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Murphy’s Mule Barn

September 8, 2011 by  

Murphy’s Mule Barn 9700 2nd Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114-2107 (505) 898-7660 Hours Mon-Sat: 6am-8pm Sun: 7am-2:30pm Breakfast served all day. Local small town diner preserved in Albuquerque’s far North Valley. Murphy’s looks inside probably exactly as it did twenty years ago. Its interior is adorned with an eclectic western motif featuring murals, wooden tools [...]

Chile Roasting In New Mexico

August 19, 2011 by  

This season I planted 20 or so green chile plants that have been producing wonderfully for me. I broke out the Harbor Freight weed burner and chared up some Sandia’s and Numex Big Jim’s. Roasted, steamed and bagged — ready to make some green chile enchiladas, stew or a good old pot of Frijoles.

El Bruno’s

August 17, 2011 by  

El Bruno’s Restaurante y Cantina 8806 4th Street NW Los Ranchos, NM 87114-1408 (505) 897-0444 Website | Menu Cuba New Mexico restaurateurs Bruno and Hazel Herrera bring their talents to Albuquerque. El Bruno’s has taken over the old Gardena’s on 4th/Paso and have renovated it into a quite beautiful gem in the North Valley. With [...]

ABQ Brew Pub

June 24, 2011 by  

ABQ Brewpub 6601 Uptown Boulevard NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 884-1116 Sunday – Thursday 11am to Midnight Friday & Saturday 11am to 2am Website | Menu Albuquerque Brew Pub in Albuquerque’s Uptown serves upscale menu while pouring a wide variety of microbrews. Being a self proclaimed green chile cheese burger fanatic, the Albuquerque Brew Pub [...]

Man vs. Food Albuquerque

June 23, 2011 by  

The Travel Channel’s Adam Richman visits Albuquerque for an episode of Man vs. Food. During the show Adam takes on Frontier Restaurant for a green chile cheeseburger. Then it was off to Sadie’s for the world’s biggest sopapilla. Finally, for the challenge Adam takes on the “Travis on a Silver Platter” beef burrito challenge at [...]

Daily Deal: Nob Hill Bar & Grill

May 27, 2011 by  

FYI Groupon currently has a pay $10 dollars get $20 coupon for Nob Hill Bar & Grill at 3128 Central Avenue SE. Get out and eat local this Memorial Day weekend! Groupon Deals

El Pinto

April 14, 2011 by  

El Pinto 10500 4th Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-1771 Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 10:30am-9pm Website | Map El Pinto restaurant has been serving local New Mexico eats for over half a century now. The restaurant has been host to Presidents, celebrities and world dignitaries. The five acre complex is huge, you [...]

Deal of the Day: El Pinto Coupon

January 28, 2011 by  

I’m a big fan of Groupon, a service that promotes local businesses by offering great deals on pre-paid coupons. Today’s deal of the day: El Pinto restaurant in the North Valley – $15 dollars gets you a $35 dollar coupon. Good only Monday – Wednesday. I can already smell that red chile!

Torinos’ @ Home

December 27, 2010 by  

Torinos’ @ Home 7600 Jefferson Street NE Suite #21 Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 797-4491 Hours: M-F (6:30am – 2:30pm) Sa -Su (Closed) Website | Menu Torinos’@Home Italian trattoria and caffe serves breakfast and lunch in the popular Jefferson business district.

The Range Cafe

October 6, 2010 by  

The Range Cafe 4401 Wyoming Blvd NE # 1 Albuquerque, NM 87111-3140 (505) 293-2633 Hours: Varies by location. Opens 7:30am, 7 days a week. Website | Menu The Range Cafe was started by Matt DiGregory and Tom Fenton on main street in Bernalillo New Mexico. The Range Cafe is known for great food, fresh ingredients, [...]

Calico Cafe

July 22, 2010 by  

Calico Cafe and Cantina 6855 4th Street NW Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107 (505) 890-9150 Hours: Closed Mondays Tue-Thu (11am to 8:30pm) Fri-Sun (7:30am to 9:30pm) Website | Menu UPDATE As of June 2011, Calico Cafe has closed. Vernon’s Steak House will be expanding to include PRIME a gourmet sandwich shop. Calico Cafe serves [...]