Chillz Frozen Custard

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Chillz Frozen Custard
Restaurant information
EstablishedJune 5, 2009
Owner(s)Kurt Nilson and Justin Carson
Head chefJustin Carson
Dress codeCasual
Street address2720 Central Ave SE
CityAlbuquerque
StateNew Mexico
Postal/ZIP Code87106
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35°04′51″N 106°36′54″W / 35.08073°N 106.614922°W / 35.08073; -106.614922Coordinates: 35°04′51″N 106°36′54″W / 35.08073°N 106.614922°W / 35.08073; -106.614922
Websitewww.chillzcustard.com

Chillz Frozen Custard was a frozen custard restaurant in the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, which was founded in 2009.[1]

History[]

The restaurant was founded by business partners, Kurt Nilson and Justin Carson. Justin continues to run the business, and he creates the frozen custard, takes orders, and serves the food.[2] The restaurant was robbed and vandalized, they stole everything that kept the business running.[3] But, with the community's support, they were able to restore the restaurant to working order.[4] It was referenced as one of the top 25 African-American owned restaurants in the Albuquerque area.[5]

Chillz permanently closed in 2016.[6]

Reception[]

Chillz was featured in The Guardian, as one of the "Top 10 restaurants, cafes and diners in Albuquerque, New Mexico".[7]

References[]

  1. ^ Garduño, Gil (April 21, 2006). "Chillz Frozen Custard – Albuquerque, New Mexico". www.nmgastronome.com/. Gil’s Thrilling (And Filling) Blog. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
  2. ^ "Chillz Frozen Custard". kasa.com/. KASA-TV. July 9, 2014. Archived from the original on August 19, 2014. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
  3. ^ Henson, Chloe (17 February 2014). "I really needed every dollar that I had". www.dailylobo.com/. The Daily Lobo. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
  4. ^ Henson, Chloe (August 16, 2014). "I really needed every dollar that I had". www.dailylobo.com/. The Daily Lobo. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
  5. ^ Scott, Damon (January 23, 2015). "'Soul Week' to promote city's African American-owned restaurants". American City Business Journals. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  6. ^ "Chillz Frozen Custard - Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)". Gil's Thrilling (And Filling) Blog. July 27, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  7. ^ Feucht, Andrea (21 June 2013). "Top 10 restaurants, cafes and diners in Albuquerque, New Mexico". theguardian.com/. The Guardian. Retrieved August 16, 2014.

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