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

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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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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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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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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…

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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…

Albuquerque Asian Dog Friendly Food Truck Fusion New Mexico Vietnamese

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…

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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

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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…

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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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Several years ago while leading my organization’s e-business marketing and communication effort at Intel, I had the great fortune of…

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Feb 11, 2022 Gil Garduno

Many of us with a puerile sense of humor can probably recall giggling like silly school kids the first time…

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