Chillz Frozen Custard

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

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
Coordinates35.08073°N 106.614922°W / 35.08073; -106.614922
Websitewww.chillzcustard.com

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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