An Underground Guide to AlburquerqueHoly Cow
Posted on August 26, 2011
After his first lonely year in a crappy two bedroom apartment on Montgomery, Don moved to Walter, in Huning Highlands, about two blocks from Central and two blocks from Bob’s Fish & Chips (which was abandoned, and remained that way for the better part of 19 years). So when Holy Cow took over the spot on High Street and Central this year, Don knew he’d try it. Continue Reading
Jo’s Place
Posted on August 8, 2011
Will this madness end? Local genius Dennis Apodaca opened this place (named after Mom, who works there sometimes) as the third in his dynasty of quirky family-run dives, all within a quarter-mile strip. (The others being the nationally-recognized Sophia’s Place and hidden-away Ezra’s Place.) Late breakfast, late lunch, espresso. Continue Reading
Zinc Blues Cellar
Posted on August 1, 2011
This ain’t about the swankish joint upstairs. This is the basement – the underground – where peeps relax with pricey drinks and damn good bar food, local live music and occasional touring acts. Continue Reading
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Posted on March 28, 2011
Your one-stop portal to the 20 pueblos of New Mexico. Gas station (with tobacco and papers), history, traveling exhibits, work by local artists, a high-end gift shop and wine-your-future-boss-here restaurant all in a huge, recently remodeled (and gorgeous) site. Continue Reading
Vernon’s Hidden Valley Steakhouse
Posted on February 21, 2011
The closest thing to a speakeasy the Duke City offers these days, entry is simple: knock on a “secret” door in a liquor store and divulge the password (which has never changed). When you make your (required) reservation, they’ll tell you about their dress code, but they “know we live in Albuquerque.” Continue Reading
Standard Diner
Posted on February 21, 2011
Though in no sense standard, nor in any way a diner, the Standard offers upscale goodies and ambiance for the discerning urbanite. Yep, it was featured on The Food Network.
Slate St Café
Posted on February 21, 2011
It’s so casual cosmopolitan, you’d almost think you were in some big fancy-ass city. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, with modern classics like French toast, a salmon club sandwich, mac and cheese with parmesan brittle, even a PB-&-J with bananas (“Elvis-style”). Continue Reading
Mr. Powdrell’s
Posted on February 21, 2011
A legendary hometown business in El Duque. Though known for their catfish, the pork ribs are the best – and really, the whole menu is quality. The atmosphere… well, you’re eating in a living room. Continue Reading
Paul’s Monterey Inn
Posted on February 21, 2011
Just retro-fitted your knowledge box for 1953? Walk into the vague, bar-like darkness and ask for a rusty nail; they won’t blink an eye. The faux leather booths are delightful and the prime rib is divine. We’ve gladly waited up to 45 minutes to be seated for carnivore’s delight, at a bar that makes you feel like Rat Pack’s gonna slip from behind a curtain. Wait, is that Frank?
Nob Hill Bar & Grill
Posted on February 21, 2011
Attention single guys with a martini preference and couples pondering an anniversary date.
Both sidestepping snobbery and filling ambitiously large shoes, they make some great gourmet American favorites. Continue Reading
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