Gil’s Most Recent Visit
View AllThe Wild Thaiger – Phoenix, Arizona
Wild Thaiger, burning bright In the Phoenix desert night, What immortal hand or eye Could frame thy fiery beef Panang curry? I’m no William Blake,…
Bluewater Grill – Phoenix, Arizona
Rodney Dangerfield, the legendary king of “no respect” comedy, had some hilarious and classic one-liners about seafood and fish. For example, he lamented that “Some seafood…
Original Hamburger Works – Phoenix, Arizona
“When in Phoenix, do as Phoenicians do.” If that means staying in air conditioned confines during the summer, we’re doing it. If that means sticking…
Bill’s Pizza – Prescott, Arizona
According to the city’s Chamber of Commerce, “Prescott, Arizona is a highly popular and nationally recognized retirement destination. Known as “Everybody’s Hometown,” it appeals to…
Late For The Train – Flagstaff, Arizona
“The powers of a man’s mind are directly proportioned to the quantity of coffee he drinks.” ~Sir James Mackintosh Dr. Steve Spence, my friend and…
The Turquoise Room – Winslow, Arizona
The concept of “fast food” had a far different connotation during the Southwest’s Frontier days than it does today. This is especially true if one…
Patty Man – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“Hotter than a sizzling flat-top, More powerful than a wood-fired grill, Able to stack towering flavors in a single bite… Look, up at the Sawmill!…
Tony’s Pizzeria – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Why is it so hard to convince others to change their minds and hearts? That’s a question philosophers, psychologists and even curious hoi polloi like…
Albuquerque City Limits – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“It’s when I reach the city limits that my sense of security ends and my sense of adventure begins.” ~Anthony T. Hincks Author: Verbs in Storyland Why…
Red and Green: New Mexico’s Food Scene is On Fire – June, 2026
NEW MEXICO SENATOR HONORED BY JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION: Although the Land of Enchantment’s chefs and restaurants were shut out in the James Beard Foundation’s 2026…
La Sierra New Mexican Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“I eat uno, dos, tres, quatro burritos Pretty soon I can’t fit in my Speedos Well, I hope they feed us lots of chicken fajitas…
Featured Posts
Meet Gil
On The New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail
MoreBlake’s Lotaburger – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Blake’s Lotaburger is a premier New Mexico institution founded in 1952 by long-time proprietor Blake Chanslor who owned it for half a century before selling…
On the Road With Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
View AllThe Wild Thaiger – Phoenix, Arizona
Wild Thaiger, burning bright In the Phoenix desert night, What immortal hand or eye Could frame thy fiery beef Panang curry? I’m no William Blake,…