A taste of Ireland’s finest dish

Leap year only comes around every four years and this year, we will find ourselves enjoying an extra day in February. We receive 366 days as opposed to the 365 days that we are accustomed to. This extra day is given to us because of astronomical reasons, and an untidy condition in our solar system and calendars. Leap year keeps our calendars in sync and has prompted some interesting traditions and customs. One known custom is marriage proposals given by women instead of men. This tradition was said to have begun in fifth century Ireland according to Irish history. The…

Hot and fresh tacos served up in South Texas

There are many taco places in Corpus Christi, we recently decided to find out what separates the best from the rest. Breakfast tacos were the particular point of emphasis for this article and we found several places of interest. GABRIEL MYERS I went to Taqueria Alteno, better known as “that blue Mexican restaurant across the street from East Campus,” for what my friends and I like to call Taco Tuesday after class. It was about 12:30 p.m. Feb. 9 when I got there, so it was right in the middle of the lunch rush. I went there to try their…

Sliders sure to score with Super Bowl crowd

Super Bowl Sunday is not just about the game — it’s also about the food. It is one of the two best food holidays of the year, with Thanksgiving holding strong to the No. 1 slot. Friends and families celebrate this particularly exciting Sunday event by gathering to watch the game and overindulge on the football fare. Serving touch- down-worthy eats is a must while watching the NFL’s top teams face off for the title of champion. A Super Bowl spread typically strives to achieve holiday feast status. This is not a sit-down dinner, but rather a brimming buffet. Super…

Quarter-Pounder Showdown

Google Hamburgers have every food group, but every place has their own distinct flavor. The Foghorn editorial staff decided that no expedition is too grand, and found four local burger establishments to see if they met the expectations for the best burgers in Corpus Christi.   Samantha Douty sdouty@foghornnews.com Samantha Douty/Foghorn The cheddar bacon cheeseburger topped with avocado came with an order of french fries and as many vegetables as desired. I decided to try Wallbangers in search of the best burger in town This search hit home for me because my family and I have been on the lookout…

‘Tis the season to lift a cup of cheer

Cayce Berryman & Samantha Douty While Corpus Christi experiences the series of cold fronts known as winter, jackets move closer to the front of the closet and Starbucks-goers change their preference to a hot drink instead of a chilled coffee or Frappuccino. Like most people, I have my own preferences, and I look forward to them when the cold air rolls through South Texas. Cayce Berryman/Foghorn The Coffee Waves “Hug in a Mug” and the Star- bucks Caramel Brûlée are among the favorites of the holiday drinks. CAYCE BERRYMAN Coffee Waves “Hug in a Mug” Ididn’thaveaHugina Mug until recently, but I’m…