Andrea Lin / For the Journal - Albuquerque Journal

Andrea Lin / For the Journal, Author at Albuquerque Journal

The perfect spring roll: Find it at Saigon 2 in Rio Rancho, and pho and noodle bowls, too

The egg roll: a cylinder of cabbage and meat wrapped up in dough and deep-fried.

Friday, September 18th, 2015 at 12:01AM

A dose of sass: And good food, too, at Placitas Cafe

For a miniature vacation from the "big city" without hauling up to Santa Fe or out toward the eastern or western reaches of I-40, you can't get much better than Placitas.

Friday, September 11th, 2015 at 12:01AM

Cinnamon Sugar & Spice serves crowd-pleasing pile-ups and dessert-like breakfasts

After many years of living the Albuquerque foodie life, I still haven't decided if we are a respectable brunch city or one that has yet to blossom into a denzien of weekend deliciousness.

Friday, September 4th, 2015 at 12:01AM

Fast & tasty: New pizzeria Richie B's fills that New York-style craving

There can never be too many pizza joints; this seems to be universal truth in our country.

Friday, August 28th, 2015 at 12:01AM

Nagomi Japanese Restaurant ups the game with inventive dishes and traditional hard-to-find favorites

I'll admit it: I loved Nagomi Japanese Restaurant's former incarnation, called Mr. Sushi, for many years.

Friday, August 21st, 2015 at 12:01AM

Daily dose of coffee – and news: Get them at Duggan's, where the menu features newsy phrases

Coffee and the morning paper at a local cafe is a thing of the past.

Friday, August 14th, 2015 at 12:01AM

The upscale Restaurant Antiquity is great for a special occasion or that weeknight splurge

Major life events like anniversaries, big promotions at work or engagement announcements mandate a celebratory dinner out.

Friday, August 7th, 2015 at 12:01AM

Chile fix for travelers: Tia Juanita's serves New Mexican favorites at the ABQ Sunport

Airport food. Historically it's had about the same reputation as hospital food or army food or school cafeteria food.

Friday, July 31st, 2015 at 12:24PM

MÁS Tapas y Vino is hitting its stride and improving Downtown Albuquerque in the process

The heart of Albuquerque seems to suffer from the always-a-bridesmaid-but-never-a-real-Downtown problem.

Friday, July 24th, 2015 at 12:01AM

Twists on Thai: Thai Spice offers tasty favorites and friendly service

While the ratio of Thai to Vietnamese restaurants in Albuquerque seems lower than in other cities, our Thai eateries are far from lacking.

Friday, July 17th, 2015 at 12:01AM

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