Dining

Pyramid Cafe Owner Shares Plans For Summer Re-Opening Following January Fire

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Pyramid Cafe Owner Mohammed ‘Ziggy’ Rzig spent time at the Los Alamos Daily Post last week discussing the fire that damaged the kitchen of his eatery Jan. 12 at 157 Central Park Square and his plans to re-open this summer. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Pyramid Cafe Owner Mohammed “Ziggy” Rzig hopes to re-open his restaurant at 157 Central Park Square, following a Jan. 12 fire that broke out in the kitchen, which is shared with his Los Alamos Cantina restaurant.

“The fire started at about 5 or 6 in the morning,” Rzig said. “There

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Best Of Liddie’s Recipes: Spanish Meatball Soup

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Albondigas or Spanish Meatball Soup. Photo by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

This fickle Northern New Mexico weather takes some getting used to for most folks. I have a nephew who invariably falls for the false spring and plants his dahlias too soon. Every May he calls to lament the late freeze, his losses and the trials of now trying to find replacement tubers so late in the season.

It is easy to forget the weather patterns here and get enticed by the beauty of swaying daffodils and budding tulips, but when the skies turn grey and the wind blows, it is the perfect time for one of my Read More

Cowboy Breakfast At Sheriff’s Posse Lodge 7-11 AM Today! 

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Sheriff’s Posse News:

The Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse is hosting its monthly Cowboy Breakfast today, March 2.

The breakfast is served 7-11 a.m. at the lodge at 650 North Mesa Road, near North Mesa Stables.

The all-you-can-eat breakfast includes:

  • Pancakes – Banana, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip and Plain;
  • Scrambled Eggs;
  • Sausage;
  • Bacon; and
  • Coffee, Tea and Orange Juice.

The price for adults is $10, children 4-10 years of age $5 and those 0-3 are free.

Proceeds this month go to benefit the Los Alamos High School Olions.

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Community Invited To Free Pancake Supper March 4

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Jan McDonald Brass Quintet with Bruce Letellier, Jeremy Best, Jerry Morzinski, Bruce Warren, Jan McDonald. Courtesy photo

Mardi Gras masks at 2024 Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper. Photo by Nancy Coombs  

COMMUNITY News:

Join Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church at 3900 Trinity Drive for their free Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 4. Community members are invited to  enjoy good food and fellowship while enjoying some New Orleans style jazz performed by Jan McDonald and his brass quintet between 5:30-6:30 p.m.  

There will be plain pancakes as well as gluten-free, Read More

Laboratory Retiree Group First Tuesday Breakfast March  4

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LRG News:

Lab retirees (and potential retirees) are invited to drop in at the Laboratory Retiree Group (LRG) monthly breakfast social, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 4 at Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Drive.

Come hang out and join the conversation with other Lab retirees. LRG will pay for coffee and tea. Individuals will pay for their breakfast and other drinks.

All laboratory retirees may join LRG. Email questions to sgirard@losalamos.com or call 505.672.3497.

More information can be found at https://lalrg.org. Read More

Knights Of Columbus Council 3137 Invites Community To Lenten Friday Fish Fry Dinners At IHM March 7 To April 11

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IHM News:

The Knights of Columbus, Council 3137, is hosting Lenten Friday Fish Fry Dinners, 5-7 p.m. March 7 through April 11 in the Karen McLaughlin Parish Hall at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3700 Canyon Road.

The Knights host this fundraiser in order to offer college scholarships to students graduating from Los Alamos High School (LAHS). Proceeds raised at this year’s Lenten Friday Fish Fry Dinners will fund scholarships for the LAHS Class of 2026.

All graduating LAHS students planning to attend a two-year college, four-year college or vocational/technical school are eligible Read More

Community Invited To Bliny Breakfast At St. Job’s March 1

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St. Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Christian Church will host a bliny breakfast March 1. Courtesy photo

By Father Theophan
Rector
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church

St. Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Christian Church is again offering our traditional bliny breakfast, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 1.

Normally we don’t have coinciding fasts, but this year Lent in the West and the Great Fast in the East coincide, with us both celebrating Easter/Pascha on April 20.

The two Sunday’s leading up to the Orthodox observation of the Great Fast, this year, are Meatfare Sunday, Feb. 23, the last time we consume meat, Read More

A Taste Of Togetherness: Celebrating Older Adults At High Tea Sponsored By Enterprise Bank & Trust

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LARSO News:

High Tea is a cherished tradition known for its delicious offerings and the sense of community it fosters among its attendees. The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) invites members to a delightful High Tea sponsored by Enterprise Bank & Trust. Set for Tuesday, March 4, at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center and Tuesday, March 11, at the White Rock Senior Activity Center, this free event offers a unique opportunity to gather with fellow LARSO members, share stories, and enjoy an afternoon of indulgence.

Please call to sign up at 505.662.8920 for Betty Ehart Read More

NM Junior Foodies: Santa Fe Souper Bowl 2025

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Creamy Turnip Miso soup from Cafecito. Courtesy/Becky Rutherford

Desserts provided by What the Truck catering. Courtesy/Becky Rutherford

By BECKY RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos

Every year fans gather in Santa Fe for the Food Depot’s most anticipated event- The Souper Bowl! Thankfully when it is spelled out it is easy to tell, because I kept telling people we had tickets to the “Souper Bowl” and there was some confusion.

What is the Food Depot, and what is the Souper Bowl? The Food Depot is Northern New Mexico’s food bank and has been serving New Mexicans since1994 to help create food security. 2025 was Read More