Dining

Rose Chocolatier Is Moving To Central Park Square And Adding Espresso To The Menu!

Ray Villegas is busy preparing the space at 149 Central Park Square for Rose Chocolatier’s move this month. Photo by Mandy Marksteiner

Rose Chocolatier is moving to 149 Central Park Square later this month. Photo by Mandy Marksteiner

 

By MANDY MARKSTEINER
Los Alamos

Rose Chocolatier, the local shop that makes hand crafted rich dark chocolate, is moving this month to a new storefront at 149 Central Park Square.

Hand crafted chololate created at Rose Chocolatier. Photo by Mandy Marksteiner

Ray Villegas, who works with Rancho Creston, a company that does electrical, plumbing and Read More

Bandelier Seeks Operator For Frijoles Canyon Eatery

Location of proposed restaurant, historic Building 17 in Frijoles Canyon, Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/NPS

BANDELIER News:

  • Offers Must Be Submitted by January 5, 2017

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the release of a prospectus for the award of a new concession contract to operate food and beverage service and limited retail in Bandelier National Monument.

The current concession contract for this service, held by Pajarito Plateau Trading Co., LLC, doing business as Bandelier Trading Company, will expire Dec. 31, 2016. The new 10-year concession contract is anticipated Read More

Local Food-Tech Company ‘Sirphey’ Adds New Talent And Extends Hours

RESTAURANT News:

Sirphey, the Los Alamos food-tech company that brings global flavors to your fingertips, is now adding even more diversity to its talent pool. Beginning Oct. 29, Sirphey will be introducing Saturday operations with its newest chef, David Sundberg! Drawing from his experience across Europe and the United States – including some of New Mexico’s most popular restaurants — his menus will highlight the flavors of Continental/European and Southwestern Cuisine.

From Poisson en Pappiote and Pork Schnitzel to Tequila-Lime Grilled Chicken and Harvest Vegetable Bisque, Read More

Celebrate With Co-op Market Saturday And Sunday

Co+op Board, back row from left, Laila Badran, Natalie Melaschenko, General Manager Tim Morrison, Cecile Hemez and Megan Green. Front row from left, Steve Snapp, Karen Kendall, Whitney Spivey, David Fellenz and Tracy McFarland. Courtesy photo

CO+OP News:

Happy Co-op Month! Everyone is invited to join the team at the Los Alamos Co+op Market Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 30 for Member Appreciation Days.

Members save 10 percent off regularly priced items. You do not have to be a member to shop at the Co+op or to celebrate with everyone this weekend. If you become a member this weekend, the 10 Read More

LA Soup And Specialty Foods Expands, Offers Pop-Up Service At projectY Cowork Oct. 25

BUSINESS News:
 
LA Soup and Specialty Foods, LLC, owned by Monica Van de Water, has announced it will be offering a pop-up soup and perogies service for lunch and dinner at projectY cowork Los Alamos Tuesday, Oct. 25.
 
Since 2015, Van de Water has been offering home delivery service of specialty soups and comfort food sides she cooks out of her licensed commercial-grade kitchen in White Rock. Having attracted some loyal followers, through her research and development over the years, Van de Water is now ready to expand and wants to introduce her food to the greater Los Alamos and
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Scottish Rite Masquerade Ball: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Oct. 29

Courtesy/Scottish Rite Temple

SRTSF News:

SANTA FE – The Scottish Rite Temple Santa Fe (SRTSF) announces a Midsummer Night’s Dream magical cocktail party 7-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 with music by the swingng Max and the Max Pack band, delicious food, tempting drinks and performers from the Upstart Crows. Raffle tickets for outstanding prizes, come in costume!

Ticket proceeds support the maintenance of the Scottish Rite Temple, built in 1911. This historic building was saved from a private sale in 2015, and it has become one of Santa Fe’s most sought after event, education, Read More

High Tea On The Hill At LAHS Oct. 16

Onnolee and Zoe of the United Way Youth Team. Courtesy photo
 
COMMUNITY News:
 
The United Way Youth Team is hosting High Tea On The Hill is 1-2:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16, in the lobby at Los Alamos High School at 1300 Diamond Dr. This event is a great chance for tea lovers in the community to get together and talk about all things tea.
 
This year’s theme is “mad hatter”, so the community is invited to wear their best or silliest tea hat, and the two attendees with the best hats will receive a teapot that has been decorated by the National Art Honors Society at Los
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