Out to
L
unch Bunch

first Thursday of the month
unless specified otherwise

 

 

 

Chair

Vickie Kneemeyer

 

 

On December 3rd, a group of 11 Jardineras enjoyed lunch at Terra. Terra is located at 1119 Alameda and was recently awarded four stars. The most famous lunch choice is the crab cakes. Many of the Jardineras enjoyed the cobb salad and the soups.

I would like to finalize the ratings for the 2009 restaurants. Please, review the list and
give me your inputs. Based on prior inputs, I have a list. I realize that many of you did not attend each fabulous place. The list is based on quality, presentation and taste, price, service. And the final question, would you recommend this place or return for a second time and a third. Four Stars, yes we must return,
three stars, good and definitely return, two stars, maybe return, one star, it may be worth one more visit, under different circumstances. What do you think ladies ? I think all 12 choices were great.

1. La Provence ****
2. Terra ****
3. St Claire Winery ***
4. Casa Benavidez ***
5. Chez Axel ***
6. La Fonda del Bosque ***
7. Nick & Jimmys ***
8. Savoy Bar & Grill **
9. Zea **
10. Mykonos **
11. China Luck *
12. Annie's Soup Kitchen *

 

Vickie
December 4, 2009

 

 

 

On November 5th, The Out To Lunch Group taveled to a new restaurant,
Nick & Jimmy's
located on Pan American frontage road,
owned by Yannies on Central.
A lovely group of ladies (8) enjoyed
a terrific lunch.
The menu selection included various choices of seafood, lamb, pizza, and assorted salads.
The Out To Lunch group gave
Nick & Jimmy's a "must return"
for lunch or dinner with husband or fireinds. This is a keeper.

Vickie
November 6, 2009

 


 

The Out To Lunch Group traveled to China Luck on San Pedro for Chinese. The attendees for the lunch was nine. The lunch menu at China Luck was extensive. However, several expressed their disappointment with character of flavor and spices. The food was not spicy and served buffet style.
Vickie
October 8, 2009

 

 

 

 


October 1, a Thursday, we will be going to
China Luck
for lunch at 12:00. Lunch will be prepared for the group..$12.00 will cover lunch, drink, tip. If you have allergic reactions to MSG or other please let me know. As always, the carpooling will take place at the Merc at 11:15. China Luck is located at 7900 San Pedro NE . Take I-25 to Paseo del Norte east and then take a right onto San Pedro and an immediate left to the small shopping area.
Vickie
9/8/09

 

 

 

 
On September 3rd, ten Jardinerans traveled to
La Provence for the most delicious lunch.
It truly is a piece of France right here in Nob Hill.
The selection, service, and textures of lunch were the best. The only fault we found was the noise level was a tad high. However, we definitely enjoyed the lunch and recommend it to the rest of the Jardinerans.
Vickie
9/8/09

 

 

 

On August 6 a group of 17 ladies enjoyed lunch at the St. Claire Winery on Rio Grande. The food was delicious and the company fabulous. In addition, The Out To Lunch Bunch enjoyed a mini wine (Cabernet ) and Champagne (Brut) tasting. It was fun. The next outing will be to La Provence on September 3.

Vickie
August 7, 2009

 

 

 

On July 1, The Out To Lunch Bunch enjoyed a fabulous lunch at Mykonos, a Greek Restaurant located on Eubank and Juan Tabo. Mykonos interior is decorated in white and blue, true to Greek design. Mykonos is a very large setting and the walls are adorned with Greek Murals.

The food was excellent and the group of eight enjoyed both the food and visiting. Mykonos is a definite keeper and we plan to return, often.

Attendees:
Susanne Dominguez, Margaret Bolshazy, Sandy Pilcher, Marie Smrt,
Judy Gajkowski, Melinda Petersen, Paula Norris, Vickie Kneemeyer

Vickie
July 2, 2009

 

 

 



We met June 4 at La Fonda del Bosque
at the National Hispanic Cultural Center for lunch.
We were a Group of eight.

We left The Merc at 10:00 and decided to view the current exhibit at the Hispanic Cultural Museum.
It is titled "Meso-Americhanics" de la Torre Brothers and Border Baroque. It is a very intricate blown glass and mixed-media works of Jamex and Einar de la Torre experiences of living in an increasingly global society filled with hybrid, immigrant, and transnational experiences.
It is an interesting exhibit. Worth the trip.

In addition, on view is the Margaret Herrerra oils and Santiago Perez painting titled Aztec Pilots which is on the front page of the Santa Fe Tourist magazines.

The food at Fonda del Bosque was excellent, the service was great and we enjoyed visiting for two hours.
In addition, we visited the tiendita.

Our Next Out To Lunch group will meet at The Merc at 11:15 and travel to Mykonos for some delicious Greek Food.

Vickie

 

 

The Lunch Date is scheduled for the
first Thursday of each month.

Meet at the Merc by 11:15 if you have made
arrangements to carpool.
The reservation at the restaurant will be made for 12:00.

Call me if you have made a
reservation but cannot attend.

This year, we will evaluate each restaurant
and keep the results for future reference.

A very simple evaluation:
* okay
** good
*** great
**** must return

 



 

 



RESTAURANTS

2009 Schedule

1.    Annie's Soup Kitchen
3107 Eubank
505-296-8601

2.   Savoy
7400 Montgomery
884-8514

3.   India Kitchen
6910 Montgomery
884-2333

4.   Chez Axel
6209 Montgomery
881-8104

5. Casa de Benavidez
8032 4th Street
898-3311

6.   La Fonda del Bosque
Hispanic Cultural Center
505-247-9480

7.   Mykonos
5900 Eubank NE
291-1116

8.   LaProvence
3001 Central (Nob Hill)
254-7644

9.  China Luck
7900 San Pedro NE
822-0525

10.   Chef Du Jour
119 San Pasquale Ave. SW
247-8998

11.   Bernalillo High School
Chez Nous
505-404-5188

12.   Terra
1119 Alameda
792-1700
Christmas Luncheon

 

 

 

 

 

Members

Roberta Adams
Wendy Ayala-Hinds
Mercia Bailey
Margaret Bolshazy
Pam Buethe
Linda Chow
Susanne Dominguez
Val Forbes
Jo Fowler
Jo Anne Fredrikson
Kathy Friedman
Judy Gajkowski
Irene Gale
Connie Goodwin
Kathy Granlund
Nancy Guist
Leigh Ann Guthrie
Helen Johnson
Toni Justice
Nancy Kellum-Rose
Vickie Kneemeyer,
CHAIR
Judy Labovitz

Joan Lucero
Mickey McCaughan
Sharon Neal
Pam Neas
Deborah Neuman
Barbara Otter
Sue Overley
Melinda Petersen
Susan Petersen
Sandy Pilcher
Pat Quick
Jean Reid
Ginny Ricciardelli
Cathryne Richards
Nancy Rostkowski
Shirley Sanders
Sharon Sanfelippo
Grayce Schor
Marie Smrt
Betty Temple
Clardel Walker

 

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