Everything ABQ
Café
Best Americano - frothy, no milk required. Stop in once and Greg will remember your name. Tell him that Danielle sent you :)
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Espresso Fino
222 Gold Ave SWBest Americano - frothy, no milk required. Stop in once and Greg will remember your name. Tell him that Danielle sent you :)
Cute coffee shop for studying or working. The original Humble location.
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Humble Coffee Company
4200 Lomas Blvd NECute coffee shop for studying or working. The original Humble location.
Zendo
413 2nd St SWBest cold brew in town, made with iced coffee cubes :D
Cutbow Coffee
1208 Rio Grande Blvd NWRelatively new local favorite hangout
Owned by the neighboring Durán's Pharmacy, your espresso shot will be accompanied by sparkling water in a beaker.
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Remedy Coffee
1816 Lomas Blvd NWOwned by the neighboring Durán's Pharmacy, your espresso shot will be accompanied by sparkling water in a beaker.
After your jog or bike along the Bosque trail, hit up Bike in Coffee aka Old Town Farm for a big coffee, smoothie, or delicious bite to eat! Food here is farm-to-table, grown outdoors (seasonally) and in the greenhouses on the property (off-season). Every dish is made with love, and it comes through in the flavor.
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Old Town Farm & Bike In Coffee
949 Montoya St NWAfter your jog or bike along the Bosque trail, hit up Bike in Coffee aka Old Town Farm for a big coffee, smoothie, or delicious bite to eat! Food here is farm-to-table, grown outdoors (seasonally) and in the greenhouses on the property (off-season). Every dish is made with love, and it comes through in the flavor.
Food scene
Hartford Square
218 Gold Ave SWFresh, local, seasonally-rotating dishes. Buen provecho!
Modern General
1720 Central Ave SWBright, modern new American eatery.
Chic modern eatery focusing on salads, soups, and sandwiches. Delicious and decadent while maintaining nutritional value.
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Vinaigrette
1720 Central Ave SWChic modern eatery focusing on salads, soups, and sandwiches. Delicious and decadent while maintaining nutritional value.
Grove Cafe & Market
600 Central Ave SEWhole Hog Cafe
725 Central Ave NEThe baked potato with brisket is to die for
The Cellar Tapas, Beer and Wine
1025 Lomas Blvd NWGreat for a date night!
El Vado Motel
2500 Central Ave SWMany food options here - also a great space to hang out.
Movement
High Desert Yoga
4600 Copper Ave NEJogging around the UNM North Campus golf course is a favorite local way to get exercise. Park for free at the law school (1117 Stanford NE) after 6 pm.
UNM North Campus
1117 Stanford Dr NEJogging around the UNM North Campus golf course is a favorite local way to get exercise. Park for free at the law school (1117 Stanford NE) after 6 pm.
Copper trailhead is a great starting place for easy foothill paths. Also allows access to the iconic 'Eye of the Sandias' trail above I-40.
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Copper Trailhead
15000 Copper Ave NECopper trailhead is a great starting place for easy foothill paths. Also allows access to the iconic 'Eye of the Sandias' trail above I-40.
Thursday evenings (seasonally) YogaZo will host Sunset Yoga on the rooftop. Check out their site for schedule and availability: https://www.yogazoabq.com/schedule
The Banque Lofts
Thursday evenings (seasonally) YogaZo will host Sunset Yoga on the rooftop. Check out their site for schedule and availability: https://www.yogazoabq.com/schedule
The 16 mile long Paseo del Bosque trail spans from Alameda on the north side of ABQ to past Rio Bravo on the south side. Grab a bike, lace up your sneakers, and get moving! My favorite parts of this trail are 1/2 mile south of the National Hispanic Cultural Center, early in the morning, when you'll likely see coyote and geese in the fields along the path. Another favorite area is along the Rio Grande Nature Center towards Montaño Rd; you can split off the main trail to the side and enjoy extra shade.
Paseo del Bosque Trail
Paseo del Bosque TrailThe 16 mile long Paseo del Bosque trail spans from Alameda on the north side of ABQ to past Rio Bravo on the south side. Grab a bike, lace up your sneakers, and get moving! My favorite parts of this trail are 1/2 mile south of the National Hispanic Cultural Center, early in the morning, when you'll likely see coyote and geese in the fields along the path. Another favorite area is along the Rio Grande Nature Center towards Montaño Rd; you can split off the main trail to the side and enjoy extra shade.
Find Gifts
The Oct-Fox is an amazing collection of locally-produced goods and wares. A true gem in the neighborhood.
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The Octopus and The Fox
514 Central Ave SEThe Oct-Fox is an amazing collection of locally-produced goods and wares. A true gem in the neighborhood.
Spur Line Supply Co.
800 20th St NWYou simply need to experience Spur Line. No words.
A local standby. Join the market (2019 season goes until Nov 2) every Saturday morning 8 am - noon for live music, local produce, crafts, wares, art, food, coffee, and much more. A guaranteed good time. Free bike valet.
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Downtown Growers' Market
810 Copper Ave NWA local standby. Join the market (2019 season goes until Nov 2) every Saturday morning 8 am - noon for live music, local produce, crafts, wares, art, food, coffee, and much more. A guaranteed good time. Free bike valet.
Open seasonally every Sunday 10 am - 2 pm (last day of the 2019 season is Oct 27). The Railyards market offers more handicrafts and less produce that the Downtown market, making it a sure spot to find souvenirs and gifts.
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Rail Yards Market
777 1st St SWOpen seasonally every Sunday 10 am - 2 pm (last day of the 2019 season is Oct 27). The Railyards market offers more handicrafts and less produce that the Downtown market, making it a sure spot to find souvenirs and gifts.
No Longer Wander
10301 Comanche Rd NEFor the plant lover
Sarabande Home
4022 Rio Grande Blvd NWChic, contemporary gifts for the home.
Happy Hours
This is a favorite among my girlfriends. Members can access the full restaurant and private area in the back, but the openly available area to visitors in the front is just as relaxing and beautiful. Tour the grounds on a spring or fall day and receive about three glasses of wine :)
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Casa Rondeña Winery
733 Chavez RdThis is a favorite among my girlfriends. Members can access the full restaurant and private area in the back, but the openly available area to visitors in the front is just as relaxing and beautiful. Tour the grounds on a spring or fall day and receive about three glasses of wine :)
This is the only place you really need to stop for wine in NM. In my opinion, they consistently produce winning vino, in different varieties, so there'll be something for everybody. They typically host tasting events on Saturdays at 2 pm, but are also available by appointment (call ahead).
Sheehan Winery
303 Romero Street NorthwestThis is the only place you really need to stop for wine in NM. In my opinion, they consistently produce winning vino, in different varieties, so there'll be something for everybody. They typically host tasting events on Saturdays at 2 pm, but are also available by appointment (call ahead).
A spooky little haunt with delicious drinks made with shrubs and jalapeño-infused vodka. One can't say no.
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Still Spirits
120 Marble Ave NWA spooky little haunt with delicious drinks made with shrubs and jalapeño-infused vodka. One can't say no.
Take your love of the pisco sour to the next level. Every cocktail is made with egg white, and you will love every one of them. Bonus: I've been here when they pull down a giant screen and project Mario Kart and other '90's favorites for patrons to play. Good times.
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Hollow Spirits Distillery
1324 1st St NWTake your love of the pisco sour to the next level. Every cocktail is made with egg white, and you will love every one of them. Bonus: I've been here when they pull down a giant screen and project Mario Kart and other '90's favorites for patrons to play. Good times.
A former asylum, now one of the best rooftop bars in the city. Best enjoyed at sunset in the fall and spring.
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Hotel Parq Central
806 Central Ave SEA former asylum, now one of the best rooftop bars in the city. Best enjoyed at sunset in the fall and spring.
Arguably THE best rooftop bar in the city. You won't catch a view of the sunset, but you will glimpse the 'magic hour' when the Sandias show you their namesake color. The drinks are pretty good, too.
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Hotel Chaco
2000 Bellamah Ave NWArguably THE best rooftop bar in the city. You won't catch a view of the sunset, but you will glimpse the 'magic hour' when the Sandias show you their namesake color. The drinks are pretty good, too.
A wide variety of brews on tap; choose from indoor spaces, often with live music, indoor/outdoor pass through space, or outdoor space complete with backyard games. Consistently offers great sour beer and a good ambiance. Get the street tacos!
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Rio Bravo Brewing Company
1912 2nd St NWA wide variety of brews on tap; choose from indoor spaces, often with live music, indoor/outdoor pass through space, or outdoor space complete with backyard games. Consistently offers great sour beer and a good ambiance. Get the street tacos!