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othing brings people together like good food. That is why the ATM team wanted to make sure our readers are in the know of what has popped up in the last three years. There are a plethora of places that popped up just before the pandemic hit and soon were on hiatus during the pandemic shutdowns. The restaurant industry will never be the same but you can help build them back up by patronizing local eateries. The service might be a little slower due to understaffing but your patience with waitstaff and the kitchen crew is sincerely appreciated. Your food will come out, but it just might take a few minutes longer than it did prior to the pandemic. I have found that the wait is worth it. Juniper Steakhouse at Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel is not on our new restaurant list, but it is definitely worth a visit. We sat down with Executive Chef Russell Gleason and Sous Chef Patrick Cawley who told us about all the enticing entrees and sides including its Slow Roasted Prime Rib with a 10 Spice Seasoning Crust. Read more about the mouthwatering menu in our Eats section. Check out our new restaurant feature to find a few places that will make your taste buds dance. Bringing fresh produce, proteins, and dairy products from local and regional growers, ranchers, and farms to New Mexicans’ doorsteps was a no-brainer for Monte Skarsgard. His business, Skarsgard Farms, also offers meal packages that are ready to “heat and eat.” Learn more about Skarsgard, how he grew his business, and his plans to open a brick and mortar this year in our Albuquerque The Interview section. Kristelle Siarza knew there was a dire need to create a resource center for Asian and Pacific Islander businesses. In July
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2021, she founded the Asian Business Collective. As violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders has increased, safety has become a priority for ABC. However, it still has maintained the goal of helping members flourish by educating them on employee retention, economic recovery grants, understanding and responding to regulations governing their businesses and more. Learn more about Siarza and ABC’s efforts in our Personality section. As for me, the time has come to say goodbye. This will be my final issue with Albuquerque The Magazine as I am moving on to another opportunity. I would like to thank the ATM staff for entrusting me with their prized possession and allowing me to be part of their team. Although my time here has been short, it has been a learning experience that I will always remember. I also want to give a huge thank you to all the readers that have been so supportive of me and the publication. I know the magazine will continue to shine a light on all the positive things we have to be grateful for in the Duke City and give props to the people who make Albuquerque great. Sincerely,
Rozanna Martinez Editor-In-Chief
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