Abuelita’s New Mexican Kitchen – Bernalillo and Albuquerque, New Mexico
Abuelita–perhaps no word in the vernacular of Spanish Northern New Mexico evokes such veneration, reverence and, for those of us …
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Freight House Kitchen & Tap – Bernalillo, New Mexico
Many of us look at an unused and timeworn historical building and a wave of nostalgia sweeps over us as …
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Bosque North Brewery & Taproom – Bernalillo, New Mexico
“Are you going to explain how to pronounce “bosque?,” my Kim asked when she espied me working on this review. …
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The Range – Bernalillo, New Mexico
The phoenix of ancient Egyptian mythology was a sacred firebird of beautiful red and gold plumage said to live for …
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Casa Diaz – Bernalillo, New Mexico (CLOSED)
The siren song of a small town living has always appealed to Irma Rodriguez who just can’t see herself in …
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Antojitos Lupe – Bernalillo, New Mexico
Gustavo Arellano, the brilliant and hilarious author of Ask a Mexican, a widely syndicated newspaper column published mostly in weekly …
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Back-Sass BBQ – Bernalillo, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Every few years, the eyes of the world fixate on a tiny chimney perched on the roof of the Sistine …
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Kaktus Brewing Company – Bernalillo & Albuquerque, New Mexico
Most of us have known a wine snob or two. You know the type. They refer to themselves as oenophiles, …
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Ancient Spirits Bar & Grille – Bernalillo, New Mexico (CLOSED)
“Ancient spirits dwell in New Mexico, since before the existence of humanity.” – The Husband: A Novel by Dean Koontz …
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The Chill Zone Frozen Yogurt – Bernalillo, New Mexico
Returning to the United States in 1985 after my first year in England, there were two things that surprised me. …
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La Casita Cafe – Bernalillo, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Is there still a place in the American restaurant scene for hometown mom and pop institutions? According to the Nation’s …
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Coronado Grill – Bernalillo, New Mexico (CLOSED)
In 1540 while searching for the fabled seven Cities of Gold, Francisco Vasquez de Coronado camped with his soldiers near …
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La Bamba Grill – Bernalillo, New Mexico (CLOSED)
In its April, 2009 edition Saveur magazine feted “12 restaurants that matter,” profiling a dozen restaurants that “represent the best …
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Charlie’s Burgers & Mexican Food – Bernalillo, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Ashley’s Convenience Store on the ill-fated corner of Camino del Pueblo and Avenida Bernalillo achieved the type of notoriety which …
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Rice ‘N Roll – Bernalillo, New Mexico (CLOSED)
The 1970s have been characterized by writer Tom Wolfe as the “Me Decade” and derided by cynics as the “Disco …
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Pueblito Mexicano – Bernalillo, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Even onto the 21st century the distinction between Mexican and New Mexican cuisine has been somewhat obfuscated. Restaurants which serve …
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La Hacienda Express – Bernalillo, New Mexico (CLOSED)
You know you’re in New Mexico when you can order breakfast burritos under the golden arches or green chile cheeseburgers …
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Capo’s Bottega Ristorante Italiano – Bernalillo, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Fifty years ago when Frank Venaglia opened the first of his family of Capo’s restaurants in Albuquerque, the Italian term …
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