The Big Texan Steak Ranch – Amarillo, Texas
If you’ve ever wondered about the meaning of the line “I’ll be lookin’ for eight when they pull that gate”…
Dave’s Valley Grill – Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico
Several years ago, Major Larry Abraham (God rest his soul) of the Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque called me…
The Cooperage – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Reading my sisters’ Archie comic books on the sly 30 plus years ago taught me two things. First, it taught…
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Monte Carlo Steakhouse – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“Last night I broke the seal on a Jim Beam decanter That looks like Elvis.” ~George Jones Having spent much…
Ponderosa Family Restaurant & Grill- Tijeras, New Mexico (CLOSED)
The teeth, tail and eye of the tiger caused quite an uproar in the Sandia National Forest near Tijeras, New…
Cafe 6855 – Albuquerque, New Mexico
The cover page of the May 20, 2013 edition of Time Magazine depicts a twenty-something woman sprawled on the floor…
Las Ristras Restaurant – Corrales, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Based on interviews conducted with Hollywood luminaries who’ve starred in movies or television shows shot in New Mexico, you might…
Seared – Albuquerque, New Mexico
While you might not be able to judge a book by its cover, sometimes a book title will resonate deeply…
Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Albuquerque, New Mexico
During a recent Friends of Gil (FOG) outing, a newcomer asked how my Kim and I can afford to eat…
Western View Diner & Steakhouse – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Since the 1930s, neon signage has been a prominent and vital part of Route 66 as it meanders through Albuquerque.…
Kasey’s Restaurant & Pub – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Thematically, it’s usually pretty easy to tell what some restaurants have to offer. Seafood restaurants, for example, tend to have…
The Luna Mansion Landmark Steakhouse – Los Lunas, New Mexico (CLOSED)
New Mexico is truly a dichotomous land, a state in which seemingly contrasting qualities exist in symbiotic harmony with each…
Los Arcos Steakhouse & Bar – Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Because of the geothermal mineral springs which issue from the ground, the city of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico was…
Rancher’s Club of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico
While the Ranchers Club of New Mexico may evoke images of J. R. Ewing holding court with fellow oil barons…
High Noon Restaurant & Saloon – Albuquerque, New Mexico
“Oh, to be torn twixt love and duty Supposin’ I love my fair haired beauty Look at that big hand…
David Burke’s Primehouse – Chicago, Illinois
By day, my friend James Sorenham was an architect of his business group’s data warehouse and business intelligence strategies. By…
The Town House Restaurant – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
America’s highway system expansion which began in the 1930s not only “shrank” America, it introduced the entertaining, educational–some might say…
Marcello’s Chophouse – Albuquerque, New Mexico (CLOSED)
Steak–even the word conjures stereotypes of power brokers in suits and ties. There’s just something about sizzling, flame-kissed beef that…