On the job in Los Alamos is bartender Isaiah Garcia at the Blue Window Bistro Friday night where he has worked for nearly four years. The Blue Window Bistro, in the heart of downtown Los Alamos has been serving the community and its visitors for more than 40 years. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner, its focus is on fresh, quality food made from scratch, sourced locally and seasonal whenever possible. The popular eatery’s broad menu offers everything from artisan salads and sandwiches, to fresh seafood and steaks. Learn more here. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo Read More
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New Summer Hours Announced At Pig + Fig Cafe
New summer hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday though Saturday at Pig + Fig Cafe in White Rock. Courtesy photo Read More
Pig + Fig Celebrates And Supports Pride Week
Pig+Fig staff member Holly Robinson decked out to celebrate Pride. Courtesy photo
By KELLY DOLEJSI
Friends of Los Alamos Pride
Two successful Pride Weeks and one pandemic later, Pride Week returns to Los Alamos June 5-13. This year’s theme is “Coming Out After Covid”.
The first Pride march in New York City was held June 28, 1970, on the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising (link). Fifty-one years later, towns and cities across the United States continue to celebrate gay pride and to advocate for LGBTQ+ people, year-round but especially in June. Many in Los Alamos are excited to share Read More
Ark And Señor Tortas Team Up For Fundraiser Friday
Ark News:
Here’s an amazing way to support two local business and our communities’ families.
Señor Tortas food truck will be giving 20 percent of all proceeds received 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday to the Ark Child Development Center.
Funds that are raised will be used to purchase new learning materials for the Ark classrooms. Direct questions to the Ark at 505.662.4822.
The Ark was closed March through May of 2020 and has been operating again since June of 2020 with restrictions from the NMDOH and ECECD. After Spring Break, the Ark was able to return to its FOCUS 3-Star ratios in the classrooms. Like most Read More
Liddie Martinez Webinar With Slow Food Santa Fe May 20
Liddie Martinez
COMMUNITY News:
Join Slow Food Santa Fe for a fun, informative and delightful journey into northern New Mexico’s food history with award winning author, farmer and researcher Liddie Martinez, most recently author of The Chile Line: Historic Northern New Mexico Recipes.
Martinez has deep roots in the Española Valley. She learned about farming and food preparation from her grandmother and mother, and a great deal about the history of food in the southwest from her work on the establishment of El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail.
Martinez will take Read More
Public Education Dept. Asks Kids To Rate School Meals
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico school children are being invited to praise – or complain about – the meatloaf, pizza, mac-and-cheese and scrambled eggs served by their school cafeteria.
The state Public Education Department (NMPED) is conducting a food quality survey through May to determine what students think about the 40 million breakfasts and 56 million lunches served in New Mexico school cafeterias across the state each year.
“School meals have come a long way in the last decade with more locally sourced, fresh food and real care about meeting nutrition standards. Now we’re asking students Read More
Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Chicken Taquitos
Video detailing how to prepare chicken taquitos. Video created by Liddie Martinez
Chicken taquitos. Photo by Liddie Martinez
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley
To be very honest with you, chicken taquitos are normally made in my house when we have eaten a roasted chicken for dinner and there are leftovers. Not being one to waste food, I debone and shred the chicken and make chicken taquitos for lunch the following day.
However, there are occasions when they are the perfect choice – picnics, kid lunches, or something to nibble on when you and your best friend have been fully vaccinated and Read More
Laura Crucet Voted Best Chef – Greater New Mexico!
Pig + Fig Café owner Laura Crucet
CHAMBER News:
The New Mexico foodie magazine Edible New Mexico announced its winners for its annual Local Hero Awards and Pig + Fig Café owner Laura Crucet was named Best Chef, Greater New Mexico!
The Local Hero Awards are the “people’s choice” awards of the New Mexico food industry.
An Edible Local Hero is an exceptional individual, business, or organization making a positive impact on New Mexico’s food systems. The honorees nurture their communities through food, service and socially and environmentally sustainable business practices.
Edible New Mexico Read More
Pajarito Mountain Cafe Opens Wednesday!
PAJARITO News:
Pajarito Mountain Cafe opens Wednesday, May 5 with a special Cinco De Mayo Kickoff and an all new menu.
The special Cinco de Mayo grand opening will feature 50 percent off select New Mexican selections of the menu.
The cafe hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays for in person dining exclusively on the spectacular Pajarito deck that overlooks the Sangre de Cristos or for takeout.
Guests must order online using the mountain’s food ordering system, available at www.pajarito.ski/eat beginning May 5. After ordering, the system will alert guests when the food is ready. Read More
Edible Magazine Selects Pig+Fig Owner For Hero Award
Courtesy/Edible Magazine
Edible Magazine News:
Edible Magazine has announced that owner Laura Crucet of Pig+Fig at 11 Sherwood Blvd., in White Rock is a recipient of the 2021 Local Hero Award.
We recognize this group of amazing individuals and organizations for their work to create healthy, sustainable food systems. An edible Local Hero is an exceptional individual or organization working to create innovative, vibrant, and resilient local food systems in New Mexico.
In an effort to showcase these individuals, organizations, and businesses for their work to build a stronger local economy Read More