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February 23, 2012
McDonald's Has Released Fish McBites for Lent, and They Are McTerrible
Lent is a time of sacrifice for Catholics, but McDonald's wants to be sure they don't give up grease. The fast-food giant created the Filet-O-Fish in 1962 to cater to Catholics who typically give up meat on Friday. The marketing paid off, and McDonald's still sees increased sales of the fish sandwic ... More >>
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February 22, 2012
Pizzeria Patron Wants Its Catholic Customers to Know That Its Pizzas Are Lent-Friendly
The folks at Pizzeria Patron have nothing against Catholicism, really, but every year, starting after Ash Wednesday and continuing till Easter, sales across the chain have traditionally dipped 4 percent as people give up meat for Lent. Enter its "Pizzas de Cuaresma" campaign, which promotes ... More >>
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February 17, 2012
KNON and Gumbo at Poor David's Pub on Sunday
As you surely know, 'tis the weekend before Fat Tuesday. Gluttony will run rampant in the streets as we, and everyone in New Orleans, prepare for 40 days of sacrifice that begin on Ash Wednesday. (Or maybe you focus on just the gluttony part? That's cool, too.) On Sunday, Poor David's Pub on Lamar ... More >>
News
March 24, 2011
Will the "Real" Mexicans Please Stand Up?
As you surely know, 'tis the weekend before Fat Tuesday. Gluttony will run rampant in the streets as we, and everyone in New Orleans, prepare for 40 days of sacrifice that begin on Ash Wednesday. (Or maybe you focus on just the gluttony part? That's cool, too.) On Sunday, Poor David's Pub on Lamar ... More >>
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March 4, 2011
This Weekend: Mardi Gras Revelry and, Oh Yeah, Free Beer
It's a good thing Ash Wednesday is next week, because you're going to need to do a lot of repenting after this weekend. You've got an excuse to indulge in gumbo, King Cake and plenty of beer because it's Mardi Gras, so go ahead and sin a little. You can ask for forgiveness next week, if you're int ... More >>
Blogs
March 2, 2011
Lent: No, It's Not the Vatican Diet Plan
The tired, lame joke used to pop about annually this time of year among the lapsed Catholics in my family. "I'm giving up watermelon for Lent," assorted uncles would say with a grin. Har-har. Get it? Watermelon isn't in season during Lent, so as sacrifices go... Yeah, those old boys were ca ... More >>
Dining
March 1, 2001
Fast Foods
Does Lent affect Dallas restaurant sales?
News
March 16, 2000
Family man
Dallas restaurateur Dale Wamstad portrays himself as humble entrepreneur and devoted father. The family he abandoned in New Orleans has a bone to pick with that.

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McDonald's Has Released Fish McBites for Lent, and They Are McTerrible

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Pizzeria Patron Wants Its Catholic Customers to Know That Its Pizzas Are Lent-Friendly

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KNON and Gumbo at Poor David's Pub on Sunday

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Will the "Real" Mexicans Please Stand Up?

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This Weekend: Mardi Gras Revelry and, Oh Yeah, Free Beer

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Lent: No, It's Not the Vatican Diet Plan

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