Dining

Ruby K’s Bagel Cafe Now Offers Specialty Coffee Drinks With New Espresso Machine!

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Owner Ruby Alexander of Ruby K’s stands with her husband Mike Alexander in front of the popular eatery’s new espresso machine at 1789 Central Ave., Suite 2. Photo by James Mar

BUSINESS News:

Ruby K’s Bagel Cafe now offers customers a new array of drinks from their new expresso machine. Owner Ruby Alexander explained that the espresso machine was purchased years ago but due to an exclusivity clause, Ruby K’s was prohibited from selling specialty drinks while Starbucks was open for business in the space next door.

With the recent move by the coffee behemoth to a new location on Trinity Drive, Ruby Read More

LARSO Begins First Steps Of Larger Renovation

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LARSO News:

The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) recently made a kitchen move from the Betty Ehart Senior Center to the White Rock Senior Center.

“When life handed us lemons, we made a lemon vinegar cleaning solution and got to work,” LARSO Executive Director Bernadette Lauritzen said. “Well not exactly, but while the construction start date has changed, it gives us a GREAT opportunity to do some deep cleaning that we hadn’t planned yet.”

The Betty Ehart Senior Center will work with their community partner, Fernando Trujillo to get a deep cleaning on the floors, some stripping Read More

Millicent Rogers Museum Hosts New Years Eve Party Dec. 31

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MRM News:

The Millicent Rogers Museum is hosting a New Year’s Eve Party 6-10 p.m., Dec. 31 at the Taos Country Club. This will be a memorable event with sit-down dining and free wine and champagne, including a champagne toast. Appetizers followed by a sit-down dinner with your choice of entree, followed by dessert, of course.

Musicians Brent Berry, Chris Morel and Bob Andrews will fill the evening with a variety of live music favorites. Also celebrate the grand finale with the New York Times Square Ball Drop!

“Brush off those dancing shoes and pull out the favorite Taos Black Tie attire. Do you miss Read More

‘Cochon’ Grand Opening Postponed To Next Summer

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Due to unexpected water damage uncovered during initial renovations, the grand opening of the new downtown eatery ‘Cochon’ at 1801 Central Ave., is now tentatively scheduled for next summer. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

BUSINESS News:

Owner Laura Crucet of “Pig + Fig Cafe” in White Rock was set to open a second concept called “Cochon” in January 2023 at 1801 Central Ave. in the former Starbucks. Due to some unexpected water damage uncovered during initial renovations, Cochon has delayed its opening date.

“I want to do this right because I hope to keep this space for a long time,” Crucet Read More

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Pecan Pie

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Pecan Pie freshly baked in the oven. Photo by Liddie Martinez

Video: How to prepare Pecan Pie. Video by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

Holidays call for dusting off those baking dishes and breaking out the family recipes. Our home was always the place where extended family gathered to celebrate, share stories of old, seek advice, connect with old friends, share musical talents and feast. It is a time-honored tradition that my husband and I now have the honor of hosting for our family.

 When all my nieces and nephews were still young, I used to make everyone’s favorite pie for Thanksgiving Read More

Betty Ehart Senior Center Renovations Begin Thursday

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White Rock Senior Center. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

LARSO News:

The Los Alamos and White Rock senior center lunches will look a little different Thursday, as an upcoming renovation plan is scheduled for the Betty Ehart Senior Center (BESC) location.

The BESC staff will be moving their meal staff from Los Alamos to White Rock Dec. 1, for several months. Chef Fred Ortiz, Chef Mike Mason and their kitchen assistants Aliki Benjamin and Anthony Mangan will prepare meals for the entire County of Los Alamos from the White Rock Senior Center.

The times for lunch will remain the same with lunch served Read More

USDA: Hotline Food Safety/Preparation Experts On Duty To Help With Thanksgiving Day Cooking Questions

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Courtesy/USDA

USDA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Questions on how to cook your Thanksgiving Day Turkey or do you need last minute answers about preparing that all important meal?

USDA can help you prepare that perfect meal. You can reach a live expert Thanksgiving Day by calling USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline number at 888.MPHOTLINE (888.674.6854).

The hotline will be staffed 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (EST) Thanksgiving Day. Or if you prefer you can go online to get answers to your questions about cooking a turkey.

Gary Crawford from USDA interviews Meredith Carothers with the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline Read More

NMRA Installs President, Chairmen, Board Of Directors

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NMRA News:

During its Annual Meeting Nov. 15, the New Mexico Restaurant Association (NMRA) installed its new president, chairman and executive committee of the NMRA Board of Directors.

NMRA’s board consists of restaurant owners, operators and vendors who share a love of the industry and a commitment to its future.

“We are lucky to have their commitment and thank them for their support.”

The 2022-2023 Executive Committee:

  • Chairman: Russell Hernandez – Salud! de Mesilla
  • President: Laura Leal – Leal’s Mexican Food
  • Treasurer: George Gundrey – Tomasita’s
  • Secretary: Michael
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