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Vietnamese Restaurants in Plano Texas Published on 20/08/2008

Vietnam is famous within Asia for its outstanding cuisine. Vietnamese food not only has Asian influence, but it also has influence from the French as well. The combination of both French and Asian makes for several amazing dishes. Vietnamese food is famous for using alot of fresh vegetables in there dishes. Some dishes are entirely vegetarian keeping with the Buddhist vegetarian...

How to Exercise a Pit Bull Published on 20/08/2008

All working dog breeds need a lot of exercise. Both to keep them healthy but also to tire them out. This is especially true of Pit Bulls, as the saying goes "A Tired Pit Bull is a Good Pit Bull". If your dog isn't getting enough exercise, the excess energy that he or she has will likely be spent chewing your new couch or jumping on every visitor too your home. Everyone when they get a new...

Bavarian Grill a Local Plano Favorite? Published on 18/08/2008

What's not to like about a restaurant that is attempting to add a bit of German culture to the fellow citizens of Plano Texas? Bavarian Grill is located in the North West corner of 75 and Parker in the back of the shopping center. Bavarian Grill offers a large menu with traditionally prepared German menu items including Schnitzel, Gulasch, Rinder Rouladen, and even Sauerbraten. The...

Pit Bulls and Socialization Published on 18/08/2008

Socializing is important for any breed of dog because it teaches them about the world around them. Much like a human child does when it's young. The dog needs to smell, see, touch and feel things in order to get an understanding about what is around him. A pit bull that isn't properly socialized can have several problems. The majority of dog bite that occurs is caused by dogs that...

Pit Bulls - Simple Training Technique Published on 18/08/2008

Training isn't a something that you do for a short period of time and quit once your dog has started being obedient. Training needs to be an important part of your daily routine with your pit bull. When it comes to training your dog, there are as many techniques out there as there are trainers. Talk to ten dog owners about how they train, and you will get ten different answers. I always...

Flirt Poles and Pit Bulls Published on 15/08/2008

A flirt pole is a great tool for both training and exercising a pit bull or any breed of dog. A flirt pole consists of a pole a rope and bait. The best aspect of using a flirt pole is that it can be used with any age or level of dog. Also because it doesn't require a large open area it can be used in a small area. A flirt pole is easy to build. You can start by buying a lunge whip from...

Pit Bulls - A Short History Published on 14/08/2008

The history of the American Pit Bull Terrier varies depending on what source you choose to cite. Some believe that it dates back to the time of the Roman's and the Molossian family of Dog. The Molossus as it was commonly called is believed to be the direct relative of today's Mastiff breeds of dogs. Most sources seem to agree that the Pit bull can trace its relatives to the English and...

Death of a Food Critic Published on 07/08/2008

Google local restaurants and it is sure to return a dozen or more sites that host reader's reviews of restaurants. The likes of Yelp, city search, and active diner, all claim to allow patrons to give a critique of a particular establishment. This is all fine and dandy, except for the fact that the majority of reviews left on these sites are from people directly involved in the restaurants...

Best Burger Restaurant in Plano Texas Published on 04/08/2008

In order to figure out who has the best, one must ask what it takes to make a great burger. Burgers really come in three parts a bun, patty, and toppings. As simple as that is, there are as many variations of burgers as there are people in this world. Everyone has a subjective attitude toward what is required of a good burger. In order to be able to crown a victor in the best burger...

With Lack of Online Reviews, How I am Going About Finding Local Plano... Published on 04/08/2008

This is a question I have found myself asking quite a bit recently. Having recently moved into the area, and in search of something "not manufactured", I have found it hard to find true authentic restaurants in Plano Texas. In a city that seems to be fueled by Starbucks, Brinkers chains, and other nation wide chains; whose passions seem to be marketing and not food, I find it difficult to...