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Little joint can barely contain its genius
The amuse bouche, that teasing starter upscale restaurants serve their guests, looked like puréed lentil soup with a crouton. But the crouton was actually a delectable cube of crisp pork,... Read more »
Nibbles: Scarpas 1
For a late lunch I ordered the full Roma Classico ($7.25), also known as the Caesar salad. Scarpas tosses it with its own dressing and tops it with anchovies. Ah,... Read more »
Pioneering diner keeps standards high
When the Standard Diner opened five years ago after much ballyhoo and project delays, it was to be the crowning jewel of the East Downtown neighborhood. The food was comforting... Read more »
Food’s a bargain; slice of life is priceless
With a décor that includes paintings of area scenes by local artists, a carved bear, decorative Indian corn, healthy live plants and stodgy plastic garlands of Christmas holly, the RoadRunner... Read more »
We may be miles from the coast, but tacos from the sea are plentiful
You’re on a trip to San Diego, or even Baja California or perhaps another southern West Coast locale. The sun is in your eyes, the smells of the surf tingling... Read more »
Eatery looks Chinese from outside, but inside it’s pure Saigon
Trying to find a Vietnamese restaurant in Albuquerque is like trying to find a red light camera — simply put, they seem to be everywhere. To enthusiasts, this is a... Read more »
Rich treats are back, with price to match
The Pink Adobe has undergone changes since it first opened in 1944 under the direction of Rosalea Murphy. Priscilla Hoback — Murphy’s daughter — her son Joe Hoback and Jennifer... Read more »
Nibbles: Ned’s on the Rio Grande
The Reuben sandwich ($8.75) yelled to me because the menu referred to it as being voted the best. It’s a tripledecker sandwich with grilled corned beef and turkey plus Swiss... Read more »
Work in progress needs a bit more work
Bamboo Asian Cuisine’s food celebrates variety, including dishes from Japan and Thailand. I like the number of choices, from healthy steamed veggies with chicken or shrimp to classic, multicourse, fill-you-up... Read more »
Sophia’s and Ezra’s places have a most-welcome new sibling
Dennis Apodaca has spent the last several years keeping his Albuquerque dynasty running smoothly at both Sophia’s Place and Ezra’s Place, but a third location was in the works. Just... Read more »
Nibbles: Yummi House Chinese Cuisine
The consensus at our table was that the House Special Lo Mein ($7.95) was the best of the three dishes we ordered. The noodles were cooked just right and there... Read more »
‘Idol’ Alum Makes Finds Movies A Good ‘Change’
Brooke White was in shock when she met Phylicia Rashad. The former “American Idol” contestant worked with Rashad in a new TV movie “Change of Plans” during her first foray... Read more »
