Hurley’s Coffee, Tea and Bistro – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
“May you have food and raiment, a soft pillow for your head. May you be forty years in heaven before …
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Village Grill – Moriarty, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Since the mid 1920s, New Yorker magazine has been providing insightful commentary on popular American culture in all its star-spangled …
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Quesada’s New Mexican Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
When we get together, native New Mexicans of my generation who grew up in the state’s mountainous regions sometimes reminisce about trudging a mile …
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Sabroso’s – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
From the moment they first set foot in the Land of Enchantment, some people just “get it” or perhaps more …
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The Chili Stop Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Over the years it’s been my experience that almost invariably, New Mexican restaurants which violate traditional New Mexican grammar don’t …
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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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Marlene’s – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
And when you work with love you bind yourself to yourself, and to one another, and to God. And what …
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Sunshine Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry Sunshine on the waters looks …
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Athens Eclectic Greek – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
There’s an expression in Greece that all roads lead to Athens. If restaurateur Gus Petropoulos has his way, all Albuquerque …
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Villa del Mar – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Who hasn’t dreamt of a luxurious Mexican Villa overlooking pristine sandy beaches and translucent blue waters–a distinguished gate, thriving gardens …
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Painted Horse Coffeehouse – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
In the summer of 2000, prominent artists throughout the Southwest resoundingly answered the call to submit their design ideas for …
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Mis Amigos – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
For years Los Cuates has been one of the Duke City’s most revered New Mexican restaurants. One of the most …
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Kim’s Vietnamese Gourmet Cuisine – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
During a memorable 1974 episode of MASH, it was Hawkeye Pierce’s turn at being physician of the day. Throughout the …
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La Norteñita – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
The only disappointment (and it was a minor one) we experienced during our inaugural visit to La Norteñita was in …
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505 Southwestern – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Area code 505 was one of the original area codes established in 1947 and for nearly 60 years, that sole …
Read More Ay Caramba – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Ay Caramba! That tired old Spanish expression was part of American pop culture long before Bart Simpson popularized its usage …
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I first read about Bobby Q’s on Chowhound’s Chicago board in November, 2003. A newcomer to the Chicago area barbecue …
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Kokopelli’s Restaurant & Cantina – Sandia Park, New Mexico
Perhaps the most ubiquitous symbol of the ancient Anasazi culture is Kokopelli, a hump-backed, flute playing figure commonly found in …
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