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Closed in 2016 / Gone But Not Forgotten / Mariscos / Mexican / New Mexico / Rio Rancho

Mariscos Mazatlan – Rio Rancho, New Mexico

July 31, 2016July 12, 2018 - 7 Comments.

A rotund, ripening, red tomato is featured prominently on license plates issued in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. This is …

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Albuquerque / American / Closed in 2016 / Gone But Not Forgotten / New Mexico

Desert Grows – Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

April 30, 2016July 14, 2018 - 5 Comments.

“And he gave it for his opinion, that whoever could make two ears of corn, or two blades of grass, …

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Albuquerque / American / Closed in 2016 / Gone But Not Forgotten / New Mexico

Vernon’s Open Door – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

January 14, 2016July 15, 2018 - 2 Comments.

However well-intended, the corporate world’s “open door policy” doesn’t always have the desired effect of establishing trust between employees and …

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Closed in 2016 / Gone But Not Forgotten / Hot Dogs / Ice Cream / Rio Rancho

Ice Cream Palace and Hot Dog World – Rio Rancho, New Mexico (CLOSED)

October 3, 2015July 15, 2018 - Leave a Comment

Nay-sayers, those nattering nabobs of negativism, have always had it in for hot dogs. First they plied us with horror …

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Breakfast / Brunch / Buffet / Closed in 2016 / Fine Dining / Gone But Not Forgotten

Jhett’s Restaurant – Rio Rancho, New Mexico (CLOSED)

September 13, 2015July 15, 2018 - 2 Comments.

In its halcyon days, the Chamisa Hills golf course and country club in Rio Rancho was considered one of the …

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Albuquerque / Closed in 2016 / Gone But Not Forgotten / Italian / New Mexico

Tratta Bistro – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

May 23, 2015July 15, 2018 - 11 Comments.

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, a Louisiana native who attended Ole Miss, has no problem poking fun at himself…and …

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Albuquerque / Closed in 2016 / Fine Dining / Gone But Not Forgotten / New Mexico

Soul and Vine – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

May 2, 2015July 15, 2018 - 1 Comment

“A recipe has no soul. You, as the cook, must bring soul to the recipe.” ~Thomas Keller A recent tweet …

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Albuquerque / Closed in 2016 / Gone But Not Forgotten / Latin American / New Mexico

Cafe Caribe – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

March 28, 2015July 15, 2018 - 8 Comments.

When you’re on one of the Caribbean islands, sometimes it’s hard to picture how they fit in with the rest, …

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Asian / Closed in 2016 / Gone But Not Forgotten / Lao / Thai / Vietnamese

Mekong Ramen House – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

March 9, 2015July 15, 2018 - 18 Comments.

In a 2009 movie entitled Ramen Girl, Abby, a wayward American girl unacculturated to life in Tokyo witnesses the radiant …

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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 …

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Closed in 2016 / German / Gone But Not Forgotten

Heimat House and Beer Garden – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

February 21, 2015July 15, 2018 - 8 Comments.

“We’re not normal people. We’re the Griswolds.” Laughs abound in National Lampoon’s European Vacation, the 1985 movie which follows the …

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Albuquerque / Closed in 2016 / Gone But Not Forgotten / New Mexico / Pizza

Gioco – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

October 25, 2014July 15, 2018 - 8 Comments.

Archaeologists in Spain have unearthed the original man cave. What is most remarkable about this finding is how very similar …

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Albuquerque / Closed in 2016 / Gone But Not Forgotten / Nepalese / New Mexico

Taste of Himalayas – Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

September 10, 2014July 15, 2018 - 4 Comments.

At 40,000 1/2 feet, the imposing Rum Doodle is the highest mountain in the world, surpassing even Mount Everest, its …

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Albuquerque / Closed in 2016 / Gone But Not Forgotten / New Mexican / New Mexico

Patricia’s Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico

August 1, 2014July 15, 2018 - 4 Comments.

For nearly twenty years–from 1954 to 1972–newspaper, magazine, radio and television advertisements for Winston cigarettes deliberated whether American smokers wanted …

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Albuquerque / Closed in 2016 / Gone But Not Forgotten / New Mexico / Sandwich

Adieux Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

May 8, 2014July 16, 2018 - 7 Comments.

For restaurants located in downtown Albuquerque’s Arts and Entertainment district, centered along Central Avenue and Gold Avenue west of First …

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Barbecue / Closed in 2016 / Gone But Not Forgotten / Rio Rancho

Rub-N-Wood BBQ – Rio Rancho, New Mexico (CLOSED)

March 18, 2014July 16, 2018 - 22 Comments.

“Beam me up Scotty. There is no good barbecue on this planet.” ~James T. Kirk Captain James Tiberius Kirk of …

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Albuquerque / Closed in 2016 / Fine Dining / Gone But Not Forgotten / Rated 26

JENNIFER JAMES 101 – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

March 10, 2014July 16, 2018 - 5 Comments.

The number 101 has some very interesting connotations. If you grew up in the 60s, you might remember the Benson …

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

Prime – Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

February 23, 2014July 16, 2018 - 18 Comments.

What kind of foods and food-related activities do white people like? According to New York Times best-selling author Christian Lander, …

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Albuquerque / Bakery / Breakfast / Closed in 2016 / Gone But Not Forgotten / Jewish / New Mexico

Nosh Jewish Delicatessen & Bakery – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

December 16, 2013July 16, 2018 - 46 Comments.

You see, Elaine, the key to eating a black and white cookie is that you wanna get some black and …

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Albuquerque / Closed in 2016 / Donuts / Gone But Not Forgotten / Specialty

Duke City Donuts – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

March 16, 2013July 17, 2018 - 12 Comments.

If you love donuts (and who doesn’t), you might want to consider being just a bit more generous when you …

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Albuquerque / Closed in 2016 / Gone But Not Forgotten / New Mexico / Rated 24 / Vietnamese

May Hong – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

September 1, 2012November 14, 2018 - 12 Comments.

In late 2002, long-time proprietor and friend James Nguyen sold May Hong.  Fortunately he kept this wonderful jewel in the …

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Albuquerque / Closed in 2016 / French / Gone But Not Forgotten / Rated 24

Cafe Jean Pierre – Albuquerque, New Mexico

March 15, 2012July 18, 2018 - 23 Comments.

A few years ago when France was the target of xenophobic sentiment and  some political commentators even advocated boycotting all …

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

Hua Chang – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

February 6, 2012July 18, 2018 - 3 Comments.

1943’s Best Picture Academy Award winner Casablanca is replete with memorable quotes and scenes. Toward the end of the movie, …

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

JR’s Bar-B-Que – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

October 22, 2011July 18, 2018 - 6 Comments.

Ryan Scott, the affable host of the enlightening and entertaining Break the Chain radio program has rapidly become the voice …

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American / Closed in 2016 / Food Network Eats New Mexico / Gone But Not Forgotten / Santa Fe

Zia Diner – Santa Fe, New Mexico (CLOSED)

August 25, 2011July 18, 2018 - 2 Comments.

In the year 1880, La Villa Real de la Santa Fé de San Francisco de Asís” (“The Royal Town of …

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Albuquerque / Burgers / Closed in 2016 / Gone But Not Forgotten / New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2011 / Pizza

Doc & Eddy’s – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

April 25, 2011July 19, 2018 - 5 Comments.

Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got. Taking a break from all your worries, sure would …

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Albuquerque / Asian / Chinese / Closed in 2016 / Gone But Not Forgotten

China Best – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

November 7, 2010July 19, 2018 - 9 Comments.

In the United States Navy and Coast Guard, no one is as revered, respected or admired as a sailor promoted …

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American / Breakfast / Closed in 2016 / Gone But Not Forgotten / New Mexico / New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2009

Harla May’s Fat Boy Grill – Belen, New Mexico (CLOSED)

November 21, 2009July 21, 2018 - 4 Comments.

Many of us who grew up in small town America during the 60s sometimes pine for the more innocent days …

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Closed in 2016 / Fine Dining / Gone But Not Forgotten / New Mexico

High Finance – Sandia Crest, New Mexico (CLOSED)

July 7, 2009July 22, 2018 - 2 Comments.

“Getting high” on cannabis is known for increasing appetite.  According to High Times, a New York based magazine which advocates …

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