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PERSONALITIES
BARTENDER
POLITICIAN
TATTOO ARTIST
WINNER: Brian Everett
Fine Line Tattoo
5511 Central NE;
route66tattoos.com
Austin Leard
2. Johnny Mac
Tinta Cantina
3902 Central SE; tintacantina.com
3. Ericksen Linn
Star Tattoo
10200 Corrales Road;
startattoo.com
NOTABLES: Jason Ward at Star
Tattoo; Ben Shaw at Archetype
Dermagraphics; Eric Martinez at
Iconink 47 Studio; Rudy Lopez at
Tinta Cantina; Chris Partain at Star
Tattoo
ATHLETE
2. Coronado Mall
6600 Menaul NE
3. Old Town
NOTABLES: Uptown;
Frontier; Nob Hill;
Downtown; State Fair
Richard Berry
NONPROFIT
WINNER: Rotary Club of Albuquerque
3301 Menaul NE; rotaryabq.org
ACTOR
WINNER: Neil Patrick Harris
2. Unique Lovato
Holly Holm
2. Brian Urlacher
Retired NFL player
3. Curtis Beach
Decathlete
NOTABLES: Notah Begay III; Jon
Bones Jones; Courtney Frerichs
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Services include:
Facelift
Eyelid Surgery
Endoscopic Forehead Lift
Nose Surgery
Ear Surgery
Laser Resurfacing
Facial Contouring
Fat Grafting/Transfer
Dermal Fillers & Botox
Photorejuvenation
Latisse
Neova/DNA & Copper
SkinCeuticals
La Roche-Posay
Jane Iredale Cosmetics
. . . and so much more!
we did it again.
winner of the Readers Choice Award thRee years in a row as the
Best CosmetiC suRgeon
2014
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PERSONALITIES
NEWSCASTER
WINNER: Tom Joles
KOB-TV Channel 4s Eyewitness
News evening co-anchor Tom Joles
came to New Mexico in 1987 and
began his long relationship with
local audiences the following year.
I just love New Mexico, period,
Joles says. Its such an engaging
place with a diverse population,
great places to play outside and a
multiculturalism that you dont find
other places.
Joles grew up in Wisconsin where
his mother still lives. He earned
his bachelor of science degree
from the University of Wisconsin
at Eau Claire. While studying he
spent a semester at the University
of Copenhagen in Denmark. He
has traveled extensively. Reported
on war in Nicaragua in the late
1970s for WFRV-TV in Green Bay,
Tom Joles
RADIO PERSONALITY
METEOROLOGIST
2. Bob Clark
770kkob.com
2. Steve Stucker
kob.com
3. Joe Diaz
koat.com
SHOPPING
BOOKSTORE
WINNER: Barnes & Noble
6600 Menaul NE; 883-8200
A three-time winner, Barnes
& Noble is the largest retail
bookseller in the country, with
more than 600 stores in all 50
states. Its also a leading retailer
of content, digital media and
educational products in the U.S.
2. Page One
5850 Eubank NE Suite B-41;
294-2026
3. Bookworks
4022 Rio Grande NW; 344-8139
NOTABLES: Hastings; Treasure
House; Dons Paperback Books
GOLF SHOP
Cycle Cave
BIKE SHOP
WINNER: Cycle Cave
5716 Menaul NE; 884-6607, CycleCave.com
For 43 years, when cyclists are looking for
a little service, an accessory or a new bike,
Cycle Cave has been the go-to shop in
Albuquerque.
For those four-plus decades, the store has
sold Raleigh bikes and some 10 years ago,
added the Scott brand to the line up.
We try pretty hard to take care of the
customers, says manager Hervey Hawk. We
2. Golf Mart
4200 Wyoming NE Suite A-5;
299-0998
DEPARTMENT STORE
2. Fat Tire
421 Montao NW #B; 345-9005
WINNER: Dillards
Multiple locations; dillards.com
2. Macys
Multiple locations; macys.com
3. Kohls
Multiple locations; kohls.com
SantaFeNMTrue.com
TOP MOUNTAIN BIKING TOWNS USA TODAY
SILVER LEVEL RIDE CENTER DESIGNATION AWARDED BY THE INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BICYCLING ASSOCIATION (IMBA)
BEST DESTINATION FOR OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS USA TODAY 10 BEST
320 days of sunshine, 12,000 ft. mountain vistas and 478 miles of trails, Santa Fe County is your destination for outdoor adventure.
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SHOPPING
SPECIALTY FOOD
WINNER: Trader Joes
8928 Holly NE; 796-0311
2200 Uptown Loop NE;
883-3662
www.traderjoes.com
Trader Joes is a supermarket
chain with headquarters in
Monrovia, Calif., and Boston,
Mass., that specializes in
organic and specialty food
items in addition to meats,
dairy, deli and seafood
products. Trader Joes stores
also carry a wide selection of
beers and wines.
Started in 1958 in the Los
Angeles area as a small chain
of convenience stores, it
was originally called Pronto
Markets. In 1967, Joseph
Coulombe, the original Trader
Joe, changed the name and
introduced the South Sea
island look and Hawaiian
shirts for staffers. The chain
packages many foods under
the Trader Joes name. The
chain is also known for the
Trader Joes
GROCERY STORE
WINNER: Smiths
Multiple locations; smithsfoodanddrug.com
2. Sprouts
Multiple locations; sprouts.com
3. Albertsons
Multiple locations; albertsons.com
NOTABLES: Trader Joes; Whole Foods;
La Montaita Co-op; Walmart
CAR DEALERSHIP
WINNER: Houston
Wholesale Cars
4718 Lomas NE;
255-5200
COOKING SUPPLY
WINNER: Now Were Cooking
8100 Wyoming NE; 857-9625, nowwerecookingabq.com
Amateur chefs and adventurous cooks can find almost everything
they need at the Now Were Cooking store.
Nancy Herring co-owns the shop with her husband, Matthew
Segura.
Shoppers can find traditional kitchen supplies but also something
unique. Herring says she attends shows, reads industry
magazines and meets with sales representatives to find specialty
items for the store.
Weve been here 25 years this December, she says. Our
selection is good and we have good customer service.
2. Williams-Sonoma
2261-G Q St. NE; 872-0486
3. Bed, Bath and Beyond
Multiple locations; bedbathandbeyond.com
NOTABLES: Home Goods
SHOPPING
HOBBY STORE
SPORTING GOODS
Star Tattoo
GARDEN SUPPLY
WINNER: Lowes
Multiple locations; lowes.com
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JerichoNursery.com
Open
Mon-Sat
9am - 5pm
Sunday
11am - 5pm
2. Jericho Nursery
101 Alameda NW; 899-7555
6821 Pan American Freeway NE; 508-5059
3. Osuna Nursery
501 Osuna NE; 345-6644
NOTABLES: Home Depot; Rehms Nursery;
Alameda Nursery; Plant World; Ace
Hardware
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SHOPPING
MALL
WINNER: ABQ Uptown
2200 Louisiana NE; 792-1929
ABQ Uptown is an outdoor
luxury shopping mall with
approximately 220,000 square
feet of retail shops and
restaurants. Since opening in
2006, it has become a favored
destination for upscale fashion,
home furnishings and dining.
2. Coronado Mall
6600 Menaul NE; 881-2700
3. Cottonwood Mall
10000 Coors Bypass NW;
897-6571
NOTABLES: Winrock;
Furniture Row
THRIFT STORE
WINNER: Assistance League Thrift
Shop
5211 Lomas NE; 265-0433,
assistanceleagueabq.org
For anyone low on cash but looking to
improve their wardrobe or buy furniture
and other housewares for a new home,
the Assistance League Thrift Shop is the
place to go.
The shop is staffed entirely by volunteers
and is the fundraising arm of the
Assistance League Albuquerque.
SHOE STORE
WINNER: Shoes on a
Shoestring
9311 Coors NW; 897-0014
7200 Montgomery NE;
881-2221
A three-time winner, Shoes
on a Shoestring carries more
than 150 different brands for
women, men and children. It
also has a large selection of
accessories.
2. Savers
2620 Carlisle NE; 888-0116
3400 Calle Cuervo NW #2; 890-2680
3. What Goes Around Consignment
6300 San Mateo NE C4; 858-1067
6200 Coors NW Suite A-10; 898-9897
NOTABLES: Goodwill; Thrift Town;
Animal Humane; Family Thrift Store;
Platos Closet
3. New Balance
1331 Juan Tabo NE; 299-9471
3731 Ellison NW Suite B;
899-0060
NOTABLES: Heart & Sole;
Payless; Big 5 Sporting Goods;
Sole Comfort; Tierra Firma
WOMENS BOUTIQUE
WINNER: Articles for Her
8510 Montgomery NE Suite A1; 298-6700
Specializing in casual but dressy clothing for women for more than
35 years, Articles also offers stellar service, with employees who
are helpful, sweet and compassionate. The store carries many
brands not found elsewhere in New Mexico.
2. Chicos
Multiple locations; chicos.com
3. Gee Loretta!
10655 Montgomery NE; 292-6652
NOTABLES: Willow; Talbots; Ann Taylor Loft
PET STORE
ELECTRONICS STORE
2. Dillards
Multiple locations; dillards.com
2. Apple Store
2240 Q St. NE ABQ
Uptown; 837-6480
3. Radio Shack
Multiple locations;
radioshack.com
NOTABLES: Brookstone;
Baillios
MENSWEAR
WINNER: Dillards
Multiple locations; dillards.com
Dillards, a repeat winner in this category as well as favorite
department store, carries a wide range of labels Polo,
Perry Ellis, Kenneth Cole and more to outfit a man in
style.
2. Mens Wearhouse
Multiple locations; menswearhouse.com
3. Bert and Jess Clothiers
2671 Louisiana NE; 345-9329
NOTABLES: Jos. A. Bank; JC Penney; Suits Unlimited
WINNER: PetSmart
Multiple locations;
petsmart.com
Another three-time winner,
PetSmart operates grooming
salons, pet hotels and boarding
facilities alongside its retail
special pet products. Millions of
pets have found homes through
in-store adoption partnerships.
2. Clarks Pet Emporium
4914 Lomas NE; 268-5977
11200 Menaul NE; 292-6288
3. Long Leash on Life
9800 Montgomery NE Suite 13;
299-8800
NOTABLES: Petco; Pet Vet
Supply; Jack and Rascals;
Boofys; Petland
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JEWELRY STORE
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READERS CHOICE
3. Shelton Jewelers
7001 Montgomery NE; 881-1013
COSMETIC SURGEON
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Theresa Maxey, Anne Butterfield, Bill Maxey, Bernie Butterfield and Mike Butterfield.
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PHYSICAL THERAPIST
PHYSICIAN
2. George Fraser
11719 Montgomery NE; 345-8050
3. Patricia Fraser
11719 Montgomery NE; 345-8050
CHIROPRACTOR
WINNER: Dr. Greg Perea
1112 Alvarado Drive NE;
255-6357
Chiropractor and Albuquerque
native Greg Perea has been
helping people in the Duke City
with neck and back pain for 39
years. He says hes had some
of the same patients for 30
years.
I pride myself on giving
quality chiropractic care at an
affordable price, he says. I
love helping people with back
and neck pain. It makes me feel
good if I can help them.
2. Dr. Brad Walters
6200 Coors NW Suite A7;
899-0708
3. Dr. Michael Pendleton
7520 Montgomery NE Bldg. E9;
888-6800
NOTABLES: Dr. Herbert
Beatty;
Dr. Nick Speegle
BEAUTY SALON
DERMATOLOGIST
PODIATRIST
3. Planet Fitness
Multiple locations; planetfitness.com
NOTABLES: Fifty n Fit; Jewish Community
Center; Liberty Gym; Anytime Fitness
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Blakes
LOTABURGER
proud to be voted:
best Green Chile Burger - best Burger - best Breakfast Burrito
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FLORIST
WINNER: Peoples Flower
Shops
Multiple locations;
peoplesflowers.com
Satisfying customers and
keeping prices affordable
has kept business thriving at
Peoples, a repeat winner from
last year. With several locations
in the metro area, Peoples is
one of the largest floral retailers
in the Southwest.
2. Melbas Flowers
5505 Osuna NE Suite D;
299-6444
3. Albuquerque Florist
3121 San Mateo NE; 881-3336
1416 Juan Tabo NE; 338-0038
NOTABLES: Shannon Loves
Flowers; Sonrisa Blooms;
Mannings; Mauldins Flowers;
Apple Blossoms
YOGA
WINNER: Blissful Spirits
Hot Yoga
4300 Paseo del Norte NE Unit
D; 688-7772
1400 Jackie Road #104, Rio
Rancho; 896-7777
Proponents say hot yoga
can help improve flexibility,
suppleness and strength while
burning calories. Three-time
winner Blissful Spirits offers hot
vinyasa, hot yoga sculpting and
more.
DAY SPA
CARDIOLOGIST
MASSAGE THERAPIST
2. Kyle OBrien
1816 Lomas NW # A; 917-5006
3. Amy Zampella
1201 Eubank NE #2; 255-2203
HEARING SERVICE
WINNER: Albuquerque Hearing and
Balance
10700 Corrales Road NW Suite I; 890-0003
2. Defined Fitness
Multiple locations; defined.com
NOTABLES: Costco
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SERVICES
PET TRAINING
LANDSCAPER
2. Waterquest Landscaping
5018 Second NW; 792-3600
3. Hilltop
7909 Edith NE; 898-9690
NOTABLES: Enchantment Landscaping;
Milligan Landscaping; Aspen Leaf; Bacas Trees
TAX SERVICES
WINNER: H&R Block
Multiple locations; hrblock.com
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SERVICES
CLEANING SERVICE
HOME REMODELER
2. Merry Maids
Multiple locations;
merrymaids.com
2. Molly Maid
Multiple locations;
mollymaid.com
3. Maid Brigade
1111 Alameda NW Unit C;
266-1300
MOVING SERVICE
WINNER: Two Men and a
Truck
3215 Matthew NE; 872-8787
Two Men and a Truck of
Albuquerque has provided more
than 30 years of combined
experience in the local area.
Since opening in 2007, the
franchise has grown to 10
operating trucks and completed
more than 18,000 moves.
3. Albuquerque Discount
Movers
albuquerquediscountmovers.
com
FURNITURE STORE
WINNER: American Home Furniture
Multiple locations; americanhome.com
ELECTRICIAN
NOTABLES: Bekins
DreamStyle Remodeling
2. Furniture Row
3230 Menaul NE; 883-9393
3. Tema Contemporary
7601 Montgomery NE; 275-2121
NOTABLES: Ashley Furniture;
Exquisite Design; Amish Connection;
Ethan Allen; Denver Mattress
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1400 Jackie Rd #104
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SERVICES
FINANCIAL PLANNER
WINNER: Davis Advisory Group
100 Sun Ave. NE #204; 242-8885
2. Merrill Lynch
Multiple locations; ml.com
3. Fidelity Investments
2261 Q St. NE #2A; 881-5364
NOTABLES: Edward Jones; MGM, LLC; Bold
Financial Technologies; Cal Willis at Edward
Jones; Todd Trevino at Kirtland Financial
Services
Twilight Homes
2. Abrazo Homes
9798 Coors NW #400;
362-9323
2. D.R. Horton
drhorton.com
3. Las Ventanas Homes
lasventananm.com
3. Pulte Homes
pulte.com
NOTABLES: Renaissance
Custom Homes; Paul Allen
REAL ESTATE
WINNER: Realty One of New Mexico
9674 Eagle Ranch Road Suite 3; 883-9400
2. Q Realty
4801 Lang NE #110; 750-0059
3. Armstrong Properties
400 Washington SE; 241-3803
NOTABLES: Missy Ashcraft Real Estate
Group, Keller Williams; Keller Williams Realty;
Coldwell Banker Legacy; Remax
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SERVICES
AUTO REPAIR
WINNER: The Garage Auto Repair
6441 Wester Trail NW; 352-5152
This three-time winner has an experienced
work force that allows its owner to boast
that if we get somebody in the door, theyre
customers for life. From the top down, theyre
dedicated to providing fast and quality service.
INSURANCE AGENCY
Art Attack
KIDS ENTERTAINMENT
WINNER: Art Attack
3137 Stan Mateo NE; 298-3275,
artattacknm.com.
2. Explora
1701 Mountain NW; 224-8300
2. Farmers
Multiple locations; farmers.com
3. USAA
usaa.com
NOTABLES: AAA; Allstate; Berger Briggs
PLUMBER
WINNER: TLC Plumbing & Utility
Multiple locations; tlcplumbing.com
A full-service plumbing, HVAC and utility
company, TLC Plumbing also took first in this
category in 2014 and 15. The company has
served residential and commercial customers
since 1987.
2. Outlaw Mechanical
12474 NM-14 Scenic, Sandia Park;
outlawmechanical.com
3. Albuquerque Plumbing, Heating &
Cooling
6145 Second NW; abqplumb.com
NOTABLES: Courtesy Plumbing; Marks
Plumbing and Heating; Guys Plumbing;
Simmons Plumbing; Sunshine Plumbing
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2. Pella
3901 Singer NE; 345-3502
3. Dons Windows and Doors
1130 First NW; 243-1515
NOTABLES: Glass Rite; DreamStyle Remodeling; Mobile Screen
& Glass; Southwest Accent Windows and Doors; Window World
BANK
WINNER: Wells Fargo
Multiple locations; wellsfargo.com
Founded in 1852, Wells Fargo is a nationwide financial services
company with $1.7 trillion in assets. Its been named Most
Respected Bank by Barrons magazine and Most Admired by
Fortune magazine.
2. Bank of Albuquerque
Multiple locations; bankofalbuquerque.com
3. Bank of America
Multiple locations; bankofamerica.com
NOTABLES: US Bank; New Mexico Bank & Trust; Bank of the
West; First American Bank
Our bankers live and work in your community and know that good relationships make us
all stronger. By getting to know you our experienced bankers can offer customized tools and
services tailored to meet your financial needs.
Proudly serving Albuquerque and surrounding areas with over 30 banking locations.
wellsfargo.com
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SERVICES
FLOORS & CARPET
WINNER: Rays Flooring
7401 Los Volcanes Road NW; 883-1967
7441 Paseo del Norte NE; 217-1107
This family-owned business started as a oneman operation in a North Valley garage in 1972.
Today, it employs almost 100 people and is a
repeat winner with readers.
2. Floor Scapes
8515 Paseo Alameda NE; 857-0438
3. All of State Floors and Furniture
6107 Menaul NE; 569-1005
NOTABLES: House of Floors; Carpet Source
PET GROOMING
WINNER: Groomingdales Pet Spa
405 Montano NE #7; 345-4455
7321 San Antonio NE; 822-1000
Locally owned and operated, Groomingdales
provides professional pet grooming,
treatments and products, all of which are
individually prescribed to suit a pets specific
breed and needs.
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a bit.
The goal is create a positive
environment for the customers
as well as the employees.
My mission statement as a
business, its more like family.
This is company that is way
bigger than me and my wife.
2. Osuna Nursery
501 Osuna NE; 345-6644
CREDIT UNION
WINNER: Nusenda Credit Union
Multiple locations; nusendacu.org
3. Alameda Nursery
9515 Fourth NW; 898-3562
HOTEL RESORT
WINNER: Hyatt Regency
Tamaya Resort & Spa
1300 Tuyuna Trail, Santa Ana
Pueblo; 867-1234
award-winning spa.
ART ATTACK
NOTABLES: Hotel
Albuquerque; Andaluz;
Embassy Suites; Hotel
Cascada; Hotel Parq Central
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COMMUNITY
ART GALLERY
ROMANTIC DATE
2. Embers Steakhouse
11000 Broadway SE; 244-8288
3. Antiquity Restaurant
112 Romero St. NW; 247-3545
NOTABLES: Melting Pot; Vernons Speakeasy
TAKE AN OUT-OF-TOWNER
WINNER: Sandia Peak Tramway
30 Tramway Road NE; 856-7325, sandiapeak.com
2. Old Town
albuquerqueoldtown.com
3. El Pinto
10500 Fourth NW; 898-1771
2. Amapola Gallery
205 Romero St. NW; 242-4311
DANCE CLUB
2. Sandiagos
40 Tramway Road NE; 856-6692
3. Embers Steakhouse patio
11000 Broadway SE; 244-8288
NOTABLES: Balloon Museum; High
Finance; White Wash; Foothills
2. Dirty Bourbon
9800 Montgomery NE; 296-2726
3. Casa Escencia
800 Rio Grande NW Suite D; 843-6300
3. Caravan
7605 Central NE; 265-7877
NOTABLES: Q Bar
FARMERS MARKET
Triple Sevens Saloon at Isleta Resort & Casino
KARAOKE NIGHT
WINNER: Triple Sevens Saloon at
Isleta Resort & Casino
11000 Broadway SE; 244-8191,
isleta.com/entertainmentnightlife/
triple-sevens.aspx
Triple Sevens Saloon, which also
won for night spot/bar, offers
Thursday night karaoke in an
upscale setting.
We give people a chance to go
somewhere different, says Andrew
Gilbert, beverage manager for the
Isleta Resort. Weve really catered
to the locals and weve become a
locals bar.
A range of music from Rat Pack to
people trying to be the hip hop or
country star, Gilbert says, along
with promotions, giveaways and
specials make the joint a place to
belt out a song or two.
2. Spectators
5850 Eubank NE; 275-1166
3. Silva Lanes
3010 Eubank NE; 298-5583
NOTABLES: Stereoke at Mezcal
Tequleria; Telles Edwell
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COMMUNITY
DOG PARK
CHARITY GALA
WINNER: North
Domingo Baca Dog
Park
7520 Corona
NE; cabq.gov/
parksandrecreation/
parks/dog-parks
BIKE PATH
WINNER: Paseo del Bosque Trail
nmts.org/rides/riversideTrail.htm
Also called the Riverside Bike Path in places, the Paseo del
Bosque Trail is a lovely 16 mile paved bikepath, uninterrupted by
roadways. The trail parallels the Rio Grande bosque on the east
side of the river.
MOVIE THEATER
WINNER: Icon Cinemas (Four Hills ABQ)
13120 Central SE; 814-7469
Formerly the Four Hills theaters, Icon offers luxury reclining and
vibrating seats and all-you-can-eat popcorn and drinks.
2. Century Rio 24
4901 Pan American Freeway; 343-9000
3. Regal Winrock Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX
2100 Louisiana NE; 844-462-7342
NOTABLES: High Ridge 8; Premier Cinema 14 Rio Rancho;
Cottonwood Stadium 16; Century Rio 14 Downtown;
Guild Movie Theater
CONCERT VENUE
WINNER: Sandia Amphitheater
30 Rainbow Road NE; 796-7500
Sandia Resort & Casinos 4,000-seat outdoor amphitheater has
attracted top acts to perform under the stars. Some upcoming
acts: Cindi Lauper, Melissa Etheridge, Counting Crows and Huey
Lewis and the News.
2. Isleta Amphitheatre
5601 University SE; 452-5100
3. Popejoy Hall
1 University of New Mexico; 277-8010
NOTABLES: Sunshine Theatre; Albuquerque BioPark; KiMo
Theatre; Launchpad; Route 66 Casino
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COMMUNITY
GOLF COURSE
WINNER: Isleta Golf Club
11000 Broadway SE; 848-1900,
www.isleta.com/golf
Isleta Resort & Casinos 27-hole
public daily fee golf course
is located a few miles south
of Albuquerque next to the
Bosque near the Rio Grande. It
is designed in three nine-hole
sections around a pueblo-style
club house. It features three
natural lakes and views of
Mount Taylor.
Golf carts at the Isleta Golf
Club are equipped with touch
screen GPS technology that
enables golfers to navigate
easily through menus to access
information about the course.
An onsite golf shop carries a
range of bags, shoes and balls
to meet the needs of players.
And when they are finished with
a round, or need a break, the
Eagles Nest Restaurant offers
the opportunity for a quick cold
beverage or a snack.
NIGHT SPOT/BAR
SKI RESORT
ANNUAL EVENT
A skiers and
snowboarders paradise,
Taos Ski Valley averages
305 inches of snowfall
annually. Coupled with
300+ days of sunshine,
its winter vacation come
true.
WINNER: Albuquerque
International Balloon Fiesta
5500 Balloon Fiesta Parkway;
balloonfiesta.com
2. ONiells
4310 Central SE; 255-6782
3301 Juan Tabo NE; 293-1122
3. Vintage 423
8000 Paseo Del Norte NE Suite A1; 821-1918
3. Anodyne
409 Central NW; 244-1820
3. Horse & Angel
5809 Juan Tabo NE #1; 299-0225
2. Ski Santa Fe
skisantafe.com
3. Angel Fire Resort
angelfireresort.com
NOTABLES: Sandia Ski
Resort; Pajarito; Red
River; Sipapu; Ruidoso
NOTABLES: Spectators
HIKING TRAIL
WINNER: La Luz
Three-time winner in this
category, La Luz is a popular
eight-mile trail on the west face
of the Sandias. The strenuous
trail is home to the La Luz Trail
Run.
2. Bosque Trails
3. Pino Canyon
NOTABLES: Embudito
Trailhead; Elena Gallegos; Tree
Springs Trail; Sandia Foothills
Open Space; Carlito Springs
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COMMUNITY
CASINO
LOCAL EVENT
PARK
MUSEUM
2. Old Town
albuquerqueoldtown.com
2. A Park Above
2441 Westside Blvd., Rio Rancho
3. Tiguex Park
1800 Mountain NW
WINNER: Albuquerque
Museum of Art and History
2000 Mountain NW; 242-4600,
cabq.gov/culturalservices/
albuquerque-museum
3. Explora!
1701 Mountain NW; 224-8300
NOTABLES: National Museum
of Nuclear Science & History;
Balloon Museum; Rattlesnake
Museum; National Hispanic
Cultural Center Museum
CAMPING SPOT
WINNER: Jemez Mountains
jemezmountaintrail.org
The Jemez Mountains encompass a large area of mostly
undisturbed forested wilderness, with rocky peaks, meadows,
mountain streams, lakes and waterfalls. A part of the Santa Fe
National Forest, its a good destination for camping and other
recreational activities.
2. Pecos National Historical Park
nps.gov/peco/index.htm
3. Fenton Lake State Park
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/spd/fentonlakestatepark.html
3. Hopewell Lake Campground
www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/carson/recreation
NOTABLES: Murphy Lake; Bandelier National Monument; Chama
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Flying Star
STEAKHOUSE
FROZEN YOGURT
ICE CREAM
WINNER: Baskin-Robbins
Multiple locations; baskinrobbins.com
Sadies margarita
2. Longhorn Steakhouse
6600 Menaul NE; 881-5359
9975 Coors Bypass NW; 897-0081
MARGARITA
3. Marcellos Chophouse
2201 Q St. NE Suite B; 837-2467
WINNER: Sadies
Multiple locations;
sadiesofnewmexico.com
Sadies, of course, is known for its
oh-so-hot Mexican and New Mexican
food, which is it why it came out on top
in those categories, as well.
2. Yay Yogurt
205 Romero St. NW; 750-7624
CHINESE
SOUP
THAI
2. Gardunos
Multiple locations;
gardunosrestaurants.com
3. El Pinto
10500 Fourth NW; 898-1771
NOTABLES: El Patron; Isleta Casino &
Resort; El Bruno; Sandiagos Mexican
Grill; Casa Benavidez
2. Thai Tip
1512 Wyoming NE; 323-7447
3. Thai Cuisine
6200 Coors NW Suite E3-4;
890-3406
4201 Central NE; 232-3200
NOTABLES: Orchid Thai; Thai
Kitchen; Siam Cafe; Thai Spice;
Thai Orchid
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MIDDLE EASTERN
VIETNAMESE
Viet Taste has gained fans for its traditional Vietnamese dishes like
pho and rice plates served in a colorful, unfussy space. Reviews
laud it for filling and inexpensive offerings.
2. May Cafe
111 Louisiana SE; 265-4448
PIZZA
3. Saigon Restaurant
6001 San Mateo NE; 884-0706
NOTABLES: Cafe Da Lat; Basil Leaf; Pho 79; May Hong
WINNER: Dions
Multiple locations; dions.com
2. Il Vicino
Multiple locations; ilvicino.com
3. Farina Alto
10721 Montgomery NE; 298-0035
INDIAN
WINNER: Taj Mahal Cuisine
of India
1430 Carlisle NE; 255-1994
Tantalizing the taste buds with
the many flavors of India, Taj
Mahal is a repeat winner from
2015. Consider the Tandoori
Khoobiyan, a mixed grill of
tandoori chicken, lamb kebabs
and shrimp.
Pars Cuisine
2. India Grill
6501-B Wyoming NE; 797-4243
3. Namaste Cuisine of India
and Nepal
110 Yale SE; 266-6900
1520 Deborah Road SE, Rio
Rancho; 896-3126
NOTABLES: Annapurna;
Taaj Palace
DOUGHNUT SHOP
WINNER: Rebel Donut
2435 Wyoming NE; 293-0553
9311 Coors NW Suite QA;
898-3090
Fanciful flavors have won
legions of fan for Rebel Donut,
which is a three-time winner.
Umm, check out the Maple
Bacon, Rocky Road and Red
Velvet.
2. Dunkin Donuts
Multiple locations;
dunkindonuts.com
3. Krispy Kreme
Multiple locations;
krispykreme.com
NOTABLES: Donut Mart; Duke
City Donuts; Ritas Cafe
SANDWICH
WINNER: Dions
Multiple locations; dions.com
If you can manage to forego
the first-place-winning pizza,
Dions subs will happily fill you
up. And feel free to customize.
As they say, If weve got it,
well make it for you.
2. Relish
8019 Menaul NE Suite E&F;
299-0001
3. Jasons Deli
Multiple locations;
jasonsdeli.com
3. Subway
Multiple locations; subway.com
NOTABLES: Panera Bread;
Jersey Mikes; Christie Maes;
Firehouse Subs;
Cheese & Coffee
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BREWERY-ATMOSPHERE
WINERY
WINNER: St. Clair Winery
Multiple locations; stclairwinery.com
Established in 1984 by the
Lescombes family, St. Clair Wintery
is based in Deming and runs a
popular bistro in Old Town with
inside and patio dining.
2. Casa Rondea
733 Chavez Road NW; 344-5911
3. Gruet
8400 Pan American Freeway NE;
821-0055
NOTABLES: Ponderosa Vineyards;
Corrales Winery; Milagro Vineyards;
Pasado Tiempo
Marble Brewery
3. La Cumbre Brewing
3313 Girard NE; 872-0225
BAKERY
COFFEEHOUSE
BBQ
WINNER: Starbucks
Multiple locations;
starbucks.com/coffee
2. Satellite
Multiple locations; satellitecoffee.com
2. Powdrells
11301 Central NE; 298-6766
5309 Fourth NW; 345-8086
3. Flying Star
Multiple locations; flyingstarcafe.com
NOTABLES: NM Pion Coffee;
Michael Thomas; Humble Coffee;
Zendos; Cafe Bella
3. Whole Hog
725 Central NE; 247-0189
9880 Montgomery NE, 323-1688
320 S. Guadalupe, Santa Fe;
505-474-3375
NOTABLES: Quarters; The County
Line; Dickeys; The Cube; Peppers
BBQ; Texas Road House; JRs BBQ
GREEK
WINNER: Yannis Mediterranean
Bar & Grill
3109 Central NE; 268-9250
BEER
(FROM THESE BREWERIES)
WINNER: Marble Brewery
111 Marble NE; 243-2739
5740 Night Whisper Road NW; 508-4368
From its liquid sopaipilla of Wildflower Wheat
to its quaffable IPA to the luxurious and creamy
Oatmeal Stout, Marble Brewery has made fans
with its beer. A three-time winner in this category,
Marble also won for best brewery atmosphere.
2. La Cumbre
3313 Girard NE; 872-0225
3. Bosque Brewing
Multiple locatoins; bosquebrewing.com
NOTABLES: Tractor Brewing; Canteen
Brewhouse; Alien Amber; Boxing Bear; Santa Fe
Brewery
BURGER
WINNER: Blakes Lotaburger
Multiple locations; lotaburger.com
So the burgers are great, even
without the green chile. Blakes
also won for breakfast burrito and
green chile cheeseburger.
2. Five Star Burger
Multiple locations;
5starburgers.com
3. Fuddruckers
Multiple locations;
fuddruckers.com
NOTABLES: Five Guys; Freddys
Frozen Custard & Steakburgers;
Rexs Hamburgers; Twisters; Holy
Cow; Kaseys
UPSCALE
RESTAURANT
WINNER: Antiquity
Restaurant
112 Romero St. NW; 247-3545
Top-of-the-line food and a
romantic, old-style atmosphere
define Antiquity Restaurant in
Old Town.
2. Artichoke Cafe
424 Central SE; 243-0200
3. Marcellos Chophouse
2201 Q St. NE Suite B;
237-2467
NOTABLES: Savoy; Scalos;
Vernons Speakeasy; Seasons;
Ranchers Club
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SUNDAY BRUNCH
WINNER: Le Peep
Multiple locations; lepeep.com
2. Irrational Pie
irrationalpies.com
2. Macs Steak in the Rough
facebook.com/
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3. Cheesy Street
facebook.com/CheesyStreet/,
352-4151
NOTABLES: Supper Truck; TFK
Smokehouse; Street Food Institute;
Green Growler
VEGAN
WINNER: Annapurnas World
Vegetarian Cafe
Multiple locations; chaishoppe.com
For more than a decade Annapurna
has been introducing eager
Albuquerqueans to a fresh, organic,
plant-based menu. As food fads
change, it has stuck with its
principals and has never served
trans fats, white flour, white sugar or
anything refined.
2. Thai Vegan
Multiple locations; thaivegannm.com
3. Vinaigrette
1828 Central SW; 842-5507
709 Don Cubero Alley, Santa Fe;
505-820-9205
NOTABLES: Cafe Lush;
An Hy Quan Vegetarian
BREAKFAST BURRITO
WINNER: Blakes Lotaburger
Multiple locations; lotaburger.com
There are eight choices of breakfast
burritos at Blakes Lotaburger so
itll take you more than a week to
sample them all. Unless you want
to double up ? Blakes also took
firsts in green chile cheeseburger
and burger.
2. Golden Pride
Multiple locations; goldenprideabq.
com
2. Wecks
Multiple locations; wecksinc.com
3. The Grove
600 Central SE Suite A; 248-9800
NOTABLES: Farm and Table;
Scalos; Kaseys; The Range;
Gardunos; Mtuccis Italian
Restaurant
JAPANESE
WINNER: Japanese Kitchen
6521 Americas Parkway NE;
884-8937
Japanese Kitchen was one of
the first teppanyaki/hibachi style
restaurants in the state. It is a
repeat winner in this category
from 2015.
2. Azuma
4701 San Mateo NE; 880-9800
8104 Wyoming NE Suite B;
821-3583
3. Hayashi
6321 San Mateo NE; 884-0694
66 Diner
DINER
WINNER: 66 Diner
1405 Central NE; 247-1421
This iconic diner sits on the historic
Route 66 not far from the University of
New Mexico and offers some of the best
shakes in town.
NEW MEXICAN
WINNER: Sadies
Multiple locations,
sadiesofnewmexico.com
A three-time winner in this
category the salsa, the chile!
Sadies also took first this
year for margaritas and Mexican
restaurant.
2. El Pinto
10500 Fourth NW; 898-1771
3. Garcias Kitchen
Multiple locations;
garciaskitchen.com
NOTABLES: Monroes; Los
Cuates; El Brunos; Papa Felipes;
El Patron
MEXICAN
ITALIAN
WINNER: Sadies
Multiple locations; sadiesofnewmexico.com
WINNER:
Trombinos Bistro
Italiano
5415 Academy NE;
821-5974
3. Twisters
Multiple locations; mytwisters.com
NOTABLES: Frontier; Hurricanes;
Vics Daily Cafe; Wecks; Casa
Benavidez; Garcias Kitchen
2. Owl Cafe
800 Eubank NE; 291-4900
Another three-time
winner, Trombinos
has been a local
favorite since 1979,
serving up traditional
as well as innovative
dishes.
2. Marios Pizzeria
Multiple locations;
mariospizzaabq.com
3. Mtuccis Italian
Restaurant
6001 Winter Haven
Road NW Suite M
(Coors & Montano);
503-7327
NOTABLES: Scalos;
Paisanos; Bravo!;
Olive Garden; Joes
Pasta House
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