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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Yellow Brix Restaurant – Carlsbad, New Mexico
Gastronomes (people with sensitive and discriminating culinary tastes), cerevisaphiles (aficionados of beers and ales) and oenophiles (connoisseurs of wines) have …
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Red Chimney BBQ – Carlsbad, New Mexico
Depending on your lifestyle choices and temperament, some of the slogans emblazoned on bumper stickers or tee-shirts seen over the …
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Danny’s Place – Carlsbad, New Mexico
For some reason, national print and online publications and even the Food Network can’t seem to fathom that the Land …
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Big D’s Downtown Dive – Roswell, New Mexico
During a March, 2012 trip to Roswell, New Mexico President Barack Obama made the following opening remarks to his speech. …
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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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Java Joe’s – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“I hate chile powder.” ~Tuco Salamanca Breaking Bad, Season 2 Duty-bound to make himself available to the citizenry of the …
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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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Stack House BBQ – Rio Rancho, New Mexico
One of my Psychology professors cautioned students about the danger of “amateur diagnosis,” the practice of assigning specific psychoses and …
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Rebel Donut – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Many years ago if someone proposed a wager of “dollars to donuts,” you might have been well advised to take …
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PK’s Restaurant & Bar – Albuquerque, New Mexico
When the Air Force notified me I was being reassigned to Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford, friends who had been …
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Cafe Laurel – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“To anyone else,” my Kim joked “the name Café Laurel is just a cute name probably chosen because the owners …
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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
“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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El Farol – Santa Fe, New Mexico
For over a quarter century, the most popular section in New Mexico Magazine (the nation’s oldest state magazine, by the …
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Leona Banh Mi – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“I’m not allowed in the Vietnamese sandwich shop anymore. They decided to banh mi for life.” During an ice-breaker at …
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Seared – Albuquerque, New Mexico
While you might not be able to judge a book by its cover, sometimes a book title will resonate deeply …
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El Agave – Rio Rancho, New Mexico
“Why, this here sauce is made in New York City!” “New York City? Git a rope!” No matter how broad-minded …
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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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Taqueria El Paisa – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“The immediacy of a taco, handed to you hot from grill and comal, can’t be equaled. You can stand there …
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AK Deli – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“You’ll never be one of us,” my brother-in-law Chuck quipped in his best Baron von Trapp voice. He wasn’t talking …
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The Birds Paradise Hot Pot – Albuquerque, New Mexico
It was 2:15AM on a workday, a full four hours before my dreaded alarm clock was set to utter a …
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Pho Garden – Rio Rancho, New Mexico
It should have been a point-counterpoint debate for the ages. My ideologically opposed and perpetually squabbling friends Carlos and Hien …
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The Acre – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Toula: Actually, um Ian’s a vegetarian. Uh, he doesn’t eat meat. Aunt Voula: He don’t eat no meat? HE DON’T …
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2017: A Thrilling (And Filling) Year in Food
Tis the season…for year-end retrospectives in which the good, the bad and the ugly; the triumphs and tragedies; the highs …
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Gil’s Best of the Best for 2017
“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens.” Sound of Music fans will recognize …
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Spencer’s Restaurant – Palm Springs, California
Dean Beck: What do you have against preachers? Clay Spencer: It’s what they preach against I’m against. Dean Beck: I’m …
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Cheeky’s – Palm Springs, California
Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw is widely credited with the aphorism “England and the United States are two nations divided …
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Sherman’s Deli & Bakery – Palm Springs, California
Not everyone appreciated my friend Bob’s stark honesty as much as I did. For nearly twelve years, Bob was my …
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