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Dining that tastes as good as it looks
Shandea Williams | September 26Tiny umbrella mobiles dangle above the Grove Cafe's patrons as they dine on delicacies carefully molded into edible art.
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Beloved cafe serves up the best
Shandea Williams | September 11The original Range Cafe in Bernalillo went though its share of trials and tribulations before the Albuquerque locations were born.
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Time stands still for these surreal lovers
Shandea Williams | September 11"Cloud Tectonics," written by renowned playwright JosÇ Rivera, premiered 12 years ago in Louisville, Ky.
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Soda shop shakes up senses
Shandea Williams | August 30I've always wondered what treasures Model Pharmacy offers.
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Nob Hill gelato store offers dizzying array of decadent desserts and drinks
Shandea Williams | August 13Nearly everyone has downed a pint of ice cream on a bad day, but there's a better way to chase the blues away.
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Tantalizing Japanese food down the road from UNM
Shandea Williams | July 23There is no word that can explain Mirai Express and still give it the credit it deserves. The restaurant, on 120 Harvard Drive S.E., offers affordable and tantalizing Japanese fare close to UNM.
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From sweet to savory, cafe's fare pleases palettes
Shandea Williams | July 16My brunch cravings were getting annoying until I found this fine desert eatery. I went to the Slate Street CafÇ during its Saturday brunch. Breakfast was served from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., and lunch was available anytime after 11 a.m. I hadn't been awake for long, so I decided to go the breakfast route.
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Paisano's offers traditional fare made from scratch
Shandea Williams | June 25It's difficult to find a restaurant with authentic recipes and excellent service. Paisano's is as authentic as your Italian grandmother's cooking. When everything is made from scratch, it results in a noticeably positive experience.
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Fine Greek fare brings Mediterranean to Duke City
Shandea Williams | May 1Yanni's Mediterranean Grill and Opa Bar is the fine dining experience avid food lovers search for. The Nob Hill Greek paradise opened 12 years ago. With Greek food on my mind, I walked in and was greeted by co-owners Nick Kapnison and Jimmy Daskalos, who showed me to my beautiful window seat.
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First-class sushi is worth the drive to Rio Rancho
Shandea Williams | April 19Ladies and gentlemen, we have found a winner.
