The Point Grill – Rio Rancho, New Mexico (CLOSED)
“Get to the point!” Archie Bunker, the irascible curmudgeon on the 70’s sitcom All in the Family frequently chided his …
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528 Sushi & Asian Cuisine – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
“No lady likes to snuggle and dine accompanied by a porcupine.” “He lit a match to check gas tank. They …
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Albuquerque / American / Closed in 2018 / Dog Friendly / Gone But Not Forgotten / New Mexico / Southern
South Bourbon Kitchen – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
“I got a plate of chicken and taters and a lot of stuff like that All, all I need is …
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Il Bosco – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
The customer in the Italian restaurant was so pleased that he asked to speak to the chef. The owner proudly …
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Albuquerque / American / Burgers / Closed in 2018 / Dog Friendly / Gone But Not Forgotten / New Mexico / Pizza
Groundstone – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Kids say the darnedest things. That was the premise of popular radio and television shows hosted by Art Linkletter from …
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Philly’s N Fries – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED: May 18, 2018)
Over the years, my Kim and I have had the privilege and honor of getting to know and love many …
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Bayti Mediterranean Delicacies – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
“Ashlan Wa Sahlan” (Welcome) “Sahteyn” (Twice Your Health, Bon Apetit) “t’faddalou” (Welcome to the Table, Dinner is Served) How can …
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Devon’s Pop Smoke Wood Fired Grill – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
The book of Genesis in the Old Testament explains that after the great flood, God commanded humankind to “increase in …
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TFK Smokehouse & Art Barn – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Every summer, a predictable ritual takes place. After hibernating comfortably since the previous autumn, men attired in aprons emblazoned with …
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Aya’s New Asian Japanese Cuisine – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED: 2018)
There’s an unspoken reciprocal arrangement between restaurant guests and the restaurant personnel with whom we interact. As guests, we show …
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Fresh Bistro – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
“Life is similar to a bus ride. The journey begins when we board the bus. We meet people along our …
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Rolls & Bowls – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
“The banh mi sandwich is really the only good argument for colonialism.” ~Calvin Trillin By most historical standards, the banh …
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Tao Chinese Bistro – Rio Rancho, New Mexico (CLOSED)
It’s highly unlikely ancient Chinese philosophers ever intended the concept of Tao to be used as an approach for the …
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Nanami Noodle House – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
If Chinese superstitions have any credence, some of us may not be long for this world. Chinese superstitions posit that …
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Señor Tortas – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
In Albuquerque’s panoply of Mexican fast foods, the torta–despite all its heartiness and versatility–is the “Rodney Dangerfield” of cheap eats. …
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SweeTea Bakery Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
In some metropolitan areas, legions of restaurant bloggers dissect and report on every facet of the area’s dining scene. These …
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Toro Burger – Rio Rancho, New Mexico (CLOSED)
While watching a “sanitized for television” version of the audacious satirical comedy Blazing Saddles, my precocious six-year-old niece asked several …
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Casa Diaz – Bernalillo, New Mexico (CLOSED)
The siren song of a small town living has always appealed to Irma Rodriguez who just can’t see herself in …
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Petra Restaurant & Times Square Deli Mart – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
As the clock approaches midnight every year on December 31st, the eyes of the world are focused on a single …
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Beto’s Cocina – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
It’s a folly of the human condition that we tend to go looking for exciting food in all the shiny …
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Fat Squirrel Pub & Grill – Rio Rancho, New Mexico (CLOSED)
The quaint names given to English pubs are sometimes nearly as interesting as the reasons for which those names were …
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Kaktus Brewery Tap @ Nob Hill – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Most of us have known a wine snob or two. You know the type. They refer to themselves as oenophiles, …
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Leilani’s Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Restaurants come and restaurant’s go. It’s not hard to tell when a bad restaurant is nearing its demise. The telltale …
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Sara’s Pastries and Deli – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Creator! You who give life to all things and who has made men that they may live happy and multiply. …
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J.J.’s Pizza – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
“Locally owned and operated.” It’s a concept I celebrate on my blog in paying homage to intrepid moms and pops …
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Firenze Pizzeria – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
“We’ve got a wood-burning pizza oven in the garden – a luxury, I know, but it’s one of the best …
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Santa Fe Bite – Santa Fe, New Mexico (CLOSED)
“This burger is a wonder. It’s thick, it’s perfectly cooked, juicy and covered in cheese… If eating a burger is …
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Milton’s Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
“Where we love is home – home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts. ~Oliver Wendell Holmes You …
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I Love Sushi – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
According to the US Census Bureau, more than half (49.3) of all Americans reported they did not “dine out” between …
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The Original Wineburger – Phoenix, Arizona (CLOSED)
Every year, children of all ages fall in love all over again with the heart-warming 1947 Christmas movie, Miracle on …
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Banana Leaf – Rio Rancho, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Banana leaves, although completely inedible, are used for slow, moist cooking of tough meats as well as for quicker steaming, …
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Korean Barbecue House – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
For dining patrons in the know, the 2002 closure of the Fu Shou House was one of the most heartrending …
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