Dave’s Valley Grill – Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico
Several years ago, Major Larry Abraham (God rest his soul) of the Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque called me …
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Stripes Biscuit Co. – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Southern humorist Jerry Clower once quipped “One of the saddest things is the sound of them whomp biscuits being opened …
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California Pastrami & More – Albuquerque, New Mexico
During a 1997 episode of Seinfeld, the “show about nothing,” George Costanza and his girlfriend du jour discussed the possibility …
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JOE’S PASTA HOUSE – Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Once a year, despite my protestations and whining, I agree to take my Kim to the Olive Garden. It’s a …
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El Patio de Albuquerque – Albuquerque, New Mexico
For more than a quarter century, award-winning journalist Charles Kuralt had the type of job any aspiring sojourner would envy. …
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Las Ristras Restaurant – Corrales, New Mexico
Based on interviews conducted with Hollywood luminaries who’ve starred in movies or television shows shot in New Mexico, you might …
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2G’s Bistro – Albuquerque, New Mexico
In May, 2018, Yelp published its listing of the 50 best restaurants in Albuquerque. Only three of them came from …
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Bob’s Burgers – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“Bob.” Advertisers (as well as television and movie producers) realize there probably isn’t a better example of an “every man” …
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Tully’s Italian Deli & Meats – Albuquerque, New Mexico
The sense of smell, more than any of our other senses, influences our ability to recall past events and experience. …
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Sophia’s Place – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Exterior signage for Dennis Apodaca’s new restaurant venture sports the name of the previous tenant, a short-lived eatery named MIXX. …
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Krazy Lizard – Albuquerque, New Mexico
I count in almost equal measure, friends, family members and colleagues who label themselves as either militant liberals or staunch …
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Starr Brothers Brewing – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Poets, musicians and authors have long rhapsodized about the loyalty of dogs, the most faithful and loving companions anyone can …
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Black Bird Saloon – Los Cerrillos, New Mexico
On a journey by train to San Francisco, New Mexico’s legendary award-winning author Tony Hillerman shared an observation car with …
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