This week we asked food critic Lisa Martinez, known for her blog, El Paso Veg Snob to lend her expertise and be a contributor for our top ten vegetarian dishes in downtown. For a list of delicious vegetarian food options, read on! 1.) Small Plates/Tapas at Tabla (115 Durango St, Ste. D) Be sure to bring a group to share one of the many veg-friendly cold … [Read more...]
Borderland Brawlers Fight to Keep You Healthy
In the basement of The Lion’s Den Total Fitness on 209 Texas Street in Downtown El Paso is a gritty, no frills space – home of Borderland Brawlers. The only indication of the business street side are the occasional trainees you might see running laps around downtown buildings with boxing gloves still on. The trainee only stopping to throw a flurry of punches into … [Read more...]
The Paso Del Norte Health Foundation – Caring for the Individual through Community Support
Riding up the elevator to the 19th floor of the Wells Fargo building where the Paso Del Norte Health Foundation (PdNHF) is headquartered, one thing is made clear - this is going to be a great view. “One of the biggest reasons we’re [downtown] is the view of our region. It helps to show our bi-national scope and contiguous region to visitors that don’t initially … [Read more...]
9 Ways DOWNTOWN Can Help You Lose Weight and Improve Your Health
1. Walk Everywhere – This one is obvious but is probably the single biggest impact to your health in downtown. The attraction of urban life is often the density of goods and services that are within walking distance. Once you park your vehicle or step off the bus, walking is how you will get around. The American Heart Association recommends at least 30 minutes of … [Read more...]