Dining

Diners Bid Farewell To Manhattan Project Restaurant

As of 9 p.m. today, the Manhattan Project Restaurant on Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos is closed for good. Owner Victor Medina lost his appeal for a three month extension this afternoon in bankruptcy court. The judge ordered him to cease operations at close of business today. Many diners gathered at the restaurant this evening to say goodbye. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Diners eat their final meal at the Manhattan Project Restaurant this evening shortly before the doors closed for good at 9 p.m. as ordered by a bankruptcy judge. Owner Victor Medina said he was Read More

Food On The Hill: Fresh Fruit Salad With Spearmint

Food on the Hill
By FELICIA ORTH
Los Alamos
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This week’s recipe: Fresh Fruit Salad with Spearmint
 
Felicia Orth/ladailypost.com

A few things I know about fresh fruit salad:

  • Everybody likes it. Really, I’ve never met anyone who didn’t.
  • It’s not tricky to prepare. Time-consuming if, like me, you are scrupulous about washing it all carefully and chopping everything into bite-size chunks, but not otherwise challenging.
  • It’s always colorful, even if you only pay a little attention to that sort of thing.
  • No recipe is needed. Just go to
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Chef Laura Hamilton Joins Staff At Rosebud Café

Chef Laura Hamilton, left, with Rosebud Café owner Lana Crochet. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

Just in time for spring, the Rosebud Café in White Rock is making changes.

The café’s menu continues to feature organic, raw, whole grain, sugar free and gluten free foods, but since the arrival of Chef Laura Hamilton two weeks ago, the menu has been revised.

“The food is mostly organic and all natural, but it’s also really delicious homemade food,” Hamilton said.

Quiche of the day. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

In addition to Read More

Buffalo Thunder Resort Debuts Salsamole Station

Buffalo Thunder’s Salsamole Masters. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Mixologist Vinnie Sena creates a margarita. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Staff Report:

Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino is putting a new twist on fresh-made guacamoles and salsas with the launch of its Salsamole Station at Iguana Cafe.

Buffalo Thunder hosted a tasting Monday, featuring fresh-made salsas and guacamole, a tequila tasting with food pairings and a mixology margaritas demonstration. The walk-up food bar allows guests to watch as custom blends Read More

Alex Kirk Joins High Bidders For Lunch

Alex Kirk, a Los Alamos native and professional basketball player, recently joined Kaya Loy, left, and Rotary youth exchange student Frederiek Gerretschen of The Netherlands for lunch at Blue Window Bistro. Loy’s parents, Bob and Laura Loy (not pictured, were the high bidders for the lunch with Kirk at an auction offered by the Rotary Club’s 6th annual Crab Fest in February. Photo by Laura Loy Read More

Food On The Hill: Apple Currant Coriander Granola

Dorothy Hoard on Beanfield Mesa Oct. 27, 2012. Photo by Felicia Orth
 
By FELICIA ORTH
Los Alamos

Dorothy Hoard was, from the beginning, a steady and popular leader of many of the outdoor adventures offered by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC).

She led many, many hikes over the years: to teach about plant identification, to preserve dendroglyphs, to explore Bandelier and the Valles Caldera, to visit homesteader sites, to protect cultural sites in White Rock Canyon and historic roads, and to check on ecological recovery following catastrophic fires.

The last time I hiked Read More

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser For Hawks FTC May 8

Members of the Hawks FTC robotics team. Courtesy photo

HAWKS FTC News:

Friday is that day in the week where everyone is worn out and no one feels like cooking. Well, May 8 is a spaghetti dinner hosted by Hawks FTC, your Los Alamos robotics team.

Only $5 per plate, unless you bring a family of five, then it’s $20. Of course, children two and under eat free. Also, dinner comes with entertainment, a live demonstration by our award-winning robot, EPIC.

This fun and easy meal will be served 6-8 p.m. at the United Church, 2525 Canyon Road.

Proceeds from this fundraiser go to support the Hawks FTC robotis team. Read More

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Officially Opens New Community Building At Los Alamos Golf Course

Local dignitaries led by County Council Chair Kristin Henderson, holding scissors, cut the red ribbon Thursday on the new Community Building at the Los Alamos Golf Course on Diamond Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Council Chair Kristin Henderson addresses the crowd gathered Thursday at the grand opening dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Community Building at the Los Alamos Golf Course. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

A large crowd gathered Thursday afternoon for the grand opening dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony Read More