Azuma Sushi & Teppan – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Unfulfilled promise, unrealized potential, what should have been, what could have been–these are among the most tragic sentiments of any…
Cafe Milano – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
My original introduction to this review became yet another vitriolic rage against corporate chains, a passionate spiel I added to…
Peppers – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
True to the restaurant’s name, Peppers chefs play tribute to chiles and peppers so ubiquitous to New Mexico cooking. In…
Fil-Am Fast Food Mart – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
The pursuit of the secret to a happy life has led people to metaphysical, psychological and religious paths. Where it…
Great Harvest Bread Co – Albuquerque, New Mexico
The sense of smell, more than any of our other senses, influences our ability to recall past events and experience.…
Burger Bar Las Vegas – Las Vegas, Nevada
In light of protracted enmity between America and France in recent years, you might think the notion of a French…
Cathay House – Las Vegas, Nevada (CLOSED)
There are two things I rail against which might classify some of my restaurant reviews as a bully pulpit. One…
Pastrami & Things – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
During a 1997 episode of Seinfeld, the “show about nothing,” George Costanza and his girlfriend du jour discussed introducing food…
Shogun Japanese Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico
It stands to reason that what is conceivably one of Albuquerque’s best sushi restaurants is named for the Shogun, the…
Texas Reds – Red River, New Mexico
Note: On Wednesday, November 3rd, 2004 Texas Reds burnt to the ground, but like a Phoenix, it has been rebuilt,…
The Burrito Wagon – Taos, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Elvis Presley once crooned about “Memories pressed between the pages of my mind–memories sweetened through the ages just like wine.”…
Cafe Pink – Santa Fe, New Mexico (CLOSED)
For people watching, there may be no better Santa Fe venue than the outdoor patio at Cafe Pink, a 2004…
Parcel 104 – Santa Clara, California
Freshly caught trout, free-range chickens, hand-picked fruits and vegetables–those are what most influence Bradley Ogden, an uber chef and restaurant…
Plaza Cafe – Santa Fe, New Mexico
Just as with people, a city is best defined by its heart. For Santa Fe, that would be its historic…
Wingstop – Albuquerque, New Mexico
During his illustrious NFL career Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman passed for 32,942 yards and 165 touchdowns. What it seems…
Fiesta Flavors – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Mixed fruit cups, buttered corn nibblet cups, fruity refreshing beverages and frozen fresh fruit treats are the centerpieces of several…
Kimchy Cabana – Niles, Illinois
To the unenculturated, the pungent emanations of Korean kimchy (pickled and fermented cabbage) are malodorous and offensive to the olfactory…