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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Work has begun on the newest Downtown Albuquerque bar and restaurant.

Brixens should open later this year at 400 Central SW — a visible corner spot last used by Cafe Bien.

Heather Allen, assistant to Brixens owner and first-time restaurateur Tanya Sanchez, said the 125-seat eatery is seeking a full liquor license. She said it will serve “American bar food with a modern twist,” a lineup that could include small plates, sandwiches, salads and some burgers.

Cafe Bien closed in late 2015 amid its owners’ drug-trafficking arrests. Prior to that, Azul Burrito Co. had a brief run in the space.

The restaurant is most often associated with Nick’s Crossroads Cafe, which operated inside for about 30 years.

Brixens is expected to open in November or December, Allen said.

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