Matt and his siblings grew up in the inn, and their parents still live here, now in a new ag-style house whose upstairs is one big room of bunk beds for the grandkids. Both continually have their hands in the dirt; Penny Rembe also helps with flower arranging for the public spaces and giving tours, while her husband, Armin, a retired doctor, tends the bees. Matt’s siblings play an important role at the board level, which addresses “big picture” issues, including “how to get our kids more involved,” Matt notes, adding with a smile, “There are fewer child labor laws regarding your own children.” Matt is the selfdescribed “poor man’s CEO, COO, GM and construction project manager.” Under the Rembe family’s stewardship, the farming tradition of this living piece of New Mexico heritage continues. Regarding Los Poblanos’ commemorative farm buildings, Matt laughs, “We had to construct them to preserve it.” In a letter to Armin and Penny Rembe, Nancy Meem Wirth, Meem’s daughter, says, “Perhaps the best part of my visit was to see how much you both love and care for the place. It feels very close to the way it must have been when Albert and Ruth [Simms] moved there in the early ‘30s, only nicer.” Which makes sense, since, as Matt explains, “We channel John Gaw Meem all the time.” Los Poblanos is located at 4803 Rio Grand Boulevard NW in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. 505.344.9297. lospoblanos.com.
Upcoming Special Dinners & Events Wine dinners, fiestas, and festivals! Please join us for these very special events. Seating and spaces are limited. Please RSVP by emailing reserve@farmandtablenm.com
Sunday, September 15 – Latin Street Food Fiesta with guest chef Phillip Beltran
Guest Chef Phillip Beltran and his team will partner with Chef Jaye and her team to create a fun, festive event that will bring East LA street food to the patio of Farm & Table! Street food-style stations will be set up on the patio for noshing and exploring. Live music, beer & wine, art & poetry will accompany this fun 10-course tasting!
6:30pm Mingle & 7:30pm Food | $70/person
Saturday, October 19 – Marigold & Harvest Festival
Join us for the 2nd annual celebration of local, sustainable, and accessible food. La Parada Mercantile, Farm & Table and Sol Harvest Farm will be featuring activities including: live music, produce stand, farm walk, hands-on crafts, workshops, games, yoga, food demonstrations, Decorated Bicycle Contest, fun shopping, and more. Please carpool or ride your bike.
10:00am - 4:00pm | FREE Community Event!
Tuesday, October 8 – Flora & Fauna: A five course dinner for the vegetarian and the carnivore
Join in on the Moveable Feast during Eat & Drink Local Month. Enjoy a mouth-watering culinary juxtaposition that will feature the best of our local bounty in two distinct menus: one all vegetable based and one animal based. Dinner will be paired with wine.
7:00pm Mingle & 7:30pm Dinner | $85/person
Tuesday, November 26 – Gratitude Dinner
Please join us as we gather around the table for a very special family-style dinner at Farm & Table. We will feast on five delicious courses centered on local ingredients – each paired with wine.
6:30pm | $65/person
Tuesday, December 31 – A Very SHERRY New Years Eve Dinner: An eight-course exploration of Sherry
Take a trip to the Jerez Triangle and join us for an adventure in Sherry drinking. Courses of Andalusian-inspired cuisine will be paired with the eight different types of Sherry, live Spanish guitar & special surprises.
6:30pm Mingle & 7:00pm Dinner | $95/person
8917 4th St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114
505.503.7124 Farmandtablenm.com
Dinner: Wed-Sat open at 5pm Brunch: sat-sun 9am-2pm
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