Talking Drums African & Caribbean Grill, Albuquerque

The talking drum is a ubiquitous piece of African culture, an instrument whose use dates back more than a thousand years. It takes a lot of intuition and skill to play, and a delicate ear to appreciate. The food served at Talking Drums African & Caribbean Grill is not so different—spices, veggies, and other ingredients demand deft handling to find true harmony. Some of the complex Afro-Caribbean dishes on the menu include corned-beef stew with Ghana yams, curried goat, and jerk chicken with rice. Pepper soups are also a specialty, studded with everything from spicy lentils and carrots to fresh fish.