Robinson Park Eighth Street and Central NWSaturdays mornings, June through October farmersmarketsnm.org
Best Of Burque 2011:
When you buy your produce directly from the hands that raised it, you’re supporting the local economy and a sustainable food system. Basically, you’re helping the world be a better place from your own kitchen. Alibi readers agree that the Downtown market is the best place to get started.
Best Of Burque 2011:
2) Los Ranchos Growers’ Market3) Corrales Growers’ Market
Best Of Burque 2011: Best Community Supported Agriculture (Csa) Service
4803 Rio Grande NWMultiple pickup locations681-4060 lospoblanosorganics.com
Best Of Burque 2011:
Los Poblanos has integrated itself into the culture of our city. It’s organic, it’s year-round, it’s distributed to a host of area restaurants and into many of your kitchens. It’s simply the best.
Best Of Burque 2011:
2) ARCA Organics3) Erda Gardens and Learning Center
Best Of Burque 2011: Best Butcher / Meat Counter
2912 Eubank NE (at Candelaria) 294-1427 6100 Coors NW, Suite H (at Montano Plaza) 898-6121 kellersfarmstores.com
Best Of Burque 2011:
So here’s the thing about meat: You want it to be chock-full of flavor, not hormones and preservatives. That’s why you shop at a place like Keller’s, which sells natural, humanely raised and chemical-free meats. Then when you bring home the bacon, you bring it home right.
Best Of Burque 2011:
2) Nelson’s Meats3) Tie: Alpine Sausage Kitchen, Tully’s Italian Deli & Meats
Best Of Burque 2011: Best Locally Made Condiment
Best Of Burque 2011:
Whether you guzzle this heat-packing potion at the flagship Los Ranchos restaurant or sample it gingerly from a jar you picked up at the grocery store, you know why it won this category: New Mexicans like things hot.
Best Of Burque 2011:
2) El Pinto salsa3) 505 Southwestern salsa
Best Of Burque 2011: Best Bakery
Nob Hill: 3416 Central NE • 255-4501Downtown: 723 Silver SW • 244-8099North Valley: 4026 Rio Grande NW • 344-6714Uptown: 8001 Menaul NE • 293-6911Northeast Heights: 4501 Juan Tabo NE • 275-8311Corrales: 10700 Corrales Road • 938-4717Bernalillo: 200 South Camino del Pueblo • 404-2100 flyingstarcafe.com
Best Of Burque 2011:
Flying Star makes a tantalizingly thick chocolate mousse cake and a tender jelly-filled doughnut with equal perfection. In fact, there’s entire cases stocked with immaculate confectionary concoctions. And it’s open late. Let’s celebrate by eating some cake right now.
Best Of Burque 2011:
2) ABC Cake Shop and Bakery3) Golden Crown Panadería
Best Of Burque 2011: Best Specialty Grocery Store
UNM Grab & Go UNM Bookstore2301 Central NE277-9586 Nob Hill 3500 Central SE265-4631 Valley 2400 Rio Grande NW242-8800 lamontanita.coop
Best Of Burque 2011:
It feels good to shop at co-ops, which support the local economy and the regional foodshed. You know you’re not handing your dollars to money-grubbing big business. Plus, La Montañita has some damn fine vegan chocolate cupcakes, and that feels good, too.
Best Of Burque 2011:
2) Talin Market World Food Fare3) Keller’s Farm Stores
Best Of Burque 2011: Best Everyday Grocery Store
Multiple locations smithsfoodanddrug.com
Best Of Burque 2011:
The Smith’s on Constitution and Carlisle has real, honest-to-God sushi. And an olive bar. And it’s delicious.
Best Of Burque 2011:
2) Trader Joe’s3) Whole Foods Market
Best Of Burque 2011: Best Produce Selection
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Multiple locations sfmarkets.com
Best Of Burque 2011:
Sunflower locations continue to expand across the Southwest. (Albuquerque has four now.) Their fine produce selection is just one reason why. Regular and organic fruits and veggies sit side-by-side. Fava beans? Sunchokes? They’ve got those. And more.
Best Of Burque 2011:
2) Whole Foods Market3) La Montañita Co-op
Best Of Burque 2011: Best Wine Shop
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3512 Lomas NE255-4404 jubilationwines.com
Best Of Burque 2011:
Jubilation carries just about any wine, beer or liquor you can think of, and plenty you can’t. It’s never open later than 10 p.m., which keeps the place classy.
Best Of Burque 2011:
2) The Quarters Package Liquor3) Kelly Liquors
Best Of Burque 2011: Best Brewery
111 Marble NW243-2739 marblebrewery.com
Best Of Burque 2011:
Draft Magazine listed Marble’s From the Wood Belgian-style ale as one of the “Top 25 Beers of 2010.” With seven regular house beers and a host of seasonal selections, it’s not hard to see why Marble is such an up-and-comer in the suds industry. Grab some from store shelves, or head on over to the brewpub on—where else?—Marble to see what’s on tap.
Best Of Burque 2011:
2) Chama River Brewing Company3) La Cumbre Brewing Company
