Dining

Luján On USDA Extending Free School Lunches To 2022

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

NAMBE — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture extending free school lunches for students through the 2021-2022 school year, including during summer months:

“Healthy meals help students thrive and find success in the classroom, and free school lunches have been a lifeline for New Mexico students throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s welcome news that Biden-Harris administration is supporting our students and families Read More

Best Of New Mexico Cuisine In Food & Travel Guide

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UNMP News:

ALBUQUERQUE — In New Mexico Food Trails: A Road Tripper’s Guide to Hot Chile, Cold Brews, and Classic Dishes from the Land of Enchantment, Carolyn Graham leads readers on a journey across New Mexico to sample the state’s best breakfast burritos, diners, green chile cheeseburgers, red and green chile, margaritas, craft beer, wine, and desserts.

Graham provides a brief history of New Mexico’s unique cuisine and then dives into restaurant profiles, suggesting what to order, when to visit, and what savvy foodies can expect at each location.

Also featuring lists of the top 25 dishes worth Read More

Pajarito Mountain Revamps Cafe For Cinco de Mayo Opening

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PAJARITO News:

Pajarito Mountain Cafe opens May 5 with an all new menu, developed by the lodge’s new Food and Beverage Manager Eric Tyler.

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 Read More

Pajarito Mountain Opening Revamped Cafe May 5

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View from the deck of Pajarito Mountain Cafe, which is opening May 5. Courtesy/Pajarito Mountain

Pajarito Mountain News:

Pajarito Mountain Cafe opens May 5 with an all new menu, developed by the lodge’s new Food and Beverage Manager Eric Tyler.

The special Cinco de Mayo grand opening will feature 50 percent off select New Mexican menu items. 

The cafe will be open 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, Read More

On The Job In White Rock: Serving Wine & More At Pig+Fig

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On the job Thursday at Pig+Fig Cafe in White Rock, and taking a brief break for a photo, from left, Server Phyllis Smith, Front House Manager Holly Robinson, Wine Stewart Dustin Lippiatt, Server Alysia Dahlby and Executive Sous Chef Jessica Martinez. Pig+Fig Cafe is now serving wine, beer, wine based cocktails, hard ciders and hard seltzer, all of  which pair perfectly with selected menu options. Pig+Fig Cafe is working to get a new liquor license to expand the bar menu. Keep an eye out for the patio expansion and new landscaping taking place the first week of May at the Pig+Fig Cafe property at 11 Read More

Community Asset Awards Pride In A Pandemic: Dr. Cyndi Wells, Ken Nebel And Laura Crucet Are Recognized

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Delicious goodies from Pig & Fig Café made by Laura Crucet. Courtesy photo

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
C’YA Executive Director

There have been many businesses going above and beyond the call of duty, during the last year, but the Champions of Youth Ambitions, (C’YA), will highlight just a few. 

The Pride in the Pandemic series has lasted a few months now, spotlighting the work of people, programs and projects that have made the last year a bit more bearable.

The Community Asset Awards announcements for 2020 kicked off on Martin Luther King Jr Day to highlight many of those of service. Work began Read More

Posts From The Road: Oldest McDonald’s In America

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Single Arch: A single arch stands 60-feet high on the corner of Florence and Lakewood in Downey, Calif. This early signage also features the first McDonald’s mascot Chef Speedee. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Exterior: The exterior of this McDonald’s features mid-century architecture with windows in front for customers to walk up and place orders. A second building sits next to the original, which provides indoor dining and a small McDonald’s museum. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Price Comparisons: A sign hangs above the ordering window, which compares prices and value Read More

Chile Line Foods, LLC Donates $5,000 To United Way!

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Chile Line Foods, LLC co-owner Liddie Martinez, right, presents a $5,000 Cornerstone donation check to UWNNM Executive Director Cindy Padilla Thursday at Blue Window Bistro. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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

“United Way is the cornerstone of our nonprofit community and it is a privilege to help them do their work.” –Liddie Martinez

Chile Line Foods, LLC co-owners Liddie and Rick Martinez have made a $5,000 Cornerstone donation to United Way of Northern New Mexico (UWNNM).

Martinez presented the check to UWNNM Executive Read More

Site Plan Detailing Location Of New Community Co-Op Park

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This site plan shows the location of the Co-Op Park going in next to the Los Alamos Schools Credit Union under construction at 10th and Central across the street from the Los Alamos Daily Post. The Co-Op Park will be approximately 10,000 square feet in size and provide a place for food vendors, music, and community gatherings. The Co-Op Park officially opens July 3, which is World Co-Op Day. A GoFundMe campaign in underway to cover some of the construction costs for the park at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/coop-park. Courtesy image Read More

Scenes From Easter Sunday At Pig+Fig Café

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Kids at Pig+Fig Café in White Rock showing off their Easter eggs. Photo by Laura Crucet

The Easter Bunny makes an appearance Sunday at Pig+Fig Café in White Rock. Photo by Laura Crucet

Child all dressed up for Easter at Pig+Fig Café in White Rock. Photo by Laura Crucet

Deserts served Easter Sunday at Pig+Fig Café in White Rock. Photo by Laura Crucet

Hand-dipped strawberries in festive colors on the menu Sunday at Pig+Fig Café. Photo by Laura Crucet

One of the festive drinks served Sunday at Pig+Fig Café. Photo by Laura Crucet Read More