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
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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.

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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
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