Rogues’ Paradise
SOME PLACES IN THE WORLD are full of energy. Places where history speaks of rebellion. Where creatives gather to change the world. Where some people have deep roots and others are invited to replant…
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Tag: Food
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…
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The Forager’s Art
Above: Johnny Ortiz says he and his girlfriend, Afton Love, spend more time foraging, tending animals, and making art than they do in the kitchen. Photographs by Douglas Merriam. DRY TREE BRANCHES…
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Middle East Meets West
Above: An assortment of popular dishes at Chello Grill. Photographs by Gabriella Marks. I AM AT THE SINK, rinsing a bowl of basmati rice in water. The voice of Shala, mother of my Afghan former…
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Street Smarts
I have a soft spot for both Vietnamese food and French crepes, but I never thought of them working together as fusion. Even the word is suspect to me. But Tapas Tree Grill, in Silver City, proved me…
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Artisanal Roots
Above: Jane and Steve Darland outside their home. Photographs by Jay Hemphill. THE WATER OF ALAMOSA CREEK runs clear and constant and so warm that you could irrigate with it all year long. That, in…
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Made from Scratch
Above: Shrimp and grits. Right: Israel Rivera. Photographs courtesy of the Shop Breakfast & Lunch. Chef Israel Rivera is the head chef and owner of the Shop Breakfast & Lunch, in Albuquerque. The…
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Albuquerque’s Community Kitchen
Above: Sharpen your kitchen skills at Three Sisters Kitchen, in Albuquerque. Courtesy of Three Sisters Kitchen. As a nonprofit organization promoting local foods and community wellness, Three Sisters…
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