On the job in Los Alamos is hostess Cicely Palmer assisting a customer Monday at the Blue Window Bistro at 1789 Central Ave. in downtown Los Alamos. Blue Window Bistro is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. The popular eatery also offers family dinners to go that include a salad, entrée and dessert to feed a family of 4 to 5. Order online at labluewindowbistro.com or call 505.662.6305.that may be ordered online. Check out the menu here. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
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Countdown Underway To Los Alamos Crab Fest 2022!
ROTARY CLUB News:
The annual Rotary Club of Los Alamos Crab Fest is Saturday, Feb. 12 at Cottonwood on the Greens. The event this year is “Curbside Pickup” only, 4-5:30 p.m. and tickets may be purchased online for meals, auction and raffle.
“Bid now, bid high, and bid often!” These are the encouraging words shared by Rotarians Laura Loy and Jean Gindreau, the online auction coordinators for the Rotary Club’s 13th Annual Crab Fest.
You do not need to buy Crab Fest tickets to participate in the auction, which runs through 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, (but we’d be so happy if you did! They are selling fast!) Read More
Gharrity To Oversee Foodservice Operation At Ghost Ranch
Ghost Ranch’s Valentine’s Day weekend package for two includes two nights lodging, meals starting with check-in and dinner Friday, Feb. 11; includes meals through breakfast Sunday, Feb. 13: a special Valentine’s dinner with live music Saturday Feb. 12. From more information, click here. Courtesy image
Ghost Ranch News:
ABIQUIU –– Ghost Ranch Education & Retreat Center announced this week that expert chef and first-level sommelier Patrick Gharrity has joined the team to oversee Ghost Ranch’s kitchen and foodservice operation.
Gharrity comes from Santa Fe’s award-winning restaurant, Read More
Pig + Fig Re-opens Dining Room With New Menu Items Monday
Pig + Fig’s new Wedge Salad, baby gem romaine hearts, cheddar cheese, carrots, tomatoes, candied bacon and choice of ranch or blue cheese. Courtesy/Pig + Fig
BUSINESS News:
Starting Monday Jan. 31, Pig + Fig Cafe will re-open the restaurant for in-house dining at 11 Sherwood Blvd., in White Rock.
Along with its re-opening, Pig + Fig is unveiling brand new menu items.
View Pig + Fig’s menu here.
Three cheese tortellini and grilled chicken in a black pepper parmesan cream, topped with candied bacon, Courtesy Pig + Fig
Chicken quesadilla with caramelized onions, green chile and cheddar cheese; served Read More
Laboratory Retiree Group: First Tuesday Breakfast Feb. 1
LRG News:
Fully vaccinated Los Alamos National Laboratory retirees (and potential retirees) are invited to drop in at the Los Alamos Retirement Group (LRG) monthly breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, at the Morning Glory Restaurant, 1377 Diamond Dr., across from Los Alamos High School.
Morning Glory serves a full breakfast and pastries.
Retirees buy their breakfast; LRG pays for coffee or tea.
For more information, email sgirard@losalamos.com or call 505.672.3497. Read More
Rotary Club Annual Crab Fest Just Around The Corner!
By LINDA HULL
Vice President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
- Rotary Club Crab Fest ** Saturday, Feb. 12 ** Cottonwood on the Greens Restaurant ** Curbside only pick up 4-5:30 p.m. ** Online Tickets, Auction and Raffle
Rotary Club of Los Alamos President Oliver Morris reminded Rotarians at a recent meeting that the Club’s biggest fundraiser, the annual Crab Fest, is just around the corner.
The popular Rotary event, back for its13th year, has been in the planning stages since October. Morris encouraged members to “plan a Valentine dinner to support your favorite Rotary Club on Saturday, Feb. 12.”
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Blue Window Bistro Announces Family Meals To Go
Blue Window Bistro News:
Blue Window Bistro announced today that week night meal planning just got easier with Family Dinners To Go.
Order by noon for pickup between 5-6 that evening. Order online or over the phone. Menu changes weekly. No modifications please. Available while supplies last.
Family meals Jan. 24 through Jan. 28:
- Starter – Greek Salad;
- Entrée – Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan served over bowtie pasta, tossed with mushrooms, tomatoes, green onions and charred tomato cream sauce; and
- Dessert – Tiramisu.
Each package serves 4-5 people and comes hot and ready to eat. $85 / package. Read More
Winter Wine Tasting At Blue Window Bistro Saturday Jan. 29
Courtesy/Blue Window
Blue Window Bistro News:
Join the Blue Window Bistro for a Winter Wine Tasting 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29.
The Winter Wine Tasting includes 5 Courses, with 5 Paired Wines; $115/person + tax and gratuity.
Seating will be extremely limited (only 40 guests) *Prepaid reservation required.
1st COURSE
- Fig and Prosciutto Salad
- Baby greens + shaved prosciutto + black figs + goat cheese + creamy poppyseed vinaigrette
- Poema Cava, Brut, Penedes, Spain NV
2ND COURSE
- Fusion Lobster Roll
- Plantain cake + chimichurri + roasted corn chutney + sliced avocado + poached lobster
- Mer Soleil
Family, Friends & Community Celebrate Muy Salsas Opening
Holding the ribbon from left, LACDC Chair Jim Hall, Julio Martinez, Owner Gisel Martinez, cutting the ribbon Julia Martinez, Patrice Corral Owner, Owner Christine Martinez, Chef Alonso Rico and Elsa Corral. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
LOS ALAMOS DAILY POST
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Muy Salsas, 1315 Trinity Dr., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Jan. 14.
Christine Martinez, who owns the restaurant along with her sister Gisel and mother Patricia Corral described the opening as “a dream come true”. Read More
Blue Window Bistro Open Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
The Blue Window will be open for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday with both carry-out and dine-in options available. The staff is happy, healthy and ready to serve! Business hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday at 1789 Central Ave. The popular eatery’s broad menu offers everything from artisan salads and sandwiches, to fresh seafood and steaks. Learn more here. Courtesy photo