Sadly, Poki Poblano has closed. We went back to Poki Poblano. (I know, again). But I love this place. This time Poki Poblano had a new menu. We started with two great appetizers; the sweet potato kimchi pancakes(8) and the spinach and plantain empanadas with vegan feta cheese and pine nuts (12). It was Taco Tuesday, … Continue reading Poki Poblano, Closed!!!
I had heard about High and Dry Brewing because of their collaboration with Dialogue Brewing. When I saw a Groupon Albuquerque for High and Dry, I jumped at the chance to go there. I received two tastings with two pints for 16 dollars. It certainly was a great deal because I enjoyed all the High and … Continue reading High and Dry Brewing, Albuquerque
These are just the best places that I have been to in 2018. If I haven’t been there in 2018, it is not going to be on my list. Best inexpensive restaurant: Santa Fe,Alicia’s, downtown Santa Fe, Tres Colores Best Mac and Cheese: Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Best New Food Truck: Root 66 (Vegan) Best Food … Continue reading My Best of 2018
I have always wanted to go to Farm & Table. I just never got there. Then I read in Local Flavor Magazine, that Farm & Table was having a Vegan and Wine Pairing Dinner (70 per person). I had to go! I was so glad I did. I have run into some controversy because vegan … Continue reading Farm & Table, Albuquerque
Casa Rondeña is a winery located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Then a few years ago, Casa Rondeña had a Groupon for a wine tasting. We were very pleased and surprised by this wine and the beautiful grounds as well. Visiting Casa Rondeña is like taking a great vacation to Spain. We were so impressed with the … Continue reading Casa Rondeña, ABQ
Traditional Cookies made with Lard. I am gearing up for Christmas! Celina’s Biscochitos is a tiny storefront where they making the Biscochito or Bizcochito. According to the Celina’s brochure which was packed with my purchase a “biscochito is a melt in your mouth lard based cookie flavored with anise seed, brandy, and cinnamon. It was developed by … Continue reading Celina’s Bisochitos, ABQ
I am a sucker for hot dogs. I have always loved them. But I actually found a better hot dog at Acre Restaurant . I ordered take out because I wanted to go back to Dialogue Brewing and have a great beer with a great hot dog. Unlike Urban Hot Dog Company , that uses tofu … Continue reading Acre Restaurant: Vegetarian Comfort Food, ABQ
We decided not to go to Mountain West Brewfest in Bernalillo this year. Instead we went to Dialogue Brewing in Albuquerque. We tasted their beer at Brewfest last year. I hadn’t heard of Dialogue but with so many new breweries popping up in Albuquerque and Santa Fe that isn’t surprising. I liked their sour beer and their … Continue reading Dialogue Brewing, ABQ
You have to go to this place! The food was absolutely incredible! Somehow we managed to incorporate Taco Tuesday and Happy Hour which was an amazing bargain. Poki Poblano Fusion Lounge is a brand new restaurant. We have previously dined at this location’s last 4 iterations. We are hoping that this restaurant stays. Currently, Albuquerque is seeing an … Continue reading Poki Poblano Fusion Lounge, ABQ
Seasons is a beautiful restaurant. The striking yellow interior is warm and welcoming. We were greeted warmly as well. This is a white tablecloth restaurant. Even the napkins were cloth. After we were seated we received some delicious crusty, warm bread with an herbal, balsamic dipping sauce. What a delightful way to start a meal. We … Continue reading Seasons Rotisserie & Grill-ABQ
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