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Elvis' Favorite Mexican Restaurant Order Was So Simple Yet So Delicious
If you could have dinner with any famous person from any era, who would it be? This is a common icebreaker that might've come up in a few conversations you've had in the past. And if your answer is Elvis Presley, La Casuelas — a Mexican restaurant in Palm Springs, California — is a great spot to travel back in time, where he frequently ordered ranchero beans with iced tea. Also called frijoles rancheros on the menu, it's made with whole pinto beans that hit the spot. Along with onions, tomato, and cheese, and added layers of Guerito chiles and bell peppers, it's a hearty dish with satisfying flavors that don't skimp on boldness. The iced tea is a nice refresher from all the spice. It's obvious the King of Rock 'n' Roll had taste — not just in his groovy outfits that people recreate even now, but also in food. Long gone but never forgotten, Elvis continues to be a household name and still lives on through speakers playing songs like "Hound Dog," in tribute shows popping up across the world, and even in his favorite dishes — whether in his beloved Southern comfort foods or through Mexican fare. In fact, he carved a legacy so extraordinary that people still ask about the combination that he enjoyed at La Casuelas. Just let the people know at the restaurant that you want what the King ordered, and they'll know what to get you. Read more: 8 Restaurants That Were Once Frequented By Al Capone The Rich History (And Taste) Of La Casuelas Mexican food is a prominent cuisine in the country, considering it now makes up 10% of all U.S. restaurants. And if you want a spot with a rich history, La Casuelas has exciting traditional recipes that have been around for five generations. Aside from what used to be Elvis' go-to, patrons also flock for the pork carnitas, which is as simple as it is delicious. You can pick between corn and flour tortilla, and it also comes with the fresh flavors of pico de gallo, creating a nice and zesty change of pace — a bright contrast to the savory pork. We heard that anything with the ranchero sauce is quite legendary, too, as the taste has been consistent ever since the restaurant was built in the late '50s, showcasing its decades' worth of heritage and familial tradition. In fact, they've stayed true to the beloved recipes throughout the years, allowing you to enjoy the King's favorite just as he did. Beyond the savory stuff, Elvis had a sweet tooth as well, as his last meal was a combination of sweet treats. While it was never reported whether Elvis had tried La Casuelas' sweet offerings, it does have a couple — including fried ice cream and flan — that he might've liked, too. One thing's for sure: In music, in spirit, and in meals, Elvis has never truly left the building, as his influence lives on for all to revisit. Read the original article on Chowhound. Solve the daily Crossword
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13-06-2025
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The Elvis Presley Performance That Outraged America
The Elvis Presley Performance That Outraged America originally appeared on Parade. Elvis Presley's performances were unlike anything Americans had seen before. The smooth crooners of the 1940s and 1950s couldn't compare to the raw energy of the King of Rock and Roll, whose provocative stage presence sent fans into a frenzy. One performance in particular, however, sparked national outrage as television viewers were left stunned by Presley's suggestive moves. Sixty-nine years ago, on June 5, 1956, the King of Rock and Roll made a second appearance on the Milton Berle Show. Presley appeared on the variety series one month prior, where he performed on the deck of the docked USS Hancockat the Naval Air Base in San Diego, California. Per Graceland's official website, for his second appearance, the entertainer appeared in a fun skit alongside Berle, singing his hit, "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You." Additionally, he performed the tune "Hound Dog" alongside his bandmates. Although Elvis had appeared on television before, he typically stuck to ballads or used his guitar to cover part of his body. But during this performance, he let loose completely, shaking his hips and gyrating with an energy that sent the in-studio audience into a frenzy. The website wrote, "The next day, the press had a field day skewering Elvis and his performance. A Catholic publication ran the 'Beware of Elvis Presley' headline, and major publications like the New York Times and the Daily News claimed Elvis had no talent beyond shaking his hips." Although the performance was controversial, it also contributed to the entertainer's rise to fame. It also solidified his status as a pop icon. Parade Daily🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 In an interview for Emmy TV Legends, Berle shared his thoughts regarding this iconic television moment. He alluded that despite how people perceived the king, Presley was "one of the nicest young men I ever met." Berle said that the singer's performance that night caused a disturbance unlike any he had seen prior. "About 10 days later, I got 500,000 pan letters. Not fan letters, pan letters." He continued, "Blaming me. 'We'll never watch you again when you put that vulgar man that jives and wiggles his backside. It's disgusting.' I had to get people to open them.'" "I called Colonel [Tom] Parker, [Presley's manager]," Berle added, telling him about the situation. "I told him, 'You have a star on your hands.'" Following the backlash from his appearance on The Milton Berle Show, Elvis was invited to perform on The Steve Allen Show on July 1. To tone down the controversy and show he wasn't a threat to public decency, he performed a brief, more comedic version of 'Hound Dog' while singing to a real basset hound on stage dressed in a full tuxedo. The Elvis Presley Performance That Outraged America first appeared on Parade on Jun 5, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
Global News
06-05-2025
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Calgary Flames' mascot Harvey the Hound on the ballot for the 2025 Mascot Hall of Fame
His bio on this year's list of nominees describes him as happy-go-lucky, hard working, hopeless at times, hungry at most and huggable. Calgary Flames mascot Harvey the Hound is one of 28 mascots, from the world of professional and college sports, in the running for a spot in the Mascot Hall of Fame. View image in full screen Harvey the Hound stops by the Calgary Humane Society for a medical check up in September 2019. Global News The first-ever NHL mascot, since joining the Flames in 1983, Harvey is the only nominee from the National Hockey League on this year's ballot and the sole nominee from a Canadian-based sports team. Story continues below advertisement Calling him 'one of the most recognizable mascots in all of the professional sports,' Harvey's bio says his favourite song is 'Hound Dog' by Elvis Presley, his favourite book is Hound of the Baskervilles and his favourite television show is Scooby Doo. View image in full screen Calgary Flames mascot Harvey the Hound gestures to a fan during an NHL game in Calgary in November 2019. Brett Holmes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Voting by members of the hall of fame executive committee and members of the general public will take place between May 11 and May 24 with the winners to be announced in June. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Historically, between two and four mascots are inducted each year. Harvey is hoping to join two other NHL mascots who are already in the hall of fame: the Montreal Canadiens (and former Montreal Expos) mascot Youppi, and Tommy Hawk from the Chicago Blackhawks. View image in full screen Harvey the Hound joins the Global Calgary morning team broadcast to help with the weather forecast on February 16 2024. Global News More information on Harvey and all the other nominees this year is available on the Mascot Hall of Fame website. Story continues below advertisement
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05-05-2025
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Short fiction: A middle-aged man quits his job to become an Elvis Presley impersonator
Karthik caressed the fabric as if it were the cheek of a loved one. He used the back of his palm, allowing the cloth to shift and slide against his fingers, pulling his hand away guiltily when he noticed the grime beneath his fingernails. Sheathed in plastic, the outfit hung at the back of an olive-green Godrej cupboard, tucked to the right and out of sight. He should have washed his hands. He hoped it still glimmered the way it had when he had set eyes on it a little over a decade ago at Chagganlal Dresswallah's store in Juhu. It had felt like a summoning, his eyes settling on a corner of its sleeve as it peeked out from a waving mass of hot pink and turquoise. It had cost more than his monthly salary at the time, and he remembered the salesman stifling a bored smile as he handed over the clothes and pointed to a cashier at the front of the store. What could a dark-skinned boy want an Elvis Presley costume for? He could have his answer today, Karthik thought grimly, if they were to meet. Pushing the outfit aside as he reached for a plaid shirt, he recalled the first time he had heard the voice of the King. It was 'Love Me Tender', requested in all probability by some teenager on Saturday Date, the radio show he used to tune into religiously, the way their Christian neighbours went to church on Sundays. He remembered how surprisingly crisp it had sounded in his one-room apartment, pouring out of a new Murphy set that glowed dimly in their poorly lit room. That was when his father was still around, months before he disappeared into the dusty sands of Bahrain, lost either to an industrial accident or the arms of another woman. Karthik would never know because his mother never mentioned her husband again. All that remained of him were two sweaters – his other clothing exchanged for steel utensils – and a faded wedding photograph placed within the folds of a fancy sari she would never wear. His father must have purchased the radio as one of those final displays of largesse – overcompensation for an inability to connect with his wife and son. Other memories rose gently to the surface as Karthik buttoned up his shirt: talent competitions at school, Diwali parties at the office, his arm swirling in imaginary circles as he went down on one knee while miming Presley's hits. The lyrics to 'Hound Dog' came to mind and the more obscure 'Promised Land'. Then, the reactions to his impressions, silent astonishment giving way to laughter and derision. He stopped dressing and breathed heavily. Elvis Presley had died in 1977, and no one would stand the idea of him being resurrected by a South Indian impersonator. That wouldn't stop him, though, no matter how much they laughed. It was all he had left. The sounds of Kalina rushed in from the outside as if a window was suddenly flung open. He would be late if he didn't leave quickly. To think of the past was an exercise in frustration, he reminded himself, shutting the cupboard and getting on with the business of living. Walking into his office at KC & Sons Bathroom Fittings in Lower Parel an hour later, he felt his shoulders droop in a familiar fashion. They fell in step with how time always appeared to slow down within these premises, taking on the texture of molasses. The company had moved to the area decades before large malls and fine dining restaurants appeared, at a time when everyone would drive past that dismal corner of Bombay without stopping. Now, KC & Sons owned the building. Moving into his cubicle, Karthik turned on his computer and double-clicked the day's first Excel sheet. Voices rose and fell around him, conversations broken by a loud remark or an inappropriate joke. He didn't look up. He had no illusions of how dispensable his role in the accounts department was, but it was all he had known. This was where he had worked for almost three decades now, the first company he had applied to after graduating with a degree in commerce. It allowed his mother to finally stop running a tiffin service to pay for his education. He had spent years with his eyes fixed on columns and rows. Colleagues, who had long moved to better jobs, would ask him about girlfriends or an arranged marriage, then stopped joking about his sexuality when it became apparent that he was happy to share a room with just his mother and a music collection. The day wore on, like a thousand others before it, where nothing happened. Ten minutes before 5 pm, Karthik walked into the manager's office to announce his resignation. There was a surprise because he had offered no warning signs. He was as reliable as the furniture, a blind spot meant to stay until retirement before fading away with an engraved watch and a framed certificate of appreciation. He gave no reasons and politely refused to reconsider. A notice period of a month would have to be served, and he acquiesced, smiling half-heartedly as he walked out. None of the sights or sounds on the ride home registered as he thought about the rest of his evening. It had been three months since his mother passed, snatched away along with millions of others by a virus that had laughed in the faces of those it left behind. Their corner of the world had always been joyless, but the gloom seemed to deepen after her absence. He lay awake on most nights in the weeks that followed, staring at the ceiling as shadows cast by passing cars flitted across the paint. Where there should have been loneliness or a hint of abandonment, there was only emptiness, like a stomach grown accustomed to the lack of food. The only bright thing lay in his cupboard, waiting to be set free. Unlocking the door, Karthik stepped inside and began undoing his shirt. He thought about rumours from the 1980s of Elvis being alive and appearing at fast-food restaurants across America. The sightings had died down in the years since. There had never been a resurrection reported from Asia. Stepping out of his trousers, he placed them on the back of a chair and waited as his eyes adjusted to the dark room. He then walked in his socks and underwear, his upper lip curling slowly upwards. 'Wise men say,' he hummed, 'only fools rush in …' Opening the cupboard, he reached for the outfit and removed its covering sheet. The shirt and trousers were white, with gold sequins stitched onto every inch. They didn't shine as brightly as he remembered them but still twinkled in the reflected streetlight, distracting him into silence. Shutting the steel door, he put them on slowly and stood before the mirror, squinting as he tied the cape. The dark glasses would go on later, with mascara and whitening cream purchased a week ago. Turning to his stereo system that stood in a corner, Karthik reached for a cassette from the top of a pile. He knew what it was from where it had been placed the night before. Sliding it in, he pressed play and turned up the volume before walking back to the mirror. Outside, the late evening had begun its slow shuffle into another restless night, the streets thinning out and emptying like water from a cracked plastic bottle as neighbours and stragglers walked home. Karthik closed his eyes and shut it all out, creating a bubble of silence in which he alone lay cocooned. He imagined thousands of lights going down and a spotlight waiting for him at the centre of his room. Stepping into it lightly, he threw up one hand. He could die. But Elvis would live.
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21-03-2025
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Local Rock-n-Roll Hall of Famer Jimi Hendrix receives state's highest medal
This story was originally published on From a young boy raised in poverty in Seattle to close out the original Woodstock Music Festival in 1969 to landing in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992, 2025 marks the year Jimi Hendrix receives the Washington State Medal of Merit and Valor. According to a press release from Washington State's Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, the posthumous honor was awarded to Hendrix as a 'national and international recognition.' Hendrix started playing guitar at 15 after finding a discarded ukulele with only one string. He taught himself how to play by ear, and one of the first songs he learned was Elvis Presley's 'Hound Dog.' Twelve years later, at the age of 27, Hendrix passed away after a night of partying. In his short time performing, he rose to be one of the greatest and most influential guitarists in history and has accumulated a library of awards and recognitions, including a nUSPS commemorative postage stamp. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, Governor Bob Ferguson, Lt. Governor Denny Heck, and State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos presented the awards to Hendrix and four members of the Department of Ecology. 'These five worthy recipients are the best of Washington and well deserving of our highest awards,' Hobbs said. 'They represent the good people of our state through their actions, their impact, and their inspiration for Washington, the nation, and the world. We are forever grateful for their contributions.' Hendrix was posthumously awarded the Medal of Merit for his outstanding service to Washington. Alex Hernandez, Lisa Stingley, Dave Thompson, and Jon Tollstrup received the Medal of Valor for their courageous actions on October 3, 2024. While working on a litter crew for the Department of Ecology, they rescued a woman from a burning vehicle after she crashed on the side of the highway. Despite the risk to their own safety, they extinguished the flames and forced open the driver's door, pulling her to safety just before the fire engulfed the car. The Medal of Merit honors those who have given a lifetime of service to the people of Washington, while the Medal of Valor recognizes individuals who have risked their lives to save another person. The Medal of Valor cannot be awarded to first responders whose actions are part of their public duties. Contributing: Bill Kaczaraba, MyNorthwest.
