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Buckhorn Tavern – San Antonio, New Mexico

Sep 13, 2022 Gil Garduno

Dusk is falling on the western town at the very edge of the parched plains. Fewer than a dozen buildings…

ChocGlitz & Cream – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Aug 28, 2022 Gil Garduno

To whom should you turn when you want a recommendation you can trust for great ice cream? Your natural inclination…

Albuquerque Breakfast Brunch Dog Friendly Greek New Mexico Rated 23

Meraki Coffee + Market – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Aug 19, 2022 Gil Garduno

“I saw Sisyphus in violent torment, seeking to raise a monstrous stone with both his hands. Verily he would brace…

Continental New Mexico Rated 23 Taos County

Gutiz – El Prado, New Mexico

Aug 14, 2022 Gil Garduno

I once joked with Lesley King that she is the true New Mexico Gastronome. Lesley, the wonderful author who once enthralled…

Albuquerque Rated 23 Vietnamese

Saigon Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Apr 10, 2022 Gil Garduno

According to some stereotypes, when you eat Chinese food, you’ll be hungry an hour later. That stereotype is known…

Albuquerque Bakery Jewish New Mexico Rated 23

Ruthie’s Bagels – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Jan 11, 2022 Gil Garduno

George: “I came this close last night, and then I just sort of chickened out.” Jerry: “Well, that’s a big…

Albuquerque New Mexico Rated 23 Southern

Ms. Gennie’s House of Chicken – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Dec 5, 2021 Gil Garduno

My Air Force friend and colleague Al Garcia once shared one of those amusing anecdotes that will leave your head…

Albuquerque Breakfast Dog Friendly New Mexican Rated 23

Barelas Coffee House – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Nov 6, 2021 Gil Garduno

Quick, name the oldest neighborhood in Albuquerque. Most people would say Old Town which was settled in 1706 near the…

Breakfast Mexican New Mexico Rated 23 Santa Fe

Los Potrillos – Santa Fe, New Mexico

Oct 25, 2021 Gil Garduno

Faced with a situation that renders us incredulous, many of us might yammer incoherently, complain vociferously or maybe even utter…

Albuquerque Closed in 2021 Gone But Not Forgotten New Mexico Rated 23 Thai

Siam Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

Jul 30, 2021 Gil Garduno

It’s oft been said that “you taste first with your eyes.” Certainly sight figures in to the enjoyment of food…

Albuquerque American Better Call Saul Breakfast Dog Friendly Rated 23

The Grove Cafe & Market – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Jun 6, 2021 Gil Garduno

Voracious readers*, avid aficionados of art and those aflame with a musical ardor know that great books, art and music…

Arizona New Mexican Rated 23

Richardson’s Cuisine of New Mexico – Phoenix, Arizona

Dec 26, 2020 Gil Garduno

My friend and former Intel colleague Steve Caine will forever rue the day he asked me to help him with…

Arizona Dog Friendly Hot Dogs Illinois Rated 23 Sandwich

Portillo’s Hot Dogs – Tempe, Arizona

Dec 21, 2020 Gil Garduno

Portillo’s story is the story of the American dream, a rags to riches saga that began with a single hot…

Albuquerque Asian Fusion Hawaiian Latin American New Mexico Rated 23

Poki Poki Cevicheria – Albuquerque, New. Mexico

Dec 12, 2020 Gil Garduno

Having settled comfortably into middle age (perpetually 39-years old), my favorite participatory sports of basketball and tennis have been replaced…

Albuquerque Burgers Closed in 2020 Dog Friendly Gone But Not Forgotten Rated 23 Seafood

Flamez Bistro – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

Jul 3, 2020 Gil Garduno

Hold the pickles Hold the lettuce Special orders don’t upset us All we ask is that you let us serve…

Albuquerque American Dog Friendly New Mexican Rated 23

Tia Betty Blue’s – Albuquerque, New Mexico

May 9, 2020 Gil Garduno

Tia Betty. If the name conjures images of a dowdy old woman, a face etched with wrinkles and thinning grey…

Albuquerque Dog Friendly New Mexican Rated 23 Vegetarian/Vegan

El Patio de Albuquerque – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Mar 7, 2020 Gil Garduno

For more than a quarter century, award-winning journalist Charles Kuralt had the type of job any aspiring sojourner would envy.…

Albuquerque New Mexico Rated 23 Sandwich

Philly Steaks – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Mar 5, 2020 Gil Garduno

“I love the dignity in the name Philadelphia, but at heart, we’re Philly.” ~Lisa Scottoline New York Times Best-Selling Author…

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