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What would the holidays be without a Matzo Ball, where Jewish singles or those who like to party on Christmas Eve can party? This year, we'll find out if this city is big enough for two Matzo Balls. more ›

Happy Holidays! Chances are, you're reading this the day after Christmas, back at your day job after all-too-short a holiday, and the last thing you want from us is stuff about the holidays. But that's just too bad. Because, see, here in the Ist-A-Verse, we do things ahead of time. It might be December 26 for you, but that's what you get for not checking your Favorite Local Blog on Christmas Eve. Austinist is... more ›

Caldor, Bradlees, Ames, and Zayres - bygone discount department stores which elicit fond childhood memories of shopping with grandma and an occasional ride on the quarter op machines sitting out front. These day's it's all about the Target and TJMaxx, but they've got something different; a unique mystique. Caldor and Bradlees went but it was Zayers that made an awkward transition to Ames before the whole mall went bust and became the suburban wonder of a dead mall. Zayres, the Framingham based chain, offered 24 hour shopping from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve. Apparently Batman and Robin were in for the 3am run. more ›