M'tucci's Partners With UNM Athletics
/Over the past several years, the founders and controlling partners of M’tucci’s Restaurants have made great strides embarking on the effort to be the Education Restaurant Company of New Mexico. Our initiative to send chefs to the culinary classes at Rio Rancho high school, and partnering with the APS Transitions program are examples of our efforts to improve education for our employees and their families. Now that we’ve completed one year of our sponsorship of UNM Athletics, we’d like to tell you how we’re putting a little bit of fun on the field, and on the court, and in our restaurants.
Soon after opening M’tucci’s Bar Roma in Historic Nob Hill, our company embraced an opportunity to bring us closer to the largest University in the state, encouraging our people to cheer for the Cherry & Silver. We launched the UNM men’s and women’s 2022 basketball season with “Shake Your Tucci” contests on the floor of The Pit during halftime, wherein the crowd judged the dance-off skills of two random fans, joined by the school mascots, Lobo Louie and Lobo Lucy. We capped the season with a competition between general managers Robin Dibble and Amanda Cronin.
Crowd members compete for a M’tucci’s prize during a “Shake Your Tucci” contest at The Pit.
Over the summer we produced fun, college-friendly cooking shows with UNM athletes, entitled “M’tucci’s Munchies”. In each segment, Chef Damien Lucero helmed the griddles of our cicchetti bar, showing student athletes fun and creative ways to take everyday cuisine, like grilled cheese sandwiches and quickly prepared pastas, to outstandingly tasty new levels. Find these videos on YouTube here, here and here, and feel free to up your own kitchen game.
student athletes cook up elevated college cuisine with chef damien Lucero on “m’tucci’s munchies”
This fall we continue the partnership on the gridiron of University Stadium with a series of baguette tosses during halftime. Our first toss happens at tomorrow’s game versus NMSU, and the second will be during a contest with UNLV on November 4. We’ll also host the tailgate festivities that day.
We anticipate more cooking classes and activities to come. Look for our logos on screens throughout the stadiums and streets lining UNM facilities, and don’t be surprised if you spot coaches and players savoring dishes in our restaurants. The University of New Mexico is an institution that many of our guests and staff have attended, and we’re proud to take this relationship to a whole new level in 2023. Go support collegiate athletics, and as always, Go Lobos!
M’tucci’s Moderno Sponsors The Enchantment Games
The Albuquerque Sign Language Academy Honey Badgers! Sign up today for one of the competitive backyard game tournaments (Bocce Ball, Corn hole, or Spike Ball) before they fill up! Be sure to check out and take a turn at our skateboarding and trike exhibitions. Support the only ASL school in the country that mixes hearing and hearing-impaired students in the same class. Buy the Honey Badger Cocktail at M’tucci’s Moderno and help the Honey Badgers!
Weekend Specials
M’tucci’s Italian
Ravioli - Roasted Red Pepper Ricotta - Shrimp, Puttanesca Sauce, Pecorino, Basil $27
12 oz. Bone-In Hand Cut Veal Chop - Salt Water Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Grilled Lemon, Balsamic Reduction $36
Pan-Seared Ono - Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Arugula, Grilled Artichokes, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce $31
Braise - Sackett Farms Pork Shank - Tomatillo Salsa Verde Braise, Salt Water Potato Hash, Arugula, Caramelized Onions $29
Weekend Cocktail
Buffett in Paradise - Vara Rum, Giffard Passion Fruit Liqueur, Orange Juice, Kiwi Blueberry, Lime Juice
M’tucci’s Moderno
14 oz. Ribeye - Crispy Salt Water Potatoes, Sautéed Broccolini, Salsa Verde $37
Pan-Seared Arctic Char - Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Broccolini, Roasted Artichoke, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce, Prosciutto Powder $29
Sackett Farms Pork Piccata - Spaghetti, Arugula, Diced Tomatoes, Capers, Feta Cheese, Lemon Butter Sauce $24
Weekend Cocktail
Tropical Thunder - Bacardi Tropical, Malibu Caribbean Rum with Coconut Liqueur, Muddled Mint, Pineapple Juice, Passion Fruit Syrup, Lime Juice
M’tucci’s Twenty-Five
Grilled Salmon with Shrimp Risotto - Grilled Garlic and Herb-Marinated Salmon, Lobster Risotto, Seared Shrimp, Mushrooms, Asparagus, Roasted Red Bell Peppers $28
Pan-Seared Mahi-Mahi - Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Braised Greens, Artichoke Hearts, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce $31
24 oz. T-Bone - Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Charred Broccolini, Creamy Horseradish Remoulade $42
Weekend Cocktail
Somos Margaritas - Hornitos Tequila, Passion Fruit Syrup, Agave Syrup, Fresh Muddled Blackberry, Lime Juice
M’tucci’s Bar Roma
9 oz. Lamb Chops - Roasted Tri-Colored Carrots, Roasted Parsnips, Sautéed Kale, Parsley and Mint Marinated Artichokes, Caramelized Onions $36
Pan-Seared Branzino - Garlic Whipped Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Arugula, Roasted Artichokes, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce $36
Weekend Cocktail
Farewell Summer - Siegburg Apfel Apple Schnapps Liqueur, Hornitos Reposado Tequila, Hiram Walker Orange Curacao, Hypatia Rubi Amaro, Black Tea, Soda Water, Lemon Juice
Live Music for September
M’tucci’s Bar Roma - 6:30pm Wednesday
9/20 Lani Nash
9/27 Cali Shaw
M’tucci’s Moderno - 6:30 Thursday & 7:30 Friday
9/15 Eryn Bent
9/21 RJ Perez
9/22 Lani Nash
9/28 Justin Nuñez
9/29 Matt Jones
M’tucci’s Twenty-Five - 6:30 Thursday & 7:30 Friday
9/15 Melissa Rios
9/21 Gilbert Uribe
9/22 RJ Perez
9/28 Shane Wallin
9/29 Cali Shaw
Thanks for reading. See you next Friday. Ciao!
