Dining

Ruby K’s Bagel Cafe Owner To Retire After 19 Years!

Ruby K’s owner Ruby Alexander in her restaurant Tuesday in downtown Los Alamos has announced her plans to retire and desire to find the perfect buyer to pass the baton to. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

A collective “Oh noooo!” rang out all over town this week as Ruby Alexander announced her plans to retire after 19 years operating her popular Ruby K’s Bagel Cafe.

“The support we have received from the Los Alamos community is phenomenal and we appreciate this support every day,” Alexander said.

Over the years Ruby K’s Bagel Read More

LRG To Host First Tuesday Breakfast Feb. 6

LRG News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory Retirees (LRG) (and potential retirees) are invited to drop in at the LRG monthly breakfast social, between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Tuesday Feb. 6 at Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Dr.

LRG will pay for coffee and tea and individuals will pay for their breakfast and other drinks.

Contact sgirard@losalamos.com or 505.672.3497 for more information.

More information about the LRG can be found at their website. Read More

Señor Tortas To Open Inside Smith’s Marketplace Today!

CHAMBER News:

The Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the opening of the new Señor Tortas location with a ribbon cutting this morning at 11 a.m. The new Señor Tortas is located inside the Smith’s Marketplace at 751 Trinity Drive.

Owner Victor Castillo is opening this restaurant inside Smith’s in the former Infinity BBQ space. They will be offering their same popular authentic Mexican menu, including tacos, burritos, enchiladas and of course tortas, among other items. They will be offering catering as well. Señor Tortas will be open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week.

Señor Tortas has a long history Read More

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Sangria

How to make sangria. Video by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

This October my husband Rick and I embarked on a fantastic adventure to Spain. I had been there before but he had not and since he is not enamored with big cities, we designed our trip to skirt the mediterranean sea from the Straights of Gibraltar to Barcelona concentrating on the small, historic communities along the coast. In Cadiz and Jerez we were fortunate to see the dancing Andalusian Horses perform and to get a personal tour of the Valdespino Bodega specializing in Spain’s world renowned Pedro Ximenez Sherry. Read More

Attention Democrats! Register Now For Family Event Jan. 8

Members of the Democratic Party of Los Alamos gathered for a photo. Courtesy/DPLA

DPLA News:

On Jan. 8, 2024, the Democratic Party of Los Alamos (DPLA) is having a family get together 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Unitarian Church Hall at 1738 N. Sage Loop St., with a green chile stew (vegetarian and meat) dinner.

DPLA is inviting all registered Democrats who have been regularly participating in events, those who rarely have and especially those new to the Democratic Party in Los Alamos.

This event is  free … but you must RSVP by Jan. 6 to barbfronz2023@gmail.com so Chef Determan can make the right amount Read More

Pig + Fig Café To Be Closed On New Year’s Day

Pig + Fig Café will be closed all day Monday, Jan. 1 so employees can enjoy New Year’s Day with their loved ones. The popular eatery will re-open at regular hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. all next week starting Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 11 Sherwood Blvd., in White Rock. Learn more and see the menu at pigandfigcafe.com. Courtesy/P+F Read More

Laboratory Retiree Group: ‘First Tuesday’ Breakfast Jan. 2

LRG News:

Laboratory Retiree Group (LRG) invites Lab retirees (and potential retirees) to drop in at the “First Tuesday” monthly breakfast social, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Jan. 2 at Muy Salsas, 1315 Trinity Dr.

LRG pays for everyone’s coffee and tea and attendees pay for their breakfast and other drinks.

Contact sgirard@losalamos.com or 505.672.3497 for more information.

More information about LRG can be found at https://lalrg.org. Read More

Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen Hosts Tequila Tasting

Tequila samples and appetizers. Photo by Becky Rutherford

By Becky Rutherford
Los Alamos

I bet you all had no idea I’m not just a cybersecurity pro … I’m also a cocktail expert! Yes it’s true, and one of my favorites has always been Maria’s NM Kitchen in Santa Fe. 

I’ve based my margarita recipe off theirs for years. Well known for New Mexico classics like enchiladas, and famous for their margaritas, Maria’s has been serving up food and drinks since 1950. 

On Wednesday, Dec. 12, Maria’s hosted its first ever tequila tasting, featuring Patron tequilas and an assortment of appetizers.

Bar Manager Read More