Dining

Scenes From Beef & Leaf’s First Anniversary Celebration

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Celebrating the first anniversary of Beef & Leaf Cafe with a ribbon cutting Thursday, from left, Owner Laura Crucet’s son William Hamilton, her father Fernando Crucet, Owner/Executive Chef Laura Crucet, Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Sandy Jones and Crucet’s son Julian Hamilton, at 3801 Arkansas Ave. Suite G. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Diners gather on the patio of Beef & Leaf Cafe to celebrate the first anniversary of the eatery on Thursday at 3801 Arkansas Ave. Suite G. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Owner/Executive Chef Laura Crucet chats with diners Read More

Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Weekend Is Underway!

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo got underway Friday and continues through Sunday. Events kicked off with the Summer Concert Friday night and this morning’s parade down Central Avenue.

The remainder of today and Sunday are filled with exhibits, the rodeo, and the Sheriff’s Cowboy Dinner & Dance this evening at the Posse Lodge.

Events Schedule:

Saturday Aug. 2

  • Festival & Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ashley Pond Park
  • County Fair Exhibits, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mesa Public Library
  • Pie Baking Contest, judging until 1 p.m. at Ashley Pond Park
  • County Rodeo, including watermelon
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California Coastal Wine Dinner At Pig & Fig Café Aug. 9

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Courtesy image/P&F

COMMUNITY News:

Owner, Executive Chef & Sommelier, Laura Crucet, will host a California Coastal Wine Dinner starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at Pig & Fig Café at 11 Sherwood Blvd. in White Rock.

Menu:

Aperitif Cocktail

  • San Francisco Smash
  • botanical gin | shiso leaf | ginger-yuzu syrup

First Plate

“Apricot Burrata”

  • poached apricot | burrata | basil-tomato confit | crostini
  • 2023 Bedrock Wine Company “Ode to Lulu” Rose, Sonoma County

Second Plate

“Baja Ceviche”

  • lime-marinated shrimp | smashed avocado | pickled jalapeño | blue corn tostada
  • 2023 Ridge Vineyards
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100+ Women Who Care To Celebrate 10th Anniversary With Dinner & Giving Event At Beef & Leaf Aug. 7!

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The five founders of 100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos, from left, Carol A. Clark, Stephanie Garcia Richard, Dr. Marvel Harrison, Debbie Shelton and Kristy Ortega will attend a special event being held to highlight the group’s 10th anniversary, 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at Beef & Leaf. Photo by Joy Freymiller

100+ Women Who Care News:

It’s hard to believe, but this month, 100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos is marking its 10th anniversary of providing philanthropic giving to local non-profit organizations. Each person attending the group’s quarterly dinner and giving events donates $100 Read More

Los Alamos Association Of Education Retirees Annual ‘NOT Back-To-School Breakfast’ Set For Aug. 11 At TOTH

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From Judy Crocker, Karen Fortson, Suzanne Lynne, Judy Bjarke McKenzie, Jenn Neil & Chelly Young
Committee Members
Los Alamos Association Of Education Retirees 

School starts EARLY this year! Our “NOT Back To School Breakfast” will be on the first day of classes, Monday, Aug. 11, from 9-11 a.m., at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church in Kelly Hall at 3900 Trinity Drive.

Breakfast will include burritos, pastries, fruit, coffee, and Spa Water. We are trying to accommodate many dietary needs. There will be no charge, though donations would be appreciated to help defray the cost.

The current Read More

Beef & Leaf Cafe Turning 1! Community Celebration July 31!

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Beef & Leaf offers reimagined and elevated comfort food, a curated wine selection, and a commitment to seasonal fresh ingredients. Courtesy/Beef&Leaf

Beef & Leaf News:

Beef & Leaf Cafe is marking its first anniversary this Thursday, July 31, with an evening of celebration and gratitude. From 5-7 p.m., guests are invited to the Beef & Leaf patio for live jazz, champagne cocktails, and cake, as a thank you to the hardworking team behind the scenes and the community that has supported the restaurant from day one.

Since opening its doors one year ago, July 31, 2024, Beef Read More

LAPS To Continue Free Breakfast & Lunch For Students

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LAPS to continue offering free breakfast & lunch to all LAPS students during the 2025-2026 school year. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 11 and Los Alamos Public Schools is pleased to announce that they will continue to offer a free breakfast and lunch to all LAPS students during the 2025-2026 school year.

LAPS partners with Chartwells Food Services to provide food services at all school sites.

This year LAPS will be utilizing the Offer Versus Serve (OVS) model pertaining to USDA and NSLP requirements. This model will provide students with more of a choice for Read More

100+ Women Who Care Select ‘All Individuals First’ For Grant

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100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos Steering Committee Member Angie Bratton welcomes guests and introduces speakers at the quarterly dinner and giving event held May 8 at SALA Los Alamos Event Center. After hearing presentations from three randomly selected nonprofits, those gathered voted to choose ‘All Individuals First’ to receive a $2,300 grant to assist its mission. Family Strengths Network and LARSO will be considered again in the future. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Executive Assistant Donovan Price spoke on behalf of Enterprise Bank & Trust, which sponsored Read More

Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Brings ‘Disclaimers’ Friday Night To Ashley Pond Park

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By PABLO IRLANDO-WILDMAN
CEO
Sancre Productions

Waterstone Mortgage and Plateau Property Management bring us the band “Disclaimers” to Ashley Pond Park for the 8th show of the 2025 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series, this Friday, July 18. Come out to the free event from 6-9 p.m. and enjoy the multitude of food vendors, kids’ activities, information booths, non-profit row, and 3 full hours of Disclaimers music.

The Disclaimers arose from a tangled mess of cassette tapes and microphone cables in Albuquerque, and have been giving people a reason to dance and sing along ever since. They deliver the Read More