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Dress codes in Santa Fe and Albuquerque
We had dinner at The Compound [it was excellent] and no one had sport coat on, this was last May so it's been that way now for a bit.
Albuquerque suggestions needed
Don't care for Standard Diner - it is just standard.
Taxi's are hard to come by here [can't just stand outside and wave one down] and expensive. There are many good restaurants in Nob Hill and on Central close to your hotel. It would be a straight shot down Central.
Santa Fe Eatinerary
Vinaigrette is ok for solo dinner. The food is good. No atmosphere. Salads are the main attraction.
Dinner - The Compound, Restaurant Martin, 315 Bistro.
Drinks - if you are there on Friday or Saturday night, Hotel Santa Fe has a nice lounge with an amazing native American flute player, Ronald Roybal. at 7 pm.
3rd wave coffee finally hitting New Mexico
Torino's @ Home is taking over Cafe Guiseppi's space in a new venture.
Reservations needed in Santa Fe and Albuquerque?
IF you have a tight schedule and can't take a chance on getting the time you want, I would book ahead on the upscale places that you absolutely want to visit.
Chinese Buffet [Albuquerque]
Ta Lin Market on Central and Louisiana, has very good roast duck and pork. Also, Banana Leaf in Rio Rancho has a very good duck as well.
Help Me Teach My Cousin How to Cook
This is useful:
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Factsheets/High_Altitude_Cooking_and_Food_Safety/index.asp
And this is really specific:
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/p41.pdf
Local folks....where would you dine in Sante Fe if you had 4 nights?
If the weather isn't good, head over to Hotel Santa Fe for a Prickly Pear Margarita and listen to the wonderful flutist, Ronald Roybal who plays in the lounge. If the weather is good, have the drink out by the pool and then listen to Ronald, his music is magical. http://www.hotelsantafe.com/entertainment/native-flute/
He is there most Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 pm.
Santa Fe - brunch recommendations on Mother's Day
I liked our lunch at Cafe Vingt Cinq but it really isn't what I would think of for Mother's Day. It is a cafe in the outlet center. Short on atmosphere, but long on food, so maybe if you mom was more about food, it would work.
Unless something has changed, O'Keeffe Cafe is closed??
La Posada had a menued brunch, not a buffet when I was there, but for Mother's Day, perhaps that is not the case. Still not sure what is going on there, website still isn't working and opentable shows no availability
. Can any SF chowhounds confirm status of hotel/restaurant??
Santa Fe - brunch recommendations on Mother's Day
I was going to suggest Fuego at La Posada but it seems that Rock Resorts no longer owns hotel and there is no website available?? I had a wonderful breakfast there last year and would recommend it.
Jewish style deli food in Denver?
Looking for updated info on delis. I am specifically looking for a place that serves smoked fish [sable, whitefish] etc]. In my searching, I found that Zaidy's was sold not too long ago - an impact from that transaction? Thanks.
Santa Fe Margaritas made w/ FRESH lime juice
Tacatecas in ABQ - Mark Miller's newest venture, has great 'Rita's!
Keep in mind, the posts on this thread are at least 4 years older or more.
Albuquerque - Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Fest
I didn't volunteer. With a couple of hours of training on Thursday, and working 5 or 6 hours, plus driving back and forth 4 times, it didn't seem worth the 2 free tickets. We did go on Saturday and we had a good time. I never thought I would say, "too much chocolate," but it was really an overload. The coffee was good and our favorite roaster was there from Durango.
Thanks for mentioning it here.
Local folks....where would you dine in Sante Fe if you had 4 nights?
Mine would be:
La Choza
Reaturant Martin
315 Wine Bar
The Compound.
Time a trip for max chili experiences (New Mexico)
The harvest is in August; the roasters around town start roasting shortly thereafter. Chile is on the menu all year long here, while fresh roasted is great, the shelf life is short therefore most is frozen immediately after roasting to provide ample supply year round.
Zacatecas Tacos and Tequila
No, but I was the one to suggest they offer it on their menu and asked that the drink be named the Debit! We'll see.
CoolWater Fusion in ABQ
There's a deal being offered on Living Social.
They now have beer and wine.
I don't know anything about the restaurant.
Any insights??
Zacatecas Tacos and Tequila
I will have to go down for the inaugural offering of my name sake!
Le Pod, Santa Fe: really delicious French food truck
Sounds GREAT! Thanks for the heads up. Now that the weather is getting nicer, a trip to the capital may be in order.
Zacatecas Tacos and Tequila
Next time you go, ask for a Prickly Pear Margarita, tell them your are a friend of mine, Deb, I suggested the drink to them and they are adding it to menu for spring!!!
Standard Diner - ABQ
That goes along with my take from above. Do you mean the person who owns Standard Diner is same owner at Range Cafe? I liked Range's food years ago; nowadays it is just ok. The one in Bernalillo, at least.
SW Colorado/SE Utah Help Needed
Cortez Restaurants
Blondie's Pub & Grub, 45 E Main, Typical pub food, wannabe biker bar
(970)565-4015, www.blondiespubandgrub.net
Main Street Brewery, 21 E Main, good beer, food ok nothing great with new owners! (970)564-9112
Spruce Tree Coffeehouse, 318 E Main, good spot for light lunch and bagels, excellent coffee (970) 565-6789, www.sprucetreecoffeehouse.com
The Silver Bean, 410 W Main, espresso and coffee etc in an old airstream trailer,
(970) 946-4404
Far View Lodge The Metate Dining Room, inside Mesa Verde NP - really good
Pepperheads - 44 West Main Street new, nice space, expensive for what it is, HOT stuff
Stonefish Sushi - 16 W Main St - didn't check this one out. Honestly, you are in the middle of the southwest, no water in sight, not where I want to have fish.
HongKong Chinese 332 W. Main , only IF you have to, (970)5648423
Koko’s Pub 2121 E. Main, next to Holiday Inn Express, standard diner like food. (970) 565-6000
Let it Grow Garden Market – 90 Mildred [just across from Visitor’s Center] nice place for light lunch or coffee, (970) 565-3099
Lotsa Pasta / That'za Pizza just out of town, heading south on 491 – name says it all, ok food and pizza (970)564-9131, www.lotsapastathatzapizza.com
Nero's, 303 W. Main Street, almost foodie worthy Italian (97 0)565-7366, www.subee.com/neros/home.html
Pippo’s Diner 100 W Main St, home cooking in a tiny, diner like space Navajo Tacos are best thing on menu (970) 565-6039
Shiloh Steakhouse, Main Street Cortez, CO 81321
(970)565-6560
TEQUILA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT good Mexican [not New Mexican] food at reasonable prices 1740 E. Main Street (970)565-6868
Dolores Restaurants
Very limited:
Dolores River Brewery – great wood fired pizza and beer to match 100 S. 4th St Dolores (970)882- HOPPS
Ponderosa Restaurant diner like food, 108 S 8th St, Dolores, CO - (970) 882-7910
Mancos Restaurants
Not much to chose from:
Absolute Bakery and Café , decent breakfast and lunch 110 S Main, Mancos, CO - (970) 533-1200
Hamburger Haven, something from the 50’s, decent burgers and shakes, onion rings and fries 108 Grand Ave, Mancos, CO - (970) 533-7919
Millwood Junction , only place that serves dinner 101 Railroad Ave, Mancos, CO - (970) 533-7338
SW Colorado/SE Utah Help Needed
DURANGO -
BART'S NEW YORK DELI traditional NY eats a bit out of the way, but worth it 939 Hwy. 3, 247-1144.
CHRISTINA'S GRILL & BAR American food, just west of town 21382 Hwy. 160 W., 382-3844.
COSMOPOLITAN $$$$ a branch of the Telluride restaurant, foodie worthy, 919 Main Ave., 259-2898.
CYPRUS CAFÉ Mediterranean, local, seasonal, sustainable food 725 E. Second Ave., 385-6884
DURANGO DOUGHWORKS for breakfast, lunch & good coffee, northern end of town 2411 Main Ave., 247-1610.
EAST BY SOUTHWEST $$$ fusion, southwest meets asian 160 E. College Dr., 247-5533.
GAZPACHO for the closest thing to New Mexican you are going to find here 431 E. Second Ave., 259-9494
GUIDO'S FAVORITE FOODS Authentic Italian trattoria.,[our favorite Italian, closest to NY Italian other than my house] excellent take –out, gelato, groceries too 1201 Main Ave., 259-5028.
THE HAMILTON CHOP HOUSE $$$$another foodie worthy place with gorgeous views, north of town, heading towards ski area Glacier Club at Tamarron, 40290 Hwy. 550, 259-6636.
THE KENNEBEC Café, west of town, on the way to Mesa Verde NP- our favorite place to eat; Mediterranean and American Hwy 160 west, Hesperus,.
MAMA'S BOY ITALIAN RISTORANTE decent Italian and Pizza, northern end of town, reasonable prices 2659 Main Ave247-0060; 32225
MUTU'S ITALIAN KITCHEN$$$ Very good Italian 701 E. Second Ave., 375-2701.
NATURE'S OASIS for shopping and take out [local version of Whole Foods] 300 S. Camino del Rio, 247-1988.
ORE HOUSE steaks, very good $$$ 147 E. College Dr
SEASONS ROTISSERIE & GRILL modern American , pretty space, outdoor dining 764 Main Ave., 382-9790.
SERIOUS TEXAS BAR-B-Q 2 locations at each end of town, pretty decent BBQ 3535 N. Main Ave., 247-2240; 650B S. Camino del Rio, 259-9507.
SKA BREWING good beer and small menu of Mexican food, great fish tacos Bodo Park location 225 Girard, in BODO industrial area off 550.
STEAMWORKS BREWING CO excellent beer and good brewery food, crab boil is fun. 801 E. Second Ave., 259-9200.
TEQUILA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT good Mexican [not New Mexican] food at reasonable prices 948 Main Ave., 259-7655.
Albuquerque - Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Fest
Way Cool! I am going to Volunteer! Anyone else - we can make it a Chow down~
Sunday brunch in the ABQ area
That looks like a great place, jjdot! Thanks for the heads up.
Sunday brunch in the ABQ area
The Grove? http://www.thegrovecafemarket.com/
Blades Bistro in Placitas http://www.bladesbistro.com/
Santa Ana Cafe at the Tamaya http://tamaya.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/restaurants/index.jsp#1983
Restaurants near Sandia Resort in Albuquerque
Have not heard of Antojitos Lupe and it is very near to where I live; will have to check it out. Is it next to the gas station on the corner??
Thanks!
Zacatecas Tacos and Tequila
"Created by James Beard Award winner, Mark Kiffin, Zacatecas Tacos and Tequila offers authentic Mexican cuisine and an extensive Tequila menu".
Had dinner there last night and the place was packed! We walked in around 7 and were lucky to score some seats at the bar after a 10 minute wait. Table wait without reservations would have run 45 minutes or so for 3.
Really enjoyed the food at what was Bumblebee's.
We started with sangria [nice red and they add the fruit just before serving so it isn't a ghastly purple], a beer and a margarita. All nicely done.
We shared an order of:
Zacatecas Totopos
Fire Roasted Guajillo and Tomatillo-Avocado Salsas
with Hand Made Guacamole {EXCELLENT!]
I had:
Carne Asada Tacos
Grilled Marinated Rib Eye Steak
Fire Roasted Guajillo Salsa, Queso Fresco, Cilantro
And the others had:
Slow Cooked Pork Ribs
Tamarind Recado-Chipotle Sauce
Sweet Potato Fries, Serrano Slaw [slaw was a bit dry and bland]
Dessert was a dense and bit heavy, but very enjoyable Tres Leche cake; enough to share with 2 and even 3.
They are participating in NM Restaurant week, but no reservations. A nice prix fixe menu for $29, but I am guessing it is going to be REALLY packed.
Overall, a great meal and a great addition to the ABQ - Nob Hill Food scene.
http://www.zacatecastacos.com/
3423 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
505-255-TACO(8226)
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Zacatecas
3423 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Moonstruck Patisserie
We happened upon this wonderful little spot, just a block or so from the main drag in downtown Hilo. We had sweet pastries for a mid morning snack and took home some savory ones for lunch. They were all delish! I had a frangipani croissant that was filled with a lovely almond flavored pastry cream and the croissant was perfectly light, airy and flaky. Hubby had a triple berry tart that was also perfectly prepared. Fresh, french press coffee completed our snack. Our take home was a curried beef turnover and a quiche florentine. Again, these were top notch with buttery crusts and wonderfully tasty fillings. Take a moment to find you way here, you won't be sorry!
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Moonstruck Patissserie
16 Furneaux Ln, Hilo, HI 96720
