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African / Albuquerque / Burgers / Dog Friendly / Indian / New Mexico / Rated 23

The Safari Grill – Albuquerque, New Mexico

October 8, 2019October 19, 2019 - 22 Comments.

“The wild dogs cry out in the night As they grow restless longing for some solitary company I know that I must do what’s right Sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti I …

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African / Albuquerque / Closed in 2017 / Gone But Not Forgotten / New Mexico

Karibu Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

March 15, 2016October 14, 2018 - 5 Comments.

During the dry season in Africa, the protective shade of majestic trees casting their cooling shadows are prized–and not only for their impressive and assiduous statures. For generations, the “palaver tree” has served as a …

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African / Food Network Eats New Mexico / Rated 25 / Santa Fe

Jambo Cafe – Santa Fe, New Mexico

April 25, 2015July 15, 2018 - 12 Comments.

Growing up in the 60s–the dark ages before the Internet was even a glimmer in Al Gore’s eyes and google, then spelled “googol” represented an very large number (currently being approached by America’s budget deficit)–even …

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African / Albuquerque / Closed in 2016 / Gone But Not Forgotten

Kasbah Mediterranean – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

February 24, 2015July 15, 2018 - 8 Comments.

Sweeping cobwebs from the edges of my mind Had to get away to see what we could find Hope the days that lie ahead Bring us back to where they’ve led Listen up to what’s …

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African / Albuquerque / Closed in 2014 / Gone But Not Forgotten

Rafiki Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

June 15, 2013July 17, 2018 - 2 Comments.

“Let us break bread and celebrate our diversity.” ~Desmond Tutu Peruvian cuisine…been there, done that!  Moroccan meals…that’s so yesterday.  Persian food…it’s had its day.  Pan Asian dining…erstwhile eating.  Never mind Italian regional cuisine and Spanish …

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African / Arizona / United States

Cafe Lalibela – Tempe, Arizona

February 16, 2006October 11, 2018 - 4 Comments.

One of the first things that caught my attention during a 2006 visit to Cafe Lalibela were beautiful, brightly painted depictions of revered Christian events such as Christ carrying the yew hewn cross to Calvary. …

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Rustico Italian Kitchen – Albuquerque, New Mexico

April 17, 2021April 17, 2021

Poppy’s Pizzeria & Italian Eatery – Albuquerque, New Mexico

April 13, 2021April 17, 2021

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

April 11, 2021April 11, 2021

Mighty Mike’s Meats – Albuquerque, New Mexico

April 1, 2021April 3, 2021

Red or Green–New Mexico’s Food Scene is on Fire: March, 2021

March 31, 2021March 31, 2021

Saigon City – Albuquerque, New Mexico

March 27, 2021April 17, 2021

The Whole Enchilada – Albuquerque, New Mexico

March 26, 2021April 5, 2021

Ikigai ABQ – Albuquerque, New Mexico

March 26, 2021March 26, 2021

Gyros Mediterranean – Albuquerque, New Mexico

March 20, 2021April 5, 2021

M’Tucci’s Moderno – Rio Rancho, New Mexico

March 11, 2021March 19, 2021

Comet II – Santa Rosa, New Mexico

March 7, 2021March 17, 2021

Delvin’s Restaurant & Catering – Amarillo, Texas

March 6, 2021March 17, 2021

It’s A Punjabi Affair – Amarillo, Texas

March 6, 2021March 17, 2021

The Big Texan Steak Ranch – Amarillo, Texas

March 5, 2021March 13, 2021

The Golden Light Cafe & Cantina – Amarillo, Texas

March 4, 2021March 10, 2021

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