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TONY CAPUTO’S MARKET & DELI – Salt Lake City, Utah

Gil Garduno June 2, 2023

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The Frontier Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno May 31, 2023
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Dr. Field Goods Kitchen – Santa Fe, New Mexico

Gil Garduno May 27, 2023
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No Te Rajes – Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Gil Garduno May 26, 2023
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Rex’s Hamburgers – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno May 23, 2023
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Dulce River Bakery & Coffee – Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Gil Garduno May 22, 2023
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Turquoise Desert – Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Gil Garduno May 22, 2023

On the New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail

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Circle T Burgers – Belen, New Mexico

Gil Garduno April 22, 2023
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The Owl Cafe & Bar – San Antonio, New Mexico

Gil Garduno February 25, 2023
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Blake’s Lotaburger – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno February 12, 2023
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Sparky’s Burgers, Barbecue & Espresso – Hatch, New Mexico

Gil Garduno September 17, 2022
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Buckhorn Tavern – San Antonio, New Mexico

Gil Garduno September 15, 2022
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Laguna Burger (12th Street) – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno July 25, 2022

On the Road With Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

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Dr. Field Goods Kitchen – Santa Fe, New Mexico

Gil Garduno May 27, 2023

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Ranchos Plaza Grill – Ranchos De Taos, New Mexico

Gil Garduno May 5, 2023
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JAMBO CAFE – Santa Fe, New Mexico

Gil Garduno March 31, 2023
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La Santisima – Phoenix, Arizona

Gil Garduno December 22, 2022
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Coda Bakery – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno December 7, 2022
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Rowley Farmhouse Ales – Santa Fe, New Mexico

Gil Garduno November 28, 2022
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Gutiz – El Prado, New Mexico

Gil Garduno August 14, 2022

Better Dine With Saul Goodman

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Java Joe’s – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno April 18, 2023
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Limonata Nob Hill Crepe Escape – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno January 14, 2023
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El Camino Dining Room – Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno November 15, 2022
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K&I Diner – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno July 16, 2022
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Vintage 423 – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno September 18, 2021
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The Grove Cafe & Market – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno June 6, 2021
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Cafe Lush – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno October 7, 2020
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Loyola’s Family Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno February 4, 2020

2023 James Beard “Best Chef” Finalist and Semi-Finalists

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El Chile Toreado – Santa Fe, New Mexico

Gil Garduno March 24, 2023
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El Charlatan – Socorro, Texas

Gil Garduno February 26, 2023
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ELEMI – El Paso, Texas

Gil Garduno February 25, 2023
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Horno Restaurant – Santa Fe, New Mexico

Gil Garduno February 20, 2023
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Pioche Food Group – Fruitland, New Mexico

Gil Garduno February 10, 2023
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THE LOVE APPLE – Taos, New Mexico

Gil Garduno August 11, 2022
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Tikka Spice – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Gil Garduno September 19, 2020

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Gil Garduno January 1, 2021
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Gil Garduno December 31, 2019
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