2013 SMART LIST READER’S POLL
BEST RESTAURANT WITH A VIEW Bien Shur, Sandia Resort and Casino 30 Rainbow NE, 505.798.3700 sandiacasino.com RUNNER UP: High Finance
MOST ROMANTIC RESTAURANT Antiquity
BEST TASTING COFFEE + COFFEE SHOP: Sateliite
BEST PIZZA Farina Pizzeria 510 Central Ave SE, 505.243.0130 farinapizzeria.com RUNNER UP: Dion’s
BEST RED CHILE Duran’s Pharmacy 4201 Menaul NE, 505.830.0007
BEST PLACE TO GET A CHOCOLATE FIX Chocolate Cartel/Van Rixel 315 Juan Tabo NE Ste. A, 505.797.1193 chocolatecartel.com RUNNER UP: Flying Star
RUNNER UP: Mary y Tito’s
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LOCAL iQ | ALBUQUERQUE’S INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE | MARCH 14-27, 2013
112 Romero NW, 505.247.3545 antiquity restaurant.com RUNNER UP: Farm & Table
BEST SALAD Vinaigrette 1828 Central SE, 505.820.9205 vinaigrette online.com
RUNNER UP: El Pinto
BEST SANDWICH Cubano, Relish 8019 Menaul NE, 505.299.0001 relishsandwiches. com RUNNER UP: The Unforgettable, Baggins
BEST SEAFOOD Desert Fish 4214 Central SE, 505. 266.5544 desertfish.abq RUNNER UP: Pelican’s
BEST STEAKHOUSE Vernon’s Hidden Valley Steakhouse
RUNNER UP: Flying Star
6855 4th NW, 505.341.0831 thehiddensteakhouse.com
BEST SALSA Sadie’s
RUNNER UP: Marcello’s Chophouse
6230 4th NW, 505.345.5339 sadiesofnew mexico.com
BEST STREET TACO Dia De Los Takos
BEST TEA SHOP NM Tea Co.
505.550.8540 facebook.com/diadelos.takos
1131 Mountain NW, 505.962.2137 nmteaco.com
RUNNER UP: Pink Ladies Food Truck
RUNNER UP: St. James Tea Room
BEST SUSHI Shogun
BEST THAI RESTAURANT Thai Vegan
3310 Central Ave SE, 505.265.9166 RUNNER UP: Sushi King
BEST TACO SPOT Zacatecas Tacos + Tequila 3423 Central NE, 505.255.8226 zacatecastacos. com RUNNER UP: Dia de los Takos
BEST TASTING COFFEE Satellite Coffee Multiple locations satcoffee.com RUNNER UP: The Grove
5505 Osuna NE, 505.884.4610 thaivegannm.com RUNNER UP: Street Food Asia
BEST VEGAN RESTAURANT Thai Vegan 5505 Osuna NE, 505.884.4610 thaivegannm.com RUNNER UP: Annapurna’s World Vegetarian Cafe