Tex-Mex is a term for a type of American food which is used primarily in Texas and the Southwestern United States to describe a regional cuisine which blends food products available in the United States and the culinary creations of Mexican-Americans that are influenced by the cuisines of Mexico. A given Tex-Mex food may or may not be similar to Mexican cuisine, although it is common for all of these foods to be referred to as "Mexican food" in Texas, the United States and in some other countries. In many parts of the country outside of Texas this term is synonymous with Southwestern cuisine.

Counter Intelligence: English on Nicollet? (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

English on Nicollet? Macy's isn't talking, but word on the street has it that star chef Todd English is eyeing a restaurant for the store's downtown Minneapolis flagship.

ASIAN (The Myrtle Beach Sun News)

AMERICANAKEL'S FAMILY RESTAURANT 6429 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, 449-4815 Longtime locals breakfast spot. 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $ ANCHOR CAFE AT GRANDE DUNES 8550 Marina Parkway (off U.S. 17), Myrtle Beach, 351-7855 Light fare right on the waterway. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, bar open after hours. $ BIG DADDY'S OCEANFRONT DINING Second Avenue Pier, Myrtle Beach, 626-7437 Oceanside ...

Eat This! (Las Vegas CityLife)

Um, the gym will totally still be there after you finish that crème brûlée. 1501 W. Sahara Ave., 214-4000. The restaurant in this hipster hangout offers primarily Italian choices served in a dining room that's just as cool as the rest of the building.

Cottage in French Place updated with warmth (Austin American-Statesman)

What: This cottage in the part of the Cherrywood neighborhood known as French Place has been tastefully decorated with warm, contemporary colors and custom light fixtures.

ASIAN (The Myrtle Beach Sun News)

AMERICANAKEL'S FAMILY RESTAURANT 6429 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, 449-4815 Longtime locals breakfast spot. 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $ ANCHOR CAFE AT GRANDE DUNES 8550 Marina Parkway (off U.S. 17), Myrtle Beach, 351-7855 Light fare right on the waterway. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, bar open after hours. $ BELLA VITA 1028 Third Ave., Conway, 488-1558 Gourmet cafe and market. 10 a.m-6 p.m. ...