News events have turned some people’s attention to Ukrainian restaurants in the United States, either as a way to show our support to the country or as a way to enjoy the cuisine. In my research for the Restaurant … Continue reading
Steve’s Best Food Experiences of 2023
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I think it is worthwhile to publish a year-end summary of a few of my favorite restaurants as well as making some personal comments (as if reading my opinions in the restaurant reviews is not enough). Through the vicissitudes of … Continue reading
West Texas Chophouse (Cimarron)–El Paso, TX
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West Texas Chophouse 7723 Paseo del Norte El Paso, TX (915) 225-1552 After being impressed by the West Texas Chophouse on George Dieter Drive in early 2023, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that another branch of the restaurant … Continue reading
Nopalito–Las Cruces, NM
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Nopalito Restaurant 310 S. Mesquite St. Las Cruces, NM (575) 524-0003 There are two Nopalito Restaurants in Las Cruces, and I have been going to the original on Mesquite Street for just about as long as I have been in the … Continue reading
Dave’s Cafe–Cloudcroft, NM
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Dave’s Cafe 300 Burro Ave. Cloudcroft, NM (575) 682-2127 Dave’s Cafe is a very popular local restaurant in downtown Cloudcroft, specializing in burgers and sandwiches. I heard that it is in a new building that replaced the old one that … Continue reading
Hallelujah! BBQ–El Paso, TX
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Hallelujah! Bar-B-Q 130A N. Cotton St. El Paso, TX (915) 307-7500 Hallelujah! BBQ is a restaurant with several missions. One is to give El Paso a true taste of Austin style brisket. A second and more important one is to … Continue reading
Pho Zero Degree–Las Cruces, NM
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Pho Zero Degree 1305 E. University Ave. Las Cruces, NM (575) 222-0718 Over the years I have come to expect that some of the most disappointing food in Las Cruces would be found on University Avenue across the street from … Continue reading
Matteo’s (University Ave.)–Las Cruces, NM
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Matteo’s Mexican Food 1001 E. University Ave. Las Cruces, NM (575) 888-4310 At first glance Matteo’s seemed to be a south of the border style restaurant rather than one serving New Mexican cuisine. After eating here, though, I am classifying … Continue reading