Sadie's is a New Mexican cuisine restaurant chain from the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico.[2][3] They have three locations in Albuquerque, and they also sell their own New Mexico chile, salsa, jerky, and other New Mexico related products throughout the United States and Canada.[4][5]
History
Sadie's of New Mexico was founded by Sadie Koury in 1954. Sadie's sister Betty-Jo, who ran the restaurant with Sadie, took up the family business once Sadie retired. Betty-Jo and her husband, Bob Stafford. Billy and Brian, the sons of Betty-Jo and Bob, worked at the 4th Street restaurant.[6][7][8]
Food challenge
A food challenge called "the world's largest New Mexican style sopapilla" was shown on Man v. Food, during the season 4 Man v. Food Nation tour.[9] The challenge featured a 9-pound sopapilla filled with red and green New Mexico chile, carne adovada, beef, chicken, and cheese.[10] The challenge was eventually taken off the menu in 2014, because only 11 people have ever been able to complete the challenge, but some professional eaters have been able to accept the challenge since.[11]
Reception
Officialbestof.com named Sadie's "Best New Mexican Restaurant" in 2011.[12] In 2014 they won Scovie Awards' "Best Red Chile", and they got second place for "Green Chile" and "Mild" salsa.[13]
References
- ^ "Sadie's of New Mexico restaurant has four locations serving Albuquerque". sadiesofnewmexico.com. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
- ^ Cheryl Jamison. "5 New Mexico Salsas to Fire Up Your Food". New Mexico Magazine - Tasting New Mexico blog. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|work= - ^ "Sadie's of New Mexico". Food Network. January 10, 2017. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
- ^ "Best Green Chile in New Mexico Winners (2018)". 10Best. February 14, 2021. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
- ^ Martinez, Rozanna M. (October 1, 2017). "Five NM vendors score Scovie Awards for salsa, other spicy products". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
- ^ "For over 50 years, Sadie's of New Mexico has been Albuquerque's number one source for authentic and delicious New Mexican cuisine". Retrieved August 9, 2014.
- ^ "And after fifty years, exceptional food and standing room only is still the tradition at Sadie's". Retrieved August 9, 2014.
- ^ Jessica Dyer. "One-on-One with Betty Jo Stafford". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
- ^ Host: Adam Richman (2011). Travis on a Silver Platter. Man v. Food Nation (Television).
- ^ New Mexico Magazine (in Italian). New Mexico Department of Development. 2010. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
- ^ Washington, Francesca (September 1, 2018). "Professional eater takes on 9-pound sopapailla challenge". KRQE News 13 Albuquerque - Santa Fe. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
- ^ "A Quality Dining experience that exemplifies the New Mexican cuisine tradition". THE OFFICIAL BEST OF - The Official Best in destinations across the country - New Mexico. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|work= - ^ "Scovie Awards search - Sadies of New Mexico". Scovie Awards. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
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