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Rio Chama Steakhouse – Santa Fe, New Mexico

Jul 31, 2005 Gil Garduno

The murky Rio Chama meanders through the high plateaus of northwestern New Mexico surrounded by multi-colored sandstone cliffs reminiscent of…

Illinois Mexican Rated 29

Topolobampo – Chicago, Illinois

Jul 7, 2005 Gil Garduno

A quote attributed to Marcel Marceau, the French mime famous for his sad-faced clown, aptly describes my attempts at describing…

Illinois Rated 23 Seafood

Bob Chinn’s Crab House – Wheeling, Illinois

Jul 2, 2005 Gil Garduno

Over 900,000 customers in 1999 couldn’t be wrong when they spent over $28M, the third largest revenue for the year…

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El Bandido Hideaway Del Valle – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

Jun 24, 2005 Gil Garduno

Armed with Andrea Lin’s terrific Duke City Fix review of the El Bandido restaurant on Central, we set off on…

Albuquerque Cajun Closed in 2007 Gone But Not Forgotten

The Blue Dragon – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

Jun 18, 2005 Gil Garduno

In truth, the Blue Dragon is a coffee house in the style of New Orleans or San Francisco more so…

Closed in 2012 Gone But Not Forgotten Oregon Thai

Typhoon – Portland, Oregon (CLOSED)

Jun 13, 2005 Gil Garduno

Among restaurant critics the term “edible art” is so overused it’s become trite, but it really is an apt description…

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Quizno’s – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

May 31, 2005 Gil Garduno

Just as owning a BMW might diminish your appreciation of any other car you’ll ever have (unless it’s another BMW),…

Albuquerque Asian Closed in 2007 Fusion Gone But Not Forgotten

Asia Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

May 21, 2005 Gil Garduno

Proprietor Nan Nguyen and his wife launched Asia Restaurant in April, 2002 and have experienced steady, if not spectacular customer…

Burgers Closed in 2012 Colorado Gone But Not Forgotten

Conway’s Red Top – Pueblo Colorado (CLOSED)

May 6, 2005 Gil Garduno

Bigger may not always be better, but it can be pretty darn good. The gargantuan world famous hamburgers at Conway’s…

Albuquerque Closed in 2008 Gone But Not Forgotten Mediterranean

Mediterranean Cafe – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

Apr 30, 2005 Gil Garduno

In ancient times, the Mediterranean Sea was a “superhighway” of transportation, facilitating cultural exchange and trade between the region that…

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Gruet Steakhouse – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

Apr 21, 2005 Gil Garduno

Is there anything finer than a sizzling, flame kissed slab of prime beef overfilling your plate at a fine high-end…

Arizona Barbecue

Joe’s Real BBQ – Gilbert, Arizona

Mar 28, 2005 Gil Garduno

No ordinary Joe is this, critics would have you believe. Instead, they insist, this is one of the best 59…

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Casa Grande Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

Mar 26, 2005 Gil Garduno

Arizona’s Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is one of the largest and most mysterious prehistoric structures ever built in North…

American Closed in 2005 Rated 25

Nouveau Noodles – Cedar Crest, New Mexico

Mar 2, 2005 Gil Garduno

In the west, it’s generally accepted that the human tongue can discern only four different tastes and that all tastes…

Albuquerque Closed in 2007 Spanish

Conrad’s – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

Feb 23, 2005 Gil Garduno

There was a time when the name “Hilton” didn’t conjure up images of a ditzy blonde airhead whose celebrity is…

Closed in 2007 Gone But Not Forgotten New Mexican New Mexico

Chilepeños – Sandia Park, New Mexico (CLOSED)

Feb 21, 2005 Gil Garduno

How many of us are old enough to remember the amusement park test of strength in which testosterone laden men…

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California Witches – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)

Feb 12, 2005 Gil Garduno

California Witches, “where you can taste California” is the brainchild of two Korean born California transplants who happen to like…

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Azuma Sushi & Teppan – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Feb 10, 2005 Gil Garduno

Unfulfilled promise, unrealized potential, what should have been, what could have been–these are among the most tragic sentiments of any…

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