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Jan. 9 | Call for papers: Identities and Technocultures
A 2-day conference about American culture and technologies that examines how new technologies dominate and define Americaness in the US and abroad. Co-sponsored by the University of Iowa Center for Ethnic Studies and the Arts (CESA) and the Mid-America American Studies Association (MAASA).
Guide to Albuquerque Restaurants, Bars and Galleries (Close to downtown)
FOOD:
Downtown:
Le Quiche Parisienne Bistro
French Bistro. ($)
401 A. Copper NW
M-F 7am-3pm.
Cecilia’s Café
Great New Mexican Food. ($)
230 6th St SW
M-F 7am-2pm.
Gold Street Caffé
American bistro fare. ($$)
218 Gold Ave SW
Tues-Sat 7am-10pm, Sun 8am-2pm.
Relish
Sandwich and salad take out restaurant. Highly recommended. ($)
411 Central Ave NW
Open for lunch.
Slate Street Café
Comfort food with a twist; upscale cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Cozy wine loft. ($$)
515 Slate St. NW
Mon-Thurs 7:30am-9pm, Fri 7:30am-10pm, Sat 8am-10pm. Breakfast/Saturday brunch/Lunch reservations accepted for groups of 6 or more.
Sushi Hana
Happy Hour ½ price Sushi 4:30-8:30pm. ($)
521 Central Ave NW
Open for lunch and dinner.
Asian Noodle Bar:
Affordable and tasty Pan-Asian dishes. Highly recommended. ($)
318 Central Ave
Mon-Thurs 11am-9:30pm, Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 12-11pm
Downtown Java Joe’s
Quaint neighborhood café with great coffee and delicious breakfast and lunch. ($)
906 Park Ave SW
Mon-Sun 6:30am-3:30pm.
Thai Crystal Restaurant
Inexpensive, good curries. ($)
109 Gold Ave SW
Open for lunch and dinner.
Flying Star Café
Popular local café; American cuisine and great desserts. ($)
723 Silver Ave SW
Sun-Thurs 6am-10pm, Fri-Sat 6am-11pm.
East Downtown: (EDO)
(Long walk, or take cab or Route 66 bus east on Central.)
Grove Café and Market
Serves breakfast, lunch and brunch on the weekend - local and organic food. ($-$$)
600 Central Ave SE
Tuesday-Saturday 7am-4pm, Sunday 8am-3pm.
Artichoke Café and Wine Bar
French, contemporary American, and Italian dishes—organic when possible. ($$-$$$)
424 Central Ave SE
Open for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday, no lunch Saturday.
Standard Diner
New take on comfort food. ($-$$)
320 Central Ave SE
Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sunday 9am-9pm
Nob Hill:
(Take a cab or the Route 66 bus east on Central.)
Scalo
Original and traditional Italian food; excellent wine. ($$-$$$)
3500 Central SE
Open for lunch and dinner.
Kelly’s Brewery
Casual American cuisine, large outdoor patio. ($)
3222 Central Ave SE
Open for lunch and dinner.
Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro
American bistro fare; more formal upstairs, more casual in the basement. ($$-$$$)
3009 Central Ave NE
Sunday Brunch 11-2:30pm, Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm, Dinner Mon-Thurs 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm, Cellar Bar Mon-Sat 5pm-1am.
Brasserie La Provence
Delicious French cuisine in a bistro atmosphere. ($$)
3001 Central Ave NE
Mon-Fri 11-10, Sat 10:30am-11pm, Sun (with brunch) 10:30am-9pm.
Yanni’s Mediterranean Grill and Opa Bar
Traditional Greek cuisine. ($$)
3109 Central Ave NE
Open for lunch and dinner.
Nob Hill Bar & Grill
American food with a twist. Chic atmosphere; great bar. ($-$$)
3128 Central Ave SE
Food Service: Mon-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-3pm; Bar open late.
Il Vicino:
Wood oven pizza and affordable Italian food. ($)
3403 Central NE
Sun-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-midnight.
Two Fools Tavern
Hearty Irish cuisine in dim, pub atmosphere. ($)
3211 Central Ave NE
Mon-Sat 11am-2am, Sun 11am-midnight.
Old Town:
(Long walk or take the Route 66 bus west on Central.)
La Crepe Michel
French café; known for their savory crepes and daily featured entrees. ($-$$)
400 San Felipe St NW #C2
Lunch Tues-Sun 11:30am-2pm, Dinner Tues-Sat 6-9pm
Church Street Café
Southwestern / New Mexican cuisine. ($)
2111 Church St NW
Open for lunch and dinner.
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill
Casual upscale dining; free jazz on the Rooftop Cantina every Sat & Sun at 7:30pm. ($$-$$$)
2031 Mountain Rd NW
Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner starting daily at 5pm; Rooftop Cantina: Mon-Fri starting at 4pm, Sat-Sun starting at 5pm
BARS:
Downtown:
Chama River Brewing Co.
106 2nd St SW
Marble Brewery
111 Marble Ave NW
One Up Restaurant & Lounge
301 Central Ave NE
Blackbird Buvettte
509 Central Ave NW
Anodyne Pool Hall & Cocktails
409 Central Ave NW
Burt’s Tiki Lounge
313 Gold Ave SW
Grungy bar with live music.
Atomic Cantina
315 Gold Ave SW
Another grungy bar with terrific jukebox, live bands.
Launchpad
618 Central Ave SW
Live, local music every night. (Punk rock sensibility.)
GALLERIES:
Downtown:
516 ARTS
516 Central Ave SW (Central and 5th)
Tuesday-Saturday 12-5pm.
Richard Levy Gallery
514 Central Ave SW (Central and 5th)
Tuesday-Saturday 11am-4pm.
NOT TO BE MISSED:
KiMo Theatre. Pueblo deco landmark offers gallery exhibits, stage shows, and self-guided tours. Lobby open Mon-Fri, 423 Central Ave NW.
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