Dining

Chiravalle: Crab Fest Supports Local Projects

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By Vincent Chiravalle, President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos

The Rotary Club of Los Alamos is having its 10th annual Crab Fest fundraiser this Saturday, Feb. 23, from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall (the intersection of Trinity and DP Road).

The Crab Fest is a great opportunity to enjoy family-style all-you-can-eat crab legs and prawns (and chicken), participate in live and silent auctions, and help raise money for service projects both in our own community and internationally. All proceeds benefit LAPS school safety initiatives, education grants, scholarships, community funding Read More

Scenes From Secret City Kitchen And Los Alamos Makers’ Date Night

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On Friday, Feb. 15, Los Alamos Makers at 3540 Orange St., was transformed into a pop-up venue for an out-of-the-ordinary date night. A virtual crackling  fireplace projected on the large screen, along with romantic background music, made for a soothing atmosphere. The unusual center pieces were one-of-a-kind fused glass bottles handmade by glass art instructor Sue Bombardt. Courtesy photo

 

Jeremy Varela, owner of  Secret City Kitchen with his catering team wowed the guests with a sophisticated table and a delicious 3-course meal. Courtesy photo

 

For their 2nd course,
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On The Job In Los Alamos: Pasta Paradiso Delivers!

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On the job in Los Alamos is Clay Staley delivering dinner Tuesday evening to the Los Alamos Daily Post news team from Pasta Paradiso Fine Italian Ristorante, Steakhouse & Lunch Buffet on Trinity Drive. Pasta Paradiso has just launched its dinner delivery service, 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. To place an order for delivery, visit pastaparadisola.com or call 505.662.0552. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Carol A. Clark/adailypost.com Read More

Pajarito Masonic Lodge Charity Waffle Breakfast Feb. 16

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Pajarito Masonic Lodge News:

The community is invited to attend the Pajarito Masonic Lodge charity waffle breakfast to benefit Los Alamos Boy Scout Troop 222.

The breakfast is 7:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Masonic Lodge, 1400 N. Sage Loop near the corner of 15th Street and Canyon Road.

Tickets are available at the door ($8 for adults, $4 for children 5 and under) or through contacting a member of Troop 222.  Proceeds will help fund summer camp and high-adventure camp. Read More

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexico Dishes: Chocolate Chimayo Red Soufflé

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Chocolate Chimayo Red Soufflé. Photo by Liddie Martinez
 
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Espanola Valley
 
A few years ago my husband was invited to participate in a dune buggy adventure in Mexico.
 
Had the invitation had been extended to me, which it was not; a long weekend covered in sand would not have been my idea of an awesome vacation.
 
Luckily, I was able to tag along with him to San Diego to meet up with his buddies and arranged my own private weekend to take in uninterrupted jaunts in Balboa Park museums, strolls along manicured gardens, lengthy coastal drives to old Spanish missions
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Quirky Pairing For Post-Valentine’s Day Dinner

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LOS ALAMOS MAKERS News:

 

Secret City Kitchen, the UNM-LA cafe and Los Alamos Makers, the local makerspace at 3540 Orange St., have come together to present a “Date Night” like no other.

Friday, Feb. 15, the makerspace will turn into a quirky pop-up venue for a unique evening of exquisite food, paired with a memorable experience making a custom keepsake.

Secret City Kitchen will serve a special 3-course meal and each couple will get a chance to choose their 5 by 7 design and leave with a custom commemorative laser-engraved sign.

The deadline to register for the event is Thursday, Read More

Unquarked Vandalized Friday Night Or Early Saturday

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Unquarked was vandalized, late Friday night or early Saturday morning at 145 Central Park Square in downtown Los Alamos. There is a police investigation open and anyone with information regarding the incident or the two people seen in a silver Prius on surveillance video, should contact the police at 505.662.8222. Courtesy/Facebook

Recognize this silver Prius? Call police at 505.662.8222. Courtesy/Facebook

Recognize this silver Prius? Call police at 505.662.8222. Courtesy/Facebook Read More

Minimum Wage Hike Advances Despite Restaurant Industry’s Fight

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Bill McCamley, secretary-designate of the Department of Workforce Solutions, speaks in favor of House Bill 31 during a committee hearing Friday. The legislation would raise the statewide minimum wage to $10 an hour in July and increase it annually up to $12 an hour in 2021. Photo by Gabriela Campos/The New Mexican
 
By ANDREW OXFORD
Democrats campaigned last year on a promise to raise New Mexico’s minimum wage, which has remained at $7.50 an hour for a decade.
 
How high it will go, exactly, is a question that quickly has become wrapped in a battle
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