ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico is known for its wealth of culture, and one of the biggest melting pots of culture in New Mexico is the unique cuisine. On this episode of Aventura, KRQE News 13’s Chad Brummett takes us off the beaten path to have a look at some of the unique and special cuisine that we have here in the land of enchantment. From Albuquerque to, from burgers to French toast, join Chad as he takes you around to spots only a local would be able to show you.
Having his first stop in Albuquerque, Chad heads over to The Kosmos Astro Pub and Restaurant, where he talks with owner Jerry Miller, who opened the restaurant in 2018 with an instant hit, “The Original Kosmic Burger.” Next, Chad heads across town to Restoration Pizza, whose mission is to create a seamless work environment that strives to employ folks with developmental abilities, striving to serve the community and provide representation. Heading downtown, Chad visits Curious Toast, a quirky and welcoming restaurant sporting breakfast, brunch, and lunch, with a specialty in French toast.
Chad then strives to answer the all-important question ‘What makes the perfect green chile cheeseburger?’ To answer this question, Chad talks with some experts first with the Isleta Grill, the winner of the New Mexico State Fair’s green chile cheeseburger challenge in 2024, and then Craft Republic, which was the winner of the people’s choice the same year…