The New Mexico dining scene is a unique & diverse community that NMRA takes great pride in having the honor to represent. In our new travelogue podcast, New Mexico Restaurants NOW!, we are celebrating the dedicated professionals & institutions that make our industry great. Each week we will feature a new restaurant, telling their story and introducing the public to their menus. The podcast video is available on YouTube and FB Live and the audio is available via Apple Podcast, Audible, Spotify & more.
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Fernando Olea – Sazon – Santa Fe, NM
Sazon - Santa Fe, NM Originally from Mexico City, Chef Fernando Olea has been enthralling diners in Santa Fe since 1991 with his unique interpretation of contemporary and traditional Mexican dishes. Chef Olea creates sophisticated flavors using Old Mexico’s indigenous...
Shelly Quartieri – Colfax Tavern – Cold Beer, NM
Colfax Tavern – Cold Beer, NM Colfax Pavilion establish in 1929 served as a dance hall, bar a roller skating rink for the area is now (historic in its own way) Colfax Tavern & Diner AKA Cold Beer NM. Owners Danny & Shelly Quartieri have enjoyed serving...
Wayne Moore – D. H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro – All Across New Mexico
Wayne Moore D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - Multiple Locations The 4 D.H. Lescombes locations across New Mexico include 2 winery & Bistro locations in Albuquerque and Las Cruces plus D.H. Lescombes Winery & Tasting Room in Deming, and Hervé Wine Bar in...
Patrick Liessman – Three Rivers Brewery Block – Farmington, NM
Three Rivers Brewery Block is the gem of historical downtown Farmington, NM. Three Rivers Eatery and Brewhouse was established in July 1997. This historic building, originally built in 1912, was called the Andrews Building and housed the Farmington Drug Store and...
Chris Zalesiak – Burger 21 & Melting Pot – Albuquerque,NM
THE MELTING POT The Melting Pot is a premier fondue restaurant featuring an interactive dining experience. Founded in 1975 in Maitland Florida, The Melting Pot in Albuquerque was established in 2002 by local owner Christine Zalesiak. The melting pot is renowned...
Michael Calhoun – Red River Brewing Company – Red River, NM
Red River's first and only brewery and distillery! Come in and see them for fantastic house made beer and spirits, specialty cocktails, awesome food, and top-notch service. The best place in town. Red River Brewing Company, founded in 2018, is Red River's first and...
Janice Argabright – Owl Bar & Cafe – San Antonio, NM
When Frank Chavez came home to San Antonio, New Mexico, in 1945 after serving in the US Navy during the “Big War”, he and his wife, Dee opened a little bar in the grocery store operated by Dee’s father, JE Miera. JE had been in business since the late 1930’s serving...
Dominic Valenzuela – Tako Ten – Albuquerque, NM
Dominic Valenzuela Tako Ten - ABQ, NM Dominic Valenzuela is the owner/ operator of Tako Ten. Tako Ten opened August 17th , 2020. Right in the middle of this Pandemic some would say. They offer an array of Baja California style Tacos - or TaKos like they like to...
Mike White – High Point, Rustico & Bacon Jam – Albuquerque, NM
Mike White High Point Grill - ABQ, NM American Gastropub serving from-scratch, chef-inspired pub food with over 30 local beer taps. Award winning burgers, mac and cheeses, appetizers and specials round out the menu. High tops and family tables available with several...
New Mexico Restaurants NOW! ep08 – Tom Willis – 66 Diner – Albuquerque, NM
Tom Willis 66 Diner - Albuquerque, NM 66 Diner is a sensory experience. Step back into the 50’s with a genuine soda fountain, bright colored booths, a working jukebox and neon accents throughout. The servers are in period attire. Tom’s sign collection both inside and...
George Gundrey – Tomasita’s & Atrisco Café – ABQ & Santa Fe , NM
George Gundrey Tomasita's & Atrisco Cafe - ABQ & Santa Fe, NM Tomasita’s is distinctly Northern New Mexican. Our recipes have been handed down for generations, and still stand as witness the melding of cultures that together once depended on the corn, chile,...
Russell Hernandez – Salud de Mesilla – Mesilla, NM
Russell Hernandez Salud de Mesilla - Mesilla, NM Their story goes like this: Salud! de Mesilla is the brainchild of Russell and his partner Christopher Schaljo. Owning a restaurant, however, was Russell’s dream. It was something he had always wanted to do. All of the...
