Gwyneth Doland: Cuisine

Gwyneth Doland thinks that meaty chicharrones dipped in velvety red chile are the most delicious snacks ever created. And she should know: Gwyneth has been a chef, restaurant critic and writer who lives in downtown Albuquerque. After working in local Albuquerque restaurants and teaching cooking classes for a few years, she became food editor at Weekly Alibi in Albuquerque and editor of the statewide food magazine La Cocinita. She has also been food editor at the Santa Fe Reporter, and the editor of Fiery Foods and Barbecue magazine. Gwyneth is the author of four books on Southwestern cuisine: Seductive Salsa, Tantalizing Tamales, Cilantro Secrets and ¡Mole!

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Questions & Answers

Q: THE best local place for adovado(sp)???: A: I suggest you try the carne adovada at the Church Street Cafe in Old Town. The place is beautiful, oozing with charm, and the food is fantastic!

Q: I was in Albuquerque and ate at a fine restraunt after taking a tram ride up a mountain. Do you know the name of this restraunt and would you recommend it?: A: If you ate at the top of the mountain then you must have been at High Finance--it's the only restaurant up there. If you at at the base of the tram it was probably Sandiago's.

Both have excellent views!

Q: I am visiting Alb this weekend, and I have never been here before. My boyfriend and I are big chips/salsa eaters with a large margarita. I like quesadillas and he likes enchiladas with eggs. Where do you suggest?: A: El Pinto is a great place in Albuquerque's North Valley where you can get great margaritas and a perfect basket of chips and salsa. They even make jar their own salsa so you can take some home with you!

Q: Honestly...in your personal opinion...what are a couple of dining spots NOT TO BE MISSED in old town ABQ? Staying at Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town (Heritage Hotel) THANKS.: A: If you're staying in Old Town then you're within walking distance of two great treats: Seasons and The Candy Lady.

I recommend dinner downstairs or happy hour on the roof of Seasons. If you get there early or late ask about fancy cocktail specials in the rooftop bar.

The Candy Lady sells delicious locally-made sweets that you'll want to bring home to friends.

Q: I'm looking for a chilli cook-off or an organisation that organises them in New Mexico, more specifically on Route 66 for an endurance challenge across the USA?! Many thanks: A: We do have a couple of cookoffs scheduled for this summer, including the Southwest Regional Cookoff and New Mexico State Chili Cookoff, held at the Route 66 Casino near Albuquerque August 7-8, 2010.

Q: Does Albuquerque have any food tours?: A: Great question! Sadly, though, the answer is no. As of right now there are no organized food tours specifically focused on Albuquerque's cuisine. As an alternative, you might try using this interactive dining map to create your own food tour. You might also consider checking out the New Mexico’s Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail.

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