Health + Wellness

HydroBar

A better water Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by courtesy of HydroBar About ten years ago, Tim Baca, one of the partners at HydroBar, had a persistent salesman who was trying to sell him an expensive machine that would produce ionized alkaline water. Tim told us, “I just thought water was water… I mean I grew up in a small town and would drink water from a garden hose. It took several months for me to even give him my time and finally one day I just said, well show it to me.” The...

September 2024

Entertainment

Bike-in-Coffee

Pedalers Welcome Article by Andrea Jacquin | Photography by courtesy of Bike-in-Coffee New Mexico boasts excellent weather and more than 177 miles of bike trails. It is a haven for outdoor sports enthusiasts and incredibly popular with bicyclists. Since 2012, one business has provided a unique service for bicyclists; “Bike-in-coffee.” The destination coffee shop sits on a local farm just west of Old Town. Old Town Farm has shady trees in a peaceful setting. After a long bike ride, it’s a nice...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro

Winery Expands to Albuquerque’s Westside Article by Andrea Jacquin | Photography by courtesy of D.H. Lescombes Wayne Moore has spent the last 30 years in the restaurant business. Moore is the Chief Operations Officer for D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro. He says when the Lescombes family bought the original St. Claire Winery in the eighties, they built a bistro to showcase their foods and pair their wines with it. “We believe the integrity of our food has to match with our wine,” says Moore. ...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Urban Hotdog

Gourmet hotdogs on Central Ave. Article by Alex Nicolette | Photography by courtesy of Urban Hotdog When Matthew Bernabe was just 21 years old, he purchased Urban Hotdog Company (UHDC) and has grown it into an Albuquerque staple that has impacted every corner of the city. As UHDC gets ready to celebrate the 14th anniversary of its OG Westside location opening, Bernabe reflects on his success over the years. By the early 2010s, gourmet hotdog restaurants were already trending in bigger cities...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

The Farm and Table Experience

Fine Food and Fine Service Article by Andrea Jacquin | Photography by courtesy of Farm and Table Cherie Montoya was born and raised in Albuquerque’s North Valley. She grew up with an appreciation for homegrown food from the farm. Now, she continues to appreciate farm-to-table food in her restaurant. Montoya owns and operates Farm and Table Restaurant and La Parada store. The restaurant focuses on local ingredients, produce, and proteins. Montoya says, “I opened Farm and Table in February of...

September 2024

Style + Beauty

Patricia Michaels

Every Design Tells a Story Article by Andrea Jacquin | Photography by Tira Howard Photography Designer Patricia Michaels uses hand-painted silk feathers or meshed leather to create textiles and transform them into contemporary fashion. Growing up in New Mexico, nature and the southwest landscape have influenced her work. Her inspiration comes from her Native American culture and time-honored traditions. Preparing blue corn Piki bread and watching a spider spin a web are just a few ways she...

August 2024

Life + Culture

Bringing Antwerp to Albuquerque

A visit to the world's biggest diamond market Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by courtesy John Thomas Jewelry Antwerp, Belgium has been known as the diamond capital of the world for over 500 years. Even before it became famous for its diamond trade, Antwerp was a center of commerce because of its access to maritime trade routes. Today it is home to over 1700 diamond merchants, billions of dollars of world diamond sales, and 85% of global diamond transactions. It is the place to find the...

August 2024

Home + Design

Southwest Landscape Style

Growing flowers in the desert Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by courtesy of WaterQuest, Inc If you have moved to New Mexico from other parts of the country, you may find the arid climate here challenging to landscape. Unless you are looking to create a xeriscape… that is only using plants that can grow without regular watering…you’ll need to install an irrigation system to keep your plants alive. Robert Biernacki, president of WaterQuest, Inc., has been designing, building, and...

August 2024

Entertainment

Jacob Shije

Rockabilly style Article by Richard Lakin | Photography by Aloha Burn, Lauren Sonrisa, IMMORTAL, Larry Price Jacob Shije fell in love with the guitar when, as a four-year-old, his grandparents took him to the Roy Rogers Museum in California. It was this introduction to Country and Western music that eventually influenced his rockabilly style. He cites his influences as Buddy Holly, Link Wray, Ritchie Valens, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and in general, the “British Invasion” bands. All...

August 2024

Arts + Culture

Avenger's Vintage

Delivering style for the film industry Article and Photography by Alex Nicolette Avenger’s Vintage is a high-end vintage clothing store that fits right into the eclectic yet historic Nob Hill district in Albuquerque. The shop is run by Carlos and Selah who have made it their mission to bring the community the most unique collection of authentic vintage clothing from the 1920s to the 1970s. They take pride in having pieces that can help people explore their style and feel confident. Carlos and...

August 2024