It is funny how you can drive by a place a million times and never notice it until one day you just…read moreread the sign, discovering something brand new to you. I drive up Lomas past the Garden Center all the time but I only recently read the sign and decided to look up what it was. Behind all the trees, there is a little Albuquerque gem. I looked up their website and read all about a plant sale they had going on. I got two cute little plants and was excited to see the space. The actual gardens were closed when I went but I want to go back to check them out. I would also definitely go back for another plant sale, the prices were great and they had some fun stuff to choose from. One note, the parking is terrible when they are super busy. I doubt that they are super busy too often, probably only for events and such but when it is, getting in and out is a huge pain.

My husband and I had our wedding here last year. It was reasonably priced and had a ballroom as…read morewell as a smaller room where you could get ready. There are some rules like no bubbles or confetti, but they are all outlined in contract. We had employees there to supervise and help out. Because it was early April and the gardens don't open till mid April we couldn't have the ceremony in the gardens. It turned out to be less expensive. But when it came time for taking pictures, the staff let us and some of our guests take photos in the garden. The gardens are beautiful and well maintained. They made for a beautiful backdrop for our photos. Although it was not open on the weekends, there is a garden shop that sells fun garden themed items. There is a small courtyard in the front which also makes for good pictures. What's interesting is that the building itself doesn't look that special as I would drive past it every day and wouldn't have known about it if wasn't for the sign. It's a great hidden gem in the middle of Albuquerque and was a very nice venue to have a wedding.

Some of the best views, hands down, in the city. Especially downtown. I went to a wedding reception…read moreon the 8th floor. It is going to be made into lofts...it's laid out that way...but it's perfect for a group for now. The views are wonderful. Make sure you visit the rooftop. The sunset looks magnificent from there and there's plenty of room for big parties, DJs, etc. I didn't know this gem existed.

Breathtaking location. You get a great view of Albuquerque. The only bad thing is that to use the…read morerestrooms you have to go down a few floors. That is the only negative with this space. One of my favorite private event spaces in town.

Sadly, this business doesn't provide rental services anymore. They are only a brewery.read more

I absolutely love thIs little gem. I use the term "little" loosely. The space is huge. There…read more are multiple indoor and outdoor areas but it still manages to feel quaint and intimate. Their beer is brewed on property and they have a pretty sizable variety of local wine. I really liked their Doppelbock. It was smooth and delicious. The color was rich and beautiful and was a great complement to the mild but well-bodied flavor. My husband had the Hoppy Birthday IPA and also enjoyed it. Here's where it gets really weird...he liked that IPA so much that he gave other beers on their list a shot. He VERY RARELY ventures out of IPA world. He was so blown away by the quality of the brew that he wanted to actually taste the others. He ended up with the Ghost Stout. It was also a beautiful color and tasted amazing!! The folks there were so genuine and welcoming and weren't overbearing. It felt natural and comfortable. The grounds and structure were gorgeous. When you're thinking of heading to enjoy a brew in Corrales you absolutely MUST give this place a shot. You can bring your own food as well. Come support a small family-run brewery.

My husband and I celebrated our thirty-fifth wedding anniversary with a dinner at DH Lescombes. It…read morewas our first time dining there and we were not disappointed. The ambiance was exquisite despite the somewhat loud noise level. The decor and the service were both top notch. Our server Sergio went above and beyond the call of duty. He made our anniversary even more special with a free dessert, a coupon for a free wine flight on our next visit and a hand written list of recommended local attractions and eateries. And then there is the food. The potsticker appetizer was pleasing to both the eye and palate. I had the meatloaf entree which was delicious. And my husband loved the beef bourguignon. And the crème brûlée we had for dessert was delightfully creamy underneath a beautiful gold crust. We will definitely return and highly recommend DH Lescombes to anyone seeking fine but affordable dining in the Albuquerque area.

I went here recently for a break while caretaking for my mom. Over the years I've liked this place…read moreless and less and thought I'd give it one last try. My parents don't drink so I wanted a nice chilled glass of rose. I went here and thought I'd give it another try. I just didn't like their wines or food. I wanted a chilled rose chilled at the proper temp and I was told they intentionally kept it at Certain temperature. It was so disappointing and for a winery I was very disappointed. I even took my ice cubes from my water to try and chill it. It just ruined my experience here. I think room temp wine is a thing in ABQ, but coming from Oregon this was a big disappointment. I know a lot about wine. This place didn't do it for me. Service was nice but the food was not very good either. The ceviche was really disappointing. I knew better to order it but it seemed healthier than other choices. I tried to like this place but in the end I just don't.

Bike In Coffee has long been one of our favorite Albuquerque gems, and we were lucky enough to…read morecelebrate our wedding there a few weeks ago. As a venue, it's stunning! Our ceremony was in the shade of the cottonwood trees, cocktail hour was in a shaded garden, and our reception was in the gorgeous updated big red barn (with AC and twinkle lights!). The event coordination team, Mikaela and Ethan Dunn ("Us The Dunns"), were incredible, and made our special day worry free for us. We worked with them to arrange our set up, decor rental, clean up, bartending, and day-of coordination. They are true professionals and elevated our day and experience in every way. And Bike in Coffee/Old Town Farm was the perfect place to share with our friends and family as we celebrated! Our friends and family shared that it was one of the most beautiful and authentic venues they had ever been to, and we felt the same.

Just a wonderful garden spot East of Old Town. Friendly…read moreowner, excellent food and drink and pleasant live music

Such a beautiful location, and the food and drinks were amazing. We had some of the best ceviche…read moreand an amazing quesadilla with chorizo, and eggs. We had an amazing tour by my brother who works there as the bread chef. The farmer is gorgeous and the flowers amazing. They have an awesome resort and beautiful grounds. Planning my next trip for next year already and going to stay.

I was in town from Denver visiting for my nephew's graduation. We had reservations for a Friday…read moreevening. When we walked onto the patio and took in those sweeping views of the Sandias, I was ready to love this place. Los Poblanos has all the ingredients of a truly special dining experience: a gorgeous setting, a thoughtful farm-to-table ethos, and a menu that promises something above the ordinary. Which is exactly why the evening's annoying missteps were so disappointing. Service was well intentioned but unpolished. Our waiter seemed overwhelmed and, at times, unfamiliar with the menu -- a problem when guests are asking genuine questions about the food and wine. We ordered bread which came before our drinks were served. Wine service was inconsistent. I ordered an Albariño by the glass - 6 oz. My sister ordered the Cabernet listed on the menu as a recommended pairing for her entrée, priced at $11. After we placed our drink orders, the waiter returned to inform her that the menu price was incorrect -- the wine was actually $18. She agreed to proceed. He then asked whether she wanted "a half glass or a full glass," which is an oddly imprecise question at a restaurant whose menu specifies pours in 3, 6, and 9 oz increments. She said half glass. What arrived was 3 oz of wine in a small serving carafe, which the waiter simply poured into her glass -- no bottle presented, no taste offered. My own Albariño, by contrast, was brought to the table in the bottle with a proper taste before pouring. The disparity in service between the two of us was striking. A simple, clear statement -- "3 oz of this wine is $18, not $11; would you still like it?" -- would have resolved everything cleanly. Instead, the vague "half or full glass" framing left my sister without the information she needed to make an informed choice. For what it's worth, the wine itself was extraordinarily tannic -- borderline undrinkable -- and I would have sent it back. My nephew ordered a top shelf whiskey. The waiter told him "we don't have that". My nephew said "it's on your menu" to which the waiter responded "oh, let me check on that". There seemed to be too many instances of the waiter running back to the bar to check on stuff. Anyway, it was available. The waiter apologized. We ordered the bread which was served before our drinks arrived. Food took about an hour which is fine - I don't have an issue with that but during that time we never saw the waiter again. I ordered the soup of the day - potato and leek which was delicious. Followed by the blackberry salad, which was my main course. Both arrived simultaneously, with the salad placed in front of me and the soup set to the side as an afterthought. At a restaurant at this price point, the expectation that soup precedes salad is not an eccentricity -- it is simply correct service. When I expressed my surprise, the servers seemed genuinely puzzled, which suggests this may be a training gap rather than an isolated incident. As for the salad itself -- it was pleasant, but pleasant is not enough here. The blackberry salad was the kind of thing you might enjoy at a well-run casual chain: competently assembled, inoffensive, and forgettable. At a farm-to-table restaurant with access to exceptional local ingredients, I expect the plate to reflect that -- more intentional presentation, more layered flavors, something that is more elevated than what was presented. This one didn't. The gap between the setting and what landed on the table was wider than it should have been. My sister and nephews ordered the filet mignon and rib eye. Both arrived pre-sliced -- a presentation trend that has made its way into fine dining, though one that divides opinion. My concern, beyond personal preference, is practical: sliced meat loses heat faster, and at roughly $80 per entrée, guests should receive their steak in the condition that best showcases it. The quality was good, not exceptional. Los Poblanos is a restaurant with genuine promise and a setting that few can match. The concept is right; the execution needs work. The issues I encountered -- inconsistent wine service, course sequencing, and a discombobulated waiter-- are not kitchen problems. They are fixable. I hope the restaurant takes that seriously, because the bones here are excellent and the experience should be too.

Best price for golf range and service desk is great. So.glad they have extended hours till10pm.read more

Having attended the Bloomfield for many years attending the international balloon, fiesta, you…read morewould think that they make enough money for that event to spread throughout the year. However, I recently went to a two day concert called the smoke show. The two day venue had various artists which were fun and entertaining to watch with a great sound system! The problem is the venue itself! No coolers are allowed and nothing to drink whatsoever is allowed. No sunscreen is allowed and any other items are not allowed to be brought in. However, each beer, which is a tall boy, is $20. And if you wanna bring water in, you can't so you have to buy their water, which is also stupidly expensive! Some shade was provided, but not much. Now mind you, this is in the middle of August, which is Albuquerque's hottest month of the year. Just waiting in line to get into the venue, there were two people being attended to by the medics For what would appeared to be heat stroke or heat exhaustion. They are setting themselves up for liability with so limited resources or attendees being allowed to bring in at the very least water! Bottom line, this place makes you feel like you're getting raped because everything is a cash grab!

The owners are so kind and caring. They treated our kids with special needs with amazing compassion.read more

This place is amazing. The coffee is fantastic, the people are kind, and the items are fabulous…read more Found so many goodies. My heart felt at home in here. Come visit them.

Highly, highly recommend…read more Alena was such a great contribution to our planning and execution of our wonderful wedding day. We are so grateful for her professionalism and experience, as she organized all of the vendors and kept our wedding on a timeline. Not only is she a great wedding planner, but she genuinely was excited for us and shared in our love and joy for the months leading up to our event. It is obvious how much Alena loves her job. I hope she is able to continue to grow her business and share her skills with many more couples for years and years to come. Thank you Alena!!!!

Alena is extraordinary. Absolutely top notch - she is a total cut above the rest! I run anxious and…read moreI was incredibly worried about everything going well (after having lost my first wedding venue in California and needing to put together a totally new wedding in NM in 5 months, I was especially concerned). Since I live in CA, I was working with Alena remotely, which could have caused problems with someone less capable. No problems at all with Alena, her work was A+. Not only was I able to 100% trust Alena with all of my worries and details, but she went above and beyond in every way during my wedding in Santa Fe in August. She will have every detail that is important to you in her brain day of, and make sure that it happens precisely as you want it to happen. She will solve problems before they even get to you. She will be a shepherd to you and your spouse on your big day - not pushy, but not a pushover. There in exactly the way you need her. She knows her craft, and she executes like the expert she is. She is worth every single penny and more. She has a calming, but kickass presence that will complement you in whatever way your personality type needs. Her organizational skills and professional demeanor truly impressed us during the whole lead up to the wedding and the day of. She managed all of our vendors with elegance, but a get-it-done attitude as well, and they had great things to say about her to us as well. I wish I lived in New Mexico so I could work with Alena on more events. She is unbelievable. Hiring her was the best decision of our entire wedding - and my husband and I say that every time we reminisce about our big day. She made it even better than I imagined...which I did not think was possible!!