We know a lot of restaurants are coming out here, and we know Orland will eventually become a dining destination.

The good restaurants have to get better, so they can stay in the same league as the new guys.

Having shared a lot of meals with him over the years, I can assure owners of Chinese restaurants across the city that this is a mayor who has and will continue to deeply love Chinese food.

It is always about getting the first one right.

I think we are a much better restaurant today than we were one year ago.

It's left up to each individual merchant. Sometimes they will have 10 to 20 percent off, and restaurants will have a Pink Flamingo special or a pink-colored beverage.