If you absolutely have to keep up with the latest exploits of the Silver Surfer, or Wolverine, this well-stocked shop is sure to have the latest edition in print. But if you have to find that certain edition of Tarzan the Ape Man to complete your collection, this would be a great place to look. Comic Warehouse carries a full line of current editions and out-of-print collectibles, as well as an extensive collection of posters and comic artwork. It even invites local artists to display their work on the walls and windows.
The staff here at Title Wave Books takes pride in the fact that they can find just about any out-of-print title you may be looking for—it just may be in the store's 60,000 book inventory. You will find whatever genre interests you here. There is an especially large selection of fantasy/science fiction and mystery titles. If you need information about homeschooling in the state of New Mexico, this is the place to go. The staff is highly informed, efficient and above all, they are friendly.
ABQ Uptown brought an upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment experience to Northeastern Albuquerque. This area includes urban loft apartments, several restaurants, a Trader Joe's grocery store, and retail favorites like Anthropologie, Coldwater Creek, MAC Cosmetics, Apple, and Pottery Barn. The pleasant landscaping of the area also makes it a nice place to stroll when the weather is warm, and with an underground parking garage right beneath the shopping area, you shouldn't have to walk far when it's cold out. Moreover, you can spot ABQ Uptown by the big neon "Q" sign at the corner of Uptown and Q Street.
You will find a treasure chest full of traditional and contemporary Native American jewelry at Bien Mur Indian Market Center store. Owned by the Sandia Pueblo, this shop is full of exquisite works of art that comes directly from the Indian artists to this market. The pottery, Kachinas, rugs and fetishes are masterfully created and designed with respect to the rich, traditional pueblo influence. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful in insuring customer's satisfaction in quality and service.
Casa Talavera is a locally-owned store that specializes in imported Talavera tile from Mexico a colorful, handmade traditional form. 200+ patterns are available and their website even contains a helpful page on how to install your purchase. Pots, door pulls, lamps, chandeliers and wall sconces are among the other items in stock. If you can possibly carry one home, a patterned tile washbasin will give your bathroom a colorful, Southwestern character, as will matching towel bars, soap dishes and toothbrush holders. If you're looking for a smaller yet still distinctive addition to your home, go for the outdoor house number tiles. Casa Talavera will ship certain items.
Join the locals in shopping for exotic foodstuffs in an enormous store located in the most culturally diverse part of town. Talin Market caters especially to the neighborhood's Asian communities–try Indonesian noodles, Chinese herbs, Indian masalas or Thai kaffir lime leaves–but also stocks ample treats from all corners of Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. Interested in broadening your culinary experiences but unsure how to combine the unfamiliar ingredients? Talin offers a wide variety of cooking classes to solve precisely that dilemma. Or simply visit their website for recipes. While you're there, you can place an order for anything except fresh produce and get it delivered to your doorstep back home. - Pip Lustgarten