An Underground Guide to AlburquerquePiggy’s Hotdogs and Hamburgers
Posted on February 29, 2012
Arising from the east Nob Hill neon signage lies a jewel; an eye-grabbing pink and black building with a rotating, pink sign (nay, a beacon of nourishment for drunkards stumbling from O’Neill’s), calls customers in from the streets. This is the old Hacienda drive-up, so no indoor sitting folks. Drive thru or walk up. Simple. Continue Reading
Papa Frank’s
Posted on October 14, 2011
Let’s journey back to 1999, when Joey and Priscilla imagined a New Mexican restaurant in Downtown’s legal district. Joey’s commitment to that home-cooking, made-with-love flavor is still embedded in his burritos, enchiladas, Frito Pies and, we can say with confidence, everything else on the menu. Continue Reading
Waco’s Tacos
Posted on September 28, 2011
If Downtown’s still missing two inexcusable resources after 15 years of revitalization, it’s a supermarket, and tacos. We may never get the market (parking and traffic would clog Central even worse), but the gents who brought you NYPD have addressed our Mexican food deficiency. Continue Reading
Holy 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
El Modelo
Posted on August 26, 2011
Real as it gets. It’s a tamale factory! After 80 years, there’s no real seating, but you can eat your burrito at a picnic table in the parking lot next to an old woman selling statues of La Virgen. The burritos here are cheap, huge and muy deliciosos.
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
Ezra’s Place
Posted on July 28, 2011
The Funky, eclectic, quirky second of three amazing brainchildren of Dennis Apodaca (Sophia’s and Jo’s holding down the trifecta). A small regular menu and an ever-changing list of specials bring creative variations like enchiladas (duck!?!), tacos (fish, beef, or scallop), burgers (kobe, bison, poblano/mole), pancakes (lemon), and other unexpected treats. Continue Reading
Christy Mae’s
Posted on July 9, 2011
Churning with the requisite charm of a family-owned and -operated kitchen, Christy Mae’s pitches a piquant palatte of affordable dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Continue Reading
Papaburgers
Posted on July 7, 2011
Adriana and Silver Zubia have got the old-timey burger joint feel down to a tee. Burgers, milkshakes, fries, and even a jukebox (albeit with modern music – so sue us) make this one of the stops on the Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail you’ll be sure to hit more than once. Continue Reading
Sneakerz
Posted on March 6, 2011
The ultimate sports bar, Sneakerz offers every micro-sport we can think of: league volleyball, karaoke, pinball, shuffleboard, dart tournaments, pool, ping pong and more. Between the all-female, heavy-pouring staff and satisfying grub, just try to leave. Continue Reading
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