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Extra with Ruthie: DIY Pumpkin Spice

In a Flavorillo exclusive, Brick & Elm cooking columnist Ruthie Landelius
shares creative ways to save time and money in the kitchen:

Fall is right around the corner, y’all! And with it comes the chance for us to satisfy our cravings for pumpkin spice everything. Whether you are a lover (that’s me) or loather of the delicious spice combination, it’s here and ready to rock your world for a few months. So please don’t try to fight it. I mean, come on…it’s everywhere!

That delicious scent conveys a sense of coziness, kick-starting nostalgia from past fall seasons, family gatherings, falling leaves, and cooler weather. If you’re tired of waiting for the fall menus to come around, here’s an easy mix you can make at home to add to your baked goods or a piping hot cup of java…

>>> Get Ruthie’s recipe and read the rest of this column at brickandelm.com.

From the Brick & Elm news desk, a round-up of local restaurant activity:

Edes Custom Meats has opened a new location in Wolflin Square, off I-40 Frontage Road. It joins two other retail stores at 6700 McCormick and 6103 Hillside.

Nationwide chain Chick’n Cone is rumored to be opening an Amarillo location at 2300 S. Georgia St. Diners will soon enjoy handheld chicken—in a waffle cone—and the chain’s waffle crunch shakes. The concept began as a food truck on the East Coast.

La Bella on Olsen is in the process of changing its name to Big Jim’s Pizza Co. We haven’t heard of any pending menu changes.

El Tapatio will open a new location at 5630 Amarillo Blvd. West in the former Applebee’s location. The restaurant is known for its authentic, traditional Mexican plates.

Charlee’s Chicken opened Sept. 7 at 614 S. Polk St. in the former home of Polk Street Eats. Downtown diners can expect upscale comfort food plus Happy Hour and drink specials.

Feng Cha, a national tea chain known for its cozy teahouse experience, has plans to open an Amarillo location at 5611 Gem Lake Rd. The chain already has a presence in Austin, Houston, and the Metroplex area.

From CHIP CHANDLER, a guide to the area's food-and-drink-related entertainment:

DRINKING & DINING EVENTS

LIVE MUSIC

Trent Britten: The Amarillo singer-songwriter brings an acoustic show to Big Jim's Pizza Co. (formerly La Bella on Olsen.) (6 p.m. Sept. 22; 3801 Olsen Blvd., Suite 9; 806-352-5050)

Roman Carbajal Band: The Amarillo country-rockers are outdoors once again for a show on The Barfield’s rooftop bar. (6:30 p.m. Sept. 22; 600 S. Polk St.; no cover; 806-414-2200)

Ace & Stace: The Amarillo duo rocks out on the beach at LandShark Burgers. (7 p.m. Sept. 22; 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)

The Tweeks: The Amarillo party band taps in for a show at the Georgia Street Taphouse. (7 p.m. Sept. 22; 2001 S. Georgia St.; 806-803-7000)

Andy Chase: The Amarillo favorite slings songs every Friday at Napoli’s Italian Restaurant. (7 p.m. Sept. 23 and 30; 700 S. Taylor St.; 806-220-2258)

Tom Buechi: Chill with the Amarillo singer-songwriter at Pondaseta Brewing Co. (8 p.m. Sept. 28; 7500 SW 45th Ave.; 806-418-6282)

Mason Marek: The Texas country singer hits town for an outdoor show on The Barfield’s rooftop bar. (6:30 p.m. Sept. 29; 600 S. Polk St.; no cover; 806-414-2200)

Lindsey Lane: The Amarillo country singer hits the sand at LandShark Burgers. (7 p.m. Sept. 29; 1505 E. FM 1151; 806-335-5644)

MISCELLANEOUS

Trivia Night: Come prepared to win at this weekly contest at Hooters. (8 p.m. Sept. 27 and Oct. 4; 8101 W. Interstate 40; 806-353-9199)

Silly Saturday: Touring comics Israel Goldman, Wayne Morris and Matt Ferrell join Yellow City Comedy’s Nikey Butler, Colin Robinson, Gabe Kaspar, Saul Rodriguez and Kevin Mason at Six Car Pub & Brewery. (7 p.m. Sept. 23; 625 S. Polk St.; 806-576-3396)

>>>> That’s not all! Read Chip Chandler’s full food & entertainment list at brickandelm.com.