Albuquerque Official Visitors Guide - Spring 2008 - (Page 41)

There are a host of great places to eat in Albuquerque. Here are four independant restaurants locals would recommend. Duran’s Pharmacy Did you forget to pack a toothbrush? Need a small gift for someone you are visiting? Hungry for New Mexican red or green chile? You can find all of these things and more at Duran’s Pharmacy located on Lomas just east of Old Town. Established in 1942 as a traditional pharmacy and soda fountain, Duran’s owned by Robert Ghattas can meet both the pharmaceutical and culinary needs of hungry travelers. The restaurant, not immediately visible when you enter the pharmacy, makes itself known through the smells of authentic New Mexican cooking. Wind your way to the southwest corner of the building to find indoor and outdoor seating, friendly staff and delicious local fare that is cooked on the premises daily. If you really love the chile, you can take it home with you, or purchase a cookbook on display outside this unique restaurant, a hidden gem and favorite for locals. Owner, Robert Ghattas says, “What’s good about our restaurant is that everything is made from scratch. We make all of our chile, tortillas and tamales every day—we’re old fashioned.” ©Cristal Jones Kelly’s Brew Pub Interested in a little architectural history, some beer and a burger with green chile cheese fries? Try a warm afternoon on the patio at Kelly’s with crowd-pleasing views of Nob Hill on Route 66, or converse under signature neon lights with friends and good food. Established as a Ford dealership and service station in 1939 by Jones Motor Company, the building marks a period in history that has been carefully preserved through photographs, antique gas pumps and the historic preservation of the building itself. With over 20 beers brewed on site, Kelly’s is an obvious stop for a parched traveler. ©Wes Naman Indian Pueblo Cultural Center As part of a comprehensive $2 million dollar renovation to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC), the only Pueblo owned restaurant in the city, visitors can expect a new main dining room on the first floor. Public and private dining rooms are also available on the second floor with sweeping views of the Sandia Mountains. The new dining areas will offer seating for 300 people, making this an excellent option for large parties and conference planners. You can expect to find traditional Pueblo breads baked in the two outdoor hornos, buffalo tenderloin, grilled salmon, New Mexican lamb and seasonal game. Join IPCC for Sunday brunch, which includes flute players and other live entertainment on the patio. Zinc, Seasons, Savoy Upscale dining in triplicate marks three family-owned, independent restaurants where visitors are assured ambient atmosphere, carefully chosen wine lists and sophisticated flavors to please any well-traveled palette. Zinc Wine Bar and Bistro in Nob Hill, Seasons Rotisserie and Grill in Old Town and Savoy Bar and Grill in the Northeast Heights, owned by the Roesslers, are essential culinary outings when visiting Albuquerque. Owner Kevin Roessler explains that the origin of Seasons is from “bistro-sytle restaurants in San Francisco, like Hybrid Blue. Our goal has been to build menus around food that is fresh, local and organic. Each restaurant distinguishes itself in a different way. Seasons has a wood fire grill and outdoor patio. Zinc offers a primarily land-based menu, French influences and rotisserie, and Savoy is a fusion hybrid of chophouse with both steaks and fresh seafood.” www.itsatrip.org ©Wes Naman 41 http://www.itsatrip.org

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