Chillz Frozen Custard

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Chillz Frozen Custard
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
City Albuquerque
State New Mexico
Postal/ZIP Code87106
CountryUnited States
Coordinates 35°04′51″N106°36′54″W / 35.08073°N 106.614922°W / 35.08073; -106.614922 Coordinates: 35°04′51″N106°36′54″W / 35.08073°N 106.614922°W / 35.08073; -106.614922
Website www.chillzcustard.com

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

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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]

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References

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