Author Archives: EL CHAVO!

We Have A Winner!

Posted on December 22, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

The polls are closed and a winner in the “create a new dicho” contest has been decided. The ballots were submitted to the team at PricewaterhouseCoopers for rigorous and fair inspection, but were summarily thrown out a window when the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun with Words, This Chicano Life | 7 Comments

Lincoln Heights Xmas Parade 2007

Posted on December 15, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

It took me a few days but I finally got the pictures from the LH Xmas parade online. If you feel like wasting some minutes looking at my pics from a lil’ local parade, knowing full well that they will … Continue reading →

Posted in Fotos, Lincoln Heights, videos | 13 Comments

Maiz o Harina?

Posted on December 10, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

Via Pachucoville, I finally understand why we get asked to chose between maiz or harina. More videos by Zul (part of the Pocho Hour of Power radio show on KPFK) can be seen here.

Posted in La Comida, This Chicano Life, videos | 2 Comments

Huevos Rancheros: El Guarachito Cafe

Posted on December 5, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

I noticed that this restaurant on the corner of Floral and Eastern (in East Los) had recently undergone some changes, but I just got around to stopping by to check out the place. The name suggests its Chicano owned; guarachito … Continue reading →

Posted in Eastside, Huevos Rancheros, La Comida | 9 Comments

A Reason to Wake Up on Sunday

Posted on December 5, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

It’s coming! The LH Xmas Parade is happening this Sunday, Dec. 9th on N. Broadway going from Lincoln Park Ave. to Ave. 24, and it starts at 11 am. Now you have something to do this weekend. If you want … Continue reading →

Posted in Lincoln Heights | 11 Comments

Contest: Create a New Dicho!

Posted on November 30, 2007 by EL CHAVO!

A comment by Cindylu on a previous post, where she wonders if she is using a dicho correctly, made me think it’s about time we came up with some new ones that make sense straight out of the gate. I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun with Words, This Chicano Life | 27 Comments