Serving artful, bite-sized stories and diverse perspectives on the New Mexico food and drink scene.
Some stories will advise you on where (and what) to eat. Some will introduce you to the person who should make your next drink. Every so often we’ll take you out of town—even if you can’t get away. You’ll want it to land in your inbox every Tuesday, but for now you’ll have to settle for every other week.
Read the latest edition of Stories, “Bike In Coffee: Winter Edition.”
Double Duty
A dive into some of Albuquerque’s more off-kilter business pairings.
Sophie Putka
Sophie Putka is a full-time journalist and part-time food writer and photographer. She has been a barista, outdoor educator, and mushroom farmer at local New Mexico businesses, and lives in Albuquerque with her dog Iggy.
The Road to Madrid
Quintessential destinations for drinking and dining in Madrid, New Mexico.
Jason Asenap
Jason Asenap is a Comanche and Muscogee writer and filmmaker based in Albuquerque. You can find his writing in Variety, Esquire, Alta Journal, Grist, High Country News, Salon, and New Mexico Magazine.
Fall Weather Wine Pairings
A New Mexico wine aficionado’s favorite fall whites.
Michele Padberg
Michele Padberg, a native New Mexican, is an advanced sommelier, international wine judge, and co-owner of Vivác Winery. A member of the Circle of Wine Writers and the Association of Wine Educators, she was a contributor and editor for the e-book The New Normal in the Wine World. She has been working in the wine industry for more than twenty-three years. Find her at michelepadberg.wixsite.com/winefirst.
Romancing the Dough
Rethinking donuts (and menus) at Albuquerque’s Knead.
Ungelbah Dávila
Ungelbah Dávila lives in Valencia County with her daughter, animals, and flowers. She is a writer, photographer, and digital Indigenous storyteller.
Meet the Restaurants Raising the Bar for Mocktails
Having fun with the nonalcoholic side of the drink menu in New Mexico.
Mia Stallard
Mia Stallard is a travel writer and content creator documenting unique stays and experiences. She's based wherever there’s Wi-Fi and a good view but currently resides in the magical mountains of northern New Mexico. Her hobbies include drinking overpriced lattes in swanky cafés, road trips through the desert, and skinny-dipping in naturally occurring bodies of water across the globe.
Ginesis: A Tale of Two Gins
Tom Hudgens talks origins with the gin team at Los Poblanos.
Tom Hudgens
Tom Hudgens has followed multiple career tracks over the decades, including writing, professional cooking, and college academic support. The author of The Commonsense Kitchen and The Deep Springs Cookbook, he recently worked as Los Poblanos’ event chef, writing menus, toiling away with his team in the Campo and La Quinta kitchens, and creating delicious food for weddings, retreats, and other events. He now works as a donor engagement officer at the University of New Mexico Foundation, and cooks dinner at home from scratch almost every night.
Atomic Appetite
Quintessential destinations for dining and drinking along the atomic trail.
Ty Bannerman
Ty Bannerman has been writing about New Mexico for over a decade. He is the author of the history book Forgotten Albuquerque and his work has appeared in New Mexico Magazine, Atlas Obscura, Eater, and the American Literary Review. He co-hosts the podcast City on the Edge, which tells stories from New Mexico’s past.
Grounded by Coffee, Pizza, and Community
A haven in downtown Las Cruces.
Leah Romero
Leah Romero is a freelance writer based in southern New Mexico. She was born and raised in Las Cruces and is a staunch devotee of the Southwest.
Sweet, Savory, Soul: The Frank’s Chicken & Waffle Mix
The story behind Frank’s Famous, with a side of collards.
Sophie Putka
Sophie Putka is a full-time journalist and part-time food writer and photographer. She has been a barista, outdoor educator, and mushroom farmer at local New Mexico businesses, and lives in Albuquerque with her dog Iggy.
Put Me on the Guest List
An invitation to ramen, turntables, and NA drinks at Remix Audio Bar in Santa Fe.
Nodiah Brent
Nodiah Brent is a writer, copywriter, and songwriter living in New Mexico since 1981, perpetually enchanted.
Spring Weather Wine Pairings: Rosé Season!
We ring in rosé season in New Mexico.
Michele Padberg
Michele Padberg, a native New Mexican, is an advanced sommelier, international wine judge, and co-owner of Vivác Winery. A member of the Circle of Wine Writers and the Association of Wine Educators, she was a contributor and editor for the e-book The New Normal in the Wine World. She has been working in the wine industry for more than twenty-three years. Find her at michelepadberg.wixsite.com/winefirst.
Ad-Libbing at K’Lynn’s
Go behind the scenes at K’Lynn’s Southern & Cajun Fusion in Rio Rancho.
Sophie Putka
Sophie Putka is a full-time journalist and part-time food writer and photographer. She has been a barista, outdoor educator, and mushroom farmer at local New Mexico businesses, and lives in Albuquerque with her dog Iggy.
Mountain Menus
Where to grab a bite during expeditions along the western edge of the Gila National Forest.
Jennifer C. Olson
Jennifer C. Olson tells the stories of the Land of Enchantment’s people, places, and culture through outlets such as edible New Mexico, The Bite, and New Mexico Magazine. Whether shining a light on a single fruit or diving into the complexities of the rural food system, she relishes the grains of stories in all of life’s moments. She lives on the outskirts of the Gila National Forest.
Bowls of Comfort
A soup flight in Santa Fe.
Lynn Cline
Lynn Cline is the award-winning author of The Maverick Cookbook: Iconic Recipes and Tales From New Mexico. She’s written for Bon Appétit, the New York Times, New Mexico Magazine, and many other publications. She also hosts Cline’s Corner, a weekly talk show on public radio’s KSFR 101.1 FM.
The Alchemy of Edibles
Investigating the modern iteration of cosmic brownies and reporting on the processes behind some of what can be found at the cannabis candy counter.
John Hardberger
John Hardberger is an arts and culture journalist from Lubbock, Texas. His work on such topics as amateur wrestling, fireworks, hot dogs, and baby coyotes has appeared in Chicago magazine, The Chicago Tribune, and on ApartmentTherapy.com. He lives in Albuquerque, and blogs about music, movies, and more at voyagerradio.substack.com.
