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Apr 3, 2022 Gil Garduno

My environmentally-conscious, Prius-driving friend Bruce “Sr. Plata” Silver has a much smaller carbon footprint than that carbon credit-trading hypocrite Al…

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SAIGON CITY – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Apr 2, 2022 Gil Garduno

My brother in blogging Ryan Cook describes his first day in Vietnam: “So, my first stop in Vietnam was the…

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Mar 31, 2022 Gil Garduno

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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Kickstand Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Mar 27, 2022 Gil Garduno

In 2016, The Plough Hotel in North Canterbury, New Zealand banned Lycra-clad customers in an attempt to remove any “unsightly…

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Davido’s Pizza – Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Mar 26, 2022 Gil Garduno

Some might call the American Realty and Petroleum Company (AMREP for short) a pioneering visionary for its early 1960s purchase…

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No Te Rajes – Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Mar 19, 2022 Gil Garduno

As the eldest of six, I had the wonderful blessing of having spent more time with our dad than my…

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Vic’s Daily Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Mar 14, 2022 Gil Garduno

“When you wake up in the morning, Pooh,” said Piglet at last, “what’s the first thing you say to yourself?”…

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Nio Szechuan – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Mar 13, 2022 Gil Garduno

Several years ago Mike Muller, my friend and former colleague at Intel was sent to Chengdu, the capital of the…

Dog Friendly Italian New Mexico Pizza Rated 24 Rio Rancho

M’Tucci’s Moderno – Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Mar 12, 2022 Gil Garduno

“If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere It’s up to you, New York, New York.” ~Frank Sinatra…

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Al Alwan’s Cafe – Albuquerque New Mexico

Mar 10, 2022 Gil Garduno

“I hope I live long enough to see the children of Palestine, Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria wake up to the…

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Cafe Nom Nom – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Mar 4, 2022 Gil Garduno

“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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Vegos Vegan New Mexican – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Mar 4, 2022 Gil Garduno

“Well, there’s not a taco big enough for a man like me That’s why I order two or three Let…

Albuquerque New Mexico Seafood

Down N Dirty Seafood Boil – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Feb 27, 2022 Gil Garduno

Seafood boil in the Duke City! If the notion conjures visions of heading to Tingley Beach and embarking on an…

Albuquerque Diners Drive-Ins and Dives Food Network Eats New Mexico New Mexico Polish Rated 24

Red Rock Deli – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Feb 20, 2022 Gil Garduno

America may be a multicultural melting pot, but thriving within its most populous metropolises are ethnic neighborhoods–pockets of diversity residing…

Albuquerque Dog Friendly National Chain New Mexico Pizza

California Pizza Kitchen – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Feb 19, 2022 Gil Garduno

No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. This is Gil’s Thrilling (And Filling) Blog, champion of the mom-and-pop restaurant, defender of…

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My Moms – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Feb 18, 2022 Gil Garduno

“God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.” —Rudyard Kipling Should you have the pleasure of getting to…

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Panaderia El Dorado – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Feb 13, 2022 Gil Garduno

“Over the Mountains of the Moon, down the Valley of the Shadow, ride, boldly ride…if you seek for El Dorado.”…

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