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Here are a few select spots in Downtown Albuquerque to socialize, caffeinate, imbibe, and meet up with someone who can turn your pop-up into a startup.
Coffee ● THE BREW A caf-
feinated jewel on the Gold Avenue Corridor with indoor and outdoor seating, this is a cozy place to enjoy a matcha latte while reading a book or your Twitter feed. 311 Gold Ave. SW; (505) 363-9453; thebrewabq.com
● CAFÉ LUSH Housed in a corner building that was home to a diner for 60 years, this is now a hub of coffee, fresh food, and sunny outdoor lounging. 700 Tijeras Ave. NW; (505) 508-0164; cafelushabq.com
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● ESPRESSO FINO
Locally roasted, organic, fair trade coffee in a charming café. 222 Gold Ave. SW; (575) 779-6078; espressofinoabq.com
● VELVET COFFEEHOUSE This
snug café—hidden in one of Old Town’s beautiful Spanish Colonial corridors— offers coffee as potent as it is delicious (plus paninipressed breakfast burritos). 206 1/2 San Felipe St. NW, Ste. 8; (505) 218-9941; on Facebook
● ZENDO COFFEE
This modern-minimalist gallery and café has become the go-to hangout for coders, creatives, and those seeking the perfect cayenne-pepper-infused beverage. Plus there’s a parklet out front. 413 Second St. SW; (505) 9261636; zendo-coffee.com
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downtown taproom has been open since the late aughts. Just make sure you have a plan B; seating is limited. 106 Second St. SW; (505) 842-8329; chamariverbrewery.com
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This purveyor of New Mexico’s excellent craft beers is located in the corridor between Downtown and Old Town. It offers vittles from 5 Star Burgers, next door (and there’s a Garcia’s in shouting distance). 1720 Central Ave. SW; (505) 247-0193; draftstation.com
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the best small brewery at the Great American Brew Festival in 2014, Marble remains a choice place to drink and mingle. 111 Marble Ave. NW; (505) 2432739; marblebrewery.com
Restaurants ● MÁS TAPAS Y VINO James Campbell
Caruso, James Beard–recognized chef behind Santa Fe’s La Boca and Taberna, is the mastermind behind this stronghold of Spanish cuisine (and its bountiful happy hours). 125 Second St. NW; (505) 242-9090; hotelandaluz.com
Breweries ● FARINA PIZZERIA
Some of the best pizza in the universe—derived from many locally sourced ingredients—amid exposed brick and local artwork. 510 Central Ave. SE; (505) 243-0130; farinapizzeria.com
● GRAVY Located in
what was once Milton’s, one of the greasiest spoons on Central, this lovingly remodeled mid-mod diner is the perfect place for comfort food and watching cars go by on Route 66. 725 Central Ave. NE; (505) 242-4299; on Facebook
● BOESE BROTHERS BREWERY A recent
arrival, Boese Brothers transformed a vacant early-20th-century brick beauty into a bustling corner bar. 601 Gold Ave. SW; (505) 382-7060; on Facebook
● PONDEROSA BREWING COM PANY Located in the Saw
Mill District, just north of Old Town, Ponderosa is one of the most delicious and decidedly comfortable places to drink beer Downtown. 1761 Bellamah Ave. NW; (505) 639-5941; ponderosabrewing.net
● RED DOOR BREWING COM PANY Though its mother
ship is on Candelaria, Red Door will be opening a taproom on the ground floor of the historic mid-mod Simms Building in 2016. 400 Gold Ave. SW; (505) 633-6675; reddoorbrewing.com
● TRACTOR BREW ING COMPANY An outpost in beautiful Wells Park, this Tractor location has ample space, live music, and food trucks. 1800 Fourth St. NW; (505) 2436752; getplowed.com
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