Albuquerque Archives

On Albuquerque’s Tortilla Trail

Dec 16, 2025 | Albuquerque, Early Winter 2025, Route 66

Albuquerque is a flour tortilla lover’s delight, and a Route 66 travelder would do well to stop at any of these three restaurants for some prime example’s of New Mexico’s favorite chile accessory.

Izz’s Guide to Strictly New Mexican Dining in Albuquerque

May 4, 2025 | Albuquerque, Eat, Spring 2025

Chef Israel Rivera recommends where to eat New Mexican in Albuquerque, based not only on the quality of the food but on the quality of the vibe.

A Force for Good

Apr 30, 2025 | Albuquerque, Eat, Spring 2025, Stories

Sophie Putka gets the scoop on M’tucci’s four-day work week, a rarity in a restaurant world known for its long hours and high burnout rates.

Dry January in The Duke City

Jan 21, 2025 | Albuquerque, Drink, Late Winter 2025

In honor of Dry January, Robin Babb explores the Duke City’s nonalcoholic drink scene.

Story Riders

Oct 16, 2024 | Acequias, Albuquerque, Fall 2024, Foodshed

The Story Riders program combines bicycles, the natural beauty of the bosque and a sense of community to enrich the lives of young people.

FEASTING ON THE BOSQUE

Aug 30, 2024 | Albuquerque, Foodshed, Late Summer 2024

In “Feasting on the Bosque,” Briana Olson investigates the sometimes precarious crossing of wild and domesticated foodsheds.

LOS RANCHOS BAKERY

Jun 20, 2024 | Albuquerque, Early Summer 2024, Local Heroes

Los Ranchos Bakery, the 2023 Local Hero for Baker/Bakery, features fresh-baked goods, local coffee and kombucha, and a rotating selection of local art.

Barelas: Older than Old Town

Jun 19, 2024 | Albuquerque, Early Summer 2024, Foodshed

On our trip to Barelas, where Route 66 once ran parallel to the train tracks, we’re reminded that some of Albuquerque’s longest-lasting establishments began with industrious women making tortillas in living rooms.

Happy Accidents

Jun 18, 2024 | Albuquerque, Drink, Early Summer 2024, Local Heroes

Happy Accidents, the 2023 Local Hero for Cocktail Program, aims to set a new standard in cocktail bars.

CHISPAS FARM

Jan 14, 2024 | Albuquerque, Farms, Foodshed, Local Heroes

Chispas Farm, the 2023 Local Hero for Sustainability: Labor Practices, is the embodiment of diversified agriculture.

Chocolate Education

Nov 1, 2023 | Albuquerque, Early Winter 2023, Food Artisans

Eldora Chocolate in Albuquerque represents an era of small-batch, bean-to-bar chocolate.

Grab and Glow: Made with Love at Mata G

Oct 12, 2022 | Albuquerque, Eat, Fall 2022

Our fall issue shines the spotlight on Mata G Vegetarian Kitchen, a grab-and-go restaurant in Albuquerque’s Nob Hill that serves freshly made, globally inspired meatless meals and snacks.

Like Water for Bread

Sep 27, 2022 | Albuquerque, Eat, Fall 2022

In our Fall issue, Ungelbah Dávila-Shivers discovers the zen approach to baking that guides Yuko Kawashimo and Nobu Mizushima, owners of Ihatov Bread and Coffee in Albuquerque’s Nob Hill.