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Mexican Food Is Served With a Twist on Tradition at Sadie’s of New Mexico

October 23, 2014 by

For more than 50 years, Sadie’s of New Mexico has been serving traditional New Mexican cuisine to Albuquerque residents and visitors alike. Founded in 1954, this family-owned restaurant uses “only the freshest ingredients and recipes that have been passed down for generations,” according to its website.

Try the house-specialty enchiladas or the “legendary” carne adovada, both of which arrive piping hot and full of the tender, juicy meat of your choosing. Be warned that Sadie’s does not skip on spice. Red or green, the eatery's salsas pack a punch that’s sometimes too spicy, even for New Mexico natives! You can take some home with you, too: The award-winning salsa can be purchased at the restaurant or online. Leave room for the sweet sopaipillas that come free with every meal.

Sadie’s is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays.

Sadie’s of New Mexico
6230 Fourth Street NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
505-345-5339
sadiesofnewmexico.com
yelp.com/biz/sadies-of-new-mexico-albuquerque

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6 Tips for Creating a Fabulous At-Home Bar Cart

October 16, 2014 by

Entertaining guests in your home is sometimes more fun than going out. Every gathering needs a well-stocked bar with delicious drinks for folks to enjoy. If your house is where the party is, check out these six great tips for putting together a swanky bar cart that will be the center of attention.

1. Get a great cart.
Depending on your personal style, select a cart that fits your aesthetic, whether it be modern, industrial, or vintage. Make sure the cart has a few different shelves or drawers for holding various accouterments.

2. Select a stylin’ tray.
Find a tray that can be set on top of the cart, so you can prepare a few drinks to walk around and distribute throughout the party. Mirrored trays look swanky, while colorful plastic trays give off fun vibes.

3. Sport a cool decanter.
Bottles of booze are fine, but pouring your liquor into a cool decanter ups your level of commitment to style. Bonus: Label snobs won’t judge your selection; that bargain booze will appear fit for a king being poured from a crystal bottle!

4. It's in the mix.
Make sure you have the basics covered: gin, vodka, and whiskey. If your party craves one liquor over another, make sure it has a place on your cart, along with the appropriate mixers and garnishes.

5. Stock your toolkit.
You have got to have the right drink mixing tools on hand, like shot glasses, stirrers, shakers, and drinkware.

6. Cool it off.
This is important to keep the drinks tasting fresh. Get a bucket or put the ice in a festive bowl with a pair of tongs.

Assembling the Perfect Bar Cart [The Intentional Apartment]
Create and Stylize the Perfect Bar Cart [Guest of a Guest]
How to Style a Bar Cart [DIY Playbook]
How to Style a Bar Cart [Style Within Reach]
How to Style a Bar Cart [HGTV]

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The Yarn Store: Get Crafty at This Knitting Supply Shop

October 9, 2014 by

The Yarn Store at Nob Hill is a crafter’s paradise, offering shelves filled with colorful yarns in all sizes and styles. No matter what type of craft or knitting project that you want to start, this beloved shop offers whatever you need to get started. The Yarn Store’s entire yarn inventory is organized by weight, which makes it quick and convenient to choose the perfect style for your project.

The helpful and knowledgeable staff is always on hand to offer some advice about choosing the perfect yarn, and they’ll even lend a hand with a knitting project if you get stuck on a particularly tricky point. Best of all, the shop also offers comfortable tables and cozy nooks where visitors can attend a knitting class or simply bring their own projects to work on with fellow knitters.

For a schedule of knitting classes, visit The Yarn Store’s website.

The Yarn Store
120 Amherst Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 717-1535
www.theyarnstoreatnobhill.com
www.yelp.com/biz/the-yarn-store-at-nob-hill-albuquerque

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Tia Betty Blue’s: A Retro Cafe Serving New Mexican Fare

October 2, 2014 by

Tia Betty Blue’s is a charming cafe that serves what the owners describe as “new Mexican,” which includes unique combinations like sweet waffles with lavender whipped cream for breakfast and Frito pies for lunch. The restaurant itself has a retro flair that extends from the bright blue sign on the outside to the more than 100 brands of glass-bottled sodas on the inside.

Tia Betty Blue’s serves breakfast, lunch and dinner every day of the week, and all of the authentic Mexican dishes like chiles, carne adovada and tamales are made in-house daily. With friendly service, affordable prices and a comfortable, stylish seating area, there’s a whole lot to like about Tia Betty Blue’s.

The restaurant is open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends. There’s also a convenient drive-thru window for ordering carryout meals on the go.

Tia Betty Blue’s
1248 San Mateo SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 268-1955
www.tiabettyblues.com
www.yelp.com/biz/tia-betty-blues-albuquerque

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Nexus Brewery: Soul Food and Craft Beer

September 25, 2014 by

If you want to indulge in chicken and waffles or learn about how beer is made, Nexus Brewery is the place to do it. This brewery is popular among locals because of its great selection of craft beers ranging from dark stouts to lighter wheats. The brewery itself is tucked away into an industrial park near the highway, but its comfortable, lively interior makes it well worth the drive.

Guests can embark on an educational beer tour of the brewery to learn about the brewing process, or you can skip the tour all together and simply grab a bite to eat in the dining area. Nexus serves chicken wings, sandwiches and other soul food dishes along with its extensive list of craft beers, which makes it ideal for a casual weekday lunch or a fun weekend outing.

Nexus Brewery is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Nexus Brewery
4730 Pan American E Freeway NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 242-4100
www.nexusbrewery.com
www.yelp.com/biz/nexus-brewery-albuquerque

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Try These Savory Apple Recipes This Autumn

September 18, 2014 by

Apple lovers have likely tried just about every sweet apple recipe, but what about savory? Incorporating apples into your lunch or dinner entree is uncharted culinary territory for many chefs, but it usually provides some delicious results. Here are three savory apple recipes to last you throughout the fall season:

Easy Cornbread Sausage Stuffed Apples [southernliving.com]
If the mouthwatering combination of apples, sausage and cornbread hasn’t already piqued your interest, the word “easy” probably will. This recipe takes little time to make, so it will quickly become a fall favorite for family dinners.

Grilled Cheese with Bacon, Apple and Sprouts [marthastewart.com]
It seems that you can put almost anything on grilled cheese these days, including the completely indulgent combination of bacon and apples. The mix of sweet and savory flavors makes this grown-up grilled cheese taste truly gourmet, while the light sprouts balance out the hearty taste of the meat and cheese.

Herbed Pork and Apples [allrecipes.com]
Pork chops and applesauce are a time-honored dinner tradition, but this updated recipe makes the combination feel completely fresh. Lean pork roast is baked with a variety of aromatic spices and cubed apples for a flavorful main course perfect for a holiday meal, celebratory dinner, or any other time your family gathers around the table this fall season.

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Coronado Center: A Great Place to Shop and Socialize

September 15, 2014 by

Coronado Center mall is one of Albuquerque’s most popular shopping destinations, as shown by the large crowds of shoppers that fill its stores and food court every weekend. Anchored by Kohls, Macy’s, and J.C. Penney, the Coronado Center hosts clothing stores like Forever 21 and Buckle, plus a few specialty stores for things like sporting goods or skincare products.

The small yet well-supplied food court hosts a Panda Express, Paradise Bakery, Cinnabon, and a few other casual eateries. Benches, escalators, and elevators are situated throughout the mall’s corridors to make navigating the mall a bit more convenient, and although the parking gets quite crowded on the weekends, it is usually quite easy to find a space during the weekdays. Overall, Coronado Center is ideal for the occasional shopping trip or weekend hangout.

Coronado Center
6600 Menaul NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 881-2700
www.coronadocenter.com
www.yelp.com/biz/coronado-center-albuquerque-2

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Today’s Imponderable: Why Does Ice Float?

September 4, 2014 by

Have you ever cracked a couple of cold ice cubes from the tray, plopped them into your glass of iced tea and thought, “Hmm… If ice is solidified water, then why does it float?” This is one topic that stumps many thoughtful people, but the answer is actually quite simple.

The definition of floating is when something has less mass than the liquid that it’s immersed in. This means that the ice cubes would have to be able to push the water out of its way in order to make it to the bottom of the glass, which also means that it would have to be denser than the water. As water freezes, its hydrogen bonds actually make it become less dense, which is unlike any other substance in its frozen state. Because ice is about nine percent less dense than water, it is impossible for it to sink.

If you still have a difficult time understanding this concept, think of a frozen lake in the wintertime: if it didn’t freeze from top to bottom, there would be nowhere for the fish to go!

Why does ice float? [MSU.edu]
Ask a science teacher: What makes ice float? [Fox News]
Why Does Ice Float? [About.com]

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Happy Labor Day!

September 1, 2014 by

We hope everyone has a happy and safe Labor Day!

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Improve Your Golf Game at Albuquerque’s Golf Training Center

August 27, 2014 by

Want to improve your golf game? The Albuquerque area's home to a number of great golf courses, but there are only a few dedicated training center. One of them's located near to the International Balloon Museum, and it's just a short trip away from Broadstone Towne Center for avid golfers.

The training center offers a number of different practice facilities. You can work on your putting and chipping with a 6 hole par 3 pitch and putt course. If you'd like to work a slice or a hook out of your drive, there's a driving range here, too: you can buy buckets of balls in batches of 45, 90, or 135, then swing away and work on your form. The facility's open until 9 p.m. most nights of the week, and there's lighting to help you see the results of your swing even when it's dark.

The Training Center also has a golf shop and equipment for rent, in case you'd like to buy a new club or give one of theirs a try. Visit the Golf Training Center's website to find out more about this Albuquerque golf spot!

Golf Training Center
9401 Balloon Museum NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
http://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/recreation/golf/golf-training-center/training-center

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