Category Archives: Eclectic

ACEQ (Arroyo Seco)

Outstanding farm-to-table cuisine in Arroyo Seco First visit: October 20, 2012 Before I found Aceq, I had two favorite restaurants in Taos: Dragonfly Cafe and Lambert’s of Taos. Make that three now. ACEQ opened on April 6, 2012, and quickly … Continue reading

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Jambo Cafe

A unique and highly popular newish restaurant in Santa Fe First visit: August 11, 2011 Jambo Cafe is Santa Fe’s newest, award winning, ethnic restaurant. Chef-owned, Jambo’s recipes come from generations of home cooking. Try something very different in the … Continue reading

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Terra Bistro Italiano (Closed)

 New name and menu for a venerable old friend First visit: May 25, 2012 Chef and co-owner Peter Lukes did what a lot of native New Mexicans do—he left, then he came home. After working in fine restaurants in San … Continue reading

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Blade’s Bistro

 A fabulous Bistro in Placitas November 11, 2011 bistro/ˈbiː.stɹəʊ//ˈbiː.stɹoʊ/ noun A small European-style restaurant. A small bar or pub. A bistro is, in its  original Parisian incarnation, a small restaurant serving moderately priced simple meals in a modest setting. Bistros are defined mostly by the … Continue reading

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Laughing Lizard Inn & Cafe (Closed)

 Delightful Eclectic Food in a Gorgeous Location October 15, 2011 The Laughing Lizard Inn & Cafe closed on February 25, 2012.  The Laughing Lizard Inn & Cafe is located only an hour and a half drive from Albuquerque or Santa … Continue reading

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