Some of the best views, hands down, in the city. Especially downtown. I went to a wedding reception…read moreon the 8th floor. It is going to be made into lofts...it's laid out that way...but it's perfect for a group for now. The views are wonderful. Make sure you visit the rooftop. The sunset looks magnificent from there and there's plenty of room for big parties, DJs, etc. I didn't know this gem existed.

Breathtaking location. You get a great view of Albuquerque. The only bad thing is that to use the…read morerestrooms you have to go down a few floors. That is the only negative with this space. One of my favorite private event spaces in town.

I Was invited As part of a Yelp elite event. Free head shots brought me in! Joshua did a great job…read moreand I am looking forward to getting them by email. We were given a very nice tour of the facility. I can see that it is a work in progress and believe it is going to be an extremely great place for those who need space. they provide private offices for rent, big rooms for classes or lectures, and small meeting rooms. I already have an idea how I can utilize the space. There are some fantastic features from when the place was built over a 100 years ago. Let's See this place grow.

Free Range? I had seen the sign on Central, but just assumed that it was a healthy chicken…read morerestaurant. Once again, it is all in the name / logo / marketing. Don't assume just because it makes perfect sense to you, that the other 99% of us dense folks will know exactly what you meant. And, no, this business has absolutely nothing to do with fowl of any kind that I can discern. It is actually a great Co-Working Space. I stopped in to Free Range for an event that was happening there. While I was there, I asked to have a tour of the space. They were surprised, but very accommodating. I was surprised at how large a space it is and how many different options to work, collaborate and hold meetings of different sizes are available. Private office spaces. Conference rooms and large meeting rooms. Bright and airy spaces. Not cramped / swished together spaces that I have seen in some co-working spaces. If you are looking for an every-now-and-then space, or a more permanent "office" space, check out Free Range. Ask for a tour. They have plenty of parking . . . .and even a 2nd location in Nob Hill, if this location just west of the University doesn't work for you. Why did I only give them four stars? Well, because I haven't actually worked there . . .yet. But, when and if I need a co-working space, this will definitely be my go-to option.

Such a beautiful location, and the food and drinks were amazing. We had some of the best ceviche…read moreand an amazing quesadilla with chorizo, and eggs. We had an amazing tour by my brother who works there as the bread chef. The farmer is gorgeous and the flowers amazing. They have an awesome resort and beautiful grounds. Planning my next trip for next year already and going to stay.

I was in town from Denver visiting for my nephew's graduation. We had reservations for a Friday…read moreevening. When we walked onto the patio and took in those sweeping views of the Sandias, I was ready to love this place. Los Poblanos has all the ingredients of a truly special dining experience: a gorgeous setting, a thoughtful farm-to-table ethos, and a menu that promises something above the ordinary. Which is exactly why the evening's annoying missteps were so disappointing. Service was well intentioned but unpolished. Our waiter seemed overwhelmed and, at times, unfamiliar with the menu -- a problem when guests are asking genuine questions about the food and wine. We ordered bread which came before our drinks were served. Wine service was inconsistent. I ordered an Albariño by the glass - 6 oz. My sister ordered the Cabernet listed on the menu as a recommended pairing for her entrée, priced at $11. After we placed our drink orders, the waiter returned to inform her that the menu price was incorrect -- the wine was actually $18. She agreed to proceed. He then asked whether she wanted "a half glass or a full glass," which is an oddly imprecise question at a restaurant whose menu specifies pours in 3, 6, and 9 oz increments. She said half glass. What arrived was 3 oz of wine in a small serving carafe, which the waiter simply poured into her glass -- no bottle presented, no taste offered. My own Albariño, by contrast, was brought to the table in the bottle with a proper taste before pouring. The disparity in service between the two of us was striking. A simple, clear statement -- "3 oz of this wine is $18, not $11; would you still like it?" -- would have resolved everything cleanly. Instead, the vague "half or full glass" framing left my sister without the information she needed to make an informed choice. For what it's worth, the wine itself was extraordinarily tannic -- borderline undrinkable -- and I would have sent it back. My nephew ordered a top shelf whiskey. The waiter told him "we don't have that". My nephew said "it's on your menu" to which the waiter responded "oh, let me check on that". There seemed to be too many instances of the waiter running back to the bar to check on stuff. Anyway, it was available. The waiter apologized. We ordered the bread which was served before our drinks arrived. Food took about an hour which is fine - I don't have an issue with that but during that time we never saw the waiter again. I ordered the soup of the day - potato and leek which was delicious. Followed by the blackberry salad, which was my main course. Both arrived simultaneously, with the salad placed in front of me and the soup set to the side as an afterthought. At a restaurant at this price point, the expectation that soup precedes salad is not an eccentricity -- it is simply correct service. When I expressed my surprise, the servers seemed genuinely puzzled, which suggests this may be a training gap rather than an isolated incident. As for the salad itself -- it was pleasant, but pleasant is not enough here. The blackberry salad was the kind of thing you might enjoy at a well-run casual chain: competently assembled, inoffensive, and forgettable. At a farm-to-table restaurant with access to exceptional local ingredients, I expect the plate to reflect that -- more intentional presentation, more layered flavors, something that is more elevated than what was presented. This one didn't. The gap between the setting and what landed on the table was wider than it should have been. My sister and nephews ordered the filet mignon and rib eye. Both arrived pre-sliced -- a presentation trend that has made its way into fine dining, though one that divides opinion. My concern, beyond personal preference, is practical: sliced meat loses heat faster, and at roughly $80 per entrée, guests should receive their steak in the condition that best showcases it. The quality was good, not exceptional. Los Poblanos is a restaurant with genuine promise and a setting that few can match. The concept is right; the execution needs work. The issues I encountered -- inconsistent wine service, course sequencing, and a discombobulated waiter-- are not kitchen problems. They are fixable. I hope the restaurant takes that seriously, because the bones here are excellent and the experience should be too.

Went to see the very touching movie Heartstrong at the Lobo Theater. It is part of the Albuquerque…read moreFilm Festival. I know Arianna Basco, the creator and producer, and actor in this Indie film. What a small, but great venue to see any production. Go see other movies too during this annual film festival.

This place is so much freaking fun! I've come multiple times now and I can't wait to stop in again…read more My husband brought me for a late movie to watch Grease for Valentine's Day! We got popcorn and a soda! It was so much fun being there with all the cult classic lovers singing and being dressed up. & then I came again by myself for breakfast and brunch to watch Beauty & the Beast. Breakfast was spectacular! Such great options. It was a buffet style. Tickets plus brunch are such good prices. The staff and bartender were so nice and seemed genuinely happy to be there! I can't wait to come back. Sucha great experience. The fact it's local and has been around since the 30's makes it even better.

AC felt sooo good on this hot day! Staff was very friendly greeting us and DD taking orders. Place…read moreis very clean with the did options looking amazing! Great craft beer selection! Stayed here for a couple and d sc went on out seperate ways. Rio Bravo never disappoints!!

Pros: Good variety of food, especially for a brewery…read moreAmple seating, with a patio Options for beer mixtures Free stickers! Cons: Beer was just so-so Service was strange, might have been an off day

I came up for work and needed some where to stay. I found this super cute boutique hotel and saw…read morethe fabulous reviews. I saw they were celebrating 100 years in ABQ and took advantage of a phenomenal offer they had for the 100 year celebration. Win-win. It's a great location. Staff was very welcoming upon arrival. The lobby was quaint and I received a nice history lesson that this hotel actually used to be a hospital. I arrived 10 minutes before the Apothecary opened & before happy hour. I really appreciated that you need a hotel keycard to access the hotel room floors but you can go directly to the Apothecary. Also, you can use stairs between the hotel floors but not between the first floor to the other floors. Except, of course for fire/emergency purposes. I will review the Apothecary separately. My stay here was very comfortable. It was quiet. I felt safe. I didn't have any concerns while I was here which was great as a single woman staying here & knowing the crime rate in ABQ. My Jeep was also secured over night. No issues or concerns. The bath products were CO Bigelow lavender & peppermint. Heavenly combo. The body lotion was THICK!!! Oh my gosh, it felt great. The soap was also wonderful & didn't leave a film, which I didn't expect that it would given the quality from this company. The shower in the room was nice & spacious. The water pressure was really nice & the temperature was HOT & perfect. I mean, if you, as a woman, don't get out of the shower pink, did you really even shower? Lol. The robe in the bathroom was great! I almost never put on the robes but something about this called out to me & I was compelled to put it on. It delivered!! So comfy & so soft. There was a second one tucked away in the closet. The bed was comfortable the floor and space was quiet. I would absolutely stay here again and would recommend it.

Time to update my review after 10.5 years. =O…read more Ok, so about a week ago, they changed the pet policy to no longer allow cats. We had booked our reservation with 2 cats before the policy change was made, so they graciously accommodated my 2 cats who came to visit, Duncan and Pippin. Apparently, cats were causing too much damage. =( I made sure that my cats were watched and behaved, and if we weren't in the room, they were secured with food and water. They were good boys for being the last two cats to stay here. On to the hotel. I enjoyed my stay here once again. The room was comfortable. It is convenient to the airport and downtown. There is free parking, and it's right off the Big I, so it's easy to get around town. The breakfast wasn't as good as I remembered. They had Bigelow tea, and i forgot to bring my own, so i didn't drink tea (I don't like Bigelow). But the other selections at breakfast were just fine. Fresh fruit, instant oatmeal, pastries, fritattas, yogurt. The staff were all so friendly. They helped with luggage. They asked about the cats and apologized about the policy change. We appreciated all the staff.

My husband and I celebrated our thirty-fifth wedding anniversary with a dinner at DH Lescombes. It…read morewas our first time dining there and we were not disappointed. The ambiance was exquisite despite the somewhat loud noise level. The decor and the service were both top notch. Our server Sergio went above and beyond the call of duty. He made our anniversary even more special with a free dessert, a coupon for a free wine flight on our next visit and a hand written list of recommended local attractions and eateries. And then there is the food. The potsticker appetizer was pleasing to both the eye and palate. I had the meatloaf entree which was delicious. And my husband loved the beef bourguignon. And the crème brûlée we had for dessert was delightfully creamy underneath a beautiful gold crust. We will definitely return and highly recommend DH Lescombes to anyone seeking fine but affordable dining in the Albuquerque area.

The service is what kills the ambience. Clearing the bar top, the high tables, sometimes it just…read moredoesn't happen. I once at at the bar, and behind me at the bar top tables, two of them sat unbussed for 30 minutes. It's pretty gross, not to mention, a loss of potential revenue not to have those cleared, set and seated. The bar, in particular is understaffed, and it needs to have a permanent person working beside serving and another clearing just to keep up with the number of diners who eat there -especially on the weekends. Recently, we were seated in the back and it was obvious that no one thought to tell the servers they'd opened up the tables and someone was there. No one even looked at us, offered to bring us water, and instead they avoided looking at us. I don't understand how such a popular restaurant can be so unorganized. If they don't have enough staff, then don't seat people everywhere.

Event Space Was perfect for my son's first birthday and The Owner Sisters were amazing ! Will…read moredefinitely go back and host parties there again !

From the owner: Memorable events masterfully planned for unforgettable celebrations.read more

Oh my!! This place was delicious!!! The taco meat on the Korean pork tacos was very flavorful The…read moresauce is different original and fantastic. I highly recommend it. The carne asada fries are fresh cut fries bathed in Chile con queso and their special sauce topped with carne asada, lettuce, tomatoes, and of course queso fresco. It is a large portion so bring your appetite or share with your partner. This is our first time here and I was very impressed and can't wait to go back to taste more of their delicious food.

The El Vado plaza chowdown paseo just keeps delivering on the flavor front…read more Today's hit was a stagger to the left one door upon exiting Heavenly Taste Cakery and landing in the premises of Street Food Sensations, which is right next door to the sweetery shop. Seems this Sensational eatery used to be a bus but lost it's wheels and is now permanently parked in the #2 spot just off Central Ave on the sunny El Vado open air patio/plaza. Bein' a fool for a Cubano sandwich, I succumbed to the moral obligation to order these friendly folks' Spicy Cubano version with parmesan & truffle chips on the side. When I got home & opened the to-go box I was duly impressed at the generous size of the sandwich. The handful of homemade lookin' chips was adequate at filling its corner of the container. From the first bite, the spicy aspect was not inside the sandwich. While well flavored, the Scoville scale on that sammie was on the low end of heat, particularly for the Burqueño crowd. However, the large'ish pepperoncini spiked to the top of the sandwich was the nuclear blast bringin' a little scorched earth policy to the party. We're talking nasal clearing, eye watering, tongue shrivelling, throat chokin' thermal overload. It was so good!! The flat bread on the sammie was chewy & sturdy enough to corral the layers of beef, ham, cheese, and pickles without degradation or deteriorating. The red chile mayo was super sparse, to the point of almost non-existent, and left me wanting for more to jack up the heat a bit. The beef was okay to good, being subtly spiced which let the umami taste shine through. Ham was of the water added variety so offered decent texture & moistness to the filling. But the smoke note in the mix was a soft one, not intense with the acrid attack often found in dry cure hams. Pickles were okay to good. Cheese was likewise okay to good, though not as spicy as I would hope for from a pepper jack cheese. The parmesan & truffle fries were of the sturdy sort. The good news being that they were surprisingly non-greasy in spite of being mottled in a pinto pony pattern of oil saturated patches across their surfaces. My fingers remained delightfully free of napkin dabbing while devouring the chips. The bad news being that they tasted like pretty much standard home made potato chips found everywhere. I didn't pick up the parmesan funkiness or pungency on them at all. So the chips were sort of a 3 star affair & just okay being crunchy, fried, salty enough without overdoing it, and not greasy. With the Cubano & chips being about a 3.5 star situation, it's the friendly cashier lady & cook who make Street Food Sensations a solid 4 star affair. I found them to be friendly and welcoming and fun. So kudos to the staff for being a bright addition to the sunny atmosphere of the El Vado eating scene.

We had our wedding reception at this venue and the owner and his sons did so much for us to make…read morethe day perfect! We chose them for catering and the food is delicious! They also offered a cash bar which was perfect. Everything about this venue is amazing and the owner and his family are so amazing.

The YDI in YDI Wool Warehouse stands for Youth Development Incorporated…read more Their slogan is Developing Lives. The group was founded in 1971, and it a charitable non-profit, whose mission is: "To work with our community to create and effectively implement a results-based continuum of services assuring that children, youth, and families achieve their full potential." Housed in the historic Wool Warehouse, the space has been renovated into a multitude of venues including a 420-seat auditorium, banquet area and separate meeting rooms. The local late-night TV show, The After After Party with stand-up comedian and actor Steven Michael Quezada, which is patterned after late-night talk shows like The David Letterman Show and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and features local celebrities, including Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, is taped at the Wool Warehouse, and as of this writing is closing in on its 100 episode. The house band for the show is funk band and Universal recording artist, The James Douglas Show. From what I've been told, thought haven't confirmed, Quezada's show helps YDI with hands-on production training, along with film production classes. The Wool Warehouse is a solid venue and YDI seems like a worthy cause.