Southeast Meets Southwest

A POT OF HOMEMADE Laotian chile paste was always on the table in Kinna Perez’s family home. When she first brought her husband, Manuel, to visit, he instantly recognized the flavor-packed condiment as…

Chocolate Charms

THE SEDUCTIVE AROMA of roasting cacao beans draws me to Chokolá, a jewel of a bean-to-bar chocolate shop just off Taos Plaza. Inside the intimate space, eager chocolate connoisseurs and novices alike…

Take-Home for the Holidays

TAMALES Stock your freezer with these holiday staples by the dozen. EL MODELO El Modelo tamales are more than just a holiday staple, they’re a part of Albuquerque’s culinary heritage. Established in…

Kaufman’s Plain Bagels

This recipe originally appeared in "Everything Bagels" by Lynn Cline…

Bite Me Bakery’s Christmas Topping

This recipe originally appeared in "Everything Bagels" by Lynn Cline…

New Mexico’s Rising Bagel Scene

THE LINE OUTSIDE Kaufman’s Coffee and Bagels, in Albuquerque, stretches around the corner as customers await New York–style versions with a New Mexico twist—a crackly crust, a chewy interior, and…

Five Things to Do This Weekend

1 Lean into fall. Aspencade Music & Arts Festival As honey-hued leaves hit their peak, Aspencade Music & Arts Festival brings live music and an arts market to Red River this weekend, making a trip to…

Five Things to Do This Labor Day Weekend

1 Get fired up for Old Man Gloom. Summer ends with a bang as the Burning of Zozobra celebrates its centennial on Friday at Fort Marcy Park in Santa Fe. The roaring 70-foot-tall marionette—stuffed…

Let Gilly Loco Spice Up Your Life

“WHEN YOU THINK OF PEOPLE getting together, you think of food,” says Laura Lopez. “In our family, that means chips, salsa, and margaritas.” In 2011, that spirit of togetherness led Lopez and her…

White Sands Chili