by Melodie Kenniebrew | Feb 26, 2020 | Borderland Restaurant Reviews, eateries, Savories, Southern NM & Borderlands
Noodles have a special place in the hearts and bellies of the Japanese.—Elizabeth Andoh, food educator & author Savory Japanese-style ramen noodle dishes have wowed diners around the world and in the Southwest for decades. Not so well known is Korean-style ramen,...
by Melodie Kenniebrew | Apr 14, 2017 | Borderland Restaurant Reviews, Dishes, eateries, eats, Foods and Dishes, Restaurant Reviews, Savories, Southern NM & Borderlands
Would you believe this Chala’s Brunch Burger plate is the first time I’ve eaten a burger with a fried egg on top? The idea of eggs and burgers together didn’t appeal to me until recently . . . and no, I’m not sure what I was thinking back...
by Melodie Kenniebrew | Apr 11, 2017 | Borderland Restaurant Reviews, eateries, eats, Las Cruces, Restaurant Reviews, Savories, Southern NM & Borderlands
FRESH fish and salad greens. Pine nuts. Avocado. The Ahi Poke Salad at the Pecan Grill & Brewery in Las Cruces is a delicious choice when you’re hungry and want something healthy AND luxurious in a classy atmosphere. Why luxurious? Well, for one thing, there’s...
by Melodie Kenniebrew | Jan 20, 2017 | Borderland Restaurant Reviews, eateries, eats, Restaurant Reviews, Savories, Southern NM & Borderlands
Have you ever gone to a restaurant for the first time expecting “Dish A” to be off the charts because your friends had told you so or the reviews mentioned it so often . . . . but ended up singing the praises of “DISH B”? That’s how it was with me at two...
by Melodie Kenniebrew | Nov 23, 2016 | Borderland Restaurant Reviews, eateries, eats, Restaurant Reviews, Savories, Southern NM & Borderlands
The later in the day it gets, the more hectic your day can become. That’s where The Bean comes in. Like preventive maintenance, an early morning meal at this Mesilla café can feel like a mini-retreat. And that delicious breakfast comes in a variety of sizes. Take, for...
by Melodie Kenniebrew | Jan 22, 2016 | Borderland Restaurant Reviews, Dishes, eateries, eats, Foods and Dishes, Restaurant Reviews, Savories, Southern NM & Borderlands
Your bowl of posole at ¡Ándele! Restaurante arrives at the table, the chile-infused broth threatening to breach the confines of the bowl. Like a tiny red ocean against the shore at high tide. Look into the middle of that ocean and you’ll see right away why space...
