What’s open for Christmas in Albuquerque
Dining out for Christmas is becoming an increasingly popular choice.
MORNING LONG, AS MOST BUSINESSES ARE CLOSED TODAY. FOOD. OF COURSE, A BIG PART OF CHRISTMAS DAY, WHETHER YOU’RE SKIPPING THE COOKING AND LOOKING FOR A RESTAURANT TO EAT AT TONIGHT, OR MAYBE RUSHING FOR A LAST MINUTE INGREDIENTS, PEYTON SPELLACY HAS YOU COVERED THIS MORNING. SO, PEYTON, WHAT’S OPEN TODAY? HEY, TODD, FIRST WE’RE GOING TO TALK ABOUT GROCERY STORES. SO IF YOU ARE HUNTING DOWN THOSE LAST MINUTE INGREDIENTS, YOU MIGHT BE IN TROUBLE TODAY BECAUSE ALBERTSONS, SMITH’S, TRADER JOE’S, WHOLE FOODS, SPROUTS, COSTCO, WALMART, THE DOLLAR TREE, THEY ARE ALL CLOSED TODAY. I DID FIND ONE SUPERMARKET THAT IS OPEN ON CENTRAL. IT’S CALLED EL SUPER. IT WILL BE OPEN FROM 7 A.M. TO 10 P.M. YOU CAN ALSO CHECK YOUR LOCAL CVS AND WALGREENS. THEY MAY HAVE REDUCED HOURS TODAY THOUGH. IF YOU’RE IN NEED OF AN EXTRA INGREDIENT, YOU CAN ALWAYS KNOCK ON YOUR NEIGHBOR’S DOOR AND HOPE THEY’RE IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT AS WELL. BUT IF YOU’RE DODGING THE KITCHEN AND ARE LOOKING TO GO OUT FOR CHRISTMAS, YOU’RE IN LUCK. ALBUQUERQUE AND SANTA FE HAVE PLENTY OF RESTAURANTS OPEN. TODAY WE CAUGHT UP WITH THE HEAD OF THE LOCAL FOODIES GROUP AT BARELAS, ONE OF THE PLACES THAT WILL BE OPEN TODAY TO FIND OUT WHY SO MANY FOLKS CHOOSE TO DINE OUT FOR CHRISTMAS. WE HAVE SO MANY FANTASTIC RESTAURANTS THAT IT JUST MAKES SENSE THAT IT’S REALLY, REALLY, REALLY FASCINATING HOW MUCH OF A FOODIE TOWN ALBUQUERQUE IS, BECAUSE A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK THAT, YOU KNOW, SANTA FE. EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT SANTA FE IS SORT OF A CULTURAL CENTER FOR ARTS AND FOOD AND ALL THAT. BUT WOW, THERE’S A LOT OF REALLY GREAT PLACES TO EAT IN ALBUQUERQUE. ALSO. YEAH. FOR A FULL LIST OF THOSE RESTAURANTS THAT ARE OPEN IN SANTA FE AND ALBUQUERQUE ON CHRISTMAS, YOU CAN FIND A LINK IN THE AS SEEN ON SEVEN SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE. MCCORMICK SAYS A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE PLANNING TO DINE OUT TONIGHT, SO IF YOU HAVEN’T MADE RESERVATIONS YET, YOU SHOULD PROBABLY GET ON THAT. REPORTING LIVE IN NORTHWES
What’s open for Christmas in Albuquerque
Dining out for Christmas is becoming an increasingly popular choice.
Updated: 5:18 PM MST Dec 25, 2024
If you’re hunting for last-minute ingredients, it might be tough. Albertsons, Smith’s, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Trader Joe’s, Costco, Walmart and Dollar Tree are all closed on Wednesday. However, El Super, a supermarket on Central, will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., providing a lifeline for those who forgot a crucial ingredient for their holiday meals. For anyone in a pinch, there’s always the option to knock on a neighbor’s door and hope they’re feeling the holiday spirit.For those looking to skip cooking in the kitchen entirely, Albuquerque and Santa Fe have plenty of restaurants open Wednesday. Dining out for Christmas is becoming an increasingly popular choice. The head of a local foodies group shared that the convenience and unique atmosphere of dining out appeals to many, especially during the busy holiday season.“We have so many fantastic restaurants that it just makes sense,” says Robert McCormick, head of the local foodies group. “It’s really fascinating how much of a foodie town Albuquerque is because a lot of people think that Santa Fe is — because it’s sort of a cultural center for arts and food and all that. But wow, there’s a lot of really great places in Albuquerque also.”If you’re planning to dine out and haven’t made reservations yet, it’s highly recommended to act quickly. Many places are already filling up as more people opt for this hassle-free way to celebrate. These are the sites of restaurants open in Albuquerque and Santa Fe for Christmas.
If you’re hunting for last-minute ingredients, it might be tough. Albertsons, Smith’s, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Trader Joe’s, Costco, Walmart and Dollar Tree are all closed on Wednesday. However, El Super, a supermarket on Central, will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., providing a lifeline for those who forgot a crucial ingredient for their holiday meals. For anyone in a pinch, there’s always the option to knock on a neighbor’s door and hope they’re feeling the holiday spirit.
For those looking to skip cooking in the kitchen entirely, Albuquerque and Santa Fe have plenty of restaurants open Wednesday. Dining out for Christmas is becoming an increasingly popular choice. The head of a local foodies group shared that the convenience and unique atmosphere of dining out appeals to many, especially during the busy holiday season.
“We have so many fantastic restaurants that it just makes sense,” says Robert McCormick, head of the local foodies group. “It’s really fascinating how much of a foodie town Albuquerque is because a lot of people think that Santa Fe is — because it’s sort of a cultural center for arts and food and all that. But wow, there’s a lot of really great places in Albuquerque also.”
If you’re planning to dine out and haven’t made reservations yet, it’s highly recommended to act quickly. Many places are already filling up as more people opt for this hassle-free way to celebrate. These are the sites of restaurants open in Albuquerque and Santa Fe for Christmas.
