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View AllCoda Bakery – Albuquerque, New Mexico
JP, my former boss at Intel used to pride himself on consistently working “half days.” If you’re thinking you’d like a job where you work…
Vong Sushi Thai and Laos Cuisine – Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Grammatically any of the following is correct: Laotian cuisine, Lao cuisine or the cuisine of Laos. Just don’t ever call it “Laosy cuisine.” That would…
K Style Kitchen – Albuquerque, New Mexico
If you’re susceptible to the power of suggestion–especially as it pertains to ear worms (recurring tunes that involuntarily pop up and stick in your mind)–you’re…
Johnny’s Pizza – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“He’s been helping make pizza since he was three.” Johnathan Khalil’s mom beamed as she confirmed she’s not the “Johnny” for which Albuquerque’s newest New…
Los Cuates – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Of the five variations of twins that occur commonly throughout the world, the most common fraternal (non-identical) occurrence is male-female twins which transpire in about…
Fancies Bakery and Modern Market
“Light and airy, reminiscent of European markets.” That’s how the Corrales Comment described Fancies Bakery and Modern Market. New Mexico Magazine waxed: “Fancies Bakery, Market…
Thicc Pizza Co. – Albuquerque & Rio Rancho, New Mexico
As you’ve read on the tagline for Gil’s Thrilling (And Filling) Blog, your humble blogger fancies himself somewhat of a sesquipedalian (a person who tends…
Vick’s Vittles Country Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Possum shanks; pickled hog jowls; goat tripe; stewed squirrel; ham hocks and turnip greens; gizzards smothered in gristle; smoked crawdads. “Ewwww Doggies!,” now that’s eatin’.…
Red and Green: New Mexico’s Food Scene is On Fire – May, 2026
SANTA FE’S BEST RESTAURANTS: There’s a lot of wisdome and credibility in the introduction to The Adventurist Magazine’s feature on “The 12 Best Restaurants in…
Al Trompo Mexican Grill – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Comaraderie, brothers-in-arms, esprit-de-corps, commitment, dedication…Unless you’ve served your country in the armed forces of the United States, these terms probably don’t mean much. For those…
Slice & Dice – Albuquerque, New Mexico
You might remember a 2004 documentary called Supersize Me in which writer-producer Morgan Spurlock explored the consequences on his health of a diet consisting solely…
Most Recent Restaurant Visits
View AllOn The New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail
MoreBlake’s Lotaburger – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Blake’s Lotaburger is a premier New Mexico institution founded in 1952 by long-time proprietor Blake Chanslor who owned it for half a century before selling…
On the Road With Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
View AllCoda Bakery – Albuquerque, New Mexico
JP, my former boss at Intel used to pride himself on consistently working “half days.” If you’re thinking you’d like a job where you work…