Over the years, Roy Solomon has built more than just businesses—he’s built destinations, communities, and movements. Below are a selection of standout projects that reflect the heart of his philosophy: create boldly, serve meaningfully, and never stop imagining what’s possible.
Tin Can Alley
FOOD HALL
A shipping container village redefining community and commerce.
Tin Can Alley is a groundbreaking food hall reimagined from shipping containers. Anchored by 10 thriving local merchants and the Santa Fe Brewing Co. Taproom, this dynamic venue blends expansive indoor-outdoor spaces with live music, captivating views, and family-friendly fun.
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Launched: 2019
Square Feet: 10,540
Status: Sold
Green Jeans Food Hall
FOOD HALL
The original shipping container marketplace.
Green Jeans Food Hall is a one-stop destination of eateries, confectionaries, adult drinkeries, shops, plazas and places to hang out, constructed entirely with shipping containers as building blocks. Green Jeans is an indoor/outdoor gathering place that builds on ingenuity, fun and localist choices with a message of community, healthy living, and fun!
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Launched: 2016
Square Feet: 6815
Status: Sold
Margarita Hill
FOOD HALL
A neighborhood shipping container retail food hall.
This concept builds on the success of my previous food halls, Tin Can Alley and Green Jeans Food Hall. It envisions a unique, locally-driven environment featuring indoor and outdoor courtyards, rooftop decks, lush landscaping, and businesses inspired by passion, quality, and positive energy.
Location: TBD
Square Feet: 14,000
Status: Conceptual
505 Southwestern
SALSA & CHILE PRODUCTS
Premium green chile-based sauces and salsas.
Our signature green chile sauce and salsas were so popular in my restaurants, guests often said, “You should bottle this.” So I did. We were the first to put roasted Hatch green chile—not jalapeños and onions—on grocery shelves. To keep it clean, I used lime juice instead of chemicals for shelf stability. That bold, simple approach carved out a unique space in the market.
Location: Nationwide
Launched: 1997
Status: Sold
Urban Tin Bins
HIGHRISE CONCEPT
Modern shipping container living.
Urban Tin Bins is inspired by the vision of high-rise living with shipping container architecture, focusing on fun design, efficient living spaces, and maximizing sunrise and sunset views, complemented by a ground-floor drive-through coffee shop.
Location: TBD
Square Feet: Dependent on Parcel Size
Status: Conceptual
Sunset Grille
RESTAURANT
Two storey, family friendly restaurant and bar.
Roy led the development and operation of this restaurant and bakery that became a local favorite from 1986 to 1990. With $3.3 million in annual sales at its peak, Sunset Grille was known for its welcoming atmosphere, inventive menu, soda fountain, gift shop, and Roy’s signature attention to detail—blending hospitality with high-volume efficiency in a way that set a new standard for Albuquerque dining.
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Launched: 1988
Square Feet: 12,000
Status: Sold
Court Club of Durango
ATHLETIC CLUB
Full facility physical fitness center.
A premier health and wellness facility, offering a comprehensive racquet club experience with an on-site restaurant and lounge. This full-service center includes state-of-the-art racquetball courts, a swimming pool, daycare services, a gift shop, and a hair salon. Additional amenities include a variety of exercise classes, personal training sessions, a juice bar, and a versatile community meeting room.
Location: Durango, Colorado
Launched: 1980
Square Feet: 23,000
Status: Sold
Bailey's On The Beach
RESTAURANT
Life's a beach—make a splash!
Bailey’s on the Beach is a lively, family-friendly restaurant, taproom, and coffee shop with a beach-themed atmosphere. Located in the popular Nob Hill neighborhood, it boasts an incredible rooftop patio and serves delicious fish tacos and authentic New Mexico-style cuisine.
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Launched: 2011
Square Feet: 2800
Status: Sold
Ryde Shack
FITNESS STUDIO
Open-air boutique cycling, fitness, and yoga studio.
Many people feel intimidated by traditional gyms. Ryde Shack was designed to change that—a welcoming, community-driven space where movement felt approachable, fun, and empowering. With open-air classes, mindful instruction, and a focus on positive energy, the studio helped guests feel stronger, healthier, and more confident in their own skin.
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Launched: 2012
Square Feet: 4000
Status: Sold
The Hungry Bear
RESTAURANT & BAR
Live music, great food, and caring service.
Hungry Bear is a community-focused institution offering fun, great food, and live entertainment, featuring nationally recognized acts and a restaurant committed to quality, consistency, and exceptional service.
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Launched: 1984
Square Feet: 10,009
Status: Sold
Tin Can Flats
CONDOMINIUM CONCEPT
Where community, easy living, and simplicity meet inspired design.
Tin Can Flats offers modern, minimalist living in a small collection of homes built from repurposed shipping containers. Located next to Tin Can Alley and sharing its architectural style, these open-concept units emphasize light, space, and simplicity. Designed for intentional living, Tin Can Flats blends sustainability with comfort, offering a unique alternative to traditional housing.
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Square Feet: 10,540
Status: Conceptual
505 Restaurant
NEW MEXICAN RESTAURANT
The inspiration for the chile and salsa brand.
505 Southwestern was a beloved restaurant that became renowned for its bold, flavorful New Mexican cuisine and excellent service, featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients and signature dishes like fajitas, Southwest fettuccini, green chile stew, tacos, and enchiladas, all infused with the authentic taste of Hatch Valley chile.
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Launched: 1990
Square Feet: 8500
Status: Sold
