Dining

NMED: Food Establishments Selling Convenience Items

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NMED Cabinet Secretary James Kenney

NMED News:

By selling products like toilet paper and other convenience items, restaurants and food establishments in New Mexico are helping citizens maintain social distancing and reducing strain on grocery stores during the coronavirus public health emergency.

Many restaurants are offering grocery items for purchase alongside take-out and delivery items.

The New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) Food Program concurs that selling such items is in compliance with state and federal restaurant regulations.

“Social distancing is the best weapon Read More

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Red Chile From Pods

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Red Chile from Pods. Photo by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

It struck me as odd when a lot of focus and attention was given to organic growing of food a few decades ago. It begged the question: Why are we actively poisoning our own food supply and how did we get here?

Living on a farm and raising our own food has always been our way of life. Granted, it was not a life that was glamorous and it was often ridiculed by people who saw it as a poor man’s way to live in the backdrop of new and fancy name-brand packaging. Our chickens always ran loose around our property and the sight of that activity Read More

Local Eateries Providing Takeout/Delivery During Pandemic

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A Swiss Cheese, Artichoke, Spinach, Cream and Turkey Crêpe available for takeout at Fleur de Lys, 1460 Trinity Dr. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Following is an initial list of local restaurants providing takeout and/or delivery service during this era of social distancing due to the pandemic . Restaurants email updates to bjgordon@ladailypost.com

White Rock

Pig And Fig

  • 11 Sherwood Blvd., White Rock
  • Text in your Order – 505.709.5380
  • Call the restaurant – 505.672.2742
  • Order online – pigandfigcge.com
  • Serving Monday – Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Regular
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El Parasol Los Alamos Is Open For Business!

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El Parasol Los Alamos is open for business at 1903 Central Ave. and 20th Street. Photo by Leanne Arvila

El Parasol is serving a full menu including its local favorite green chile cheeseburger and side of fries. Courtesy photo

EL PARASOL News:

El Parasol Los Alamos is open for business!

The restaurant at 1903 Central Ave. is open:

  • 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; and
  • 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Orders can be placed at the drive-thru window, in the lobby entrance or by calling 505.661.0303.

El Parasol Los Alamos also is offering curbside delivery during the Covid-19 crisis and payment Read More

Blue Window Bistro Offering Curbside Pickup On Central

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The Blue Window Bistro at 1789 Central Ave. is offering curbside pickup during this time of social distancing. For more information, call 505.662.6305. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

The Blue Window Bistro at 1789 Central Ave. has three parking spaces marked for curbside pickup. For more information, call 505.662.6305. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Cottonwood On The Greens

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Edmundo Leal of Cottonwood on the Greens reviews a take-out order Friday evening for James Mayers. Cottonwood on the Greens at 4244 Diamond Dr. is closed to diners due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The restaurant is serving take-out 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. daily. The management expresses its heartfelt gratitude for all the community support they are receiving and ask customers to be patient when calling in orders and to call again if the phone is busy, especially during dinner hours, as they only have one call-in number. For more information, visit www.cottonwoodonthegreens.com or call 505.662.0404. Read More