Category Archives: Closed

The Point Grill (Closed. Moved to High Point Grll)

I’ll get right to the Point: The Point Grill rocks. Fifth visit: February 14, 2017 First visit: January 26, 2016 You say that Rio Rancho has no good eating places and refuse to cross the river? I say that there are … Continue reading

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Casa de la Vieja Escuela Mariscos (Somewhat Closed)

Casa de la Vieja Escuela Mariscos Mostly closed after a meteoric rise. Call for an appointment. Sigh. Sic transit gloria mundi. We will open for special occasions. Email me through this blog. 1,528tth visit: October 15 15, 2019 First visit: July 3, 2008 … Continue reading

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Delish (Closed August 31, 2017)

A Model for Mom-and-Pop Restaurants Fourteenth visit: June 9, 2016   First visit: October 30, 2014  Delish and The Sassy Apron (which shares the space) are the creations  of Rachel and Ian Broglie. Sassy Apron is now solely a catering operation. But Delish is … 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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Bouche (Closed)

  Sixth visit: July 16, 2014 First visit: November 15, 2013  On October 26, 2013, Chef Frans Dinkelmann and General Manager Dolores Welk-Jack opened their tiny new restaurant in the space formerly occupied by Ulla and Mogens Hansen’s le Cafe Miche Bistro (the Hansens are … Continue reading

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Phở Hòa Vietnamese Restaurant (Closed)

Unbelievably good Phở First visit: December 24, 2013  As of this writing, there are 37 Vietnamese restaurants in ABQ. When I go to any of them, I invariably order phở tái nam  with the tái served on a separate plate. May Cafe is the … Continue reading

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Pasión Latin Fusion (Closed, Sadly)

Latin American – New Mexican Fusion at its very best Latest visit: April 11, 2012 First visit: March 9, 2012 Fusion cuisine combines elements of various culinary traditions while not being categorized per any one particular cuisine style, and can … Continue reading

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