Cafe Nom Nom – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“Nom nom.” It sounds innocent enough. Parents–yes, including parents of four-legged fur babies–utter it in baby talk intonations to get…
Don Choche Tacos Y Cerveza – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“Well, there’s not a taco big enough for a man like me That’s why I order two or three Let…
Ruthie’s Bagels – Albuquerque, New Mexico
George: “I came this close last night, and then I just sort of chickened out.” Jerry: “Well, that’s a big…
Whiptail – Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Did you know the Land of Enchantment has an official state lizard? Chastity Bustos does. In fact, in she named…
SAIGON CITY – Albuquerque, New Mexico
My brother in blogging Ryan Cook describes his first day in Vietnam: “So, my first stop in Vietnam was the…
A & B Drive In – Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
For five very memorable seasons, Michael Newman, the charismatic and ebullient host of New Mexico True Television and Melinda Frame,…
Dion’s Pizza – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Toga! Toga! Toga! Ever since the misfit Delta Tau Chi fraternity threw the most debaucherous toga party ever in the…
Pho Bar – Rio Rancho, New Mexico
“In food, as in death, we feel the essential brotherhood of man” – Vietnamese Proverb Western sensitivities cause even those…
Ms. Gennie’s House of Chicken – Albuquerque, New Mexico
My Air Force friend and colleague Al Garcia once shared one of those amusing anecdotes that will leave your head…
Mediterranean Kitchen – Albuquerque, New Mexico
A few years ago if you told some of us we should follow a Mediterranean diet, we probably would have…
Holy Burger- Albuquerque, New Mexico
During his 40-year career as a radio and television broadcaster for the York Yankees, Phil Rizzuto made “Holy Cow” his…
Lime Vietnamese Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Kevin: What am I looking at here? Donna: It’s pho. Kevin: It’s what? Donna: Pho. Kevin: Well pho looks like…
Central Grill and Coffee House – Albuquerque, New Mexico
It’s been said that “when you feed those in need, you are feeding your soul.” That is especially true when…
Sushi Freak – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Somewhere in Japan generations of traditional sushi chefs are rolling in their graves…and they’re not rolling sushi. What set them…