Another Good Reason to Visit Daniel and Cari

Even though I am very sad about my best friend moving to New Mexico, I wish him and his lovely wife the best and get ready because we will be visiting very soon. New Mexico and Albuquerque especially have excellent cuisine and great wineries producing wines that are seen all over the world. Probably the best known is Gruet Winery which makes the best sparkling wines in the desert. They make these sparkling wines in the Methode Champenoise which means it's made with the same grape varietals (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) and same method (Second Fermentation in Bottle) as true Champagne from France.
Methode Champenoise, Brute, Non-Vintage ($16)
This Brut offers a crisp, full-bodied sparkling wine. Flavors of green apple, grapefruit, and citrus pop in your mouth with a smooth creamy, nutty finish.

Sophia's Place Albuquerque
This hole in the wall is know for Duck Enchiladas and Blue Corn Pancakes. I can not wait to visit to try them both. Then I will go see Dan and Cari. I saw this restaurant one night while watching Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives on the Food Network with Megan. I have been told that New Mexico has some of the best food in the US and can't wait to visit.

Daniel and Cari, I wish you the best and hope that you come back to the East Coast soon, but don't come back until you have tried the all the local flavors. Take this opportunity to try somethings that you can't get in NC or VA. If I learned anything from moving back to VA from Chicago is that we will always talk about the amazing restaurants, bars, clubs, and shows tell the day we die. We loved it in Chicago and yall will love it in Albuquerque. Remember you can do anything for two years!!! Love you guys!