, as of writing, comes after his October admission that he’s still ‘figuring out’ his sexuality At the Colorado show of his For Friends And Family Tour (28 October) the Canadian singer took a brief pause to reflect on the viral lyrics in his song ‘The Mountain’ which are as follows: “You can say I like girls or boys Mendes pointed out to the audience that “people have been talking about [my sexuality]” since he was “really young” “sexuality is such a beautifully complex thing “It always felt like such an intrusion on something very personal to me something that I was figuring out in myself something that I had yet to discover and still have yet to discover.” He went on to share that creating ‘The Mountain’ was “very personal” for him as it felt like the right time to address the rumors in a way that was meaningful: “I’m speaking from the heart now because I just want to be open with everyone and live in my truth.” Amidst a round of applause from the audience Mendes shared that the truth about his sexuality is that he’s “just figuring it out like everyone else,” adding It’s really scary because we live in a society that has a lot to say about it.” “I’m trying to be really brave and just allow myself to be a human and feel things that’s all I really wanna say about that for now.” Mendes released his self-titled fifth studio album in November to positive reviews while Bunny broke streaming records with his sixth solo album Debí Tirar Más Fotos in January The singer-songwriter joined the internet in thirsting over the pop star's new Calvin Klein ad Anthony Devlin/Getty; Directed and Photographed by Mario Sorrenti Directed and Photographed by Mario Sorrenti Customers chat during their meals at El Pollo Guapo in James Island on Thursday An Almost Legal bowl sits on a tray on the outdoor patio at El Pollo Guapo in James Island on Thursday Customers eat their meals at El Pollo Guapo in James Island on Thursday Pat Brooks and Mike Brooks eat their meals at El Pollo Guapo in James Island on Thursday Nina Luhrman and Joe Luhrman order their food at El Pollo Guapo in James Island on Thursday An added tequila shot floats in a margarita at El Pollo Guapo in James Island on Thursday El Pollo Guapo is now open and serving half chickens rice bowls and more at 1130 Folly Road on James Island Parker Milner is the Food Editor of The Post and Courier He is a Boston College graduate and former professional hockey player who joined The Post and Courier after leading the Charleston City Paper's food section The 1130 Folly Road space that for 13 years was occupied by Black Magic Cafe is now home to a fast casual rotisserie chicken restaurant with three Connecticut locations Owned by Heather and Roy Riedl, El Pollo Guapo is now open and serving half chickens the restaurant draws inspiration from Caribbean “All of our sauces and sides are made from scratch,” Heather Riedl said “We thought it would be a good market for people who want to grab takeout and have a healthy dinner at home.” Takeout accounts for 90 percent of their business in Connecticut though the James Island location is better equipped to serve dine-in customers with 46 indoor seats and another 25 outdoors on its patio wine and beer are served alongside the crowd pleasing menu Seeing as the new restaurant is on my route home from the office I stopped by last week for a rice bowl and guacamole with chips rectangular interior has a counter to place orders on the left and a dining room to the right though the restaurant appeared to be wrapping up its lunch rush with a few remaining takeout orders but El Pollo Guapo’s were seasoned and cooked to the point where they could handle a heap of guacamole The “Almost Legal” rice bowl — packed to the brim with rotisserie chicken (white and dark meat) queso fresco and sriracha aioli — was a satisfying lunch with the juicy chicken and bright vegetables removing the need to drown the bowl in hot sauce The dollop of pink aioli was all it needed El Pollo Guapo is open from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit elpolloguapo.com Jill Walters and Wendy Stauner chat during their meal at El Pollo Guapo in James Island on Thursday Fried plantains sit on a tray at El Pollo Guapo in James Island on Thursday Abbey Rubin hands William Wright (right) and Christy Wright (left) their meals at El Pollo Guapo in James Island on Thursday sit at the outdoor patio at El Pollo Guapo in James Island on Thursday CBD seltzers are stocked in a fridge at the entryway of El Pollo Guapo in James Island on Thursday El Pollo Guapo serves a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages A yellow chicken decoration sits on a receipt printer at the counter of El Pollo Guapo in James Island on Thursday fast casual restaurant that serves rotisserie chicken in many of its dishes Reach Parker Milner at 843-830-3911. Follow him on Twitter @parkermilner_. Subscribe to CHS Menu newsletter News tips/online questions: newstips@postandcourier.com Delivery/subscription questions: subserve@postandcourier.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: At the beginning of this year we let you know that Peterson Companies, which owns Rio Lakefront, submitted an application that proposed to add a floating dining pier for Guapo’s restaurant The Gaithersburg Planning Commission approved the plan in February but Guapo’s tells us that “the project will not be happening as of right now” and will keep us updated if anything changes At a January Gaithersburg City Council meeting and Robert Wu voted in favor of finding the application has a minor effect and directing the planning commission to make a final decision on the application while Councilmembers Jim McNulty and Yamil Hernandez voted against it the matter moved on the city’s planning commission A dining barge for Copper Canyon Grill was previously approved in 2023 and opened last month with its grand opening yesterday The plan for Guapo’s pier was to also be located on the existing adjacent Washingtonian Lake including open-air seating with two small gangways from the floating pier to the existing boardwalk totaling approximately 1,056 square feet The floating pier was to have an operable roof and side panels for shade and heating purposes during the summer and spring seasons (there were plans for heaters and fans to be installed) widely regarded as one of the busiest restaurants in Montgomery County will continue to offer indoor and outdoor seating as it has in recent years So make sure you're ready with the latest in home mixology news all delivered straight to your inbox each week It’s so easy to forget that Bitters also contain alcohol so we talked to Christa Cotton from El Guapo about the mechanics of making Non-Alcoholic Bitters When we think about Dry January or making any non-alcoholic cocktails we usually think about the spirits or liqueurs that we use in drinks But how often do you think about the bitters it’s easy to forget that bitters are technically alcohol Most bitters commonly on the market sit around 35-45% ABV and although you are only using a small amount this can derail your non-alcoholic efforts.  non-alcoholic bitters brands are becoming more and more popular.  One such brand is the New Orleans-based El Guapo We talk to El Guapo founder Christa Cotton about creating non-alc bitters incorporating flavours and what it means to straddle the world of cocktails and non-alc To find out more, go to elguapobitters.com 00:02:01 – Now you actually come from a distilling background. What made you choose to take your company down the non-alcoholic route?  00:03:46 – Do you think most people actually do realize that bitters contain alcohol?  00:05:08 – There must be a lot of education that would have to come into what you’re doing to make sure that people do understand that you’re alcohol-free? 00:05:59 – Now you mentioned that you use glycerol. How different is it to make bitters without alcohol, and what’s the process that you kind of go through?  00:07:39 – You recently released your barrel-aged vanilla. Tell us a little bit about that.  00:10:06 – Can I ask, so when you said that you’re aging in rum barrels, doesn’t that interfere with the non-alcoholic aspect? 00:11:09 – Now with something like Barrel-Aged Vanilla, how do you suggest that people use it?  00:13:38 – Do you think having so many flavours in your bitters range kind of takes that guesswork away? 00:17:05 – Now you’re about to release fig leaf bitters. Where did the idea for that come from?  00:19:07 – What sort of drinks will work well with the Fig Leaf Bitters? 00:20:16 – Now let’s talk a little bit about the RTD range. Are you launching these to, as we were saying before, eliminate that sense of guesswork?  00:22:27 – So if you’re using your bitters and soda, then theoretically people could make these flavors at home.  00:24:00 – You also sell mixers and syrups. Which part of the catalogue has proved the most popular? 00:26:06 – Now you sound like you’ve got a lot in the pipeline. Where do you see El Guapo in the future? 00:27:33 – What do you want people to take away from using your products?  00:29:32 – Now you mentioned earlier that low-alcoholic has become incredibly trendy at the moment. What do you see as the future for non-alcohol?  00:30:01 – Now if people want to experiment with your brand. Where are the products available?  A new restaurant from a former owner of Cielito Lindo will hold a grand opening this week Los Guapos Latin Food is set to open its doors at 1500 W The restaurant is the latest venture by Lourdes Perez Rojo, in partnership with Víctor Roman. Perez Rojo is also known for her ownership of Cielito Lindo, which was destroyed by a fire last year the opening of Los Guapos is more than just a business opportunity — it’s a chance to remake what was lost after the fire at Cielito Lindo.  She said the project is not a new Cielito Lindo but rather a new restaurant that embodies her and Roman which is completely different and very original,” she said and although I am extremely nervous about the opening I am more than happy and ready for this new beginning.” Los Guapos Latin Food will blend a wide array of Latin American cuisines under one roof “Almost all Latin American countries will be represented here,” Perez Rojo said “My intention is to surprise students from other countries studying at KU as well as residents from other Latin American countries now living in the U.S. You will feel as though you are dining at your mother’s house.” Perez Rojo said they want the restaurant to be accessible to everyone It will include vegan and vegetarian options as well as a make-your-own section of the menu Perez Rojo invites the community to embrace it as a continuation of what they experienced at Cielito Lindo.  “I also invite you to become part of my new family,” she said “This new project is created with a great deal of love it is a fresh initiative that will remain very enjoyable The grand opening for Los Guapos is set for noon Saturday on the northwest corner of Sixth and Florida streets Click here to learn more about our newsletters first Lawrence Lowdown is a feature on developments around town. 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Please click here to support us if you are able The Times is a proud “aspiring entrepreneur” member of Local Independent Online News (LION) Publishers We are happy to consider individual requests to republish content; however no content from this site may be republished without express permission That’s the mini-moodboard that comes to mind when I listen to Guapo’s “Self.” In the last several months Guapo has landed on a groovy sound with lots of vocal effects that feel both trendy and indebted to his Houston roots high- and low-pitched tweaks spice up otherwise basic raps (credit to “Yo’ jewelry came from Temu,” though) because of how they layer on top of one another Guapo would sound possessed—and all of this vocal tinkering is done without ever losing his wobbly Texas drawl With artists releasing songs at a fast and furious pace it’s difficult for the average hip-hop head to keep track of it all—no matter how tapped in they are a daily post to highlight the song you need to hear There are some stories that go beyond the ordinary bond between a human and a pet almost spiritual connection rooted in love One such story is that of artist Katja Muller and her beloved white cat What makes their relationship extraordinary is how they connect through music—even though Guapo is deaf as though he were listening with his heart Katja Muller was born in the vibrant city of Mexico City and now resides in the creative hub of Los Angeles and much of her inspiration comes from the peaceful companionship of her cats that silence has not stopped him from forming a profound relationship with music are statistically more likely to be born deaf It is not known whether Guapo was born this way or lost his hearing over time his experience of the world is shaped by sensation rather than sound What makes Guapo’s story so moving is how he interacts with the music Katja plays Guapo joins her by lying directly on the instrument His entire body becomes in tune with the vibrations created by each gentle keystroke The sight of Guapo stretched out across the piano is nothing short of magical and his face shifts through expressions of calm It is as if the vibrations speak directly to his soul the bond between Katja and Guapo becomes visible It has long been known that both deaf people and deaf animals can perceive sound through the feeling of vibrations technologies such as the deaf concert vest or live American Sign Language interpretation can turn a music concert into a rich The vibrations ripple through the keys into his body giving him access to the emotional depth of the music Katja finds endless inspiration in his serene poses and unique personality One of her favorite depictions of him is when he curls up in such an unusual position that he resembles an IKEA product that has been incorrectly assembled making it perfect for her imaginative artwork Guapo’s calm and expressive nature continues to fuel Katja’s creative output reminding her to slow down and find beauty in the quiet moments Katja’s home is not just filled with piano notes and paintings Another feline family member brings his own musical presence A ginger tabby cat regularly makes appearances in Katja’s videos stealing the spotlight with his remarkably loud purring Katja affectionately describes his purring as similar to a Harley-Davidson engine adding another layer to the sensory world Katja lives in The story of Katja and Guapo is a gentle reminder that music is more than something we hear Sign the petition now to tell the Senate that we must do better to protect our beloved animals Watching him relax on the piano as Katja plays is a powerful testament to the invisible threads that tie us together the sight of a deaf cat peacefully soaking in vibrations while his human creates music just for him is a pause worth taking This story continues to touch audiences online where Katja shares short glimpses of her quiet life with Guapo and her other cats and filled with a rare kind of beauty that goes far beyond sound We appreciate your business and support! 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Please contact orders@iheartdogs.com to finalize your transaction ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " Polish dressage rider Katarzyna Milczarek admits she mostly bought her Paris Olympic ride Guapo for his buckskin colour “Of course, that was the main thing,” she smiled after her Olympic dressage grand prix test today but he could do all the tricks – they weren’t all together We’ve worked together for three or four years now,” she said But sometimes we have to control him because in the beginning Katarzyna Milczarek said she wasn’t pleased with her test today “We had two big mistakes in the one tempis and the first pirouette – normally they are a good note and he has beautiful pirouettes These movements both carry double marks,” she said “I think it was the crowd and the arena that was a little bit too much for him We have only been to small international shows which don’t have so many people the tension came and then the mistakes follow.” who is based in north-west Poland and also contested the London 2012 Olympics I have had so many other horses and he’s so easy for me to ride – you can just laugh and sit in,” she said Good Samaritan  multiple grade 2 winner and top 20 third-crop sire has been sold to Haras Mocito Guapo in Chile according to Bowling Bloodstock and Sullivan Bloodstock The 10-year-old son of Harlan's Holiday who was born and raised at WinStar Farm in Central Kentucky and then entered stud there in 2019 had shuttled for four seasons to Chile in 2019-21 and in 2023 Four of his graded stakes winners to date were bred in Chile and include group 1 winner Yahshua; group 1-placed group 3 winner Entera Good; group 2 winner Good Sea; and Good Samaritan's South American-bred runners have earned nearly $925,000 to date He won graded stakes each year while racing from 2 to 4 He was runner-up in the 2017 Clark Handicap (G1) and third in the 2016 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1T)  He compiled a 4-3-2 record from 15 starts and earned $1,309,450 His lifetime worldwide progeny earnings to date is just shy of $7.4 million Sign up for BloodHorse Daily Shattering documentary about inhabitants of the notorious Emboscada prison under Alfredo Stroessner’s dictatorship is a warning against a repeat Before Celsa had set foot inside Emboscada her mother had already been imprisoned there Celsa was also pregnant with her son Derlis Her family history is thus inextricably bound to the horrors that the Stroessner’s regime inflicted on dissenting voices Harrowing testimonies from Celsa and her mother speak of the scorching heat yet Thorne also juxtaposes them with the calm rhythm of Celsa’s daily life where she carefully tends to her plants and gathers ingredients for herbal cures Like the scars etched on Celsa’s skin, Thorne’s film makes clear that the ghosts of the past can never fully disappear. On the radio, one can hear Mario Abdo Benítez, then president of Paraguay expressing admiration for Stroessner’s policies also gestures to the danger of history being erased The resilient guapo’y tree that used to stand tall in the camp and was a gathering spot for Emboscada prisoners Celsa’s comrades would make secret tapes where they documented the camp’s violence and conditions The film poignantly ends with one of those recordings voices from the past that seek to rouse the present out of its historical amnesia The continuation of two popular gas station eateries and a Japanese-inspired happy hour menu are all being served up this October I wrote a story for the Star-Telegram about the best places to eat on the east side of Fort Worth an often-overlooked mecca of fantastic mom and pop restaurants Included in the story was a tiny gas station restaurant called Tacos Cantu that served excellent Mex-Mex and Tex-Mex favorites the restaurant later closed — the story of any food writer’s life one of Cantu’s former managers took over and reopened the space late last year new owner Blanca Castillo’s charming little spot inside a Shell gas station is open for breakfast go for the massive burritos stuffed with eggs all jammed into a housemade flour tortilla Chilaquiles are sometimes a breakfast special Lunch and early dinner options include sopas a plate-engulfing chile relleno and small mountains of nachos There’s at least a half-dozen agua frescas and desserts such as strawberries and cream a unique hot chocolate drink thickened with ground field corn « Back Monday World Subscribers only Montreal's springtime potholes are becoming political 2018."> World Subscribers only Rapper Diddy's trial for sex trafficking begins World Subscribers only Far right clinches overwhelming victory in first round of Romanian presidential election World Subscribers only Kenneth Roth: 'Human rights can be defended without the US' World Subscribers only Founder of Sant'Egidio community fears next pope could undo Francis's legacy Opinion Subscribers only 'Russian gas and Europe is an old story that ended badly Economy Subscribers only Europe's steel industry flattened by crisis World Subscribers only How European countries plan to fund defense efforts France French rail strikes: Traffic will be 'strongly disrupted' in Paris region commuter trains on Monday France Subscribers only Macron announces citizens' convention on school schedules France Subscribers only 21 charged over French prison attacks as investigation narrows in on drug traffickers France Subscribers only French mosque stabber was driven by 'morbid fascination,' prosecutor says Videos World expos: From Paris 1855 to Osaka 2025 Videos How the Trump administration is attacking scientific research in the US Videos Tesla cars set on fire in Las Vegas as calls to boycott Musk's company grow worldwide Videos Can France's nuclear deterrent protect Europe Opinion Subscribers only 'It is pointless to imagine a significant wave of American academics leaving' Opinion Subscribers only 'The American dream is dying' Opinion Subscribers only 'The trade war creates new opportunities for Europeans and France' Opinion Subscribers only 'Faced with Trump is global finance a stabilizing force or an enormous bubble on the verge of bursting?' 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Her coach, Yann Julien, dreams of seeing her finish the Olympic fortnight not only with a medal, a gold one if possible but also a new status: why not "the Antoine Dupont of our sport," he said Wasn't she ranked as the world's best 3×3 basketball player in 2021 You have 83.44% of this article left to read Lecture du Monde en cours sur un autre appareil Vous pouvez lire Le Monde sur un seul appareil à la fois Ce message s’affichera sur l’autre appareil Parce qu’une autre personne (ou vous) est en train de lire Le Monde avec ce compte sur un autre appareil Vous ne pouvez lire Le Monde que sur un seul appareil à la fois (ordinateur En cliquant sur « Continuer à lire ici » et en vous assurant que vous êtes la seule personne à consulter Le Monde avec ce compte Que se passera-t-il si vous continuez à lire ici Ce dernier restera connecté avec ce compte Vous pouvez vous connecter avec votre compte sur autant d’appareils que vous le souhaitez mais en les utilisant à des moments différents Nous vous conseillons de modifier votre mot de passe Votre abonnement n’autorise pas la lecture de cet article merci de contacter notre service commercial 'American Idol' Spoilers 2025: Top 8 Contestants Revealed, 2 Sent Home on May 4 Episode Adam Lambert & Boyfriend Oliver Gliese Attend a Charli XCX Concert Together in NYC! Viral TikTok Couple Darshen & Dr Samuel React to Rumors of Secret Wife & Kids The internet has been thirsting over Bad Bunny‘s steamy Calvin Klein underwear campaign photos and that includes Shawn Mendes The 26-year-old singer left a comment on Bad Bunny‘s Instagram post that is now going viral Shawn simply wrote “guapo” in the comments section This is the Spanish word for “handsome.” Shawn revealed that he has been on a journey to figure out his sexuality “There’s just been this thing about my sexuality and people talking about it for so long I think it’s kind of silly because I think sexuality is such a beautifully complex thing and it’s so hard to just put into boxes,” Shawn told the crowd at one of his shows “It always felt like such an intrusion on something very personal to me something I had yet to discover and still have yet to discover.” Find out why Shawn is currently in Argentina ®PAPERCITY ©2025 urban publishers, inc. all rights reserved terms & condition // privacy policy // sitemap Pax & Beneficia Coffee opening in Waterside next The new Los Guapos shares a parking lot with Velvet Taco Bella Gente will lean into fresh focaccia pizzas MELT Ice Cream closed Sundance Square and opens Willow Park the same week many new foodie arrivals are coming to Waterside Here is the Fort Worth restaurant news to know right now Pax & Beneficia is opening a new coffee shop at Waterside’s former Steel City Pops location It joins their two other Tarrant County shops (one in downtown along with three Dallas-area shops (Las Colinas Owners Mouyyad Abdulhadi and Mamdouh Khayat are both Palestinian-Americans, bringing an international sensibility to the North Texas coffee scene. Each Pax & Beneficia coffee shop features what they call “an Andalusian/Arabesque/Turkish vibe” ― and the next Fort Worth Pax & Beneficia opening will be decked out in stylish Turkish and Moroccan tilework as well Their brand seeks to spread meaningful conversations and coffee ― with handcrafted syrups and freshly roasted coffees from their Grapevine roastery The Zahr latte tastes like baklava in a cup Fuentes was the co-creator of Fort Worth’s former Mariachi-Dine-In (which shuttered for good along Camp Bowie in June) he renamed it Guapo Taco and remained inside Dave’s Gas Station he’s turning his focus to opening Los Guapos ― an updated concept in a new part of town There’s seating for around 40 inside at tables and the small bar “beer and margaritas for now.” The space flows out to a back patio with seating for about 36 more The new menu features traditional Mexican street foods including burritos and tortas with your choice of meat ― chicken tinga Fuentes’ popular birra tacos and unique birra ramen are making the move to Los Guapos as well Other specialties will include octopus al pastor with pickled habanero pineapple and an authentic Mexican shrimp cocktail topped with crunchy pico Reata took up residence at the base of The Tower in July and the recently announced addition of Dallas-based Bocado will be added soon This fall, an Italian concept will be added to the mix as well. Bella Gente is an Italian restaurant that will feature ingredients flown in from Italy and reimagined with Texan flair bringing the smell of fresh focaccia to the neighborhood Bella Gente promises sandwiches including the Salmon Zucchini featuring smoked salmon There will be gourmet pizzas like the Black Angus topped with truffle and burrata This week Kari Crowe Seher announced the closing of her Sundance Square location of MELT Ice Creams. MELT celebrated its first decade in April and Seher is making progress on her new headquarters ― dubbed the JOY Factory ― which will allow for way more cold storage as she ramps up her specialty ice cream with a new 10,000-square-foot facility in Edge Cliff There are three remaining MELT locations (Magnolia Avenue, Mule Alley, and one in Dallas’ Bishop Arts neighborhood), plus the brand-new, Willow Park location ― part of The District at Willow Park Seher just announced that the newest scoop shop is now open Finally, Kintaro Ramen is bowing out of its Artisan Row location as well this week. Chef Jesus Garcia planted Kintaro there in January of 2021 in the same location that formerly housed Oni Ramen (of which he was the mastermind) The other location of Kintaro Ramen will remain in downtown Arlington at 101 E you can still satisfy your ramen cravings crafted by a local master The element requested is either not valid or does not exist BANDITS broke into a service station in Gonzales Village in Guapo early on December 18 by cutting a hole through the ceiling the manager of Thackoordas Service Station was alerted in real time by the alarm CCTV system that male intruders were trying to break open the safe box believed to contain money and other valuables South Western Division police were immediately notified but the intruders had left before the manager and police arrived at the business on the Southern Main Road Police found the security safe box had been moved from its original position and had several chop marks The police were told around 6 pm on December 17 an employee had locked all doors and windows and turned on the alarm system before leaving Ramkaran and Samlal and WPC Regis were among the first responders together with officers from the South Western Division Task Force MWANZA Joseph, the man accused of the murder of police constable Krishna Banahar, made his first court appearance on November 13. Joseph, 35, of Rose Street in Gonzales Village in Guapo, appeared in the South A Master’s Court before master Sarah De Silva, who denied him bail and remanded him into police custody. He was also charged with having a gun and ammunition. The case was adjourned for a status hearing on November 5, 2025. ASP Maharaj of the Homicide Bureau of Investigations, Region Three, laid the charges. The charges were laid under the guidance of Supt Persad and Sgt Bridgemohan from the bureau. Banahar, 25, of Mon Desir, Fyzabad, was fatally shot in the line of duty on November 6 in a police exercise near the Joseph family’s home on the outskirts of Point Fortin. Joseph’s brother, Al Hakim Joseph, 44, a scrap iron dealer, was also fatally shot in the same incident. Banahar was last based at the Siparia CID and had four years of service. Banahar and Al Hakim were pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the Point Fortin Hospital before dawn on November 6. Joseph was arrested shortly after the shooting. Police say they recovered a Glock pistol at the scene. Friends and relatives of a businessman shot dead during a police confrontation in Guapo on November 6, where a police officer was also killed, recalled his generosity and kindness during his funeral service on Saturday. Brenda Trim-Hinds, the aunt of Alhakim Joseph, urged mourners to remember the joy Joseph brought into their lives. She described him as a devoted member of the Joseph family, a loving father and son, a caring spouse and an ardent businessman. "The list goes on and on. Although his time with us was short, his impact was immeasurable. He leaves behind a legacy of love, strong work ethic, kindness and unforgettable memories." She added: "As we mourn his passing, let us celebrate the life he lived, remember the joy he brought into our lives, his laughter and the love he gave." At the funeral service, mourners packed Lot 10 Village Open Bible Church, with many mourners standing outside. The 2023 Calypso Queen, Tameika Darius, dedicated a moving rendition of Come Jesus, Come to her cousin. moving mourners to tears. Joseph, 45, was killed during an anti-crime operation. PC Krishna Banahar, 25, of Mon Desir, Fyzabad, was also shot dead at St Rose Street, Guapo during the incident. Another officer, only identified as Cpl Mohammed, was injured. Banahar was cremated after a military send-off on November 9. Commissioner of Police Erla Harewood-Christopher, accompanied by a several senior officers attended the funeral along with Minister of National Security Fitzgerald Hinds. Joseph's brother, Mwanza, appeared in court on November 13, charged with Bahahar's murder, possession of firearm and ammunition. After the incident, Assistant Commissioner of Police Wayne Mystar said officers from the South Western Division Task Force, Siparia and Point Fortin CID went to a house along St Rose Street with a warrant to search for weapons and ammunition when they were met with gunfire around 4.45 am. Banahar, who was dressed in civilian clothes, was shot in his head and several times in his torso. He died at the Point Fortin Hospital around 5.20 am. Joseph who was also shot and died at the hospital. Mystar said a Glock pistol was recovered at the scene. Joseph's brother was taken into custody later that day. Shortly after the incident, a female relative told Newsday they woke up to a commotion and initially believed they were being robbed. 2023Illustration by Luci GutiérrezSave this storySave this storySave this storySave this storyDuring a period of incarceration scheduled to last fifty years to life has started a new career as a fact checker and researcher to earn cigarette money in prison Authorities have looked the other way at Goffmán’s nonobservance of the rule against inmate cell-phone use Thank you for finding the time to speak with me I am checking the facts in an article entitled ‘If This Old Summer House Could Talk.’ The author of this piece states that the speed of light is sixty-five miles per hour and fifty-five miles per hour at night or in inclement weather can you verify that this statement is correct Are you aware that I’m the Carlos Goffmán whose nickname is El Guapo and fifty-five at night would be ‘more or less within the ballpark,’ you say and I am trying to verify some details in a journal paper that is about to be published entitled ‘Ten Famous Wardrobe Malfunctions.’ Our author says that if a person crosses his eyes and a doorbell rings his eyes will stick In light of your many years of practice as an ophthalmologist does this claim jibe with your own clinical experience Not borne out by any research or emergency-room data at all I wonder if you know that I am the El Guapo Goffmán So now you say it might be possible that if you crossed your eyes and a doorbell rang they would stick I am doing some gig-economy temp work while I sit out my bid in the federal maximum-security slam here in Florence and I am fact-checking an in-depth long-form nonfiction article entitled ‘What These Famous TV Personalities of the 1980s Look Like Today.’ Now I know that you were very close with Junior Samples star of the popular comedy variety show ‘Hee Haw.’  that I can order certain members of your security detail to cut you in half with a chainsaw in your sleep I’m not at liberty to disclose which members—I wish I could So when the writer of this article says that you and Mr Samples were ‘more than just friends,’ that statement would be consistent with the facts Can you put your assistant back on before I go and I’ve got a piece of immersive journalism entitled ‘Cosmetology Secrets the Plastic Surgeons Don’t Want You to Know’ that contains some statements I’m hoping to check with you the author states that you owe him three million dollars Have you ever heard the term ‘creative nonfiction’ it’s nonfiction that’s more creative than regular nonfiction If you live—and I now have every expectation that you will—I’ll be happy to send you a copy of the article when it comes out circling back to let you know that our author is also going to say that up is down We will be putting all this ‘on you,’ as we say with your cell number in case readers want to follow up Goffmán was on a supervised walk in downtown Denver and since returning to confinement he has had to do his fact-checking by regular mail Things you could have done instead of checking your phone I thought I would accomplish a lot more today and also by the time I was thirty-five I am a Tinder guy holding a fish and I will provide for you Circumstances in which I will not pet your dog Fake pandemic introvert vs. real introvert Other hygge-like Scandinavian trends to make your sad life seem intentional Enter the Cartoon Caption Contest for a chance to appear in the magazine Follow @newyorkercartoons on Instagram and sign up for the Daily Humor newsletter for more funny stuff. Police investigators have been given the go-ahead to charge the 35-year-old suspect from Guapo with the murder of PC Krishna Banahar who was shot in the line of duty early on November 6 is expected to face a master in the South Criminal High Court on November 13 He was also charged with having a gun and ammunition was also fatally shot in the same incident which happened near the family’s home at St Rose Street in Guapo ACP for South/Central Wayne Mystar confirmed that deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Sabrina Dougdeen-Jaglal instructed the police to lay the charges after reviewing a file sent by investigators ASP Maharaj laid the charges under the guidance of Supt Persad and Sgt Bridgemohan all of the Homicide Bureau of Investigations had four years of service and was last based at the Siparia CID The policeman and other officers from the South Western Division were on an exercise at the Joseph family’s home before dawn on November 6 when Banahar and the self-employed businessmen were shot They were pronounced dead at the Point Fortin Hospital The police said they found a Glock pistol and arrested the suspect Banahar’s funeral took place at the family’s home and then at the Shore of Peace (Mosquito Creek) Cremation site in La Romaine POLICE have promised a thorough investigation into an incident in Guapo on the outskirts of Point Fortin which left both a 25-year-old police constable and a civilian dead Another policeman remains warded in hospital with gunshot wounds was pronounced dead at Point Fortin Hospital at 5.20 am a 45-year-old self-employed businessman from Gonzales Village in Guapo was also declared dead at the hospital around the same time A relative of Joseph was detained in connection with the incident Police sources said Joseph was among people who fired at the police Initial police reports state that Banahar and his colleague Cpl Mohammed were on duty at St Rose Street in Guapo when gunmen opened fire on them where both Banahar and Joseph were pronounced dead Police said Cpl Mohammed suffered non-life-threatening injuries distraught relatives and friends gathered to comfort each other A family member told Newsday that police officers arrived at 2.30 am to pick up Banahar to go on an exercise The family did not know the details of the exercise Relatives said they first heard news of his death via social media Police later confirmed he had been killed while on duty Banahar was the first grandchild of his maternal grandparents The family was too distraught to comment further At Joseph's home on St Rose Street in Guapo They also denied that another member of the family A female relative recalled being asleep when she was awakened by banging on the front door the police told her and a child to both sit down The home of policeman Krishna Banahar in Mon Desir on Wednesday hours after the young officer was killed in a shooting incident which left another man I did not know if they were real police or bandits and they said they had a warrant to search for guns and ammunition and the police did not find any guns or ammunition," she said The police took his cell phone and its SIM card," she said The woman said she was unsure how Joseph who was in the house asleep While admitting to have not witnessed the incident the woman insisted that Joseph and the detained relative were not involved in criminal activities Supt Edmund Cumberbatch of the South Western Division briefly spoke with Newsday and confirmed that a man was in custody and we are trying to get to the bottom of this unfortunate incident We remain committed to fighting crime in the South Western Division while safeguarding the rights of the public," said the senior officer "We will conduct a fair and thorough investigation president of the TT Scrap Iron Dealers Association expressed condolences to families of both PC Banahar and Joseph He said the association was conducting "crime talks" nationwide to encourage people to avoid a life of crime and promote peace and unity Calls and messages to president of the Police Social Welfare Association Editor's Note: This is an update to an earlier story which can be read below A policeman was killed on duty in an early-morning shooting on November 6 that also left a colleague wounded and a suspect dead Initial reports said he was Banahar and a colleague were on exercise duty at St Rose Street in Guapo The police and the man were taken to the hospital Other police from the South Western Division were notified and a search is under way for the other suspect Home E-Paper Traffic Cameras Classifieds rad­hi­ca.sookraj@guardian.co.tt Bur­glars broke in­to Thack­o­or­dass Ser­vice Sta­tion in Gon­za­les Vil­lage De­spite their ef­forts to breach the safe Po­lice said an anony­mous caller alert­ed the Guapo Po­lice Sta­tion at around 3:39 am on Thurs­day man­ag­er Bran­don Thack­o­or­dass re­port­ed that the sta­tion’s alarm and CCTV sys­tem had no­ti­fied him of in­trud­ers in­side the build­ing The of­fi­cers in­spect­ed the premis­es and found all doors they dis­cov­ered a hole in the ceil­ing that the bur­glars had used to gain en­try The bur­glars had moved the safe and at­tempt­ed to cut it open Of­fi­cers from the South West­ern Di­vi­sion­al Task Force con­duct­ed a thor­ough search for the sus­pects but the bur­glars man­aged to evade cap­ture Guardian Media is the premier provider of multimedia solutions and authoritative insight on news TBC Radio Network and The Big Board Company Send us an e-mail here or call us at +1-(868)-225-4465 / +1-(868)-235-5668 Angel Fuentes was an unhappy computer programmer in 2007 He was 21 years old and decided the only way out of his rut was to quit his job and go into the service industry It’s a grueling kitchen position that requires speed and expertise Washing dishes during a restaurant rush can leave an individual haggard But those who “put in their time” while harboring ambition often move up the ranks to line cook and even chef Not all tacos need meat or meat substitutes which Fuentes co-owned with fellow restaurant industry veteran Ashley Miller became a pilgrimage-worthy joint for vegetarians Miller announced that Mariachi’s Dine-In was moving to a larger space seven miles away With the relocation came the end of the business partnership behind the taqueria’s success. Miller would take over the existing brand and menu in the new storefront, while Fuentes remained in Mariachi’s original spot with a new name: Guapo Taco And the food is as wonderful and distinct as its predecessor The restaurant’s new design has a graffiti-style mural on the facade with the taqueria’s name above budding cactus paddles the logo features “Guapo Taco” in black cursive overlapping an illustrated taco in circles of white Blooming cacti are painted along the bottom A low wall separates the dining room from the gas station’s convenience store Miller took the Baja-style “fish” taco with her but Fuentes continues to offer vegetarian and vegan fare The aforementioned chorizo combines with carne asada in a campechano taco The birria taco’s meat is pressed in a creamy cushion of melted mozzarella and Monterey jack cheese and wrapped in a single white corn tortilla not the doubled-up tortillas that birria tacos are generally served in you don’t need two tortillas,” Fuentes says the taquero also explains that the protein is actually beef cheek barbacoa finished as birria in consommé instead of the more traditional goat meat The barbacoa needs nothing—it would be stellar without consommé or dairy The meat slowly dissolves on the tongue with a gentle flavor peppy cup of consommé is served on the side of the plate. The elote with Takis two ways—as whole rolls of the spicy-sour chips as well as pulverized—is an addictive textural juxtaposition.  But my favorite dish during my visit to Guapo Taco was the green chicken pozole Bobbing with plump spheres of hominy in a broth dominated by tender the soup is finished with chopped radicchio It was a homey dish that sent me slumping into my seat with a feeling of warm relaxation the pozole channels the cooking of his mother and grandmother But he isn’t trying to replicate their food He spent his childhood watching them make meal after meal with awe that grew into passion “That’s where I learned to treat food with care and with love,” Fuentes says “It’s not that I’m not making their recipes it’s the beginning of the journey.” He’s dedicated to continuing a culinary tradition without being beholden to it Fuentes adds ramen noodles before serving bowls of the vivifying food It’s far superior to much of the birria ramen sold across the region “People freaked out over it,” he says The taqueria’s name is as curious and attractive as the food Fuentes had a list of potential names and ran them by a group of friends while they were knocking back drinks He mentioned “guapo” because “‘hey we’re a handful of [handsome men] messing around,’ joking and probably drunk by this point,” Fuentes recalls The taquero decided to write down the ideas during the inebriated brainstorming session because he knew he “wouldn’t remember that conversation.” Fuentes ran the name “Guapo Taco” by his girlfriend explaining that he was keen on its concision and catchiness and with it Fort Worth got a fetching addition to its taco scene Guapo Taco301 S. Sylvania Avenue, Fort WorthPhone: 682-966-9645Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 11–9 The Mexican restaurant El Guapo’s Tequila + Tacos closes in West Des Moines in mid-March Tony Lemmo, one of the co-owners of El Guapo’s, suggested on Facebook that if diners haven’t trekked “west of 63rd” to check out the restaurant “get your butts out there and see what you have been missing El Guapo’s is probably best known for a wide range of tequilas and mezcal What specials does El Guapo’s serve?On Wednesdays the restaurant offers either carnitas tacos or quesapozole tacos with stewed pork starting at 5 p.m one with meat and the other without starting at 5 p.m tacos al pastor on corn tortillas start at 5 p.m Saturdays bring carne asada tacos starting at 5 p.m. More: Greek restaurant closes in Ankeny, plus a barbecue restaurant shutters in Pleasant Hill Contact: 515-216-2198 or elguaposiowa.com on Tuesday through Thursday; and Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m Correction: The hours for El Guapo's were updated Susan Stapleton is the entertainment editor and dining reporter at The Des Moines Register. Follow her on Facebook, X, or Instagram, or drop her a line at sstapleton@gannett.com Caterina's introduces a more relaxed summer vibe Angel Fuentes adds Los Guapos Street Food to the mix along West Seventh Street Hurley House Lemon Basil Chicken Salad is part of the every pool kit so does the need for casual dining (or less formal From Mule Alley to the West Seventh District Here is the Fort Worth restaurant news you need to know this June Chef Tim Love has made a few changes to his Caterina’s Italian which made waves with its analog philosophy of dining ― with jackets required and cell phones banned he’s offering a new way to experience the Mule Alley restaurant throughout the summer season Love’s added a new weekend mid-day service from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm on Friday Dining is now available on the patio for lunch Caterina’s is taking a more relaxed approach this summer with a resort chic dress code from Memorial Day through Labor Day and a more casual phone and jacket approach at the bar ― because it’s hot out there He’s also launching a “car-door-to-restaurant-door” valet and golf cart service, making getting to any of his Mule Ally restaurants ― Caterina’s, Tannahill’s The so-called “Two Step Express” is simple just drop your car off at the valet as usual I notified my wonderful staff three weeks ago of this change and have been quietly sharing the news with our regulars my dream was to own and operate a business Hard work and the love from this city have helped me realize those dreams.” Meanwhile, the other co-founder of Mariachi’s was Angel Fuentes. When the duo parted ways, Fuentes launched his own taqueria Guapo Tacos in June of 2021 which remained at its original location inside a gas station at 301 S The taco recipes and two menus with both a regular and a vegan menu According to CultureMap the restaurant is a spinoff of Guapo Tacos 7th St.” That’s the former Fanboy’s Grill near Artisan Circle and all its nightlife Fuentes is planning to open Los Guapos this summer While the main allure of Hurley House Bakery remains its bakery case filled with goodies The grab-and-go case is filled with a rotating selection of heat-and-eat meals from classic chicken spaghetti to a full roast chicken meal owner and baker Katherine Sasser is giving regulars even more to love She’s added her homemade salad dressings in fridge-ready bottles The flavors include her Basil Green Goddess and a zingy Sriracha Lime Dressing which is featured on the Hurley House Fiesta lunch salad The 12-ounce bottles are available for $8 each “Consider these dressings your shortcut to fabulous salads at home,” Sasser says in an Instagram post Sasser also has small and large pool packs (filled with pimento cheese and the like) making lounging by the pool as easy as grab and go A family dispute over missing items has left a man with a gunshot wound and another relative on the run from the Guapo police from Fraser Street off Salick Road in Gonzales Village He was treated at the Point Fortin Hospital and later discharged The police said around 6.30 am on December 15 the victim went to the home of a close female relative in a forested area at Lot 10 Village in Guapo He was there in relation to some items he claimed were removed from the family house in Sobo Village The victim called out to his relative but received no response who appeared in the front doorway holding what appeared to be a homemade shotgun The relative pointed the weapon at him and opened fire along with other officers from the South Western Division Task Force THE file on the shooting death of PC Krishna Banahar, who was killed in the line of duty in an exercise in Guapo that also resulted in the death of a civilian has been sent to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for advice ACP for South/Central Wayne Mystar confirmed this on November 11 the police had been given no instructions on how to proceed National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds offers condolences to Arrilla Banahar at the officer's funeral service in Fyzabad on November 9 was fatally shot in an exercise at the home of the Joseph family at St Rose Steet in Gonzales was also killed and another police officer wounded Commissioner of Police Erla Harewood-Christopher The officer was shot dead in the line of duty on November 6 in Guapo and Joseph were pronounced dead at the Point Fortin Hospital before dawn on November 6 The police also arrested a 35-year-old relative of Joseph at the scene. Up to the afternoon of November 11, he remained in custody as investigators awaited guidance from the DPP Banahar was cremated on November 9 Among the mourners were Commissioner of Police Erla Harewood-Christopher National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds and head of the South Western Division Supt Edmund Cumberbatch Police officers carry the casket of their murdered colleague at his funeral service in Fyzabad on November 9 said the incident reinforces the very real threat that police face every day when they leave their families and report for duty to protect and serve the nation She added they serve courageously to ensure the public's safety A policeman was killed on duty in an early-morning shooting on November 6 that also left a colleague wounded and a gunman dead Initial reports said Banahar and a colleague The police and the other wounded man were taken to the hospital Part-time Coachella Valley resident and author Janet Zappala is on a mission She envisions a world where her grandson — and children everywhere — grow up in a community that values connection over isolation She hopes to inspire children to become changemakers in the world And she’s doing it one children’s book at a time Zappala never dreamed of writing a children’s book she had been enjoying life as a longtime successful television journalist “I feel the universe threw this in my lap,” she said of how her first book "Guapo’s Giant Heart: The True Story of the Calf Who Kept Growing," emerged “I was just mucking stalls at the Coachella Valley Horse Rescue one day as I was doing in my many years of volunteering Look at this picture of this steer spooning with our pot-bellied pig Zappala discovered that “Guapo” was a little calf that had nowhere to go and that he was probably going to be destroyed or be homeless A Coachella Valley woman wound up adopting Guapo “Never in her wildest dreams did she know that this steer was going to become one of the world's largest at over 3,000 pounds and over 6 feet tall,” Zappala muses we're trying to get him into the 'Guinness Book of World Records.' He's now 6 years old living there in the Coachella Valley that he's one of the world's largest steers with one of the world's largest hearts and I write things that are a little bit more adult-driven,” she said She ended up calling one of her dear friends at the San Diego Zoo who encouraged her to write the book herself eventually connecting her to writer Wendy Perkins Illustrations by Lara Calleja truly brought Guapo’s story to life "Guapo’s Giant Heart: The True Story of the Calf Who Kept Growing" was published in 2022 to rave reviews the tale tracks an adopted baby calf who keeps growing and growing — and growing giant Guapo teaches other animals that being different is actually a good thing The book won the Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Excellence in Children's Literacy and the Story Monsters winner in the Picture Books category in "Guapo’s Great Rescue," our hero welcomes Clay the quarter horse into his world so Guapo decides to coax Clay out of his shell and friendship and patience comprise some of the themes explored in the book which aims to offer valuable life messages that parents can impart to their children "Guapo’s Great Rescue" is already off to a great start It recently won a 2024 Family Choice Award with voters noting how well the children’s book “enhances families' experiences,” offering something they can enjoy together Even better: Part of the book sales go to Coachella Valley Horse Rescue and Come Back Ranch Animal Sanctuary in Eagar “All of the main characters in my books all exist,” Zappala is quick to note which the kids and the adults love because they see these characters they've kind of fallen in love with in the book You don't see that too much in children's books.” This isn’t Zappala’s first foray into publishing. Back in 2010, she released "My Italian Kitchen: Home-Style Recipes Made Lighter & Healthier," which captured robust recipes featuring authentic Italian cooking "Guapo’s Great Rescue" feeds another hunger one that is internal and perhaps even more soulful “I say Guapo has one of the world's largest hearts which is why he's a great example for children,” Zappala said “He teaches by example important life lessons “It’s asking children not only what they want to be when they grow up but also who they want to be after they read the book,” Zappala said And I don't want to judge.’ Those are the things that I'm trying to teach It's a reflection of your soul.’ Guapo teaches that.” "Guapo’s Great Rescue" is available on Amazon Part of the proceeds go to Coachella Valley Horse Rescue Learn more about Janet Zappala at janetzappala.com Greg Archer’s features on the entertainment industry have appeared in the USA Today Network "Grace Revealed," chronicles his Polish family's odyssey during World War II Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInNEWINGTON CT (WFSB) - Regional manager Charlie Foucault gave us a tour of El Pollo Guapo’s new location in Newington It’s a nice space but the real magic happens back in the kitchen The rotisserie roasted chickens are the focal point of the menu “el pollo guapo” means “the handsome chicken” in Spanish Bartlett said this kind of beauty takes time “Then we take it and we rub it in our drub mix in our tajin salt,” said Charlie “And then it goes into the rotisserie oven for about two hours it comes out nice and juicy.” El Pollo Guapo puts a twist on traditional Mexican dishes avocado and pico de gallo are works of art El Pollo Guapo now serves four communities with stores in Hartford and the new location on Main Street in Newington Charlie said their customers agree: bird is the word “It’s everybody’s favorite new restaurant right and that’s what we aim for,” Charlie said For more information on El Pollo Guapo, click here. ※ This service is provided by machine translation tool Last month we let you know that Peterson Companies submitted an application that proposes to add a floating pier for Guapo’s restaurant The Gaithersburg Planning Commission approved the plan at last night’s meeting The pier will be located on the existing adjacent Washingtonian Lake The additional work will create open-air seating with two small gangways from the floating pier to the existing boardwalk totaling approximately 1,056 square feet No changes to any existing commercial buildings are proposed by this application The floating pier will have an operable roof and side panels for shade and heating purposes during the summer Structural “spuds” will be used to hold the floating pier in place with two gangways extending from the existing boardwalk to the pier allowing the pier to move up and down as the lake level changes during rain events A post shared by Mr. MoCo • Alex Tsironis (@mrmoco301)