Try These Refreshing Hard Seltzers

New Mexico–made hard seltzers are popping up across the state. WHEN MARBLE BREWERY CANNED ITS FIRST two hard seltzers in 2019, I went to the release party on the patio at the downtown Albuquerque…

Dig Into New Mexico's Food Halls

OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS, a national trend of food halls has breezed into New Mexico, injecting new life into neighborhoods, restoring overlooked architectural gems, and providing fertile ground for…

Try These Carryout Meals for the Family

M’Tucci’s serves up family faves. Photograph by Douglas Merriam. Corner Kitchen When chef Howard Richardson had to move his five small tables to the chilly back patio, he doubled down on takeout…

Maisel’s Historic Murals

Pop Chalee’s Animals in the Forest . Courtesy of Historic Albuquerque. A BLUE-SKINNED APACHE MOUNTAIN SPIRIT dancer in ruffled yellow pants hops on his moccasined foot. He brandishes two painted swords…

Where to Find the Best Tamales for the Holidays

Tamales are a New Mexico Christmas tradition. Photograph courtesy of NMTD. MANY YEARS AGO, I WROTE a book about tamales. For months, my kitchen windows were fogged from the tamalera bubbling on the…

Reach New Hot-Air Heights

Above: In New Mexico, even the sky wears jewelry. Photograph by John McCauley FROM A DISTANCE, hot-air balloons look like they’re hardly moving. But when I stood in the basket for my first ride over…

Ask the Chefs

Above: El Parasol's tacos get a hearty nod from Erin Wade (pictured below). Photographs by Douglas Merriam. Almost all chefs share the same secret: No matter how high-toned their own menus are, as…

Sip It

Above: A selection of Gruet's sparkling wines. Photograph Courtesy of Gruet Winery. For a big party, you can’t beat a case of Gruet’s Blanc de Noirs for the combination of local flavor, quality, and…

Recipe: Pomegranate Mimosa

Recipe: ¡Qué Fancy!