The Let's Dine Local Blog
Casual country French dining in Nob Hill at La Provence Brasserie Restaurant
Durango’s newest gastropub — BReW Pub & Kitchen
One of the most sophisticated restaurants in Albuquerque
One of the last authentic drive-ins in Albuquerque
Most authentic Irish pub in Albuquerque — Two Fools Tavern
Cheese and Coffee Café — coziest little café in downtown Albuquerque
Casual country French dining in Nob Hill at La Provence Brasserie Restaurant
For casual country French dining in Nob Hill, the place to go is La Provence Brasserie Restaurant on Central Ave NE. What is a brasserie? The literal translation of the word is “brewery.” Strictly speaking, a brasserie is a small and unpretentious French restaurant that serves drinks, especially beer, and ... read more
Durango’s newest gastropub — BReW Pub & Kitchen
Finding the newest gastropub in Durango isn’t all that easy, even though BReW Pub & Kitchen is right there on College Ave. — just a block from the train station. The problem is that the exterior sign is difficult to read from a distance. Dark letters on a dark background ... read more
One of the most sophisticated restaurants in Albuquerque
A 10-year icon in Nob Hill, Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro has proven to be one of the most sophisticated restaurants in Albuquerque. When we visited recently, I was first impressed by the décor — trendy and intimate, softly lit, very contemporary, reminiscent of restaurants in larger cities much farther ... read more
One of the last authentic drive-ins in Albuquerque
Mac’s Steak in the Rough, one of the last authentic drive-ins in Albuquerque, has been serving local families their famous taquitos and deep fried steak fingers (known as “Steak in the Rough”) for the past 50 years. Mac’s is an icon for many people in Albuquerque – in fact their ... read more
Most authentic Irish pub in Albuquerque — Two Fools Tavern
April Fool’s Day may be just around the corner, but I’m not foolin’ – Two Fools Tavern is the most authentic Irish Pub in Albuquerque. Two Fools Tavern in Nob Hill serves up authentic Irish cuisine (and a few New Mexican favorites) in a cozy and fun environment. The food leans ... read more
Cheese and Coffee Café — coziest little café in downtown Albuquerque
Some places make you feel right at home from the get-go. Cheese and Coffee Café Downtown, the coziest little café in downtown in Albuquerque, is one of those places. Excellent food and service to warm tummies and hearts in downtown Albuquerque In spite of the fact that it was late in the ... read more
