Category Archives: Burgers

Horseman’s Haven Cafe

 It’s the chile, stupid…  First Visit: November 19, 2011 This excellent restaurant may have odd hours, but it is also a local favorite. The Haven has some of the best green chile in the entire state of New Mexico. Service … Continue reading

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Prime (Both 4th and Rio Rancho)

Great Sandwiches First visit: March 10, 2012 Urbanspoon lists 226 places in Albuquerque that serve sandwiches., from  A Taste of Italy (90% like it) to Zombie Doughnut Café (79% like it). None, in my estimation, can compete with Prime. Building on … Continue reading

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The Spot Cafe (Closed)

Welcome addition to Corrales dining  Seventh visit: July  19, 2014 First visit: June 8, 2014 The Spot Cafe is located in the heart of Corrales in the space recently vacated by The Oasis.  Aaron and Deb Worrell have been in the restaurant … Continue reading

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Stumbling Steer Brewery & Gastropub [Closed]

 Scrumptious Food and Brews on the Wesrside Third visit: April 17, 2014 First visit: February 19, 2014  Good Riddance Quartets, Welcome Stumbling Steer. My Thursday night Culinary Gastronome Team stumbled into the Stumbling Steer on a recent outing. Good choice. This place … Continue reading

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Tamaya — Rio Grande Lounge

Tamaya is a civilized resort and spa north of ABQ. The place is amazing, as is the lounge. Third visit: July 28, 2013  First visit: May 19, 2013  Jane and I wanted to spend our thirty-sixth wedding anniversary in a … Continue reading

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D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro

Excellent Wines, Food, and Music Latest visit: April 14, 2013 First visit: January 24, 2011  About… St Clair Winery has been a local landmark since 1984, drawing visitors from across the nation. Located in the Mimbres Valley wine appellation, in … Continue reading

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Fat Squirrel Pub & Grille: Updated

It’s a Pub. I Like Pubs. And now, it’s even better.  Latest visit: March 7, 2013 First visit: March 2, 2010 Go back and read about my first few visits. Corned beef and cabbage. Steaks. Lovely prime rib. I have … Continue reading

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Jersey Jacks (UNMH)

Good hospital food is not always an oxymoron Latest visit: February `5, 2013 First visit:  April 28, 2012 Jersey Jacks makes delicious made-to-order sandwiches with the freshest and finest ingredients available. With a full breakfast menu for early risers to  salads … Continue reading

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