  | Albuquerque The Last CallCuisine: American, Greek/Mediterranean, Deli/Sandwiches, Caribbean/Cuban, Asian Fusion, Italian, French, Seafood, Pizza, Vegetarian/Health Foods Read more: Dish Jockey: A Nob Hill snack shack stays up late with asada fries (7/5/2012)
Albuquerque - Downtown Crêpe CentralWed- Sun10:30am-5:30 pm
Closed Monday & Tuesday (subject to change) Cuisine: French Read more: Dish Jockey: Crêpe Central (5/24/2012)
If you take a left at the cashier at The Market @ 610, you’ll see a man standing behind a waist-high counter looking a bit like a casino blackjack dealer. That’s Christopher Raven, the chef and owner of Crêpe Central. Before him are two crepe griddles. Crepes, for their simplicity, offer nearly limitless possibilities. Raven has two batters, and dozens of sweet and savory sauces and fillings. There are several recommended formulations on the menu, or go freestyle—a wheat batter crepe with spinach, bacon, olives, red peppers and harissa, say. When the batter is set and golden, he folds the crepe’s four sides into a square, cuts it in half, and voilà: an elegant but unfussy presentation. (Alibi Staff, June 21, 2012) Add a Review La Quiche is an authentic French bakery from husband-and-wife team Sabine Pasco and Bruno Barachin. (Bruno is from Bordeaux, where he achieved Master Baker status years ago.) In addition to a large menu of sandwiches, pâtés, soups and stews (the
bourguignonne
is served in a house-made pastry shell), La Quiche sells loaves of country bread, fantastically complicated bread showpieces and
viennoiseries—
flaky, buttery pastries like
brioche
,
croissants
and
pain au chocolate
that traditionally came from Vienna. They use imported French butter, and it shows. The fruit tarts are the best in town. You'll also find a catering menu and a variety of quiches, ready to go for Downtown’s abundant supply of workers with little time for a proper lunch. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 8 ] P'tit Louis BistroLunch:
Mon-Sat 11 am -5:30pm
Available for private parties evenings and weekends.
Email for information: info@ptitlouisbistro.com (subject to change) Cuisine: French
A bright blue, turn-of-the-century Parisian bistro that’s in the heart of Downtown. With only 10 tables, the hand-carved art nouveau bar, tile floors and tin ceiling have been lovingly crafted by the chef/owners. The menu reflects traditional bistro selections including three variations on mussels, salads, cheese plates, savory crepes and charcuterie (pâté with cold cuts). Dishes are served full of flavor and without embellishment, and there’s plenty of good wine and bread,
bien sûr
. (Alibi Staff, September 16, 2010) Add a Review Albuquerque - Far Northeast Heights Chez BobTue-Thu- 5pm-8:30
Fri-Sat5pm-9pm
Closed Sunday-Monday (subject to change) Read more: Locovore: Chez Bob is worth the encore (1/5/2012)
This French/Italian restaurant occupies the end of a strip mall in La Cueva Town Center at Paseo and Wyoming. Surprisingly, organic beef, free-range chicken and wild-caught salmon from the Fish Hugger are standard. The lunch menu is a pared-down version of the dinner menu in smaller, cheaper portions, while dinner includes European classics like beef Wellington and sole meunière. We still get happy thinking about a plate of immense diver scallops in a clarified beurre blanc, flanked with a rainbow of perfectly roasted yellow and purple potatoes. Have a soft spot for crepes? Chez Bob’s, both sweet and savory, could hold their own on the streets of Paris. Seriously. (Alibi Staff, March 29, 2012) Add a Review Albuquerque - I-25 Corridor Torinos' @ HomeBreakfast:
Tue-Fri 8am-10:45am
Sat 9am-10:45am
Lunch:
Tue-Sat 11am-5pm
Dinner:
Fri-Sat 5:30pm-9pm
Happy Hour:
Tue-Fri 2:30pm-6:30pm (subject to change) Read more: Locovore: A flawless meal @ Torinos’ @ Home (8/18/2011)
Torinos’ is owned by Maxime and Daniela Bouneou (a husband-and-wife team from Nice, France, and Torino, Italy, respectively), and their Northern Italian restaurant is the next best thing to a plane ticket to Occitania’s northeast corner. Everything is made from scratch, and ingredients are sourced as locally as possible. The
pappardelle all’Amatriciana
— fresh, house-made wide linguine tossed in a light tomato sauce with pecorino
,
chile, olives and
guanciale
bacon
—
is a glorious bowl of pasta. In the guilty pleasures department, the foie gras would satisfy the itch of the most jaded addicts. Don’t pass up the
spezzatino,
a slowly braised beef brisket served with seared polenta cubes. There’s also half-melted mallard duck confit served with cranberry rhubarb compote. Drop in for à la carte breakfast and lunch, or book a table for dinner service—a $36, six-course set menu. Vegetarians and other food restrictions can be accommodated, Maxime says, but it’s best if they call ahead. “Then we can make something special.” (Alibi Staff, February 2, 2011) Add a Review Albuquerque - Nob Hill Brasserie La ProvenceLunch
Mon- Fri 11 am - 3 pm
Closed Sat for Lunch
Dinner
Sun- Thu 5 pm - 9 pm Fri-Sat 5 pm-10 pm
Brunch
Sun 10:30 am - 2:30pm (subject to change) Cuisine: French Read more: Mina’s Dish: Chef Claus takes over at La Provence (7/21/2011) Full review: French kiss the cook (11/15/2007) Read more: Around the World (10/9/2008)
If you’re in the mood for an amenable French brunch, lunch or dinner, say
oui
to La Provence. Nob Hill's newest restaurant is still a little rough around the edges, but has the potential to be great. The wine bar in the front of the restaurant (chockfull of rare-find French wines) is very cozy, while the back dining room, with its tables packed tightly together, feels cramped at peak hours. Likewise, the waitstaff can come off as inexperienced, but is very nice and accommodating nonetheless. Try the
moules frites
(mussels steamed in white wine) served with a side of little truffle french fries or the
confit de canard aux lentilles
(roasted duck with lentils). For dessert, the crème brûlée is a must. BLP also does brunch and half-off wine bottles on Sundays and Mondays. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 4 ] P’tit Louis Bistro Nob HillLunch Monday-Saturday: 11 am - 5:30 pm
Dinner Thursday-Saturday: 5:30 - 10 pm
Available for private parties evenings and weekends (subject to change) Cuisine: French
P’tit Louis’ new Nob Hill digs are a collaboration between Christophe Descarpentries, John Phinizy and a new partner: Tom White of Il Vicino and Two Fools Tavern. Descarpentries has a knack for building Paris from scratch. The restaurant on Gold transports you to Paris of the ’20s. P’tit Louis on Silver more resembles a stop along the outskirts, a perfect village bistro at the turn of the century. The menu welcomes diners to many of the Downtown bistro’s popular dishes, but there are some new choices as well. Descarpentries will continue the practice of daily specials. Nob Hill diners will have the added pleasure of dinner hours Thursday through Saturday and, when weather permits, alfresco dining on the patio. Special private seatings are still available on other evenings. (Alibi Staff, September 29, 2011) Add a Review  Zinc Wine Bar & BistroWeekend Brunch
Sat & Sun 11am-2:30pm
Afternoon Intermezzo
Mon-Sat 3pm-5pm
Dinner
Sun-Thur: 5pm-10pm
Fri-Sat: 5pm-11pm
Cellar Bar
Mon-Sat: 5pm-1am
Sun: 5pm-11pm (subject to change) Full review: A tale of two restaurants (12/20/2007)
Best Wine Bar winners in 2008’s Best of Burque poll, Zinc is a delightfully renovated historic space in Nob Hill, reborn as an upscale restaurant serving elegant American food with noticeable French inspiration. Thirsty? Don't miss the mocha, with “Zinc” written in chocolate syrup, or the wonderful selection of wines by the glass. Downstairs, the wine bar attracts a younger crowd for drinks and music. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 4 ] Albuquerque - North ValleyFrench Riviera BakeryTues-Fri: 7am-2:30pm
Sat: 7am-12:30pm
Closed Sunday & Monday (subject to change)
You have enough to worry about without the stress of not knowing where your next baked good is going to come from. Have a buttery fruit pastry, a slice of pie or buy a loaf of that nice, spongy white bread to take home and tear off chunks to stuff in your mouth in a secret corner of the kitchen. We won’t tell. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Albuquerque - Northeast Heights
Oui
,
messieurs
and
mesdames
, a good piece of quiche
is
the international language of love. Chez Axel serves Mediterranean-French cuisine, and the crepes are
trés bon
. Order them stuffed with salmon, tarragon sauce and cheese, or mushrooms, bacon and béchamel sauce. Have a leisurely lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., or a relaxing dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. And don’t forget an orange marmalade and liqueur-covered plate of crepes Suzette for dessert—you won’t be disappointed, so
allez vous-en! (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) View/Add Reviews [ 3 ] If the café’s mural of French street life doesn't quite make you forget that you're in an Albuquerque strip mall, closing your eyes and tasting a flaky blueberry cheese croissant might. If the croissant doesn't work, try some petits fours. Le Chantilly was voted Best French Pastries in Albuquerque, after all. But if sweets aren’t doing it for you, maybe you need something savory: Perhaps one of the daily lunch special sandwiches and a cup of espresso will do it? (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Le Paris French BakeryMon-Fri: 10:30am-5pm
Sat 10:30 am- 5pm
Closed Sunday (subject to change)
The baguettes at this little Northeast Heights storefront and café are phenomenal—many of the city’s best restaurants use Le Paris as their house bread. Not familiar with French food? The friendly staff will happily steer you in the direction of one of the light breakfast and lunch offerings. Don’t skip anything involving chocolate. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Albuquerque - Old TownView/Add Reviews [ 1 ]  La Crêpe MichelLunch:
Tue-Sun: 11:30am-2pm
Dinner:
Tues-Sat: 6-9pm
Closed Monday (subject to change) Cuisine: French Full review: Where fine dining is a snap (3/8/2007)
Navigating the labyrinthine alleyways that comprise Old Town should be rewarded duly with a fine lunch. Savor the
soupe de poisson
, follow it with a
salade maison
, then choose between a brunch, lunch or dinner menu complete with a quiche du jour. Skip the turquoise jewelry altogether and just go have the dessert
crêpes aux fraises
or
poire belle-hélène
. Regret will be a thing of the past with a dish of
coupe
glacée
, and why regret anything in the first place? We don’t. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review Albuquerque - WestsideLike a smaller, Westside version of the Heights’ former, beloved Le Café Miche, the Miche Bistro has different owners, but the quality of food is comparable. Breakfast croissants with butter and marmalade, a quiche
du jour
or a rich seafood crepe—this place has French cuisine down pat, but the prices won’t have you screaming “
non, non
!” There are daily specials and desserts, and if a crepe with ice cream and rum-marinated cherries doesn’t turn you on, then nothing will. (Alibi Staff, August 11, 2010) Add a Review | 
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