Joseph’s Table – Taos, New Mexico (CLOSED)
When chef and owner Joseph Wrede launched Joseph’s Table several years ago in Ranchos De Taos,dining patrons and pedantic critics…
Pinnacle Peak Patio – Scottsdale, Arizona (CLOSED)
To a lexicologist like me, the word pinnacle has connotations of “the highest point of development or achievement.” In other…
Buckhorn Saloon – Pinos Altos, New Mexico
In 1859, 49ers returning home from California discovered gold 7000 feet above sea level among the tall pines (Pinos Altos)…
Carrabba’s Italian Grill – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
This usually means a meal at one of those copycat national chains I avoid like the plague. Although I don’t…
Chilacas – Albuquerque, New Mexico
In the vernacular of the cannabis consuming culture “rollin’ fat ones” means something entirely different than what it means at…
The Keg Steakhouse – Chandler, Arizona
A Canadian steakhouse in the silicon desert city of Chandler, Arizona? You bet! In fact Canada’s most renown steakhouse has…
Nopalito Mexican Restaurant – Las Cruces, New Mexico
Enter the front room of this converted Baptist church and you’re greeted by white washed walls on which are inscribed…
Burgers
Closed in 2011
Gone But Not Forgotten
New Mexico
New Mexico Culinary Treasures Trail
New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2009
New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail: 2011
Outpost Bar & Grill – Carrizozo, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Much of the seemingly desolate 60 miles of desert topography separating San Antonio, New Mexico and Carrizozo, New Mexico is…
Korean Barbecue House – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
For dining patrons in the know, the 2002 closure of the Fu Shou House was one of the most heartrending…
Kokopelli’s Restaurant & Cantina – Sandia Park, New Mexico
Perhaps the most ubiquitous symbol of the ancient Anasazi culture is Kokopelli, a hump-backed, flute playing figure commonly found in…
Commander’s Palace – Las Vegas, Nevada (CLOSED)
When it comes to accolades, there is perhaps no restaurant in America which has been as venerated as the original…
Vote Daily to Help the Food Bank Through 10/5!
Please visit www.walmart.com/fighthunger through October 5th, 2014 and help Roadrunner Food Bank earn a $60,000 grant. The Roadrunner Food Bank…