Dining

Scenes From Rotary Club Surf & Turf Fundraising Dinner

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Rotary President Alison Pannell welcomes guests to the annual Rotary Club of Los Alamos fundraising dinner Feb. 25 at the Knights of Columbus Hall on DP Road. Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com

Gathered at the Los Alamos Daily Post table from left, Hans Herrmann and Ryn Herrmann, Rick and Liddie Martinez, John Sarrao, Brian and Sara Scott and not shown Carol Clark (taking photo), Bonnie Gordon, David Sigetti and Kirsten Laskey. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 

Event Coordinator Skip King and wife Linda King. Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com

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Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Lamb Stew

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Preparation of Lamb Stew. Video by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

Growing up with countless stories of my grandpa and uncles up in the mountains caring for the family flock of sheep, it was not a surprise to have lamb on the menu often. My grandma was a master in the kitchen and could whip up a feast in record time; she was very fond of lamb. I think it reminded her of the good old days raising her small children on the family farm surrounded by her flock. She loved the combination of lamb and garbanzo (chickpeas), which is not a surprise given it roots in the Mediterranean.

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Kiwanis In The Community – Pancakes!

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Scene of a previous Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast fundraiser. Photo by Morrie Pongratz

By CHERYL PONGRATZ
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

If you’ve heard of Kiwanis, the first thing that probably comes to mind is “Pancake Breakfasts”.

Pancake breakfasts have been a fundraiser for Kiwanis Clubs throughout the organization’s 75- year history in Los Alamos. For the past decade or so, we have held one special pancake breakfast – Breakfast with Santa – with a two-fold purpose to collect canned goods for LA Cares and to accept monetary donations that will support the Foster Children’s Christmas Party for Read More

Community Invited To KofC Lenten Fish Fry At IHM Friday

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KofC News:

The community is invited to attend the Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry dinner, which begins this Friday in the Parish Hall at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3700 Canyon Road.

Dinner is 5-7:30 p.m. and will be served each Friday through April 7.

Note: On Friday, March 17, in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day, the Knights of Columbus will be serving Corned Beef and Cabbage.

The Lenten Fish Fry dinners and the St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner cost $20 for adults and $10 for children. Read More

Rotary Surf & Turf Dinner With Auction And Raffle Feb. 25

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Wine, Nambé ware, painted gourds by local artist Glen Martinez and a Zulu basket with information tag. Courtesy/Rotary

Dog lover’s apron and potholder mitts. Courtesy/Rotary

By LINDA HULL
Vice President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos 

Rotary Club Auction Online
Surf & Turf Dinner ** Saturday, February 25th ** Knights of Columbus**
Online Tickets, Auction, and Raffle

“Bid now, bid high, and bid often!  Find us online.”

These are words of encouragement shared by Rotarian Jean Gindreau, the online auction coordinator for the Rotary Club’s 14th Annual Dinner, this year Surf &Turf, offering Read More

Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Christian Church To Host Blini Breakfast Saturday Feb. 25

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Courtesy photo

Saint Job of Pochaiv News:

Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Christian Church will host Blini Breakfast Saturday, Feb. 25. Traditional blini, a type of thin pancake, will be served in the traditional style with smoked salmon, herring, butter, and sour cream. Vegetable caviar, eggs, cheese and a variety of berry preserves will be available as well.

Blini are traditionally served in Slavic households during the week before the beginning of the Lenten Fast. The thin crepe-like pancakes are eaten together with fish, sour cream and butter in order to consume all these foods before the Read More

Los Alamos Co+op Valentine’s Day Crafts Event Saturday

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Valentine’s Day Crafts at Los Alamos Co-op Market 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. Courtesy/Co+op

Co+op News:

The community is invited to make Valentine’s Day cards and decorations in the café of the Los Alamos Co+op Market 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. This is a free, family-friendly event, open to the public.

Arts supplies will be available for adults and children to express their creativity, while crafting someone fun for themselves or a loved one.

Lunch is available for purchase at the Co+op’s deli hot bar. Saturday’s menu features lemon garlic salmon, chicken penne pasta, Italian Read More

Blue Window: Pre-Valentines Italian Wine Dinner ‘Its Amore’

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Courtesy/Blue Window Bistro

Blue Window Bistro News:

The Blue Window Bistro at 1789 Central Ave. is hosting a ‘Pre-Valentines Wine Dinner’ 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11.

***Celebrate with Blue Window Bistro’s Pre-Valentines Italian Wine Dinner: “Its Amore”

  • 1ST COURSE
    Insalata di Mare (Poached Seafood Salad)
    Santa Margarita Rosé Brut, Italy NV
  • 2ND COURSE
    Risotto all’Astice (Lobster Risotto)
    Feudi di San Gregorio,Greco di Tufo Bianco, Campania 2020
  • 3RD COURSE
    Ravioli d’Anatra Confit (Duck Confit Ravioli)
    Brancaia ‘Tre Rosso’, Tuscany 2019
  • 4TH COURSE
    Stinco di Agnello (Braised Lamb Shank)
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MAIZE Food Museum Charrette Luncheon At Cafecito Friday

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MAIZE Food Museum News:

MAIZE Food Museum will host an exploratory community Luncheon, the first of 12 Charrette Luncheons to be offered this year, featured in partnership with Northern New Mexico restaurants, museums, churches, farms and Pueblos.

Chefs and spirited archaeologists will discuss with diners the new age and transitions of the Santa Fe kitchen. Luncheons will be presented throughout 2023, about 4-6 weeks apart. This event is a fundraiser that supports the future realization of a full-fledged food museum.

The Inaugural Charette will be hosted by Cafecito owners Solange Serquis Read More

NMRA Campaign Promotes Working In Restaurants

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NMRA CEO Carol Wight

NMRA News:

The New Mexico Restaurant Association (NMRA) announces they are bringing back their “Hungry for Success” employment campaign.

Due to the “massive success” they experienced in fall of 2021 with connecting prospective employees with industry jobs, they felt now was the perfect time to reintroduce the campaign to address the continued shortage of employees the industry is still experiencing. 

The Hungry for Success campaign features an industry focused job board where members can post open positions and job seekers can find listings for all types of roles, Read More