The Daily Word in Downtown grub, romantic robbery and ignis fatuus

Downtown workers/denizens, say farewell to Schlotzky’s, Subway and soon, Rebel Donut. But don't fret 'cause new Chinese and New Mexican restaurants are on the way, and there's always Anatolia Doner Kebab, which will relocate to the former Subway spot soon.

Test your Nuevo Mexicano IQ with this week's websclusive Crib Notes.

Devin O'Leary reviewed American Hustle, and I really want to see it now.

Sate your aural fixation(s) with a very festive Four Up and micro reviews of new releases from Burial, Mutual Benefit and Boston.

Local romance author Molly Evans rallies after her life's work was robbed; learn more in Stolen Romance.

Scope our review of Azteca Chinese, which purveys Mexican street food and Americanized Chinese standards.

Ah, commenter culture.

Korean photographer Lee Jeong Lok's “Tree of Life” series evokes wills-o'-the-wisps, faeries and fleeting glimpses into other dimensions.