Happy Chickenzz – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“And believe me, a good piece of chicken can make anybody believe in the existence of God.” ~Sherman Alexie, The …
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Plum Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“The branches of the aspen plum To and fro they sway How can I not think of her? But home …
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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 …
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Latitude 33 – Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
“Of all places in the country where you could have opened a restaurant, why Truth or Consequences, New Mexico?” You …
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Poki Poki Cevicheria – Albuquerque, New. Mexico
Having settled comfortably into middle age, my favorite participatory sports of basketball and tennis have been replaced by more sedentary, …
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Sushiya Asian Fusion Cuisine – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“I don’t eat anything that a dog won’t eat. Like sushi. Ever see a dog eat sushi? He just sniffs …
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Jinja Bar & Bistro – Santa Fe & Albuquerque, New Mexico
Fusion cuisine. The term often makes the most stodgy of purists cringe. Even those among us with the most liberal …
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China Poblano – Las Vegas Nevada
Mexican history and folklore recount the story of a remarkable woman who would come to be venerated as a holy …
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Chino Bandido – Chandler, Arizona
Chino Bandido in Chandler, Arizona Gustavo Arellano has the right idea. The brilliant and hilarious author of Ask A Mexican, …
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Chinois – Las Vegas, Nevada (CLOSED)
It’s been well established that world-famous chef and restaurant impresario Wolfgang Puck can talk the talk. Chinois, a critically acclaimed …
Read More Cafe O – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Within a few weeks after its launch in late 2003, it seems all the restaurant critics for Albuquerque’s periodicals had …
Read More Asia Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Proprietor Nan Nguyen and his wife launched Asia Restaurant in April, 2002 and have experienced steady, if not spectacular customer …
Read More California Witches – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
California Witches, “where you can taste California” is the brainchild of two Korean born California transplants who happen to like …
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