663391 Thu Oct 29 17:07:11 -0700 2009 7 6 Southwest 0 5141584 What do you all think? When it comes to a) density, b) variety c) quality of restaurants, is Nob Hill still tops, with Downtown now a close 2nd? Or what? I'm not a local, but I visit a lot, and just want to be sure I know my nabes. Thx! Thu Oct 29 17:07:11 -0700 2009 11106 tatamagouche 1 5143152 We happily travel all over the city to eat at specific restaurants. I don't think there IS a neighborhood that's "best." Fri Oct 30 10:25:49 -0700 2009 5141584 14768 Erich 2 5146067 I think Nob Hill has the most quality restaurants that are in close proximity to one another. ABQ is spread out, with good restaurants all over town. Luckily, it is still pretty easy to get from one place to another with no too much effort. Corrales has some nice places that are pretty close to each other. But most of the true neighborhoods, you won't find "lots" of places to eat close to one another; just those little gems you find here and there. Deb Sat Oct 31 20:28:25 -0700 2009 5143152 42664 DebitNM 3 5146459 Thanks, guys. I'm just really impressed by what's happened to downtown in the past few years. Seemed like it was a wasteland except for Artichoke and now there are so many places of all different kinds in all directions... Speaking of which, last time I was there this place caught my eye...it just looks so great. Anyone ever been? http://www.denveater.com/denveater/2009/10/the-best-bar-ive-never-been-to-el-madrid-lounge-albuquerque.html Sun Nov 01 06:18:34 -0800 2009 5146067 11106 tatamagouche 4 5146699 Gertrude's house or El Madrid? Haven't been to the Madrid since '92 or so . . . . Sun Nov 01 08:30:35 -0800 2009 5146459 14768 Erich 5 5146715 I think the Madrid is a bit dicey, but it does have a colorful rep. The Standard Diner on Central, down from the Artichoke, is pretty good for a nice lunch--very casual. They own the Range Cafe Group and I think they're opening a new place called the Cowboy Grill or something as well as a Range at the airport. Sun Nov 01 08:38:05 -0800 2009 5146699 1115263 sandiasingh 6 5148251 Try the Academy at San Mateo area, draw a 1/2 mile circle around that corner on a map, lots of good restaurants. Sun Nov 01 22:23:13 -0800 2009 5146715 23203 BigboyDan 7 5148880 Dan - got some specifics in mind?? Mon Nov 02 08:28:02 -0800 2009 5148251 42664 DebitNM