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V.27 No.42 | 10/18/2018
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Restaurant Review
Compelled Toward Lam’s
Old Town eatery is awesome!
Weekly Alibi visits Lam’s Chinese Restaurant and it’s tricky.
V.27 No.40 | 10/4/2018
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Restaurant Review
Tacos and Ice Cream In One Place?!
El Cotorro combines concept and craftsmanship
When it comes to crowd-pleasing ideas to build a restaurant around, the concept of El Cotorro is hard to beat. "Craft tacos and craft ice cream" is a simple enough idea, while still one that can easily go wrong if you don't deliver on either front. But with a bustling Nob Hill location, ever-changing (but always tasty) specials and an outdoor patio that seats about 15, El Cotorro delivers.
V.27 No.39 | 9/27/2018
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Restaurant Review
Sweet Talk
Fighting the urges at Thai Spice
Under the influence of Candida, Josh Lee visits Thai Spice and orders everything that has sweetness.
V.27 No.38 | 9/20/2018
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Restaurant Review
A Visit to the Valley
Kathy’s Carry Out on Isleta reps Burque
En Burque, it’s always time for Kathy’s Carry Out!
V.27 No.37 | 9/13/2018
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Restaurant Review
When Fusion Cuisine Grows Up
Poki Poblano Fusion serves original, tasty dishes in classy atmosphere
Poki Poblano has hit a lovely balance in this new restaurant: It not only has great food, but it also happens to be a very cool place to hang out.
V.27 No.36 | 9/6/2018
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Restaurant Review
A Taste of Home, Wherever You’re From
Los Ranchos Bakery has big city vibe with neighborhood charm
So often forgotten in the world of breakfast pastries, the scone is the effortless liaison between sweet and savory, and can work perfectly with eggs, or as a stand-in for a doughnut. The underlying base of Los Ranchos Bakery's scones is truly what carries the day—be they savory or sweet.
V.27 No.35 | 8/30/2018
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Worth the Wait
New Laguna Burger location proves as tasty as ever
With their first in-town location opening last December, Laguna Burger has taken the I-40 road trip reluctance and instantly replaced it with nearby convenience—not to mention quality casual dining at prices that'll have mall chain franchises gulping and tugging at their collar.
V.27 No.34 | 8/23/2018
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Restaurant Review
Like Running Into An Old Friend
Le Quiche Parisienne’s new digs
What was the best kept secret in Downtown has become the best kept dining secret in the Northeast Heights.
V.27 No.32 | 8/9/2018
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Restaurant Review
Veggies Are the Stars
Modern, simple fare at Rosemary
Rosemary's menu contains huge dinner salads filled with lots of produce, plenty of veggie-centric dishes and big portions.
V.27 No.31 | 8/2/2018
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Restaurant Review
On the Road Again
El Vado offers a wide variety of eats and drinks
Plucked from the bulldozer's path and renovated to a high shine, the El Vado is a proud piece of once-crumbling Route-66-era Americana, with many casual dining options.
V.27 No.29 | 7/19/2018
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Restaurant Review
Satisfying Salvadoran Food
El Papaturro makes mouthwatering Central American fare
Robin Babb visits El Papaturro and gets the best possible drunk food (pupusa) rounded out with refried beans, fried plantain and fried eggs. Naptime soon followed.
V.27 No.27 | 7/5/2018
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The Taste of Redemption
Ichiban has leveled up their sushi game
Ichiban is back on the upswing. If you're new to sushi, a regular or ready to gamble on some flavors, this is a great spot to do it.
V.27 No.25 | 6/21/2018
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Restaurant Review
Live Flame and a Long Name
Devon’s Pop Smoke is a great night out
If you’re after a relaxed dinner out with a pleasant atmosphere and wood smoke as primary seasoning, Devon’s has got your number.
V.27 No.24 | 6/14/2018
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Seafood, but Not Evil
SlapFish makes quality seafood from sustainable sources
Hundreds of miles from the sea, SlapFish has sustainably sourced (and tasty) fish, reasonable prices and a staff that seems to like the place.
V.27 No.22 | 5/31/2018
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Restaurant Review
Live a Little … or a Whole Lot
Le Troquet serves French fare and fine wine
As a special occasion, Le Troquet delivers, though at a cost. However, value-hounds can sniff out a first-rate meal that doesn't break the bank both at lunch or for a light supper.
