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As the 2007 Fiery Foods Show fast approaches, legions of chileheads across the nation are anxiously awaiting this annual pilgrimage. While the Sandia Casino is way outside of town & has almost everything you need for a weekend of debauchery, there are a few places that are worthy of the 15 min drive into town. Have a place you’d recommend? Leave a comment and let us know!
The Chile Pepper Emporium
901 Rio Grande Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 881-9225
www.chilipepperemporium.com
(near a Starbucks)Nice, clean and spacious hot sauce shop. Closest to the Sandia Casino (I think). They have a wall of heat and often have samples out.
Chile Addict
325 Eubank Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 237-9070
www.chileaddictstore.com
(across the street from Wal-Mart)More crowded then the Emporium and less kept up, but still a fun visit. Carries more NM goodies and has a nice line of coffee beans.
Garduno’s
Several Locations
www.gardunosrestaurants.comMakers of one of the best jarred salsas I’ve ever had, the Garduno’s family restaurants are a great place to find satisfying Mexican food.
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I wish I had time to go out and about but I am chained to the Sandia for the weekend. 
Jodie on 2/19/2007 at 4:36 pm said:
I wish I had time to go out and about but I am chained to the Sandia for the weekend.
HEY! Nobody mentioned chains when I volunteered to help out! Now I may not want to leave! 
So what’s the word on the Go Karts? I know I’ll have to leave for that.
Jodie on 2/19/2007 at 4:36 pm said:
I wish I had time to go out and about but I am chained to the Sandia for the weekend.
Jodie I will bring the hacksaw. Wink wink.
Bret on 2/19/2007 at 4:55 pm said:
Jodie I will bring the hacksaw. Wink wink.
Hey Bret, Bubba said to remind you that she has your handcuff keys. You want me to bring ‘em to NM? Or you want to get them from Bubba next time you see her?
An hour up the road in Santa Fe is some of the best eatin’ you’ll find- the Guadalupe Cafe You can bet I’ll be there for at least one meal: Eggs benedict with green chile holandaise!
Jim Campbell- StepUpForCharity.org on 2/19/2007 at 5:53 pm said:
An hour up the road in Santa Fe is some of the best eatin’ you’ll find- the Guadalupe Cafe
We might just head up to Santa Fe to check out:
Tia Sophia’s
210 W. San Francisco
Santa Fe, NM
Tel: (505) 983-9880
Supposed to be the birth place of the breakfast burrito!
DK on 2/19/2007 at 5:04 pm said:
Hey Bret, Bubba said to remind you that she has your handcuff keys. You want me to bring ‘em to NM? Or you want to get them from Bubba next time you see her?
I thought Bubba was going to keep Bigshow company why we our in NM
Bret on 2/19/2007 at 6:27 pm said:
I thought Bubba was going to keep Bigshow company why we our in NM
You know that all she talks about. His dog and his bike and now he owns that new place. Bubba back to earth.
Jim Campbell- StepUpForCharity.org on 2/19/2007 at 5:53 pm said:
An hour up the road in Santa Fe is some of the best eatin’ you’ll find- the Guadalupe Cafe
We will be in San Fe on Tuesday and Wednesday thanks for the information Jim…
BLANE on 2/19/2007 at 6:45 pm said:
We will be in San Fe on Tuesday and Wednesday thanks for the information Jim…
Bring me a Doggy bag OK and keep Luke out of it.
Thanks Nick
Bret on 2/19/2007 at 7:11 pm said:
Thanks Nick
You got prizes for the G-Carts…
BLANE on 2/19/2007 at 7:15 pm said:
You got prizes for the G-Carts…
No nothing from here. I will work my Magic at show. Do you here that CaJohn, Blair And who ever else is going to have a 2007 Fiery Food Show Collectible. Hint Hint We need prizes for Poker and Golf and Go karts. I will see you at the show and we can talk OK
Sorry it’s been a long day my eyes are closeing. WAKE UP
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BLANE on 2/19/2007 at 6:45 pm said:
We will be in San Fe on Tuesday and Wednesday thanks for the information Jim…
Another great local place is the El Tecolote. We’ve been eating at the Guadalupe Cafe since it used to be located, oddly enough, over on Guadalupe st many years ago. It was just a hole in the wall local spot that has gotten a bit of notariety. You ought to check out their cinnamon rolls also
Bottom line, it’s hard to go wrong in Santa Fe.
BLANE on 2/19/2007 at 6:45 pm said:
We will be in San Fe on Tuesday and Wednesday thanks for the information Jim…
Thought you were picking me up at the airport Wednesday?
DK on 2/19/2007 at 8:44 pm said:
Thought you were picking me up at the airport Wednesday?
My bad, 1st is on THURSDAY!!! DOH! See ya Thurday!
Nick Lindauer on 2/19/2007 at 6:14 pm said:
We might just head up to Santa Fe to check out:
Tia Sophia’s
210 W. San Francisco
Santa Fe, NM
Tel: (505) 983-9880Supposed to be the birth place of the breakfast burrito!
Anyone want to meet there around 2 pm for lunch on Thursday? That’s right when we’ll be driving through on our way to the show. We’re always looking for a good place to stop on the way in and haven’t found a good one yet.
Nick Lindauer on 2/20/2007 at 10:50 am said:
I think we’d be down for that, gotta check our flight arrival time - anyone that would like a ride, let me know - there will be at least 3 HSB related cars available for transport.
Sounds good- let’s get this party started even before we get to town! Does Tia Sophia’s serve beer? Let us know if the flight time works Nick and we’ll plan on it.
Lee@DC on 2/20/2007 at 10:47 am said:
Anyone want to meet there around 2 pm for lunch on Thursday? That’s right when we’ll be driving through on our way to the show. We’re always looking for a good place to stop on the way in and haven’t found a good one yet.
We *might* be in on this- all depends on the weather heading out there & how fast we get done with set up. No promises.
Jim- StepUpForCharity.org on 2/20/2007 at 10:35 pm said:
We *might* be in on this- all depends on the weather heading out there & how fast we get done with set up. No promises.
Sounds good, man- Hope to see you there!
Santa Fe is one of the greatest places on earth!! I’d love to meet you guys there, but I’ll be making my approach from the South!
locolunabrian on 2/21/2007 at 10:08 am said:
Santa Fe is one of the greatest places on earth!! I’d love to meet you guys there, but I’ll be making my approach from the South!
So are we so try another excuse 
Um….I’m a little late on replying to this, but I’ll give my $.02 anyway.
Garduños is ok…but if you really want good New Mexican food, Sadies is the place to go.
Here’s a link:
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The chile pepper emporium is definitely worth the drive. It is the biggest hot shop I’ve ever seen (although I have not been to Peppers). Nice people, too. Make sure you try their house hot sauce. It’s some good stuff!