This restaurant has been in business for 181 years. Anyway, thats part of our appeal, and thats enough for now. Additionally, a scratch kitchen helmed by Miller cranks out food inspired by New Mexican, Southern, and Asian cuisines. Draught beer, well drinks and wine from 6-9 pm. Also, tell us if youve ever been to the oldest restaurant in NM! I remember you encountered a prominent staircase just a tad after entering, up to an area where ya might look downno pun intendedon the masses. It may have been kind to rewind, but it was also annoying, especially with long movies. ya had to find an excuse to leave work early, especially on Friday, if ya wanted to get a table. Perhaps thats where Kris had the memorable steak. It was on the corner of San Pedro and Lomas Blvd NE. Weve got a lot of tape, and were toying with the idea of a regional album. Enjoy delicious enchiladas or fajitas on the restaurants pretty patio. Brixens is a locally-owned, family-run restaurant located on Central Ave in Downtown Albuquerque. A truly outstanding bagel was hard to come by in Albuquerque until recently. What to expect on a visit to New Mexico's Trinity Site marks the location where, Trinity Site marks the location where, on July 16, 1945, scientists and soldiers detonated the world's first a. The restaurant is inside a family hacienda that dates back to the 1800s and it serves authentic New Mexican cuisine. After Smirolls closed, Ambrozia took its place and operated at that location until the Old Town Pizza Parlor replaced it in 2009. Casa de Benavidez. Youll be glad you did. Thats it! Oops ! Back in those days reservations or standing in line were the norm as there werent that many casual or fine dining joynts. Children under 5 are free. I carried that card for almost twenty years, till it was in shreds and partly unreadable. Thank you, Craster. It had a beautiful view of the city! State question red or green, it is my way of being creative. Does this ring a bell to anyone? PDQ convenience store. Thanks for your confirmation Georgous! EmmyLous angelic voice adds a hauntingly expressive tone to an absolutely beautiful song. No wonder I didnt remember which seafood restaurant it wasthe food was pretty forgettable. And the fact we have two girl singers singing songs that were recorded by guys makes it our sound, too. According to Terry ( female ) they have no.list of the 200+ N.M. restaurants that have gone out of business due to Covid 19. With or without a record, though, The Planets are still drawing both the dance crowd and the many who just like to sit back and listen to good rock. (For Younguns reading this: The scruffy/splotchy blackish/graying rectangle area on the far left is the gritty surface upon which one dragged the match head across to light the match. View the menu, check prices, find on the map, see photos and ratings. I.e. It was later taken over by Laffs Comedy Club. You are missed! I cant remember and its driving me nuts!!!$. Indeed it was, Roberto. Thanks for the Nunzio pic! Please enter a valid email and try again. Their giant burgers were good! Enjoy it all in the market hall or on the sprawling patio. The building is long gone. there were strolling musicians. The current establishment has been in business since 1934 and serves New Mexican favorites like stuffed sopaipillas and carne adovada. Today he is a beverage manager, writer, and marketer in his hometown of Albuquerque. Alcohol: Full Bar. I can remember some locations and themes but the names are escaping me. I am trying to remember the restaurant that was at the corner of Central and Rio Grande Blvd in old town. With a sustainable bar program that limits bottle waste and heightens creativity, the Happy Accidents team turns out a cocktail menu of highballs, martinis, and more playful selections all in an eclectic, wildly decorated space. I think it's a Defined Fitness now. To learn more about some of the oldest places in New Mexico, check out these charming, historic towns in our state. What was the name of the restaurant/bar in Far North Shopping Center (north end in what is now the Dollar Store) that served amazing turkey enchiladas in the late 1990s. Shed be proud to know you liked it. To me, it was a clean place, with down-home service, food, and prices. 2. Juliet can be reached on Twitter @JulietWrites. It was within driving-for-dinner distance of Los Alamos, and open during the mid-80s when I was there. Of course, many of these places are gone now. Published: Monday, August 15th, 2011 at 12:05AMUpdated: Tuesday, August 16th, 2011 at 9:08AM. Right now, to afford lights, were barely making it. Given more exposureand the luck that comes with being in the right place at the right time The Planets could wind up stars. The Galleria was built in 1972 as an eye-catching modernistic addition to the waning downtown which was giving way to Coronado/Winrock shopping malls uptown. After long-standing Nob Hill anchor Kellys Brew Pub was shuttered in 2020, MTuccis Bar Roma filled the vacancy in the historic filling station-turned-restaurant space. Hello. L'parc then Biarritz- Montgomery just west of Eubank. Explore the city's art galleries, museum exhibitions, sporting events, eateries, fine dining, live music and cultural performances all in one place. It was across the street from Miltons. https://tinyurl.com/yajszqk4 A post shared by IHATOV (@ihatov_bread_and_coffee). Bob, Becky, Tom, what thinkest thou? W R. There was a burger stand on Yale near UNM one block south of the pharmacy that served the most delicious green Chile burgers. There are plenty of historic restaurants in NM where you can do just that. In the meantime, anyone who knows of a permanent closure is welcome to let me know. ), My fuzzy remembrance was wondering (per Froggy) if they tried avoiding a trademark problem with the infamous Senor Frogs bar/restaurant in Mazatlan which was a must do for cruisers doing the Mexican Riviera cruise. Gil, your noting that Pollito Con Papas 2, 3200 Central SE,, closed led me to Patio Dining at their 6105 Gibson SE location today. I.e. cant remember name of a punk club in the mid 80s. As to my email address, which has the Official N.M Does anyone remember that restaurant? The 1980s werent just about John Hughes movies and mullets. WASHINGTON Two hospitals that refused to provide an emergency abortion to a pregnant woman, Journal Managing Editor Dan Herrera reflects on the highlights of his career in journalism as, The bird is indeed the word at this avian rehabilitation facility. There may have been one or two others in the city, not sure. In any event, might ya consider this a tip of the Stetson per its Mom Roots https://www.newmexico.org/things-to-do/cuisine/pie-town/ AND per its CoVid Death https://tinyurl.com/y8u2og44 given it had an apparent good run in Yelp https://tinyurl.com/y8cw8yk7. I write about it here. I dont think it might have been. Gil, I get a kick out of looking at old photos of the weird, often food-shaped, restaurants that historically characterized the American landscape so I was curious about what Nunzios looked like. A popular location in the '90s, the company went bankrupt in 2008. I Look for & Value Comprehensive Coverage. Really, I feel that to get a record deal in 1979, youve got to be able to offer a hit single. Anyway, the griller made some kind of grilled sandwich that I can not describeLOL, but recall it being one of the most addictive sandwiches I ever had. Wow. What was the name of the restaurant that had two doors one for adults and one for children? Does this ring a bell with anybody? I recommend Tripsavvys Remembering Vintage Albuquerque which has got some terrific restaurant photos; Remember in Albuquerque When, a public Facebook site where people share memories about life in Albuquerque; and Albuquerque History of Change, another Facebook site which brings back memories. Who was Kathleen McVicker? since the mid-50s! Bern.County Library. I wonder how many Chilis and Applebees have closed during the same time. You spent Friday nights cruising. What was the name of that band or who was the lead singer? When stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base from 1979-1981, I distinctly remember a restaurant called The Mint. According to Yelp, the Wyoming-based version of The Quarters BBQ restaurant has closed. For Reynolds, its been a perfectly great escape back to a city he still remembers fondly. Does anyone know the name of a long-gone Albuquerque restaurant that was on Yale close to the airport that served Lavash? There was a Greek/ Mexican restaurant on east central and Montgomery in the 80s and 90s that served breakfast and lunch whose owner I believe is related to Vic of vics daily cafe. if you dont know, can you point me to someone or somewhere where I might find that information? Indeed Emmylou and Marks duet is a great version of vocal blending. That team had more grit and determination than any I remember. Lead singers name was Jeff. A post shared by Tin Can Alley (@tincanalleyabq). The Quarters package liquor store, however, remains open. Rose, who swung in a red velvet swing hanging from the ceilingit was fine dining as well as was the aforementioned Maria Teresas in Olde Town. If we saved our pennies, we would go there to celebrate. Pic of it closed down, has been attached. My loss. I have a wonderful memory of that place. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Dont know whatitsworse challenge has been, e.g. On October 5, 1990, the Albuquerque Journal gave Smirolls a glowing review, waxing especially poetic about the squid. On the way out she gave us a pink business card with a very amusing little essay on the back titled Why Worry?. I want to say this was once a grocery store, but I could be wrong. Elsewise, Dave might enjoy this flashback: https://tinyurl.com/y85wlukn. You know, Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday. Debbie Blakley had a country music background. Their Fish n Chips though! It was the hottest club in town for 6 years. In this very cynical age, its heart-warming to be reminded how kind and gracious people can be. I was recovering from a protracted stomach ailment and hadnt eaten in over 24 hours. The days of big shoulder pads and bigger hair, achieved by spraying enough Aqua Net to turn everyone into mobile fire hazards. I hear tell that actually City Lights, a fine dining restaurant, was at Irving and Coors, going back to the 70s in the building just north of the now Taco Bell, which itself was to the east of a Rowlands Nursery. I remember ages ago (The early-mid 60s) on the west end of the Winrock semi-enclosed mall across from JC Penney, there was a drugstore like a 5&dime but not called that. Loved there music and personalities Never went to the Claim Jumper there (although do remember an Intel team builder dinner at an Arizona Claim Jumper.also not the best meal Ive ever had). The kitchen dishes up huevos rancheros smothered in chile, a hefty chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy, and everything in between. They had a fairly large selection of exotic food and if I recall correctly, you could get a sandwich made there. Originally, in 1965 Coronado Mall was an open air shopping center with the major anchor stores of Sears and Rhodes Department Stores. Drummer McLarty and bassist Harris had just finished a 5 p.m. burger breakfast, but Morelock appeared too pooped to handle anything more nutritious than a cigarette. I think he also had some money in the razed Rio Grande biker bar which had made a footprint on the overflow parking lot of The new Range. Dining in at the restaurant, you can enjoy daily specials like the green chile chicken enchiladas, but its equally respectable to pick up some of Durans tamales to go and stash them in your freezer for when the chile craving inevitably strikes. KRQE covered the closing twice this week. While there are lots of New Mexico restaurants located in unforgettable settings, few compare to Gabriel's. This is going to take a while. Now that were not playing there as much, people are starting to appreciate us more and more. My dad had an aunt who was short enough that she could go through the door as well, though I remember her having to stoop a bit. These things have always been the same WASHINGTON Two hospitals that refused to provide an emergency abortion to a pregnant woman A front-row seat to watching the world change: Retiring Journal Managing Editor Dan Herrera reflects Journal Managing Editor Dan Herrera reflects on the highlights of his career in journalism as he retires. A post shared by Jor-El Morales (@jorelamorales). Alas, if I were to pull something out of my trunks to clobber him, it would have certainly been a coppahs blackjack https://tinyurl.com/yv3tbvh9, obviously from Baahstan! Cant believe I never ran across that so modernistic structure. Joe. OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. Corrales resident Mikal Deese, Feds: Hospitals that denied emergency abortion broke the law. Elsewise, I always thought the Black Angus, just south of Menaul on Wyoming, when it first opened, had little rooms as per the tinted, floor-to-ceiling, glassed-in booths it had! Yo PinaGreat Story! Thank you, Janet. Applegates Landing was at 2120 Eubank, N.E. Years ago there was a restaurant immediately next to the Outback (I think that was always the name) in fact, the 2 restaurants were in the same building. Sisters and Brothers Bookstore was right next door to Insomnia Coffeehouse --> both are still empty, IryshMacs Coffeehouse --> Rasoi Indian Cuisine, Chelsea Street Pub & Grill --> eaten by Coronado. Do you remember what that restaurant was? The tables are draped with black tablecloths (and aged charm) as waiters serve guests classics like beef carpaccio, oysters Rockefeller, and bacon-wrapped filet mignon crowned with bearnaise sauce. Perhaps BOTVOLR, Roland, Bill Resnik or some other long-time Duke City resident may be able to shed more light on that sandwich shop youre looking for. Perhaps, ya might check for further linkages herehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_New_Mexico,albeit it is not inclusive. or was it a KFC with great chicken sliders that beat todays version. Each meal will cost $39 for adults and $18 for children 5-12. The best restaurant in Albuquerque, from a kid's perspective, was near Winrock during the early 1970s, an old-timey place with barbershop quartet music, skimmer hats, hot dogs as thick as a. Montgomery just East of Wyomingor friends owned it. Not quite as good as Ranchers Club but almost. Do you know the name of any of the Mystery clubs I've listed? 2711 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107 (505) 344-6266 Visit Website Combo plates. And it paid off. I cant affirm the Senoritas soup, but an Italian friend who tried to open a bistro in Boulder City in the 90s, introduced me to Italian Wedding Soup which amazed me and more so that I hadnt already had it in my lifeLOL, Elsewise, hope this helps and that perhaps you might find a phrasing in this song https://tinyurl.com/nha2qmz matching her pink business card: It doesnt look like Landrys was associated with Outback, but the prior occupant, Carrabbas is. Why Worry is one of my personal life anthems. May D&F was re-branded as Foley's in 1993, signifying Foley's return to Coronado mall. Get more stories delivered right to your email. 3. Morelock indicated, Albuquerque was good for us starting out; I dont know how it would be with other bands. I used to hang out at Leos Larroc and Neds El Portal. Great detective work, Gil! We used to go there for Sunday brunch. What was name of Italian Restaurant in 80s on NE corner of Juan Tabo and Candelaria next to The Ultimate Fitness Club. There was also one on Juan Tabo. Do you remember on what corner of Wyoming and Montgomery the restaurant was located back in the 1980s? (It used to be a Little Anitas as part of the old conglomerate.) a tube with a vanilla bean for 5 bucks. And the first thing those audiences discovered was that The Planets cared enough to provide a concert atmosphere in a club setting. Gil, I am so happy I found your site while looking for something about Smirolls. Neds also figured prominently in a tragic event in Lobo history. It was an easy way to keep track of the state of the NM restaurant scene (unscientifically). Nothing wrong with remembering when with a bunch of friends, new and old. I took the fact that only Becky and Bob rose to the defense of my credibility as an indication that over the years readers have come to trust me and believe Im a pretty credible guy. The "Pac-Man" music is playing in your head right now, isn't it? If you need a suggestion, the nachos are especially delicious. The best restaurant in Albuquerque, from a kids perspective, was near Winrock during the early 1970s, an old-timey place with barbershop quartet music, skimmer hats, hot dogs as thick as a toddlers arm and globs of ice cream, heaped in a firefighters helmet shimmering with sparklers and hauled around the dining room as a siren wailed for maximum humiliation. I believe the Club might have been in the era of Seagull St. restaurant which was noted for its facade of Maine(?) Ninety percent of the restaurants operating beyond the five-year mark will stay in business for a minimum of ten years. Staff writer for Only In Your State and freelance writer. And perhaps part of a chain like Outback. Low carb vegan and gluten." albuquerque This week Sept 3-9 V.29 No.36 We do more obscure songs. Thats why Im going through all those records, to weed out the expired ones. Imagine sophisticated fine dinners from way over in The Heights (probably mostly academics) might even go further up the road to enjoy a reservation around the ungodly(am I allowed to say that?) Heres a very interesting article on Fremonts, whose Albuquerque legacy spanned decades and generations. Eh, lets not forget the Spaghetti Machine about across the street with its nouveauly hip ambiance of on-the-wall/on-the-ceiling decor! Thanks. And for more chains that didn't stand the test of time, don't miss these 17 Failed Chain Restaurants From the 1980s That Will Make You Feel So Nostalgic. And, is there a simple way to leave a Reply father is than Scrolling through all the Postings to get to the Reply box ? At the center of the Coronado open air mall was a fountain with the sculpture entitled Coronados March consisting of a line of soldiers, horses and pack animals. Excellent Steak! Restaurant Index while closed Landmark Grill, Las Vegas was removed from the Index ? I swear, lest a memory of LA, there was a gal, maybe Petes Mom(?) Learn more about, The Trinity Hotel & Restaurant, 201 S Canal St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA, Pereas Tijuana Bar is inside a building that is more than 200 years old. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I probably dont belong here but searching for an answer to my question brought me to this place so . Most of the memories weve shared have been far sunnier than that one. We are looking for Goodys -not on Central. Indeed, Im thinking you might be familiar with the former Goodys at https://tinyurl.com/4mar28w5 Alas, I cant recall another. $10.00 Drink or Drown Friday Night. Alas, you stimulate some weird reflections that lead to extraneous monologues! Given the era, perhapsyou might have acquaintance with Oakies, the Joker on Central, the originalQuarters on Yale? The watermelon aguachile plays on fresh flavors and the slow burn of jalapeno, while the hearty smoked half chicken is served up in elevated New Mexican style with beans, red chile, pepita crema, and duck fat tortillas. Some pretty dark events happened during this decade in New Mexico. You sucked on a Sugar Daddy and no one thought that sounded inappropriate! The bird is indeed the word at this avian rehabilitation facility. This article (circa 1990s) from the Washington Post may describe the pizza place youre asking about: In Albuquerque, N.M., diners can order pizza on a TV monitor at Nunzios drive-through restaurant. Part of the charm of this speakeasy-type restaurant, tucked in the back of an Old Town pharmacy, is the experience of sopping up red chile with a buttery tortilla among magazine racks and drugstore toys. The Planets will play at Phi Kappa Psis Fandango here Friday, then take off to play Saturday night at Eastern New Mexico Universitys homecoming in Portales, N.M. They were there 25 years until the late 90s. Loved that place! By that evening, the membership had grown to 1,000. We even went back a second time when the chef/owner was preparing it as a special for Easter Sunday. Coronado Center: On the east side, Fremonts was a store with sundry gourmet items, e.g. If truth be told, Im pretty sure Ive never known either version or may have heard it but hadnt listened. But Albuquerques food landscape also spans beyond Route 66, with byways branching out into the north and south valleys of the city.
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