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It’s a well known fact in southwest Colorado that the Brown Bear Cafe is the best year-round cafe in the historic mining town of Silverton. Set high in the towering San Juan Mountains, the Brown Bear Cafe is a natural stop for tourists on the Million Dollar Highway, through-hikers on …

I can’t think of a more perfect place than Santa Fe for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner. Generally known as “The City Different,” Santa Fe is also “The City Romantic” in my book. The soft lights, pleasant high desert climate and soothing colors, the spicy and subtle flavors, and the …

After you’ve experienced the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta — the world’s premier balloon event — you might be ready for a great local restaurant near Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque where you can enjoy a glass of wine or beer, and a peaceful, relaxing lunch or dinner without the “smalls.” If …

It would be a shame to visit the awe-inspiring Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and miss out on the many great local restaurants near Balloon Fiesta Park. Below are four kid-friendly family restaurants in the area that will please adults as well. Next week, we’ll feature restaurants near Balloon Fiesta Park …

I don’t know about you, but when I wake up on Saturday morning, I can’t wait to go out for a big leisurely breakfast at one of the three outstanding breakfast diners in Durango. Here’s the skinny (perhaps that’s not the best word) on these three diners.
CJ’s Diner
810 E. College Ave.
Durango, …

Where can you get great Greek food in Albuquerque? I’ve found four good Greek restaurants in Albuquerque to satisfy my craving for tzatziki, gyros, and baklava – everything from basic self-service, to upscale special occasion restaurants. It’s my opinion that Greek food is an acquired taste. It took me a …

Where are the best places for coffee and free Wi-Fi in Albuquerque? We’ve surveyed the situation and come up with three good options. I think that one of the joys of owning a laptop is that you can escape the isolation of your office or home to work and study …

When visitors ask me about the best burgers in Durango, three popular spots come to mind. You might be surprised to hear that in Durango, home of many die-hard vegans and health food fanatics, “Hamburger Night” is a wildly popular feature of many local restaurants. Here are our top three:
Olde Tymers Café
1000 …

What could be a better topic for July 4th than the three best hot dog stands in Albuquerque? The subject of hot dogs evokes happy memories of glorious and juicy hot dogs eaten at the ballpark, around the campfire, or from the backyard grill. I don’t think it’s any coincidence that all three …

On a recent visit to the Santa Fe Opera House, I had the opportunity to ask a docent to name the best restaurant in Santa Fe for dinner before the opera. Her reaction was priceless. She was aghast, but she recovered enough to respond, “You’re kidding, right? There are so …