Mina's Dish: A Guide To Halal Meats In Albuquerque Meat With A Higher Calling Middle Eastern cuisine is one of my favorites, but I only recently learned about eating halal—the Islamic version of kosher. The word “halal” [...] Mina Yamashita \ Jul 07, 2011 Read More
Mina's Dish: Green Living Sprouts Up From The Concrete At The Urban Store Green Living Sprouts Up From The Concrete The Urban Store has been open since January and is the brainchild of Kathy Isaacson and co-owner Chuck Alex. The Nob Hill shop, [...] Mina Yamashita \ Jun 30, 2011 Read More Kathy Isaacson tends an Urban Garden. (Mina Yamashita)
Mina's Dish: Dance Studio And Diner Combo Comes Out Swinging Dance Studio And Diner Combo Comes Out Swinging In 1927, Lindberg crossed the Atlantic and the world began dancing the Lindy. Energetic devotees swing on—and Rachel Green makes a career of [...] Mina Yamashita \ Jun 16, 2011 Read More
Mina's Dish: Flatiron Steak And Polenta Pudding In Peppers I Try A New Take On Steak And Peppers When it comes to flavor, it’s hard to beat a well-marbled rib eye. But when it comes to cost without sacrificing flavor, I [...] Mina Yamashita \ Jun 09, 2011 Read More (Mina Yamashita)
Mina’s Dish: A Feast For The Ears Benefits Barrett House Two Burque Institutions Join Forces For Barrett House Maxine Thévenot is a regular at P’tit Louis Bistro, and we frequently share conversation over the food. Thévenot is founder and artistic director [...] Mina Yamashita \ Jun 02, 2011 Read More Maxine Thévenot (Photo courtesy of Polyphony)
Mina's Dish: Thinking About Backyard Chickens? Better Get Cooped Up Mina's Dish: Thinking About Backyard Chickens? Better Get Cooped Up I’m tagging along with Michael Foltz and Marissa Evans visiting feed suppliers in the North and South Valleys. Today’s the day to populate [...] Mina Yamashita \ May 26, 2011 Read More Recycled materials are sturdy and budget-wise. (Michael Foltz)
Mina's Dish: Great Waffles And Free Hugs At Tim’s Place Tim’s Place What’s guilt-free, sweet (but not too sweet) and guaranteed to improve your mood? I went to Tim’s Place for the answer—a patented "Tim [...] Mina Yamashita \ May 19, 2011 Read More Kitchen Manager Javier Aguilar, Owner Tim Harris and General Manager Daniel Meeker share a group hug. (Mina Yamashita)
Mina's Dish: Downtown Restaurant News Roundup Doner Kebab House In Central Market Abdul Brash mans the register at Central Market—a new face in a familiar place. Brash, the market’s owner as of August, partnered with [...] Mina Yamashita \ May 12, 2011 Read More Doner Kebab House spices up Central Market (Mina Yamashita)
Mina's Dish: A Foodie Film Festival For Earth Month Whole Foods Market Celebrates Earth Month With Nationwide Film Festival Whole Foods Market’s motto is "Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet." From the Global Animal Partnership animal welfare rating system, to every item [...] Mina Yamashita \ Apr 21, 2011 Read More Bag It (Courtesy of Do Something Reel Film Festival)
Mina's Dish: Los Ranchos Rises Early For Market Season Los Ranchos Rises Early I love the change of seasons in New Mexico, however weirdly they manifest. I admit a preference to spring and fall—perhaps a throwback [...] Mina Yamashita \ Apr 14, 2011 Read More Dave and Wally will be playing on opening day, set for May 7. (Sue Brawley)