Cafe Nom Nom – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“Nom nom.” It sounds innocent enough. Parents–yes, including parents of four-legged fur babies–utter it in baby talk intonations to get …
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Chello Grill – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Persian cuisine has been described as “poetry on a plate” and “a pretext to break into verse.” Persian history is …
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Farina Pizzeria – Albuquerque, New Mexico
On May 14, 2011, I had the great honor, pleasure and privilege of being the first guest on Break the …
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Milly’s Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Until rather recently, if there was a wide diversity of opinion about Albuquerque’s restaurant scene, it wasn’t widely shared. Albuquerque’s …
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Albuquerque / New Mexican / New Mexico Culinary Treasures Trail / Rated 27 / Travel Channel Eats New Mexico
MARY & TITO’S CAFE – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Old-timers whose opinions I respect consistently rate Mary & Tito’s as Albuquerque’s best restaurant for New Mexican food, a restaurant …
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Pho Linh Vietnamese Grill – Albuquerque, New Mexico
You always remember your first time…and if it’s good, it may set the standard by which you’ll forever measure every …
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Little Anita’s New Mexican Food – Albuquerque, New Mexico
My friend Scott Pacheco may never forgive me for dining at Little Anita’s New Mexican Food in Old Town. Scott …
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ABQ BBQ – Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico
“It was Kansas City but it was North Carolina I wanted; whole hog smoked low and slow over fruit woods …
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The Safari Grill – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“The wild dogs cry out in the night As they grow restless longing for some solitary company I know that …
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Urban 360 Pizza, Grill and Tap House – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Babu: Our specials are tacos, moussaka and franks and beans. Jerry: Well, what do you recommend my good fellow? Babu:Oh, …
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Frank’s Famous Chicken & Waffles – Albuquerque, New Mexico
If one measure of success is having the wherewithal to pursue those things you love most, Frank Willis has led …
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Viet’s Pho – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“”Vietnam. It grabs you and doesn’t let you go. Once you love it, you love it forever.” ~ Anthony Bourdain …
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Pars Cuisine – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“Here with a Loaf of Bread beneath the Bough, A Flask of Wine, a Book of Verse — and Thou …
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Toltec Brewing Co. – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Vincent: And you know what they call a Quarter Pounder with Cheese in Paris? Jules: They don’t call it a …
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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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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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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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Mykonos Cafe And Taverna – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Jose Villegas, my friend and colleague at Hanscom Air Force Base, earned the most ignominious nickname. Everyone called him “Jose …
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Thai Kitchen – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“There is no good meat that their stupid cooks do not spoil with the sauce they make. They mix with …
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Torinos’ @ Home – Albuquerque, New Mexico
I love Italian food but that’s too generic a term for what’s available now: you have to narrow it down …
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Cocina Azul – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Ever the lexicologist, my first inclination at seeing the mantra “panza llena, corazon contento” emblazoned on any restaurant’s menu is …
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Tap That – Albuquerque, New Mexico
In my review of the Corrales Bistro Brewery, you were introduced to “Le Cochon,” a self-professed God’s gift to women, …
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Tia B’s La Waffleria – Albuquerque, New Mexico
While waffles may be forever associated with late nights at The Waffle House (the ubiquitous Southern chain which has served …
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Thai Boran – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Many of us with a puerile sense of humor can probably recall giggling like silly school kids the first time …
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Coda Bakery – Albuquerque, New Mexico
JP, my former boss at Intel prides himself on consistently working “half days.” If you’re thinking you’d like a job …
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Rising Star Chinese Eatery – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Let’s get one thing straight. General Tso’s chicken is not some weird cold war Chinese one-upmanship response to Colonel Sanders’ …
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Rudy’s Country Store & Barbecue – Albuquerque, New Mexico
I first sampled Rudy’s Country Store & Bar-B-Q’s products in 1993 in Leon Springs, Texas, a San Antonio suburb on …
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Salt and Board – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“Five years ago, everyone was making beer in their bathtubs, and now everyone’s making charcuterie in their garage!” ~Brian Malarkey, …
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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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