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Need-A-Pita – Albuquerque, New Mexico

September 6, 2019September 7, 2019 - 4 Comments.

If anniversary gifts are seen as a barometer for the health of a relationship, it’s a wonder any marriage involving men survives. Dozens of bad gift compilations across the internet would have you believe those …

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Chello Grill – Albuquerque, New Mexico

July 20, 2018July 21, 2018 - 3 Comments.

Persian cuisine has been described as “poetry on a plate” and “a pretext to break into verse.” Persian history is replete with a large repertoire of literary quotes about food and drink. Even when the …

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Gourmet Döner Kebab – Albuquerque, New Mexico

August 20, 2017October 13, 2018 - 7 Comments.

In my review of Taco Fundacion, I explained that some pundits believe the taco is poised to become the most ubiquitous and popular dish in the fruited plain, supplanting the fruited plain’s sacrosanct burger. While …

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Aura European and Middle Eastern Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

October 19, 2016January 4, 2019 - 6 Comments.

Countries and states may recognize borders but food doesn’t, especially today in an increasingly connected world where it’s possible to enjoy the cuisine of many of the world’s diverse and distant cultures without crossing a …

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