Who is Jennifer James? All you really need to know is that she’s been a semi-finalist for the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef in the Southwest Award for the past two years. Add on the fact that her restaurant — Albuquerque's Jennifer James 101 — received a nod as one of Travel and Leisure’s Favorite U.S. Restaurants and you’d be crazy not to go there. It’s upscale American cooking at its best, with seasonal menu featuring entrees like Grilled Tuna with Leeks and Tomatoes and Braised Bison Short Ribs. Dishes feature mostly local ingredients. In addition to regular seating, you can reserve a place at the restaurant’s community table, which offers eight diners a three-course specialty menu for $35. Hoards of fans claim this is the best fine dining establishment in Albuquerque. Find out why.

Jennifer James 101
4615-A Menaul Boulevard NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-3860

Listed as an ‘open-air lifestyle center’, ABQ Uptown is Albuquerque's latest trend in city living. ABQ Uptown has everything you need, from housing to workspaces, to shopping, all in one distinct urban village. Located in northwest Albuquerque, this upscale shopping center is a great place to spend an afternoon or evening, with 220,000 square feet of retail shops and restaurants. Forgo the mall and stroll under the blue New Mexico sky from shop to shop, with national favorites like Talbots, Eddie Bauer, Pottery Barn, and the Apple Store. There’s even a day spa for a soothing facial and massage and a Gymboree for the kids. After your shopping spree you can get refreshed at Starbucks, the Elephant Bar, or Marcello’s Chop House.

ABQ Uptown
Indian School Road & Louisiana Boulevard
Albuquerque, NM 87110

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