  | bars Eric Williams ericwphoto.com Drinking in BernalilloDoes that idea depress you? If you’re at Silva’s Saloon—the nearly century-old Bernalillo bar that’s passed through three generations of one family—you could wind up as happy as a lubricated clam. This week’s feature sifts through layers of the beloved dive bar’s history, patrons and tchotchkes. Oh, and did we mention the place is for sale—lock, stock and barrel? Add a Comment V.21 No.10 | 3/8/2012  Eric Williams ericwphoto.com FeatureHi Ho SilvasA historic saloon keeps Bernalillo’s spirits up, even as the Silva family rides off into the sunsetSilva’s Saloon is the subject of town lore. More than a few Bernalillo old timers believe it has an underground tunnel that was used to transport illegal booze. (It doesn't.) That proprietor Felix Silva Sr. kept nine loaded guns stashed throughout the building, just in case. (True.) That a CIA agent used the pay phone to call in to headquarters. (Also true.)
V.20 No.47 | 11/24/2011  Mina Yamashita Mina's DishSide DishingBooze, huevos, pizza and misoAllureMina takes a bite out of Allure, Matteo’s, Pizzeria Luca and Umami Sushi and Asian.
 
V.20 No.33 | 8/18/2011  [click to enlarge] SpotlightAmericana PieEntertainment genre demographicsOn average, what kind of nightlife do Albuquerque, Santa Fe and surrounding areas have to offer? Based on a sample taken from this week’s Music Calendar, a lot of DJs. People playing prerecorded music of various forms, formats and qualities is nearly twice as common as the next highest ranking genre—jazz. Rock, Americana (which includes folk, singer-songwriter, alt.country and bluegrass) and karaoke rounded out the top five. For proportional illustration, view the makeup of the Alibi’s Music Calendar in this appetizing pie chart.
V.20 No.19 | 5/12/2011  Julia Minamata juliaminamata.com Have Fork, Will Travel7 Dive Bar WondersOur “7 Wonders”-themed Summer Guide feature would be remiss without a tour of New Mexico’s most infamous watering holes. While you’re out exploring this enchanting state of ours, remember to spend a few hours planted on a well-worn barstool. You’re bound to learn a story or two and pick up a little local color—not to mention the potential friends (or enemies) you’ll acquire along the way. Bottoms up!
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