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Page 1: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

Dining Out

SummerFall 2015

Taos Angel Fire Red Riverwwwtaosmenuscom

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575 758 1980(Across from The Sagebrush Inn) 111 Dona Ana Drive Taos (turn by Dollar General)

Massage amp Spa TreatmentsFREE

Hot Tubs Steam Room Saunas and Swimming Pool

Free use of Northern New Mexicorsquos premier health club on the day of your

massage Visit our website for description of treatments available

taosspacom

Paseo D

el Pueblo Sur

Dona Ana

Sagebrush Inn amp Suites

Hampton Inn

68518

TAOS SPA ampTENNIS CLUB

DollarStore

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Custom work bull Repairs bull Diamond bull Gold bull Silver

LARRY MARTINEZ JEWELER822 PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR 5757584169

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5055832233 ojospacom

USA Today Travel Ten Best Restaurants in the Santa Fe Area

Just South of Taos via W Rim Road285

Dip lsquon DineNew Farm-to-Table Dishes

The Artesian Restaurant amp Wine BarOjo Caliente Mineral Springs

Executive Chef Paul Novak incorporates fruits herbs and vegetables from Ojorsquos Farm into daily specials

Your palette will be rejuvenated too

Visit ojospacom for menus featuringCedar Planked Salmon w sauteed Bok Choy amp sweet soy sake sauce

El Rito T-Bone Lamb Chops Zinfandel wine sauce roasted red potatoes Spinach amp Beet Salad w goat cheese candied walnuts amp balsamic vinaigrette

Green Poblano Chile Fries w hot lsquon sweet chile vinegar dipping sauceDonrsquot miss our heavenly desserts including

Apple Crostada and NM Red Chile Chocolate amp Cinnamon Truffles

ojocaliente

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SummerFall 2015

2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Advertising Sales Lyn A Herod bull 575-758-2241To get your free copies call The Taos News bull 575-758-2241 Cover Design Jennifer Taphorn Photo Courtesy New Mexico Tourism Department

THE TAOS NEWS

Katharine Egli

Contents

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What a great time to be a girl

Clothing BoutiqueVisit us in the magical town of

Arroyo Seco on the Ski Valley Road

Open 7 dayswwwstyleintaoscom

Francescarsquos

ldquoPeoplersquos Choice Awardrdquo

1Best Womenrsquos

Clothing Boutique

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Mystically Inspired Treasures

Crystals bull Divination Tools bull Candles bull Books bull Incense Jewelry bull Gifts bull Essential Oils

Tarot and Clairvoyant Readings available daily

129 Kit Carson Road Suite ETucked in the alley behind Aventura

Open Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm Sun 10am - 2pmwwwoptimysmmyshopifycom

OptiMysm

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UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACTReduced Price $429000

UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACTReduced Price $429000

Keith Dowell Qualifying Brokeremail keithtsvrealtycomphone 575 776-0600wwwtsvrealtycom5 Ernie Blake RoadTaos Ski Valley NM 87525

YOUR TAOS SKI VALLEY SPECIALIST

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salonxtaoscom575-758-1584

226 paseo del pueblo norte unit B

hair

nails

facials

waxing

massage

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RETIREMENTVILLAGE

TAOS

INSPIRED LIVINGTAOS STYLE

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At The Historic Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

5757582233 taosinncom

LUNCH bull DINNERSATURDAY amp SUNDAY BRUNCH

Premier Lodging Dining and Live Music

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At The Historic Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

5757582233 taosinncom

VOTED BY LOCALS

Best Patio Best Margarita

Best BarBest LodgingBest Brunch

HAPPY HOURMon-Fri 4-6pm

LIVE MUSIC 365 DAYS

7 nights a week

WINE SPECTATOR ldquoBest ofrdquo

Award Winner 29 Years Running

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TAOSrsquoS BEST SELECTION OF CRAFT BEER AND THE

ONLY CHICKEN WING BAR

A Full Service Grocery Store amp Liquor DepartmentNatural Foods Fresh Cut Fruit

Located in the Cruz Alta Plaza - 710A Paseo Del Pueblo Sur

6AM-11PM bull 575-758-1250 Sav-on Pharmacy bull 575-758-1203

fresh amporganic

daily

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whereLocalsthe

go

Food fun and dancing 365 days a year

Restaurant and Bar1130am - 100am Monday-Saturday

1130am - 1200am SundayLive Music Nightly bull Food until 1100pm Every Day

121 Teresina Lane bull 758-2121

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377-2774

wwwangelfiredpizzacom

Located in the Heart of Angel Fire 2nd floor of the Mountain View Mall (next to the grocery store)

We serve specialty Pizzas Pastas Calzones and More Great handcrafted beer selection and fine wines

Free WiFi Like us on Facebook

Dairy Free available Udirsquos Gluten Free options

Tuesday thru Sunday 11am-9pm

Lunch and Dinner

Create your own pizza or calzone Dine-in or Carry-out

Whole wheat dough made fresh daily

(575)

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bull Genuine Bavarian cuisine bull German beers on tap bull Magnifi cent mountain views

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OPEN DAILY 630AM - 3PM CLOSED TUESDAYSUNDAY BRUNCH 8AM - 3PM

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575-758-8777Located in the Southside of Taos

at 1401 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 25 miles south of Taos Plaza wwwcasadevaldezoftaoscom bull

a family tradition returns

Serving Northern New Mexican Cuisine

Hickory Pit Smoked BBQChargrilled Steaks

Open Monday-Tues amp Thurs-Sun Closed WedsLunch 1100-300pm bull Dinner 300-930pm

Excellent Homemade Margaritas

Full Bar

Service

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People are passionate about pizza And the thin crust hand-tossed New York-style pizza at Pizantildeos is a longstanding favorite among Taosentildeos and visitors alike Which is why this year marks the 10-year anniversary of Pizantildeos

Pizantildeos is located at 23 State Road 150 Check the website (taospizzacom) for directions and a full menu

Scott Barady and Charley Galer are the co-owners of Pizantildeos ndashndash and have been friends since 7th grade So itrsquos no surprise that they both say ldquoconsistencyrdquo has been key to Pizantildeosrsquo success

ldquoOur main objective here all the time is consistency People keep coming back to get the food they wantrdquo Barady explains

Since opening in 2005 Pizantildeos is regularly voted ldquobest pizza in Taosrdquo Pizza lovers can order a steaming hot pizza by the slice build their own pizza pie from a hearty list of fresh toppings or order one of Pizantildeosrsquo 12 specialty pies ndashndash which use fun local names like Taosentildeo and The Riacuteo Grande

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and other popular menu items include appetizers sandwiches pastas entrees salads and desserts ndashndash with some wheat-freegluten-free options

Pizantildeos uses quality ingredients and makes their food fresh ndashndash handmade from

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Katharine Egli Tina Larkin

TASTE OF NEW YORK IN TAOSPizantildeos celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving up fresh homemade pizzas and more

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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ldquoSplash and Dashrdquo

Pho

to w

ww

rec

aptu

rep

hoto

com

Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

LS

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

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Salaz

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COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

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Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

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Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

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Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

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Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

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ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

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Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

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Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

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Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

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TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

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Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

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7 days a week

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2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 2: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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575 758 1980(Across from The Sagebrush Inn) 111 Dona Ana Drive Taos (turn by Dollar General)

Massage amp Spa TreatmentsFREE

Hot Tubs Steam Room Saunas and Swimming Pool

Free use of Northern New Mexicorsquos premier health club on the day of your

massage Visit our website for description of treatments available

taosspacom

Paseo D

el Pueblo Sur

Dona Ana

Sagebrush Inn amp Suites

Hampton Inn

68518

TAOS SPA ampTENNIS CLUB

DollarStore

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Custom work bull Repairs bull Diamond bull Gold bull Silver

LARRY MARTINEZ JEWELER822 PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR 5757584169

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5055832233 ojospacom

USA Today Travel Ten Best Restaurants in the Santa Fe Area

Just South of Taos via W Rim Road285

Dip lsquon DineNew Farm-to-Table Dishes

The Artesian Restaurant amp Wine BarOjo Caliente Mineral Springs

Executive Chef Paul Novak incorporates fruits herbs and vegetables from Ojorsquos Farm into daily specials

Your palette will be rejuvenated too

Visit ojospacom for menus featuringCedar Planked Salmon w sauteed Bok Choy amp sweet soy sake sauce

El Rito T-Bone Lamb Chops Zinfandel wine sauce roasted red potatoes Spinach amp Beet Salad w goat cheese candied walnuts amp balsamic vinaigrette

Green Poblano Chile Fries w hot lsquon sweet chile vinegar dipping sauceDonrsquot miss our heavenly desserts including

Apple Crostada and NM Red Chile Chocolate amp Cinnamon Truffles

ojocaliente

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SummerFall 2015

2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Advertising Sales Lyn A Herod bull 575-758-2241To get your free copies call The Taos News bull 575-758-2241 Cover Design Jennifer Taphorn Photo Courtesy New Mexico Tourism Department

THE TAOS NEWS

Katharine Egli

Contents

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What a great time to be a girl

Clothing BoutiqueVisit us in the magical town of

Arroyo Seco on the Ski Valley Road

Open 7 dayswwwstyleintaoscom

Francescarsquos

ldquoPeoplersquos Choice Awardrdquo

1Best Womenrsquos

Clothing Boutique

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Mystically Inspired Treasures

Crystals bull Divination Tools bull Candles bull Books bull Incense Jewelry bull Gifts bull Essential Oils

Tarot and Clairvoyant Readings available daily

129 Kit Carson Road Suite ETucked in the alley behind Aventura

Open Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm Sun 10am - 2pmwwwoptimysmmyshopifycom

OptiMysm

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UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACTReduced Price $429000

UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACTReduced Price $429000

Keith Dowell Qualifying Brokeremail keithtsvrealtycomphone 575 776-0600wwwtsvrealtycom5 Ernie Blake RoadTaos Ski Valley NM 87525

YOUR TAOS SKI VALLEY SPECIALIST

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salonxtaoscom575-758-1584

226 paseo del pueblo norte unit B

hair

nails

facials

waxing

massage

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RETIREMENTVILLAGE

TAOS

INSPIRED LIVINGTAOS STYLE

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At The Historic Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

5757582233 taosinncom

LUNCH bull DINNERSATURDAY amp SUNDAY BRUNCH

Premier Lodging Dining and Live Music

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At The Historic Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

5757582233 taosinncom

VOTED BY LOCALS

Best Patio Best Margarita

Best BarBest LodgingBest Brunch

HAPPY HOURMon-Fri 4-6pm

LIVE MUSIC 365 DAYS

7 nights a week

WINE SPECTATOR ldquoBest ofrdquo

Award Winner 29 Years Running

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TAOSrsquoS BEST SELECTION OF CRAFT BEER AND THE

ONLY CHICKEN WING BAR

A Full Service Grocery Store amp Liquor DepartmentNatural Foods Fresh Cut Fruit

Located in the Cruz Alta Plaza - 710A Paseo Del Pueblo Sur

6AM-11PM bull 575-758-1250 Sav-on Pharmacy bull 575-758-1203

fresh amporganic

daily

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whereLocalsthe

go

Food fun and dancing 365 days a year

Restaurant and Bar1130am - 100am Monday-Saturday

1130am - 1200am SundayLive Music Nightly bull Food until 1100pm Every Day

121 Teresina Lane bull 758-2121

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377-2774

wwwangelfiredpizzacom

Located in the Heart of Angel Fire 2nd floor of the Mountain View Mall (next to the grocery store)

We serve specialty Pizzas Pastas Calzones and More Great handcrafted beer selection and fine wines

Free WiFi Like us on Facebook

Dairy Free available Udirsquos Gluten Free options

Tuesday thru Sunday 11am-9pm

Lunch and Dinner

Create your own pizza or calzone Dine-in or Carry-out

Whole wheat dough made fresh daily

(575)

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bull Genuine Bavarian cuisine bull German beers on tap bull Magnifi cent mountain views

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OPEN DAILY 630AM - 3PM CLOSED TUESDAYSUNDAY BRUNCH 8AM - 3PM

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575-758-8777Located in the Southside of Taos

at 1401 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 25 miles south of Taos Plaza wwwcasadevaldezoftaoscom bull

a family tradition returns

Serving Northern New Mexican Cuisine

Hickory Pit Smoked BBQChargrilled Steaks

Open Monday-Tues amp Thurs-Sun Closed WedsLunch 1100-300pm bull Dinner 300-930pm

Excellent Homemade Margaritas

Full Bar

Service

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People are passionate about pizza And the thin crust hand-tossed New York-style pizza at Pizantildeos is a longstanding favorite among Taosentildeos and visitors alike Which is why this year marks the 10-year anniversary of Pizantildeos

Pizantildeos is located at 23 State Road 150 Check the website (taospizzacom) for directions and a full menu

Scott Barady and Charley Galer are the co-owners of Pizantildeos ndashndash and have been friends since 7th grade So itrsquos no surprise that they both say ldquoconsistencyrdquo has been key to Pizantildeosrsquo success

ldquoOur main objective here all the time is consistency People keep coming back to get the food they wantrdquo Barady explains

Since opening in 2005 Pizantildeos is regularly voted ldquobest pizza in Taosrdquo Pizza lovers can order a steaming hot pizza by the slice build their own pizza pie from a hearty list of fresh toppings or order one of Pizantildeosrsquo 12 specialty pies ndashndash which use fun local names like Taosentildeo and The Riacuteo Grande

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and other popular menu items include appetizers sandwiches pastas entrees salads and desserts ndashndash with some wheat-freegluten-free options

Pizantildeos uses quality ingredients and makes their food fresh ndashndash handmade from

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Katharine Egli Tina Larkin

TASTE OF NEW YORK IN TAOSPizantildeos celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving up fresh homemade pizzas and more

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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ldquoSplash and Dashrdquo

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to w

ww

rec

aptu

rep

hoto

com

Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

LS

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

7

66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

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283

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416

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

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Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

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Sunday 3pm-9pm

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Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

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12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

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Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

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Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

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SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

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Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

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Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

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BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

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ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

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Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

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TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 3: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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Custom work bull Repairs bull Diamond bull Gold bull Silver

LARRY MARTINEZ JEWELER822 PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR 5757584169

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5055832233 ojospacom

USA Today Travel Ten Best Restaurants in the Santa Fe Area

Just South of Taos via W Rim Road285

Dip lsquon DineNew Farm-to-Table Dishes

The Artesian Restaurant amp Wine BarOjo Caliente Mineral Springs

Executive Chef Paul Novak incorporates fruits herbs and vegetables from Ojorsquos Farm into daily specials

Your palette will be rejuvenated too

Visit ojospacom for menus featuringCedar Planked Salmon w sauteed Bok Choy amp sweet soy sake sauce

El Rito T-Bone Lamb Chops Zinfandel wine sauce roasted red potatoes Spinach amp Beet Salad w goat cheese candied walnuts amp balsamic vinaigrette

Green Poblano Chile Fries w hot lsquon sweet chile vinegar dipping sauceDonrsquot miss our heavenly desserts including

Apple Crostada and NM Red Chile Chocolate amp Cinnamon Truffles

ojocaliente

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SummerFall 2015

2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Advertising Sales Lyn A Herod bull 575-758-2241To get your free copies call The Taos News bull 575-758-2241 Cover Design Jennifer Taphorn Photo Courtesy New Mexico Tourism Department

THE TAOS NEWS

Katharine Egli

Contents

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What a great time to be a girl

Clothing BoutiqueVisit us in the magical town of

Arroyo Seco on the Ski Valley Road

Open 7 dayswwwstyleintaoscom

Francescarsquos

ldquoPeoplersquos Choice Awardrdquo

1Best Womenrsquos

Clothing Boutique

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Mystically Inspired Treasures

Crystals bull Divination Tools bull Candles bull Books bull Incense Jewelry bull Gifts bull Essential Oils

Tarot and Clairvoyant Readings available daily

129 Kit Carson Road Suite ETucked in the alley behind Aventura

Open Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm Sun 10am - 2pmwwwoptimysmmyshopifycom

OptiMysm

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UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACTReduced Price $429000

UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACTReduced Price $429000

Keith Dowell Qualifying Brokeremail keithtsvrealtycomphone 575 776-0600wwwtsvrealtycom5 Ernie Blake RoadTaos Ski Valley NM 87525

YOUR TAOS SKI VALLEY SPECIALIST

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hair

nails

facials

waxing

massage

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RETIREMENTVILLAGE

TAOS

INSPIRED LIVINGTAOS STYLE

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At The Historic Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

5757582233 taosinncom

LUNCH bull DINNERSATURDAY amp SUNDAY BRUNCH

Premier Lodging Dining and Live Music

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At The Historic Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

5757582233 taosinncom

VOTED BY LOCALS

Best Patio Best Margarita

Best BarBest LodgingBest Brunch

HAPPY HOURMon-Fri 4-6pm

LIVE MUSIC 365 DAYS

7 nights a week

WINE SPECTATOR ldquoBest ofrdquo

Award Winner 29 Years Running

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TAOSrsquoS BEST SELECTION OF CRAFT BEER AND THE

ONLY CHICKEN WING BAR

A Full Service Grocery Store amp Liquor DepartmentNatural Foods Fresh Cut Fruit

Located in the Cruz Alta Plaza - 710A Paseo Del Pueblo Sur

6AM-11PM bull 575-758-1250 Sav-on Pharmacy bull 575-758-1203

fresh amporganic

daily

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whereLocalsthe

go

Food fun and dancing 365 days a year

Restaurant and Bar1130am - 100am Monday-Saturday

1130am - 1200am SundayLive Music Nightly bull Food until 1100pm Every Day

121 Teresina Lane bull 758-2121

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377-2774

wwwangelfiredpizzacom

Located in the Heart of Angel Fire 2nd floor of the Mountain View Mall (next to the grocery store)

We serve specialty Pizzas Pastas Calzones and More Great handcrafted beer selection and fine wines

Free WiFi Like us on Facebook

Dairy Free available Udirsquos Gluten Free options

Tuesday thru Sunday 11am-9pm

Lunch and Dinner

Create your own pizza or calzone Dine-in or Carry-out

Whole wheat dough made fresh daily

(575)

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bull Genuine Bavarian cuisine bull German beers on tap bull Magnifi cent mountain views

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OPEN DAILY 630AM - 3PM CLOSED TUESDAYSUNDAY BRUNCH 8AM - 3PM

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575-758-8777Located in the Southside of Taos

at 1401 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 25 miles south of Taos Plaza wwwcasadevaldezoftaoscom bull

a family tradition returns

Serving Northern New Mexican Cuisine

Hickory Pit Smoked BBQChargrilled Steaks

Open Monday-Tues amp Thurs-Sun Closed WedsLunch 1100-300pm bull Dinner 300-930pm

Excellent Homemade Margaritas

Full Bar

Service

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People are passionate about pizza And the thin crust hand-tossed New York-style pizza at Pizantildeos is a longstanding favorite among Taosentildeos and visitors alike Which is why this year marks the 10-year anniversary of Pizantildeos

Pizantildeos is located at 23 State Road 150 Check the website (taospizzacom) for directions and a full menu

Scott Barady and Charley Galer are the co-owners of Pizantildeos ndashndash and have been friends since 7th grade So itrsquos no surprise that they both say ldquoconsistencyrdquo has been key to Pizantildeosrsquo success

ldquoOur main objective here all the time is consistency People keep coming back to get the food they wantrdquo Barady explains

Since opening in 2005 Pizantildeos is regularly voted ldquobest pizza in Taosrdquo Pizza lovers can order a steaming hot pizza by the slice build their own pizza pie from a hearty list of fresh toppings or order one of Pizantildeosrsquo 12 specialty pies ndashndash which use fun local names like Taosentildeo and The Riacuteo Grande

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and other popular menu items include appetizers sandwiches pastas entrees salads and desserts ndashndash with some wheat-freegluten-free options

Pizantildeos uses quality ingredients and makes their food fresh ndashndash handmade from

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Katharine Egli Tina Larkin

TASTE OF NEW YORK IN TAOSPizantildeos celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving up fresh homemade pizzas and more

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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com

Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

LS

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

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OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

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COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

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Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

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5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

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Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

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BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 4: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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5055832233 ojospacom

USA Today Travel Ten Best Restaurants in the Santa Fe Area

Just South of Taos via W Rim Road285

Dip lsquon DineNew Farm-to-Table Dishes

The Artesian Restaurant amp Wine BarOjo Caliente Mineral Springs

Executive Chef Paul Novak incorporates fruits herbs and vegetables from Ojorsquos Farm into daily specials

Your palette will be rejuvenated too

Visit ojospacom for menus featuringCedar Planked Salmon w sauteed Bok Choy amp sweet soy sake sauce

El Rito T-Bone Lamb Chops Zinfandel wine sauce roasted red potatoes Spinach amp Beet Salad w goat cheese candied walnuts amp balsamic vinaigrette

Green Poblano Chile Fries w hot lsquon sweet chile vinegar dipping sauceDonrsquot miss our heavenly desserts including

Apple Crostada and NM Red Chile Chocolate amp Cinnamon Truffles

ojocaliente

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SummerFall 2015

2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Advertising Sales Lyn A Herod bull 575-758-2241To get your free copies call The Taos News bull 575-758-2241 Cover Design Jennifer Taphorn Photo Courtesy New Mexico Tourism Department

THE TAOS NEWS

Katharine Egli

Contents

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What a great time to be a girl

Clothing BoutiqueVisit us in the magical town of

Arroyo Seco on the Ski Valley Road

Open 7 dayswwwstyleintaoscom

Francescarsquos

ldquoPeoplersquos Choice Awardrdquo

1Best Womenrsquos

Clothing Boutique

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Mystically Inspired Treasures

Crystals bull Divination Tools bull Candles bull Books bull Incense Jewelry bull Gifts bull Essential Oils

Tarot and Clairvoyant Readings available daily

129 Kit Carson Road Suite ETucked in the alley behind Aventura

Open Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm Sun 10am - 2pmwwwoptimysmmyshopifycom

OptiMysm

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UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACTReduced Price $429000

UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACTReduced Price $429000

Keith Dowell Qualifying Brokeremail keithtsvrealtycomphone 575 776-0600wwwtsvrealtycom5 Ernie Blake RoadTaos Ski Valley NM 87525

YOUR TAOS SKI VALLEY SPECIALIST

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hair

nails

facials

waxing

massage

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RETIREMENTVILLAGE

TAOS

INSPIRED LIVINGTAOS STYLE

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At The Historic Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

5757582233 taosinncom

LUNCH bull DINNERSATURDAY amp SUNDAY BRUNCH

Premier Lodging Dining and Live Music

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At The Historic Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

5757582233 taosinncom

VOTED BY LOCALS

Best Patio Best Margarita

Best BarBest LodgingBest Brunch

HAPPY HOURMon-Fri 4-6pm

LIVE MUSIC 365 DAYS

7 nights a week

WINE SPECTATOR ldquoBest ofrdquo

Award Winner 29 Years Running

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TAOSrsquoS BEST SELECTION OF CRAFT BEER AND THE

ONLY CHICKEN WING BAR

A Full Service Grocery Store amp Liquor DepartmentNatural Foods Fresh Cut Fruit

Located in the Cruz Alta Plaza - 710A Paseo Del Pueblo Sur

6AM-11PM bull 575-758-1250 Sav-on Pharmacy bull 575-758-1203

fresh amporganic

daily

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whereLocalsthe

go

Food fun and dancing 365 days a year

Restaurant and Bar1130am - 100am Monday-Saturday

1130am - 1200am SundayLive Music Nightly bull Food until 1100pm Every Day

121 Teresina Lane bull 758-2121

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377-2774

wwwangelfiredpizzacom

Located in the Heart of Angel Fire 2nd floor of the Mountain View Mall (next to the grocery store)

We serve specialty Pizzas Pastas Calzones and More Great handcrafted beer selection and fine wines

Free WiFi Like us on Facebook

Dairy Free available Udirsquos Gluten Free options

Tuesday thru Sunday 11am-9pm

Lunch and Dinner

Create your own pizza or calzone Dine-in or Carry-out

Whole wheat dough made fresh daily

(575)

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bull Genuine Bavarian cuisine bull German beers on tap bull Magnifi cent mountain views

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OPEN DAILY 630AM - 3PM CLOSED TUESDAYSUNDAY BRUNCH 8AM - 3PM

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575-758-8777Located in the Southside of Taos

at 1401 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 25 miles south of Taos Plaza wwwcasadevaldezoftaoscom bull

a family tradition returns

Serving Northern New Mexican Cuisine

Hickory Pit Smoked BBQChargrilled Steaks

Open Monday-Tues amp Thurs-Sun Closed WedsLunch 1100-300pm bull Dinner 300-930pm

Excellent Homemade Margaritas

Full Bar

Service

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People are passionate about pizza And the thin crust hand-tossed New York-style pizza at Pizantildeos is a longstanding favorite among Taosentildeos and visitors alike Which is why this year marks the 10-year anniversary of Pizantildeos

Pizantildeos is located at 23 State Road 150 Check the website (taospizzacom) for directions and a full menu

Scott Barady and Charley Galer are the co-owners of Pizantildeos ndashndash and have been friends since 7th grade So itrsquos no surprise that they both say ldquoconsistencyrdquo has been key to Pizantildeosrsquo success

ldquoOur main objective here all the time is consistency People keep coming back to get the food they wantrdquo Barady explains

Since opening in 2005 Pizantildeos is regularly voted ldquobest pizza in Taosrdquo Pizza lovers can order a steaming hot pizza by the slice build their own pizza pie from a hearty list of fresh toppings or order one of Pizantildeosrsquo 12 specialty pies ndashndash which use fun local names like Taosentildeo and The Riacuteo Grande

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and other popular menu items include appetizers sandwiches pastas entrees salads and desserts ndashndash with some wheat-freegluten-free options

Pizantildeos uses quality ingredients and makes their food fresh ndashndash handmade from

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Katharine Egli Tina Larkin

TASTE OF NEW YORK IN TAOSPizantildeos celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving up fresh homemade pizzas and more

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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com

Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

LS

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

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OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

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COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

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Sunday 3pm-9pm

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Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

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Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

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Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

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Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

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Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

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Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

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Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

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Sunday 3pm-9pm

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4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

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Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

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Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

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El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

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Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

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Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 5: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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SummerFall 2015

2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Advertising Sales Lyn A Herod bull 575-758-2241To get your free copies call The Taos News bull 575-758-2241 Cover Design Jennifer Taphorn Photo Courtesy New Mexico Tourism Department

THE TAOS NEWS

Katharine Egli

Contents

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What a great time to be a girl

Clothing BoutiqueVisit us in the magical town of

Arroyo Seco on the Ski Valley Road

Open 7 dayswwwstyleintaoscom

Francescarsquos

ldquoPeoplersquos Choice Awardrdquo

1Best Womenrsquos

Clothing Boutique

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Mystically Inspired Treasures

Crystals bull Divination Tools bull Candles bull Books bull Incense Jewelry bull Gifts bull Essential Oils

Tarot and Clairvoyant Readings available daily

129 Kit Carson Road Suite ETucked in the alley behind Aventura

Open Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm Sun 10am - 2pmwwwoptimysmmyshopifycom

OptiMysm

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UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACTReduced Price $429000

UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACTReduced Price $429000

Keith Dowell Qualifying Brokeremail keithtsvrealtycomphone 575 776-0600wwwtsvrealtycom5 Ernie Blake RoadTaos Ski Valley NM 87525

YOUR TAOS SKI VALLEY SPECIALIST

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salonxtaoscom575-758-1584

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hair

nails

facials

waxing

massage

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RETIREMENTVILLAGE

TAOS

INSPIRED LIVINGTAOS STYLE

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At The Historic Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

5757582233 taosinncom

LUNCH bull DINNERSATURDAY amp SUNDAY BRUNCH

Premier Lodging Dining and Live Music

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At The Historic Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

5757582233 taosinncom

VOTED BY LOCALS

Best Patio Best Margarita

Best BarBest LodgingBest Brunch

HAPPY HOURMon-Fri 4-6pm

LIVE MUSIC 365 DAYS

7 nights a week

WINE SPECTATOR ldquoBest ofrdquo

Award Winner 29 Years Running

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TAOSrsquoS BEST SELECTION OF CRAFT BEER AND THE

ONLY CHICKEN WING BAR

A Full Service Grocery Store amp Liquor DepartmentNatural Foods Fresh Cut Fruit

Located in the Cruz Alta Plaza - 710A Paseo Del Pueblo Sur

6AM-11PM bull 575-758-1250 Sav-on Pharmacy bull 575-758-1203

fresh amporganic

daily

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whereLocalsthe

go

Food fun and dancing 365 days a year

Restaurant and Bar1130am - 100am Monday-Saturday

1130am - 1200am SundayLive Music Nightly bull Food until 1100pm Every Day

121 Teresina Lane bull 758-2121

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377-2774

wwwangelfiredpizzacom

Located in the Heart of Angel Fire 2nd floor of the Mountain View Mall (next to the grocery store)

We serve specialty Pizzas Pastas Calzones and More Great handcrafted beer selection and fine wines

Free WiFi Like us on Facebook

Dairy Free available Udirsquos Gluten Free options

Tuesday thru Sunday 11am-9pm

Lunch and Dinner

Create your own pizza or calzone Dine-in or Carry-out

Whole wheat dough made fresh daily

(575)

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bull Genuine Bavarian cuisine bull German beers on tap bull Magnifi cent mountain views

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OPEN DAILY 630AM - 3PM CLOSED TUESDAYSUNDAY BRUNCH 8AM - 3PM

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575-758-8777Located in the Southside of Taos

at 1401 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 25 miles south of Taos Plaza wwwcasadevaldezoftaoscom bull

a family tradition returns

Serving Northern New Mexican Cuisine

Hickory Pit Smoked BBQChargrilled Steaks

Open Monday-Tues amp Thurs-Sun Closed WedsLunch 1100-300pm bull Dinner 300-930pm

Excellent Homemade Margaritas

Full Bar

Service

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People are passionate about pizza And the thin crust hand-tossed New York-style pizza at Pizantildeos is a longstanding favorite among Taosentildeos and visitors alike Which is why this year marks the 10-year anniversary of Pizantildeos

Pizantildeos is located at 23 State Road 150 Check the website (taospizzacom) for directions and a full menu

Scott Barady and Charley Galer are the co-owners of Pizantildeos ndashndash and have been friends since 7th grade So itrsquos no surprise that they both say ldquoconsistencyrdquo has been key to Pizantildeosrsquo success

ldquoOur main objective here all the time is consistency People keep coming back to get the food they wantrdquo Barady explains

Since opening in 2005 Pizantildeos is regularly voted ldquobest pizza in Taosrdquo Pizza lovers can order a steaming hot pizza by the slice build their own pizza pie from a hearty list of fresh toppings or order one of Pizantildeosrsquo 12 specialty pies ndashndash which use fun local names like Taosentildeo and The Riacuteo Grande

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and other popular menu items include appetizers sandwiches pastas entrees salads and desserts ndashndash with some wheat-freegluten-free options

Pizantildeos uses quality ingredients and makes their food fresh ndashndash handmade from

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Katharine Egli Tina Larkin

TASTE OF NEW YORK IN TAOSPizantildeos celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving up fresh homemade pizzas and more

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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ldquoSplash and Dashrdquo

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aptu

rep

hoto

com

Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

LS

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

7

66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

5641

185

19

28

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3040

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52

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416

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

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12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

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8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

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Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

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Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

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Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

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Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

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Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

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BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

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Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

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Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

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TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

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Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

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Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

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Page 6: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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What a great time to be a girl

Clothing BoutiqueVisit us in the magical town of

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Mystically Inspired Treasures

Crystals bull Divination Tools bull Candles bull Books bull Incense Jewelry bull Gifts bull Essential Oils

Tarot and Clairvoyant Readings available daily

129 Kit Carson Road Suite ETucked in the alley behind Aventura

Open Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm Sun 10am - 2pmwwwoptimysmmyshopifycom

OptiMysm

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UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACTReduced Price $429000

UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACTReduced Price $429000

Keith Dowell Qualifying Brokeremail keithtsvrealtycomphone 575 776-0600wwwtsvrealtycom5 Ernie Blake RoadTaos Ski Valley NM 87525

YOUR TAOS SKI VALLEY SPECIALIST

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salonxtaoscom575-758-1584

226 paseo del pueblo norte unit B

hair

nails

facials

waxing

massage

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RETIREMENTVILLAGE

TAOS

INSPIRED LIVINGTAOS STYLE

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At The Historic Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

5757582233 taosinncom

LUNCH bull DINNERSATURDAY amp SUNDAY BRUNCH

Premier Lodging Dining and Live Music

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At The Historic Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

5757582233 taosinncom

VOTED BY LOCALS

Best Patio Best Margarita

Best BarBest LodgingBest Brunch

HAPPY HOURMon-Fri 4-6pm

LIVE MUSIC 365 DAYS

7 nights a week

WINE SPECTATOR ldquoBest ofrdquo

Award Winner 29 Years Running

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TAOSrsquoS BEST SELECTION OF CRAFT BEER AND THE

ONLY CHICKEN WING BAR

A Full Service Grocery Store amp Liquor DepartmentNatural Foods Fresh Cut Fruit

Located in the Cruz Alta Plaza - 710A Paseo Del Pueblo Sur

6AM-11PM bull 575-758-1250 Sav-on Pharmacy bull 575-758-1203

fresh amporganic

daily

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whereLocalsthe

go

Food fun and dancing 365 days a year

Restaurant and Bar1130am - 100am Monday-Saturday

1130am - 1200am SundayLive Music Nightly bull Food until 1100pm Every Day

121 Teresina Lane bull 758-2121

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377-2774

wwwangelfiredpizzacom

Located in the Heart of Angel Fire 2nd floor of the Mountain View Mall (next to the grocery store)

We serve specialty Pizzas Pastas Calzones and More Great handcrafted beer selection and fine wines

Free WiFi Like us on Facebook

Dairy Free available Udirsquos Gluten Free options

Tuesday thru Sunday 11am-9pm

Lunch and Dinner

Create your own pizza or calzone Dine-in or Carry-out

Whole wheat dough made fresh daily

(575)

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bull Genuine Bavarian cuisine bull German beers on tap bull Magnifi cent mountain views

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OPEN DAILY 630AM - 3PM CLOSED TUESDAYSUNDAY BRUNCH 8AM - 3PM

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575-758-8777Located in the Southside of Taos

at 1401 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 25 miles south of Taos Plaza wwwcasadevaldezoftaoscom bull

a family tradition returns

Serving Northern New Mexican Cuisine

Hickory Pit Smoked BBQChargrilled Steaks

Open Monday-Tues amp Thurs-Sun Closed WedsLunch 1100-300pm bull Dinner 300-930pm

Excellent Homemade Margaritas

Full Bar

Service

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People are passionate about pizza And the thin crust hand-tossed New York-style pizza at Pizantildeos is a longstanding favorite among Taosentildeos and visitors alike Which is why this year marks the 10-year anniversary of Pizantildeos

Pizantildeos is located at 23 State Road 150 Check the website (taospizzacom) for directions and a full menu

Scott Barady and Charley Galer are the co-owners of Pizantildeos ndashndash and have been friends since 7th grade So itrsquos no surprise that they both say ldquoconsistencyrdquo has been key to Pizantildeosrsquo success

ldquoOur main objective here all the time is consistency People keep coming back to get the food they wantrdquo Barady explains

Since opening in 2005 Pizantildeos is regularly voted ldquobest pizza in Taosrdquo Pizza lovers can order a steaming hot pizza by the slice build their own pizza pie from a hearty list of fresh toppings or order one of Pizantildeosrsquo 12 specialty pies ndashndash which use fun local names like Taosentildeo and The Riacuteo Grande

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and other popular menu items include appetizers sandwiches pastas entrees salads and desserts ndashndash with some wheat-freegluten-free options

Pizantildeos uses quality ingredients and makes their food fresh ndashndash handmade from

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Katharine Egli Tina Larkin

TASTE OF NEW YORK IN TAOSPizantildeos celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving up fresh homemade pizzas and more

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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ldquoSplash and Dashrdquo

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aptu

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hoto

com

Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

LS

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

7

66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

5641

185

19

28

38b

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47

81b 34

3040

81a

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21

67

73

DIXON

52

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50

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62

2012

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37

45

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69

63CHIMAYO

416

1382

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

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The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

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(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

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DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

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Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

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Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

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Fajita Plate

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OPEN DAILY 630AM - 3PM CLOSED TUESDAYSUNDAY BRUNCH 8AM - 3PM

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575-758-8777Located in the Southside of Taos

at 1401 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 25 miles south of Taos Plaza wwwcasadevaldezoftaoscom bull

a family tradition returns

Serving Northern New Mexican Cuisine

Hickory Pit Smoked BBQChargrilled Steaks

Open Monday-Tues amp Thurs-Sun Closed WedsLunch 1100-300pm bull Dinner 300-930pm

Excellent Homemade Margaritas

Full Bar

Service

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People are passionate about pizza And the thin crust hand-tossed New York-style pizza at Pizantildeos is a longstanding favorite among Taosentildeos and visitors alike Which is why this year marks the 10-year anniversary of Pizantildeos

Pizantildeos is located at 23 State Road 150 Check the website (taospizzacom) for directions and a full menu

Scott Barady and Charley Galer are the co-owners of Pizantildeos ndashndash and have been friends since 7th grade So itrsquos no surprise that they both say ldquoconsistencyrdquo has been key to Pizantildeosrsquo success

ldquoOur main objective here all the time is consistency People keep coming back to get the food they wantrdquo Barady explains

Since opening in 2005 Pizantildeos is regularly voted ldquobest pizza in Taosrdquo Pizza lovers can order a steaming hot pizza by the slice build their own pizza pie from a hearty list of fresh toppings or order one of Pizantildeosrsquo 12 specialty pies ndashndash which use fun local names like Taosentildeo and The Riacuteo Grande

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and other popular menu items include appetizers sandwiches pastas entrees salads and desserts ndashndash with some wheat-freegluten-free options

Pizantildeos uses quality ingredients and makes their food fresh ndashndash handmade from

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Katharine Egli Tina Larkin

TASTE OF NEW YORK IN TAOSPizantildeos celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving up fresh homemade pizzas and more

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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ldquoSplash and Dashrdquo

Pho

to w

ww

rec

aptu

rep

hoto

com

Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

LS

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

7

66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

5641

185

19

28

38b

44

47

81b 34

3040

81a

49

21

67

73

DIXON

52

53

6480

9

68

72

10

50

38a3979

62

2012

14 8

37

45

61

11

69

63CHIMAYO

416

1382

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

75-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Restaurant Coffee Shop amp BakeryVOTED BEST BREAKFAST bull BEST BAKERY bull BEST GREEN CHILE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

Friday Saturday amp Sunday sdot Open until 8PM

304 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos sdot 3 Blocks north of the Plaza

(575) 758-4178 michaelskitchencom

FULL MENU AVAILABLE $7 WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS

Spanish American Dishes

amp ALL YOUR FAVORITE

FULL BAKERYCinnamon Rolls Donuts Fritters Cream Puffs

Eclairs Sopapillias amp Much More

Still CookingSince 1974M

EGAN

BOW

ERS

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Your Stopping Place in Arroyo Hondo

Wersquore Family Friendly

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Like a localknow-it-allliving in your Back pocket

discovertaoscomTHE TAOS NEWS

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breakfastlunchdinnerspecial eventscateringlive musicdance hallcakes amp pastries for special occasionsmeeting amp workshop roomsroof top Paella parties

outdoor photo Jim Cox interior photos Tina Larkin food photos Surasit Khamsaraman

Drink Dine amp Dance

5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

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Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

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for50 Years

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

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At The Historic Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

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Premier Lodging Dining and Live Music

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At The Historic Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

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ONLY CHICKEN WING BAR

A Full Service Grocery Store amp Liquor DepartmentNatural Foods Fresh Cut Fruit

Located in the Cruz Alta Plaza - 710A Paseo Del Pueblo Sur

6AM-11PM bull 575-758-1250 Sav-on Pharmacy bull 575-758-1203

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Food fun and dancing 365 days a year

Restaurant and Bar1130am - 100am Monday-Saturday

1130am - 1200am SundayLive Music Nightly bull Food until 1100pm Every Day

121 Teresina Lane bull 758-2121

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377-2774

wwwangelfiredpizzacom

Located in the Heart of Angel Fire 2nd floor of the Mountain View Mall (next to the grocery store)

We serve specialty Pizzas Pastas Calzones and More Great handcrafted beer selection and fine wines

Free WiFi Like us on Facebook

Dairy Free available Udirsquos Gluten Free options

Tuesday thru Sunday 11am-9pm

Lunch and Dinner

Create your own pizza or calzone Dine-in or Carry-out

Whole wheat dough made fresh daily

(575)

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bull Genuine Bavarian cuisine bull German beers on tap bull Magnifi cent mountain views

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OPEN DAILY 630AM - 3PM CLOSED TUESDAYSUNDAY BRUNCH 8AM - 3PM

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575-758-8777Located in the Southside of Taos

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a family tradition returns

Serving Northern New Mexican Cuisine

Hickory Pit Smoked BBQChargrilled Steaks

Open Monday-Tues amp Thurs-Sun Closed WedsLunch 1100-300pm bull Dinner 300-930pm

Excellent Homemade Margaritas

Full Bar

Service

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People are passionate about pizza And the thin crust hand-tossed New York-style pizza at Pizantildeos is a longstanding favorite among Taosentildeos and visitors alike Which is why this year marks the 10-year anniversary of Pizantildeos

Pizantildeos is located at 23 State Road 150 Check the website (taospizzacom) for directions and a full menu

Scott Barady and Charley Galer are the co-owners of Pizantildeos ndashndash and have been friends since 7th grade So itrsquos no surprise that they both say ldquoconsistencyrdquo has been key to Pizantildeosrsquo success

ldquoOur main objective here all the time is consistency People keep coming back to get the food they wantrdquo Barady explains

Since opening in 2005 Pizantildeos is regularly voted ldquobest pizza in Taosrdquo Pizza lovers can order a steaming hot pizza by the slice build their own pizza pie from a hearty list of fresh toppings or order one of Pizantildeosrsquo 12 specialty pies ndashndash which use fun local names like Taosentildeo and The Riacuteo Grande

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and other popular menu items include appetizers sandwiches pastas entrees salads and desserts ndashndash with some wheat-freegluten-free options

Pizantildeos uses quality ingredients and makes their food fresh ndashndash handmade from

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Katharine Egli Tina Larkin

TASTE OF NEW YORK IN TAOSPizantildeos celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving up fresh homemade pizzas and more

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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ldquoSplash and Dashrdquo

Pho

to w

ww

rec

aptu

rep

hoto

com

Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

LS

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

7

66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

5641

185

19

28

38b

44

47

81b 34

3040

81a

49

21

67

73

DIXON

52

53

6480

9

68

72

10

50

38a3979

62

2012

14 8

37

45

61

11

69

63CHIMAYO

416

1382

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

75-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Restaurant Coffee Shop amp BakeryVOTED BEST BREAKFAST bull BEST BAKERY bull BEST GREEN CHILE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

Friday Saturday amp Sunday sdot Open until 8PM

304 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos sdot 3 Blocks north of the Plaza

(575) 758-4178 michaelskitchencom

FULL MENU AVAILABLE $7 WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS

Spanish American Dishes

amp ALL YOUR FAVORITE

FULL BAKERYCinnamon Rolls Donuts Fritters Cream Puffs

Eclairs Sopapillias amp Much More

Still CookingSince 1974M

EGAN

BOW

ERS

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Your Stopping Place in Arroyo Hondo

Wersquore Family Friendly

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Like a localknow-it-allliving in your Back pocket

discovertaoscomTHE TAOS NEWS

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breakfastlunchdinnerspecial eventscateringlive musicdance hallcakes amp pastries for special occasionsmeeting amp workshop roomsroof top Paella parties

outdoor photo Jim Cox interior photos Tina Larkin food photos Surasit Khamsaraman

Drink Dine amp Dance

5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

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Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

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St FrancisChurch

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with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

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575 770-5106

Delivery Available

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Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

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Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

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Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

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LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

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OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

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At The Historic Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

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LUNCH bull DINNERSATURDAY amp SUNDAY BRUNCH

Premier Lodging Dining and Live Music

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At The Historic Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

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VOTED BY LOCALS

Best Patio Best Margarita

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HAPPY HOURMon-Fri 4-6pm

LIVE MUSIC 365 DAYS

7 nights a week

WINE SPECTATOR ldquoBest ofrdquo

Award Winner 29 Years Running

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TAOSrsquoS BEST SELECTION OF CRAFT BEER AND THE

ONLY CHICKEN WING BAR

A Full Service Grocery Store amp Liquor DepartmentNatural Foods Fresh Cut Fruit

Located in the Cruz Alta Plaza - 710A Paseo Del Pueblo Sur

6AM-11PM bull 575-758-1250 Sav-on Pharmacy bull 575-758-1203

fresh amporganic

daily

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whereLocalsthe

go

Food fun and dancing 365 days a year

Restaurant and Bar1130am - 100am Monday-Saturday

1130am - 1200am SundayLive Music Nightly bull Food until 1100pm Every Day

121 Teresina Lane bull 758-2121

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377-2774

wwwangelfiredpizzacom

Located in the Heart of Angel Fire 2nd floor of the Mountain View Mall (next to the grocery store)

We serve specialty Pizzas Pastas Calzones and More Great handcrafted beer selection and fine wines

Free WiFi Like us on Facebook

Dairy Free available Udirsquos Gluten Free options

Tuesday thru Sunday 11am-9pm

Lunch and Dinner

Create your own pizza or calzone Dine-in or Carry-out

Whole wheat dough made fresh daily

(575)

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bull Genuine Bavarian cuisine bull German beers on tap bull Magnifi cent mountain views

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OPEN DAILY 630AM - 3PM CLOSED TUESDAYSUNDAY BRUNCH 8AM - 3PM

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575-758-8777Located in the Southside of Taos

at 1401 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 25 miles south of Taos Plaza wwwcasadevaldezoftaoscom bull

a family tradition returns

Serving Northern New Mexican Cuisine

Hickory Pit Smoked BBQChargrilled Steaks

Open Monday-Tues amp Thurs-Sun Closed WedsLunch 1100-300pm bull Dinner 300-930pm

Excellent Homemade Margaritas

Full Bar

Service

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People are passionate about pizza And the thin crust hand-tossed New York-style pizza at Pizantildeos is a longstanding favorite among Taosentildeos and visitors alike Which is why this year marks the 10-year anniversary of Pizantildeos

Pizantildeos is located at 23 State Road 150 Check the website (taospizzacom) for directions and a full menu

Scott Barady and Charley Galer are the co-owners of Pizantildeos ndashndash and have been friends since 7th grade So itrsquos no surprise that they both say ldquoconsistencyrdquo has been key to Pizantildeosrsquo success

ldquoOur main objective here all the time is consistency People keep coming back to get the food they wantrdquo Barady explains

Since opening in 2005 Pizantildeos is regularly voted ldquobest pizza in Taosrdquo Pizza lovers can order a steaming hot pizza by the slice build their own pizza pie from a hearty list of fresh toppings or order one of Pizantildeosrsquo 12 specialty pies ndashndash which use fun local names like Taosentildeo and The Riacuteo Grande

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and other popular menu items include appetizers sandwiches pastas entrees salads and desserts ndashndash with some wheat-freegluten-free options

Pizantildeos uses quality ingredients and makes their food fresh ndashndash handmade from

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Katharine Egli Tina Larkin

TASTE OF NEW YORK IN TAOSPizantildeos celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving up fresh homemade pizzas and more

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

LS

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

7

66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

5641

185

19

28

38b

44

47

81b 34

3040

81a

49

21

67

73

DIXON

52

53

6480

9

68

72

10

50

38a3979

62

2012

14 8

37

45

61

11

69

63CHIMAYO

416

1382

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

75-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Restaurant Coffee Shop amp BakeryVOTED BEST BREAKFAST bull BEST BAKERY bull BEST GREEN CHILE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

Friday Saturday amp Sunday sdot Open until 8PM

304 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos sdot 3 Blocks north of the Plaza

(575) 758-4178 michaelskitchencom

FULL MENU AVAILABLE $7 WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS

Spanish American Dishes

amp ALL YOUR FAVORITE

FULL BAKERYCinnamon Rolls Donuts Fritters Cream Puffs

Eclairs Sopapillias amp Much More

Still CookingSince 1974M

EGAN

BOW

ERS

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Your Stopping Place in Arroyo Hondo

Wersquore Family Friendly

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Like a localknow-it-allliving in your Back pocket

discovertaoscomTHE TAOS NEWS

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breakfastlunchdinnerspecial eventscateringlive musicdance hallcakes amp pastries for special occasionsmeeting amp workshop roomsroof top Paella parties

outdoor photo Jim Cox interior photos Tina Larkin food photos Surasit Khamsaraman

Drink Dine amp Dance

5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

rawtaosgmailcom

818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

facebookcomrawtaos

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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l in

your

to-g

o or

der

toda

y

575-

776-

5765

O

pen

Dai

ly 9

am -

8pm Healthiest Food

in Taos CountyOrganic Juice Bar bull Smoothies

Organic Espresso DrinksFresh Pastries amp Desserts

Sol F

ood

Mar

ket amp

Caf

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1 H

ondo

Sec

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Seco

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 10: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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RETIREMENTVILLAGE

TAOS

INSPIRED LIVINGTAOS STYLE

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At The Historic Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

5757582233 taosinncom

LUNCH bull DINNERSATURDAY amp SUNDAY BRUNCH

Premier Lodging Dining and Live Music

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At The Historic Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

5757582233 taosinncom

VOTED BY LOCALS

Best Patio Best Margarita

Best BarBest LodgingBest Brunch

HAPPY HOURMon-Fri 4-6pm

LIVE MUSIC 365 DAYS

7 nights a week

WINE SPECTATOR ldquoBest ofrdquo

Award Winner 29 Years Running

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TAOSrsquoS BEST SELECTION OF CRAFT BEER AND THE

ONLY CHICKEN WING BAR

A Full Service Grocery Store amp Liquor DepartmentNatural Foods Fresh Cut Fruit

Located in the Cruz Alta Plaza - 710A Paseo Del Pueblo Sur

6AM-11PM bull 575-758-1250 Sav-on Pharmacy bull 575-758-1203

fresh amporganic

daily

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whereLocalsthe

go

Food fun and dancing 365 days a year

Restaurant and Bar1130am - 100am Monday-Saturday

1130am - 1200am SundayLive Music Nightly bull Food until 1100pm Every Day

121 Teresina Lane bull 758-2121

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377-2774

wwwangelfiredpizzacom

Located in the Heart of Angel Fire 2nd floor of the Mountain View Mall (next to the grocery store)

We serve specialty Pizzas Pastas Calzones and More Great handcrafted beer selection and fine wines

Free WiFi Like us on Facebook

Dairy Free available Udirsquos Gluten Free options

Tuesday thru Sunday 11am-9pm

Lunch and Dinner

Create your own pizza or calzone Dine-in or Carry-out

Whole wheat dough made fresh daily

(575)

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bull Genuine Bavarian cuisine bull German beers on tap bull Magnifi cent mountain views

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OPEN DAILY 630AM - 3PM CLOSED TUESDAYSUNDAY BRUNCH 8AM - 3PM

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575-758-8777Located in the Southside of Taos

at 1401 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 25 miles south of Taos Plaza wwwcasadevaldezoftaoscom bull

a family tradition returns

Serving Northern New Mexican Cuisine

Hickory Pit Smoked BBQChargrilled Steaks

Open Monday-Tues amp Thurs-Sun Closed WedsLunch 1100-300pm bull Dinner 300-930pm

Excellent Homemade Margaritas

Full Bar

Service

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People are passionate about pizza And the thin crust hand-tossed New York-style pizza at Pizantildeos is a longstanding favorite among Taosentildeos and visitors alike Which is why this year marks the 10-year anniversary of Pizantildeos

Pizantildeos is located at 23 State Road 150 Check the website (taospizzacom) for directions and a full menu

Scott Barady and Charley Galer are the co-owners of Pizantildeos ndashndash and have been friends since 7th grade So itrsquos no surprise that they both say ldquoconsistencyrdquo has been key to Pizantildeosrsquo success

ldquoOur main objective here all the time is consistency People keep coming back to get the food they wantrdquo Barady explains

Since opening in 2005 Pizantildeos is regularly voted ldquobest pizza in Taosrdquo Pizza lovers can order a steaming hot pizza by the slice build their own pizza pie from a hearty list of fresh toppings or order one of Pizantildeosrsquo 12 specialty pies ndashndash which use fun local names like Taosentildeo and The Riacuteo Grande

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and other popular menu items include appetizers sandwiches pastas entrees salads and desserts ndashndash with some wheat-freegluten-free options

Pizantildeos uses quality ingredients and makes their food fresh ndashndash handmade from

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Katharine Egli Tina Larkin

TASTE OF NEW YORK IN TAOSPizantildeos celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving up fresh homemade pizzas and more

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

7

66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

5641

185

19

28

38b

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3040

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67

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52

53

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416

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

75-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Restaurant Coffee Shop amp BakeryVOTED BEST BREAKFAST bull BEST BAKERY bull BEST GREEN CHILE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

Friday Saturday amp Sunday sdot Open until 8PM

304 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos sdot 3 Blocks north of the Plaza

(575) 758-4178 michaelskitchencom

FULL MENU AVAILABLE $7 WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS

Spanish American Dishes

amp ALL YOUR FAVORITE

FULL BAKERYCinnamon Rolls Donuts Fritters Cream Puffs

Eclairs Sopapillias amp Much More

Still CookingSince 1974M

EGAN

BOW

ERS

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Your Stopping Place in Arroyo Hondo

Wersquore Family Friendly

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Like a localknow-it-allliving in your Back pocket

discovertaoscomTHE TAOS NEWS

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breakfastlunchdinnerspecial eventscateringlive musicdance hallcakes amp pastries for special occasionsmeeting amp workshop roomsroof top Paella parties

outdoor photo Jim Cox interior photos Tina Larkin food photos Surasit Khamsaraman

Drink Dine amp Dance

5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

rawtaosgmailcom

818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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575-

776-

5765

O

pen

Dai

ly 9

am -

8pm Healthiest Food

in Taos CountyOrganic Juice Bar bull Smoothies

Organic Espresso DrinksFresh Pastries amp Desserts

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 11: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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RETIREMENTVILLAGE

TAOS

INSPIRED LIVINGTAOS STYLE

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At The Historic Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

5757582233 taosinncom

LUNCH bull DINNERSATURDAY amp SUNDAY BRUNCH

Premier Lodging Dining and Live Music

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At The Historic Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

5757582233 taosinncom

VOTED BY LOCALS

Best Patio Best Margarita

Best BarBest LodgingBest Brunch

HAPPY HOURMon-Fri 4-6pm

LIVE MUSIC 365 DAYS

7 nights a week

WINE SPECTATOR ldquoBest ofrdquo

Award Winner 29 Years Running

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TAOSrsquoS BEST SELECTION OF CRAFT BEER AND THE

ONLY CHICKEN WING BAR

A Full Service Grocery Store amp Liquor DepartmentNatural Foods Fresh Cut Fruit

Located in the Cruz Alta Plaza - 710A Paseo Del Pueblo Sur

6AM-11PM bull 575-758-1250 Sav-on Pharmacy bull 575-758-1203

fresh amporganic

daily

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whereLocalsthe

go

Food fun and dancing 365 days a year

Restaurant and Bar1130am - 100am Monday-Saturday

1130am - 1200am SundayLive Music Nightly bull Food until 1100pm Every Day

121 Teresina Lane bull 758-2121

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377-2774

wwwangelfiredpizzacom

Located in the Heart of Angel Fire 2nd floor of the Mountain View Mall (next to the grocery store)

We serve specialty Pizzas Pastas Calzones and More Great handcrafted beer selection and fine wines

Free WiFi Like us on Facebook

Dairy Free available Udirsquos Gluten Free options

Tuesday thru Sunday 11am-9pm

Lunch and Dinner

Create your own pizza or calzone Dine-in or Carry-out

Whole wheat dough made fresh daily

(575)

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bull Genuine Bavarian cuisine bull German beers on tap bull Magnifi cent mountain views

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OPEN DAILY 630AM - 3PM CLOSED TUESDAYSUNDAY BRUNCH 8AM - 3PM

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575-758-8777Located in the Southside of Taos

at 1401 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 25 miles south of Taos Plaza wwwcasadevaldezoftaoscom bull

a family tradition returns

Serving Northern New Mexican Cuisine

Hickory Pit Smoked BBQChargrilled Steaks

Open Monday-Tues amp Thurs-Sun Closed WedsLunch 1100-300pm bull Dinner 300-930pm

Excellent Homemade Margaritas

Full Bar

Service

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People are passionate about pizza And the thin crust hand-tossed New York-style pizza at Pizantildeos is a longstanding favorite among Taosentildeos and visitors alike Which is why this year marks the 10-year anniversary of Pizantildeos

Pizantildeos is located at 23 State Road 150 Check the website (taospizzacom) for directions and a full menu

Scott Barady and Charley Galer are the co-owners of Pizantildeos ndashndash and have been friends since 7th grade So itrsquos no surprise that they both say ldquoconsistencyrdquo has been key to Pizantildeosrsquo success

ldquoOur main objective here all the time is consistency People keep coming back to get the food they wantrdquo Barady explains

Since opening in 2005 Pizantildeos is regularly voted ldquobest pizza in Taosrdquo Pizza lovers can order a steaming hot pizza by the slice build their own pizza pie from a hearty list of fresh toppings or order one of Pizantildeosrsquo 12 specialty pies ndashndash which use fun local names like Taosentildeo and The Riacuteo Grande

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and other popular menu items include appetizers sandwiches pastas entrees salads and desserts ndashndash with some wheat-freegluten-free options

Pizantildeos uses quality ingredients and makes their food fresh ndashndash handmade from

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Katharine Egli Tina Larkin

TASTE OF NEW YORK IN TAOSPizantildeos celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving up fresh homemade pizzas and more

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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com

Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

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82 Yu Garden

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OJO CALIENTE

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NEW MEXICO

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Callejon

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Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

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Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

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Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

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Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

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4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

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Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

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Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

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BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

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Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

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Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

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At The Historic Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

5757582233 taosinncom

LUNCH bull DINNERSATURDAY amp SUNDAY BRUNCH

Premier Lodging Dining and Live Music

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At The Historic Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

5757582233 taosinncom

VOTED BY LOCALS

Best Patio Best Margarita

Best BarBest LodgingBest Brunch

HAPPY HOURMon-Fri 4-6pm

LIVE MUSIC 365 DAYS

7 nights a week

WINE SPECTATOR ldquoBest ofrdquo

Award Winner 29 Years Running

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TAOSrsquoS BEST SELECTION OF CRAFT BEER AND THE

ONLY CHICKEN WING BAR

A Full Service Grocery Store amp Liquor DepartmentNatural Foods Fresh Cut Fruit

Located in the Cruz Alta Plaza - 710A Paseo Del Pueblo Sur

6AM-11PM bull 575-758-1250 Sav-on Pharmacy bull 575-758-1203

fresh amporganic

daily

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whereLocalsthe

go

Food fun and dancing 365 days a year

Restaurant and Bar1130am - 100am Monday-Saturday

1130am - 1200am SundayLive Music Nightly bull Food until 1100pm Every Day

121 Teresina Lane bull 758-2121

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377-2774

wwwangelfiredpizzacom

Located in the Heart of Angel Fire 2nd floor of the Mountain View Mall (next to the grocery store)

We serve specialty Pizzas Pastas Calzones and More Great handcrafted beer selection and fine wines

Free WiFi Like us on Facebook

Dairy Free available Udirsquos Gluten Free options

Tuesday thru Sunday 11am-9pm

Lunch and Dinner

Create your own pizza or calzone Dine-in or Carry-out

Whole wheat dough made fresh daily

(575)

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bull Genuine Bavarian cuisine bull German beers on tap bull Magnifi cent mountain views

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OPEN DAILY 630AM - 3PM CLOSED TUESDAYSUNDAY BRUNCH 8AM - 3PM

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575-758-8777Located in the Southside of Taos

at 1401 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 25 miles south of Taos Plaza wwwcasadevaldezoftaoscom bull

a family tradition returns

Serving Northern New Mexican Cuisine

Hickory Pit Smoked BBQChargrilled Steaks

Open Monday-Tues amp Thurs-Sun Closed WedsLunch 1100-300pm bull Dinner 300-930pm

Excellent Homemade Margaritas

Full Bar

Service

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People are passionate about pizza And the thin crust hand-tossed New York-style pizza at Pizantildeos is a longstanding favorite among Taosentildeos and visitors alike Which is why this year marks the 10-year anniversary of Pizantildeos

Pizantildeos is located at 23 State Road 150 Check the website (taospizzacom) for directions and a full menu

Scott Barady and Charley Galer are the co-owners of Pizantildeos ndashndash and have been friends since 7th grade So itrsquos no surprise that they both say ldquoconsistencyrdquo has been key to Pizantildeosrsquo success

ldquoOur main objective here all the time is consistency People keep coming back to get the food they wantrdquo Barady explains

Since opening in 2005 Pizantildeos is regularly voted ldquobest pizza in Taosrdquo Pizza lovers can order a steaming hot pizza by the slice build their own pizza pie from a hearty list of fresh toppings or order one of Pizantildeosrsquo 12 specialty pies ndashndash which use fun local names like Taosentildeo and The Riacuteo Grande

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and other popular menu items include appetizers sandwiches pastas entrees salads and desserts ndashndash with some wheat-freegluten-free options

Pizantildeos uses quality ingredients and makes their food fresh ndashndash handmade from

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Katharine Egli Tina Larkin

TASTE OF NEW YORK IN TAOSPizantildeos celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving up fresh homemade pizzas and more

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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ldquoSplash and Dashrdquo

Pho

to w

ww

rec

aptu

rep

hoto

com

Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

LS

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

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66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

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283

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416

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

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Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

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Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

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Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

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Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

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Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

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El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

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ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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4pm-6pm3 courses $12

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Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

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Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

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Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

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TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

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Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

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7 days a week

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Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

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HAPPY HOURMon-Fri 4-6pm

LIVE MUSIC 365 DAYS

7 nights a week

WINE SPECTATOR ldquoBest ofrdquo

Award Winner 29 Years Running

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TAOSrsquoS BEST SELECTION OF CRAFT BEER AND THE

ONLY CHICKEN WING BAR

A Full Service Grocery Store amp Liquor DepartmentNatural Foods Fresh Cut Fruit

Located in the Cruz Alta Plaza - 710A Paseo Del Pueblo Sur

6AM-11PM bull 575-758-1250 Sav-on Pharmacy bull 575-758-1203

fresh amporganic

daily

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whereLocalsthe

go

Food fun and dancing 365 days a year

Restaurant and Bar1130am - 100am Monday-Saturday

1130am - 1200am SundayLive Music Nightly bull Food until 1100pm Every Day

121 Teresina Lane bull 758-2121

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377-2774

wwwangelfiredpizzacom

Located in the Heart of Angel Fire 2nd floor of the Mountain View Mall (next to the grocery store)

We serve specialty Pizzas Pastas Calzones and More Great handcrafted beer selection and fine wines

Free WiFi Like us on Facebook

Dairy Free available Udirsquos Gluten Free options

Tuesday thru Sunday 11am-9pm

Lunch and Dinner

Create your own pizza or calzone Dine-in or Carry-out

Whole wheat dough made fresh daily

(575)

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bull Genuine Bavarian cuisine bull German beers on tap bull Magnifi cent mountain views

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OPEN DAILY 630AM - 3PM CLOSED TUESDAYSUNDAY BRUNCH 8AM - 3PM

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575-758-8777Located in the Southside of Taos

at 1401 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 25 miles south of Taos Plaza wwwcasadevaldezoftaoscom bull

a family tradition returns

Serving Northern New Mexican Cuisine

Hickory Pit Smoked BBQChargrilled Steaks

Open Monday-Tues amp Thurs-Sun Closed WedsLunch 1100-300pm bull Dinner 300-930pm

Excellent Homemade Margaritas

Full Bar

Service

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People are passionate about pizza And the thin crust hand-tossed New York-style pizza at Pizantildeos is a longstanding favorite among Taosentildeos and visitors alike Which is why this year marks the 10-year anniversary of Pizantildeos

Pizantildeos is located at 23 State Road 150 Check the website (taospizzacom) for directions and a full menu

Scott Barady and Charley Galer are the co-owners of Pizantildeos ndashndash and have been friends since 7th grade So itrsquos no surprise that they both say ldquoconsistencyrdquo has been key to Pizantildeosrsquo success

ldquoOur main objective here all the time is consistency People keep coming back to get the food they wantrdquo Barady explains

Since opening in 2005 Pizantildeos is regularly voted ldquobest pizza in Taosrdquo Pizza lovers can order a steaming hot pizza by the slice build their own pizza pie from a hearty list of fresh toppings or order one of Pizantildeosrsquo 12 specialty pies ndashndash which use fun local names like Taosentildeo and The Riacuteo Grande

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and other popular menu items include appetizers sandwiches pastas entrees salads and desserts ndashndash with some wheat-freegluten-free options

Pizantildeos uses quality ingredients and makes their food fresh ndashndash handmade from

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Katharine Egli Tina Larkin

TASTE OF NEW YORK IN TAOSPizantildeos celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving up fresh homemade pizzas and more

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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ldquoSplash and Dashrdquo

Pho

to w

ww

rec

aptu

rep

hoto

com

Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

LS

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

7

66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

5641

185

19

28

38b

44

47

81b 34

3040

81a

49

21

67

73

DIXON

52

53

6480

9

68

72

10

50

38a3979

62

2012

14 8

37

45

61

11

69

63CHIMAYO

416

1382

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

75-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Restaurant Coffee Shop amp BakeryVOTED BEST BREAKFAST bull BEST BAKERY bull BEST GREEN CHILE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

Friday Saturday amp Sunday sdot Open until 8PM

304 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos sdot 3 Blocks north of the Plaza

(575) 758-4178 michaelskitchencom

FULL MENU AVAILABLE $7 WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS

Spanish American Dishes

amp ALL YOUR FAVORITE

FULL BAKERYCinnamon Rolls Donuts Fritters Cream Puffs

Eclairs Sopapillias amp Much More

Still CookingSince 1974M

EGAN

BOW

ERS

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Your Stopping Place in Arroyo Hondo

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

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St FrancisChurch

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with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

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818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

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Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

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Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

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Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

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WINE

BEER

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OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 14: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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At The Historic Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

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Best Patio Best Margarita

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HAPPY HOURMon-Fri 4-6pm

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TAOSrsquoS BEST SELECTION OF CRAFT BEER AND THE

ONLY CHICKEN WING BAR

A Full Service Grocery Store amp Liquor DepartmentNatural Foods Fresh Cut Fruit

Located in the Cruz Alta Plaza - 710A Paseo Del Pueblo Sur

6AM-11PM bull 575-758-1250 Sav-on Pharmacy bull 575-758-1203

fresh amporganic

daily

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Food fun and dancing 365 days a year

Restaurant and Bar1130am - 100am Monday-Saturday

1130am - 1200am SundayLive Music Nightly bull Food until 1100pm Every Day

121 Teresina Lane bull 758-2121

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377-2774

wwwangelfiredpizzacom

Located in the Heart of Angel Fire 2nd floor of the Mountain View Mall (next to the grocery store)

We serve specialty Pizzas Pastas Calzones and More Great handcrafted beer selection and fine wines

Free WiFi Like us on Facebook

Dairy Free available Udirsquos Gluten Free options

Tuesday thru Sunday 11am-9pm

Lunch and Dinner

Create your own pizza or calzone Dine-in or Carry-out

Whole wheat dough made fresh daily

(575)

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bull Genuine Bavarian cuisine bull German beers on tap bull Magnifi cent mountain views

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OPEN DAILY 630AM - 3PM CLOSED TUESDAYSUNDAY BRUNCH 8AM - 3PM

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575-758-8777Located in the Southside of Taos

at 1401 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 25 miles south of Taos Plaza wwwcasadevaldezoftaoscom bull

a family tradition returns

Serving Northern New Mexican Cuisine

Hickory Pit Smoked BBQChargrilled Steaks

Open Monday-Tues amp Thurs-Sun Closed WedsLunch 1100-300pm bull Dinner 300-930pm

Excellent Homemade Margaritas

Full Bar

Service

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People are passionate about pizza And the thin crust hand-tossed New York-style pizza at Pizantildeos is a longstanding favorite among Taosentildeos and visitors alike Which is why this year marks the 10-year anniversary of Pizantildeos

Pizantildeos is located at 23 State Road 150 Check the website (taospizzacom) for directions and a full menu

Scott Barady and Charley Galer are the co-owners of Pizantildeos ndashndash and have been friends since 7th grade So itrsquos no surprise that they both say ldquoconsistencyrdquo has been key to Pizantildeosrsquo success

ldquoOur main objective here all the time is consistency People keep coming back to get the food they wantrdquo Barady explains

Since opening in 2005 Pizantildeos is regularly voted ldquobest pizza in Taosrdquo Pizza lovers can order a steaming hot pizza by the slice build their own pizza pie from a hearty list of fresh toppings or order one of Pizantildeosrsquo 12 specialty pies ndashndash which use fun local names like Taosentildeo and The Riacuteo Grande

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and other popular menu items include appetizers sandwiches pastas entrees salads and desserts ndashndash with some wheat-freegluten-free options

Pizantildeos uses quality ingredients and makes their food fresh ndashndash handmade from

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Katharine Egli Tina Larkin

TASTE OF NEW YORK IN TAOSPizantildeos celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving up fresh homemade pizzas and more

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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ldquoSplash and Dashrdquo

Pho

to w

ww

rec

aptu

rep

hoto

com

Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

LS

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

7

66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

5641

185

19

28

38b

44

47

81b 34

3040

81a

49

21

67

73

DIXON

52

53

6480

9

68

72

10

50

38a3979

62

2012

14 8

37

45

61

11

69

63CHIMAYO

416

1382

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

75-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Restaurant Coffee Shop amp BakeryVOTED BEST BREAKFAST bull BEST BAKERY bull BEST GREEN CHILE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

Friday Saturday amp Sunday sdot Open until 8PM

304 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos sdot 3 Blocks north of the Plaza

(575) 758-4178 michaelskitchencom

FULL MENU AVAILABLE $7 WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS

Spanish American Dishes

amp ALL YOUR FAVORITE

FULL BAKERYCinnamon Rolls Donuts Fritters Cream Puffs

Eclairs Sopapillias amp Much More

Still CookingSince 1974M

EGAN

BOW

ERS

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Your Stopping Place in Arroyo Hondo

Wersquore Family Friendly

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Like a localknow-it-allliving in your Back pocket

discovertaoscomTHE TAOS NEWS

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breakfastlunchdinnerspecial eventscateringlive musicdance hallcakes amp pastries for special occasionsmeeting amp workshop roomsroof top Paella parties

outdoor photo Jim Cox interior photos Tina Larkin food photos Surasit Khamsaraman

Drink Dine amp Dance

5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

rawtaosgmailcom

818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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575-

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5765

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am -

8pm Healthiest Food

in Taos CountyOrganic Juice Bar bull Smoothies

Organic Espresso DrinksFresh Pastries amp Desserts

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 15: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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TAOSrsquoS BEST SELECTION OF CRAFT BEER AND THE

ONLY CHICKEN WING BAR

A Full Service Grocery Store amp Liquor DepartmentNatural Foods Fresh Cut Fruit

Located in the Cruz Alta Plaza - 710A Paseo Del Pueblo Sur

6AM-11PM bull 575-758-1250 Sav-on Pharmacy bull 575-758-1203

fresh amporganic

daily

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whereLocalsthe

go

Food fun and dancing 365 days a year

Restaurant and Bar1130am - 100am Monday-Saturday

1130am - 1200am SundayLive Music Nightly bull Food until 1100pm Every Day

121 Teresina Lane bull 758-2121

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377-2774

wwwangelfiredpizzacom

Located in the Heart of Angel Fire 2nd floor of the Mountain View Mall (next to the grocery store)

We serve specialty Pizzas Pastas Calzones and More Great handcrafted beer selection and fine wines

Free WiFi Like us on Facebook

Dairy Free available Udirsquos Gluten Free options

Tuesday thru Sunday 11am-9pm

Lunch and Dinner

Create your own pizza or calzone Dine-in or Carry-out

Whole wheat dough made fresh daily

(575)

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bull Genuine Bavarian cuisine bull German beers on tap bull Magnifi cent mountain views

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OPEN DAILY 630AM - 3PM CLOSED TUESDAYSUNDAY BRUNCH 8AM - 3PM

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575-758-8777Located in the Southside of Taos

at 1401 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 25 miles south of Taos Plaza wwwcasadevaldezoftaoscom bull

a family tradition returns

Serving Northern New Mexican Cuisine

Hickory Pit Smoked BBQChargrilled Steaks

Open Monday-Tues amp Thurs-Sun Closed WedsLunch 1100-300pm bull Dinner 300-930pm

Excellent Homemade Margaritas

Full Bar

Service

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People are passionate about pizza And the thin crust hand-tossed New York-style pizza at Pizantildeos is a longstanding favorite among Taosentildeos and visitors alike Which is why this year marks the 10-year anniversary of Pizantildeos

Pizantildeos is located at 23 State Road 150 Check the website (taospizzacom) for directions and a full menu

Scott Barady and Charley Galer are the co-owners of Pizantildeos ndashndash and have been friends since 7th grade So itrsquos no surprise that they both say ldquoconsistencyrdquo has been key to Pizantildeosrsquo success

ldquoOur main objective here all the time is consistency People keep coming back to get the food they wantrdquo Barady explains

Since opening in 2005 Pizantildeos is regularly voted ldquobest pizza in Taosrdquo Pizza lovers can order a steaming hot pizza by the slice build their own pizza pie from a hearty list of fresh toppings or order one of Pizantildeosrsquo 12 specialty pies ndashndash which use fun local names like Taosentildeo and The Riacuteo Grande

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and other popular menu items include appetizers sandwiches pastas entrees salads and desserts ndashndash with some wheat-freegluten-free options

Pizantildeos uses quality ingredients and makes their food fresh ndashndash handmade from

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Katharine Egli Tina Larkin

TASTE OF NEW YORK IN TAOSPizantildeos celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving up fresh homemade pizzas and more

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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ldquoSplash and Dashrdquo

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hoto

com

Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

LS

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

7

66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

5641

185

19

28

38b

44

47

81b 34

3040

81a

49

21

67

73

DIXON

52

53

6480

9

68

72

10

50

38a3979

62

2012

14 8

37

45

61

11

69

63CHIMAYO

416

1382

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

75-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Restaurant Coffee Shop amp BakeryVOTED BEST BREAKFAST bull BEST BAKERY bull BEST GREEN CHILE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

Friday Saturday amp Sunday sdot Open until 8PM

304 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos sdot 3 Blocks north of the Plaza

(575) 758-4178 michaelskitchencom

FULL MENU AVAILABLE $7 WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS

Spanish American Dishes

amp ALL YOUR FAVORITE

FULL BAKERYCinnamon Rolls Donuts Fritters Cream Puffs

Eclairs Sopapillias amp Much More

Still CookingSince 1974M

EGAN

BOW

ERS

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Your Stopping Place in Arroyo Hondo

Wersquore Family Friendly

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Like a localknow-it-allliving in your Back pocket

discovertaoscomTHE TAOS NEWS

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breakfastlunchdinnerspecial eventscateringlive musicdance hallcakes amp pastries for special occasionsmeeting amp workshop roomsroof top Paella parties

outdoor photo Jim Cox interior photos Tina Larkin food photos Surasit Khamsaraman

Drink Dine amp Dance

5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

rawtaosgmailcom

818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

facebookcomrawtaos

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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Cal

l in

your

to-g

o or

der

toda

y

575-

776-

5765

O

pen

Dai

ly 9

am -

8pm Healthiest Food

in Taos CountyOrganic Juice Bar bull Smoothies

Organic Espresso DrinksFresh Pastries amp Desserts

Sol F

ood

Mar

ket amp

Caf

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1 H

ondo

Sec

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Seco

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 16: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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whereLocalsthe

go

Food fun and dancing 365 days a year

Restaurant and Bar1130am - 100am Monday-Saturday

1130am - 1200am SundayLive Music Nightly bull Food until 1100pm Every Day

121 Teresina Lane bull 758-2121

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377-2774

wwwangelfiredpizzacom

Located in the Heart of Angel Fire 2nd floor of the Mountain View Mall (next to the grocery store)

We serve specialty Pizzas Pastas Calzones and More Great handcrafted beer selection and fine wines

Free WiFi Like us on Facebook

Dairy Free available Udirsquos Gluten Free options

Tuesday thru Sunday 11am-9pm

Lunch and Dinner

Create your own pizza or calzone Dine-in or Carry-out

Whole wheat dough made fresh daily

(575)

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bull Genuine Bavarian cuisine bull German beers on tap bull Magnifi cent mountain views

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OPEN DAILY 630AM - 3PM CLOSED TUESDAYSUNDAY BRUNCH 8AM - 3PM

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575-758-8777Located in the Southside of Taos

at 1401 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 25 miles south of Taos Plaza wwwcasadevaldezoftaoscom bull

a family tradition returns

Serving Northern New Mexican Cuisine

Hickory Pit Smoked BBQChargrilled Steaks

Open Monday-Tues amp Thurs-Sun Closed WedsLunch 1100-300pm bull Dinner 300-930pm

Excellent Homemade Margaritas

Full Bar

Service

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People are passionate about pizza And the thin crust hand-tossed New York-style pizza at Pizantildeos is a longstanding favorite among Taosentildeos and visitors alike Which is why this year marks the 10-year anniversary of Pizantildeos

Pizantildeos is located at 23 State Road 150 Check the website (taospizzacom) for directions and a full menu

Scott Barady and Charley Galer are the co-owners of Pizantildeos ndashndash and have been friends since 7th grade So itrsquos no surprise that they both say ldquoconsistencyrdquo has been key to Pizantildeosrsquo success

ldquoOur main objective here all the time is consistency People keep coming back to get the food they wantrdquo Barady explains

Since opening in 2005 Pizantildeos is regularly voted ldquobest pizza in Taosrdquo Pizza lovers can order a steaming hot pizza by the slice build their own pizza pie from a hearty list of fresh toppings or order one of Pizantildeosrsquo 12 specialty pies ndashndash which use fun local names like Taosentildeo and The Riacuteo Grande

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and other popular menu items include appetizers sandwiches pastas entrees salads and desserts ndashndash with some wheat-freegluten-free options

Pizantildeos uses quality ingredients and makes their food fresh ndashndash handmade from

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Katharine Egli Tina Larkin

TASTE OF NEW YORK IN TAOSPizantildeos celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving up fresh homemade pizzas and more

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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ldquoSplash and Dashrdquo

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hoto

com

Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

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OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

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66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

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3040

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52

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Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

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ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

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CUEVALA

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Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

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LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

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12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

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MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

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Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

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5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

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1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

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Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

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Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

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BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

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T H E

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BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 17: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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377-2774

wwwangelfiredpizzacom

Located in the Heart of Angel Fire 2nd floor of the Mountain View Mall (next to the grocery store)

We serve specialty Pizzas Pastas Calzones and More Great handcrafted beer selection and fine wines

Free WiFi Like us on Facebook

Dairy Free available Udirsquos Gluten Free options

Tuesday thru Sunday 11am-9pm

Lunch and Dinner

Create your own pizza or calzone Dine-in or Carry-out

Whole wheat dough made fresh daily

(575)

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bull Genuine Bavarian cuisine bull German beers on tap bull Magnifi cent mountain views

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OPEN DAILY 630AM - 3PM CLOSED TUESDAYSUNDAY BRUNCH 8AM - 3PM

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575-758-8777Located in the Southside of Taos

at 1401 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 25 miles south of Taos Plaza wwwcasadevaldezoftaoscom bull

a family tradition returns

Serving Northern New Mexican Cuisine

Hickory Pit Smoked BBQChargrilled Steaks

Open Monday-Tues amp Thurs-Sun Closed WedsLunch 1100-300pm bull Dinner 300-930pm

Excellent Homemade Margaritas

Full Bar

Service

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People are passionate about pizza And the thin crust hand-tossed New York-style pizza at Pizantildeos is a longstanding favorite among Taosentildeos and visitors alike Which is why this year marks the 10-year anniversary of Pizantildeos

Pizantildeos is located at 23 State Road 150 Check the website (taospizzacom) for directions and a full menu

Scott Barady and Charley Galer are the co-owners of Pizantildeos ndashndash and have been friends since 7th grade So itrsquos no surprise that they both say ldquoconsistencyrdquo has been key to Pizantildeosrsquo success

ldquoOur main objective here all the time is consistency People keep coming back to get the food they wantrdquo Barady explains

Since opening in 2005 Pizantildeos is regularly voted ldquobest pizza in Taosrdquo Pizza lovers can order a steaming hot pizza by the slice build their own pizza pie from a hearty list of fresh toppings or order one of Pizantildeosrsquo 12 specialty pies ndashndash which use fun local names like Taosentildeo and The Riacuteo Grande

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and other popular menu items include appetizers sandwiches pastas entrees salads and desserts ndashndash with some wheat-freegluten-free options

Pizantildeos uses quality ingredients and makes their food fresh ndashndash handmade from

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Katharine Egli Tina Larkin

TASTE OF NEW YORK IN TAOSPizantildeos celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving up fresh homemade pizzas and more

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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ldquoSplash and Dashrdquo

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Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

LS

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

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66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

5641

185

19

28

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81b 34

3040

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DIXON

52

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416

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

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12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

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12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

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Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

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Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

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Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

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5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

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Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

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Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 18: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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bull Genuine Bavarian cuisine bull German beers on tap bull Magnifi cent mountain views

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OPEN DAILY 630AM - 3PM CLOSED TUESDAYSUNDAY BRUNCH 8AM - 3PM

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575-758-8777Located in the Southside of Taos

at 1401 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 25 miles south of Taos Plaza wwwcasadevaldezoftaoscom bull

a family tradition returns

Serving Northern New Mexican Cuisine

Hickory Pit Smoked BBQChargrilled Steaks

Open Monday-Tues amp Thurs-Sun Closed WedsLunch 1100-300pm bull Dinner 300-930pm

Excellent Homemade Margaritas

Full Bar

Service

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People are passionate about pizza And the thin crust hand-tossed New York-style pizza at Pizantildeos is a longstanding favorite among Taosentildeos and visitors alike Which is why this year marks the 10-year anniversary of Pizantildeos

Pizantildeos is located at 23 State Road 150 Check the website (taospizzacom) for directions and a full menu

Scott Barady and Charley Galer are the co-owners of Pizantildeos ndashndash and have been friends since 7th grade So itrsquos no surprise that they both say ldquoconsistencyrdquo has been key to Pizantildeosrsquo success

ldquoOur main objective here all the time is consistency People keep coming back to get the food they wantrdquo Barady explains

Since opening in 2005 Pizantildeos is regularly voted ldquobest pizza in Taosrdquo Pizza lovers can order a steaming hot pizza by the slice build their own pizza pie from a hearty list of fresh toppings or order one of Pizantildeosrsquo 12 specialty pies ndashndash which use fun local names like Taosentildeo and The Riacuteo Grande

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and other popular menu items include appetizers sandwiches pastas entrees salads and desserts ndashndash with some wheat-freegluten-free options

Pizantildeos uses quality ingredients and makes their food fresh ndashndash handmade from

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Katharine Egli Tina Larkin

TASTE OF NEW YORK IN TAOSPizantildeos celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving up fresh homemade pizzas and more

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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ldquoSplash and Dashrdquo

Pho

to w

ww

rec

aptu

rep

hoto

com

Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

LS

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

7

66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

5641

185

19

28

38b

44

47

81b 34

3040

81a

49

21

67

73

DIXON

52

53

6480

9

68

72

10

50

38a3979

62

2012

14 8

37

45

61

11

69

63CHIMAYO

416

1382

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

75-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Restaurant Coffee Shop amp BakeryVOTED BEST BREAKFAST bull BEST BAKERY bull BEST GREEN CHILE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

Friday Saturday amp Sunday sdot Open until 8PM

304 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos sdot 3 Blocks north of the Plaza

(575) 758-4178 michaelskitchencom

FULL MENU AVAILABLE $7 WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS

Spanish American Dishes

amp ALL YOUR FAVORITE

FULL BAKERYCinnamon Rolls Donuts Fritters Cream Puffs

Eclairs Sopapillias amp Much More

Still CookingSince 1974M

EGAN

BOW

ERS

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Your Stopping Place in Arroyo Hondo

Wersquore Family Friendly

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Like a localknow-it-allliving in your Back pocket

discovertaoscomTHE TAOS NEWS

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breakfastlunchdinnerspecial eventscateringlive musicdance hallcakes amp pastries for special occasionsmeeting amp workshop roomsroof top Paella parties

outdoor photo Jim Cox interior photos Tina Larkin food photos Surasit Khamsaraman

Drink Dine amp Dance

5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

rawtaosgmailcom

818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 19: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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OPEN DAILY 630AM - 3PM CLOSED TUESDAYSUNDAY BRUNCH 8AM - 3PM

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575-758-8777Located in the Southside of Taos

at 1401 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 25 miles south of Taos Plaza wwwcasadevaldezoftaoscom bull

a family tradition returns

Serving Northern New Mexican Cuisine

Hickory Pit Smoked BBQChargrilled Steaks

Open Monday-Tues amp Thurs-Sun Closed WedsLunch 1100-300pm bull Dinner 300-930pm

Excellent Homemade Margaritas

Full Bar

Service

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People are passionate about pizza And the thin crust hand-tossed New York-style pizza at Pizantildeos is a longstanding favorite among Taosentildeos and visitors alike Which is why this year marks the 10-year anniversary of Pizantildeos

Pizantildeos is located at 23 State Road 150 Check the website (taospizzacom) for directions and a full menu

Scott Barady and Charley Galer are the co-owners of Pizantildeos ndashndash and have been friends since 7th grade So itrsquos no surprise that they both say ldquoconsistencyrdquo has been key to Pizantildeosrsquo success

ldquoOur main objective here all the time is consistency People keep coming back to get the food they wantrdquo Barady explains

Since opening in 2005 Pizantildeos is regularly voted ldquobest pizza in Taosrdquo Pizza lovers can order a steaming hot pizza by the slice build their own pizza pie from a hearty list of fresh toppings or order one of Pizantildeosrsquo 12 specialty pies ndashndash which use fun local names like Taosentildeo and The Riacuteo Grande

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and other popular menu items include appetizers sandwiches pastas entrees salads and desserts ndashndash with some wheat-freegluten-free options

Pizantildeos uses quality ingredients and makes their food fresh ndashndash handmade from

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Katharine Egli Tina Larkin

TASTE OF NEW YORK IN TAOSPizantildeos celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving up fresh homemade pizzas and more

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

LS

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

7

66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

5641

185

19

28

38b

44

47

81b 34

3040

81a

49

21

67

73

DIXON

52

53

6480

9

68

72

10

50

38a3979

62

2012

14 8

37

45

61

11

69

63CHIMAYO

416

1382

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

75-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Restaurant Coffee Shop amp BakeryVOTED BEST BREAKFAST bull BEST BAKERY bull BEST GREEN CHILE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

Friday Saturday amp Sunday sdot Open until 8PM

304 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos sdot 3 Blocks north of the Plaza

(575) 758-4178 michaelskitchencom

FULL MENU AVAILABLE $7 WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS

Spanish American Dishes

amp ALL YOUR FAVORITE

FULL BAKERYCinnamon Rolls Donuts Fritters Cream Puffs

Eclairs Sopapillias amp Much More

Still CookingSince 1974M

EGAN

BOW

ERS

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Your Stopping Place in Arroyo Hondo

Wersquore Family Friendly

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Like a localknow-it-allliving in your Back pocket

discovertaoscomTHE TAOS NEWS

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breakfastlunchdinnerspecial eventscateringlive musicdance hallcakes amp pastries for special occasionsmeeting amp workshop roomsroof top Paella parties

outdoor photo Jim Cox interior photos Tina Larkin food photos Surasit Khamsaraman

Drink Dine amp Dance

5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

rawtaosgmailcom

818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

facebookcomrawtaos

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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Cal

l in

your

to-g

o or

der

toda

y

575-

776-

5765

O

pen

Dai

ly 9

am -

8pm Healthiest Food

in Taos CountyOrganic Juice Bar bull Smoothies

Organic Espresso DrinksFresh Pastries amp Desserts

Sol F

ood

Mar

ket amp

Caf

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1 H

ondo

Sec

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Seco

NM

Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 20: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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575-758-8777Located in the Southside of Taos

at 1401 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 25 miles south of Taos Plaza wwwcasadevaldezoftaoscom bull

a family tradition returns

Serving Northern New Mexican Cuisine

Hickory Pit Smoked BBQChargrilled Steaks

Open Monday-Tues amp Thurs-Sun Closed WedsLunch 1100-300pm bull Dinner 300-930pm

Excellent Homemade Margaritas

Full Bar

Service

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People are passionate about pizza And the thin crust hand-tossed New York-style pizza at Pizantildeos is a longstanding favorite among Taosentildeos and visitors alike Which is why this year marks the 10-year anniversary of Pizantildeos

Pizantildeos is located at 23 State Road 150 Check the website (taospizzacom) for directions and a full menu

Scott Barady and Charley Galer are the co-owners of Pizantildeos ndashndash and have been friends since 7th grade So itrsquos no surprise that they both say ldquoconsistencyrdquo has been key to Pizantildeosrsquo success

ldquoOur main objective here all the time is consistency People keep coming back to get the food they wantrdquo Barady explains

Since opening in 2005 Pizantildeos is regularly voted ldquobest pizza in Taosrdquo Pizza lovers can order a steaming hot pizza by the slice build their own pizza pie from a hearty list of fresh toppings or order one of Pizantildeosrsquo 12 specialty pies ndashndash which use fun local names like Taosentildeo and The Riacuteo Grande

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and other popular menu items include appetizers sandwiches pastas entrees salads and desserts ndashndash with some wheat-freegluten-free options

Pizantildeos uses quality ingredients and makes their food fresh ndashndash handmade from

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Katharine Egli Tina Larkin

TASTE OF NEW YORK IN TAOSPizantildeos celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving up fresh homemade pizzas and more

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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ldquoSplash and Dashrdquo

Pho

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hoto

com

Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

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OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

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66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

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3040

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52

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A Local Family Tradition

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Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

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ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

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CUEVALA

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Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

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LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

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12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

75-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

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5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

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1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

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Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

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Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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LUNCH

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

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BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

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T H E

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MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 21: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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575-758-8777Located in the Southside of Taos

at 1401 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 25 miles south of Taos Plaza wwwcasadevaldezoftaoscom bull

a family tradition returns

Serving Northern New Mexican Cuisine

Hickory Pit Smoked BBQChargrilled Steaks

Open Monday-Tues amp Thurs-Sun Closed WedsLunch 1100-300pm bull Dinner 300-930pm

Excellent Homemade Margaritas

Full Bar

Service

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People are passionate about pizza And the thin crust hand-tossed New York-style pizza at Pizantildeos is a longstanding favorite among Taosentildeos and visitors alike Which is why this year marks the 10-year anniversary of Pizantildeos

Pizantildeos is located at 23 State Road 150 Check the website (taospizzacom) for directions and a full menu

Scott Barady and Charley Galer are the co-owners of Pizantildeos ndashndash and have been friends since 7th grade So itrsquos no surprise that they both say ldquoconsistencyrdquo has been key to Pizantildeosrsquo success

ldquoOur main objective here all the time is consistency People keep coming back to get the food they wantrdquo Barady explains

Since opening in 2005 Pizantildeos is regularly voted ldquobest pizza in Taosrdquo Pizza lovers can order a steaming hot pizza by the slice build their own pizza pie from a hearty list of fresh toppings or order one of Pizantildeosrsquo 12 specialty pies ndashndash which use fun local names like Taosentildeo and The Riacuteo Grande

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and other popular menu items include appetizers sandwiches pastas entrees salads and desserts ndashndash with some wheat-freegluten-free options

Pizantildeos uses quality ingredients and makes their food fresh ndashndash handmade from

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Katharine Egli Tina Larkin

TASTE OF NEW YORK IN TAOSPizantildeos celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving up fresh homemade pizzas and more

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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ldquoSplash and Dashrdquo

Pho

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rec

aptu

rep

hoto

com

Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

LS

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

7

66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

5641

185

19

28

38b

44

47

81b 34

3040

81a

49

21

67

73

DIXON

52

53

6480

9

68

72

10

50

38a3979

62

2012

14 8

37

45

61

11

69

63CHIMAYO

416

1382

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

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Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

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BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

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4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

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Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

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TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

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Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

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Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

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Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

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Page 22: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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People are passionate about pizza And the thin crust hand-tossed New York-style pizza at Pizantildeos is a longstanding favorite among Taosentildeos and visitors alike Which is why this year marks the 10-year anniversary of Pizantildeos

Pizantildeos is located at 23 State Road 150 Check the website (taospizzacom) for directions and a full menu

Scott Barady and Charley Galer are the co-owners of Pizantildeos ndashndash and have been friends since 7th grade So itrsquos no surprise that they both say ldquoconsistencyrdquo has been key to Pizantildeosrsquo success

ldquoOur main objective here all the time is consistency People keep coming back to get the food they wantrdquo Barady explains

Since opening in 2005 Pizantildeos is regularly voted ldquobest pizza in Taosrdquo Pizza lovers can order a steaming hot pizza by the slice build their own pizza pie from a hearty list of fresh toppings or order one of Pizantildeosrsquo 12 specialty pies ndashndash which use fun local names like Taosentildeo and The Riacuteo Grande

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and other popular menu items include appetizers sandwiches pastas entrees salads and desserts ndashndash with some wheat-freegluten-free options

Pizantildeos uses quality ingredients and makes their food fresh ndashndash handmade from

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Katharine Egli Tina Larkin

TASTE OF NEW YORK IN TAOSPizantildeos celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving up fresh homemade pizzas and more

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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ldquoSplash and Dashrdquo

Pho

to w

ww

rec

aptu

rep

hoto

com

Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

LS

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

7

66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

5641

185

19

28

38b

44

47

81b 34

3040

81a

49

21

67

73

DIXON

52

53

6480

9

68

72

10

50

38a3979

62

2012

14 8

37

45

61

11

69

63CHIMAYO

416

1382

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

75-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Restaurant Coffee Shop amp BakeryVOTED BEST BREAKFAST bull BEST BAKERY bull BEST GREEN CHILE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

Friday Saturday amp Sunday sdot Open until 8PM

304 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos sdot 3 Blocks north of the Plaza

(575) 758-4178 michaelskitchencom

FULL MENU AVAILABLE $7 WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS

Spanish American Dishes

amp ALL YOUR FAVORITE

FULL BAKERYCinnamon Rolls Donuts Fritters Cream Puffs

Eclairs Sopapillias amp Much More

Still CookingSince 1974M

EGAN

BOW

ERS

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Your Stopping Place in Arroyo Hondo

Wersquore Family Friendly

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Like a localknow-it-allliving in your Back pocket

discovertaoscomTHE TAOS NEWS

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breakfastlunchdinnerspecial eventscateringlive musicdance hallcakes amp pastries for special occasionsmeeting amp workshop roomsroof top Paella parties

outdoor photo Jim Cox interior photos Tina Larkin food photos Surasit Khamsaraman

Drink Dine amp Dance

5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

rawtaosgmailcom

818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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575-

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8pm Healthiest Food

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 23: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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People are passionate about pizza And the thin crust hand-tossed New York-style pizza at Pizantildeos is a longstanding favorite among Taosentildeos and visitors alike Which is why this year marks the 10-year anniversary of Pizantildeos

Pizantildeos is located at 23 State Road 150 Check the website (taospizzacom) for directions and a full menu

Scott Barady and Charley Galer are the co-owners of Pizantildeos ndashndash and have been friends since 7th grade So itrsquos no surprise that they both say ldquoconsistencyrdquo has been key to Pizantildeosrsquo success

ldquoOur main objective here all the time is consistency People keep coming back to get the food they wantrdquo Barady explains

Since opening in 2005 Pizantildeos is regularly voted ldquobest pizza in Taosrdquo Pizza lovers can order a steaming hot pizza by the slice build their own pizza pie from a hearty list of fresh toppings or order one of Pizantildeosrsquo 12 specialty pies ndashndash which use fun local names like Taosentildeo and The Riacuteo Grande

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and other popular menu items include appetizers sandwiches pastas entrees salads and desserts ndashndash with some wheat-freegluten-free options

Pizantildeos uses quality ingredients and makes their food fresh ndashndash handmade from

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Katharine Egli Tina Larkin

TASTE OF NEW YORK IN TAOSPizantildeos celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving up fresh homemade pizzas and more

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

7

66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

5641

185

19

28

38b

44

47

81b 34

3040

81a

49

21

67

73

DIXON

52

53

6480

9

68

72

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50

38a3979

62

2012

14 8

37

45

61

11

69

63CHIMAYO

416

1382

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

75-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Restaurant Coffee Shop amp BakeryVOTED BEST BREAKFAST bull BEST BAKERY bull BEST GREEN CHILE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

Friday Saturday amp Sunday sdot Open until 8PM

304 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos sdot 3 Blocks north of the Plaza

(575) 758-4178 michaelskitchencom

FULL MENU AVAILABLE $7 WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS

Spanish American Dishes

amp ALL YOUR FAVORITE

FULL BAKERYCinnamon Rolls Donuts Fritters Cream Puffs

Eclairs Sopapillias amp Much More

Still CookingSince 1974M

EGAN

BOW

ERS

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Your Stopping Place in Arroyo Hondo

Wersquore Family Friendly

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Like a localknow-it-allliving in your Back pocket

discovertaoscomTHE TAOS NEWS

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breakfastlunchdinnerspecial eventscateringlive musicdance hallcakes amp pastries for special occasionsmeeting amp workshop roomsroof top Paella parties

outdoor photo Jim Cox interior photos Tina Larkin food photos Surasit Khamsaraman

Drink Dine amp Dance

5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

rawtaosgmailcom

818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

facebookcomrawtaos

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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Cal

l in

your

to-g

o or

der

toda

y

575-

776-

5765

O

pen

Dai

ly 9

am -

8pm Healthiest Food

in Taos CountyOrganic Juice Bar bull Smoothies

Organic Espresso DrinksFresh Pastries amp Desserts

Sol F

ood

Mar

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ondo

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 24: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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People are passionate about pizza And the thin crust hand-tossed New York-style pizza at Pizantildeos is a longstanding favorite among Taosentildeos and visitors alike Which is why this year marks the 10-year anniversary of Pizantildeos

Pizantildeos is located at 23 State Road 150 Check the website (taospizzacom) for directions and a full menu

Scott Barady and Charley Galer are the co-owners of Pizantildeos ndashndash and have been friends since 7th grade So itrsquos no surprise that they both say ldquoconsistencyrdquo has been key to Pizantildeosrsquo success

ldquoOur main objective here all the time is consistency People keep coming back to get the food they wantrdquo Barady explains

Since opening in 2005 Pizantildeos is regularly voted ldquobest pizza in Taosrdquo Pizza lovers can order a steaming hot pizza by the slice build their own pizza pie from a hearty list of fresh toppings or order one of Pizantildeosrsquo 12 specialty pies ndashndash which use fun local names like Taosentildeo and The Riacuteo Grande

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and other popular menu items include appetizers sandwiches pastas entrees salads and desserts ndashndash with some wheat-freegluten-free options

Pizantildeos uses quality ingredients and makes their food fresh ndashndash handmade from

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Katharine Egli Tina Larkin

TASTE OF NEW YORK IN TAOSPizantildeos celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving up fresh homemade pizzas and more

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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ldquoSplash and Dashrdquo

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com

Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

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OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

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66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

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283

5641

185

19

28

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81b 34

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DIXON

52

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45

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69

63CHIMAYO

416

1382

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

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Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

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TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

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Sunday 3pm-9pm

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Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

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Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

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Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

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Sunday 3pm-9pm

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4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

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Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

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Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

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(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

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BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

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ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

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Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 25: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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ldquoSplash and Dashrdquo

Pho

to w

ww

rec

aptu

rep

hoto

com

Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

LS

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

7

66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

5641

185

19

28

38b

44

47

81b 34

3040

81a

49

21

67

73

DIXON

52

53

6480

9

68

72

10

50

38a3979

62

2012

14 8

37

45

61

11

69

63CHIMAYO

416

1382

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

75-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Restaurant Coffee Shop amp BakeryVOTED BEST BREAKFAST bull BEST BAKERY bull BEST GREEN CHILE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

Friday Saturday amp Sunday sdot Open until 8PM

304 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos sdot 3 Blocks north of the Plaza

(575) 758-4178 michaelskitchencom

FULL MENU AVAILABLE $7 WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS

Spanish American Dishes

amp ALL YOUR FAVORITE

FULL BAKERYCinnamon Rolls Donuts Fritters Cream Puffs

Eclairs Sopapillias amp Much More

Still CookingSince 1974M

EGAN

BOW

ERS

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Your Stopping Place in Arroyo Hondo

Wersquore Family Friendly

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Like a localknow-it-allliving in your Back pocket

discovertaoscomTHE TAOS NEWS

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breakfastlunchdinnerspecial eventscateringlive musicdance hallcakes amp pastries for special occasionsmeeting amp workshop roomsroof top Paella parties

outdoor photo Jim Cox interior photos Tina Larkin food photos Surasit Khamsaraman

Drink Dine amp Dance

5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

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818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

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Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

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Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

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1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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575-

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

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OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

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ldquoOne of us is always here Our employees are our familyrdquo

scratch ndashndash such as the tomato sauce all the pizza doughs all the sandwich breads desserts pestos sauces and dressings

Baradyrsquos culinary expertise includes attending Peter Kumprsquos School of Culinary Arts in New York City and he worked as head chef at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort amp Spa

Galer too has worked in restaurants for a long time in all phases such as cooking waiting and managing In fact hersquos almost exclusively cooked pizza the whole time he has been in Taos

ldquoWith my background and him being the pizza guy we worked on the food together until we got it where we want Now itrsquos set and consistentrdquo says Barady

In 1993 Barady and Galer left Utica New York and came to Taos to ski So in the past 22 years they have gotten to know a lot of people And they say that local support has been another contributor to their success

ldquoFriends and families have been coming here and supporting us since the beginning Ever since we opened our doors all of our friends have been pouring inrdquo Barady says

When asked why people like coming to Pizantildeos Galer says ldquoOur love for the business our views and our delicious foodrdquo

Barady agrees saying ldquoPizantildeos is a taste of New York brought to Taosrdquo

When asked how they settled on the name ldquoPizantildeosrdquo for the restaurant Barady and Galer had a naming party and it was a name on the list they both really liked

ldquoWe blended an Italian name and made it a little Spanish with an lsquontildersquo A lot of people have a hard time saying it Itrsquos pronounced lsquopie-zon-yosrsquordquo says Galer

The beer and wine list includes their favorites which they have sampled together and sometimes had their wives sample The wines include a solid offering of merlot cabernet and sauvignon blanc and the beers cover light to dark

ldquoWe want this place to be affordable for everyone to come to We have higher-end meals on the menu so you can have a nice dinner with salmon ravioli while the kids are eating pepperoni pizza Itrsquos like homemade comfort foodrdquo Barady says

In addition to the relaxed vibe of the indoor seating Pizantildeos has an outdoor covered patio with spectacular views of Taos Mountain The restaurant is well-known as a very family friendly place

ldquoWe have a very fun safe grassy backyard where kids can run free Therersquos nothing dangerous back there Itrsquos fully enclosed for the kids to run around while the parents sit on the deck and eat and drink and keep an eye on themrdquo says Barady

Indeed sitting on the deck for dinner one evening a cottontail bunny rabbit nibbled on the grass while a young girl cartwheeled by

Galer says ldquoYou can find either one of us here every day We donrsquot let other people run the business One of us is always here Our employees are our family Wersquore not above them wersquore right there working side-by-side with themrdquo

When asked about the original impetus for going into business together Barady says of Pizantildeos ldquoWe wanted to provide Taos with good foodrdquo

Pizantildeos 23 State Highway 150 (575) 776-1050 taospizzacom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

LS

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

7

66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

5641

185

19

28

38b

44

47

81b 34

3040

81a

49

21

67

73

DIXON

52

53

6480

9

68

72

10

50

38a3979

62

2012

14 8

37

45

61

11

69

63CHIMAYO

416

1382

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

75-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Restaurant Coffee Shop amp BakeryVOTED BEST BREAKFAST bull BEST BAKERY bull BEST GREEN CHILE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

Friday Saturday amp Sunday sdot Open until 8PM

304 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos sdot 3 Blocks north of the Plaza

(575) 758-4178 michaelskitchencom

FULL MENU AVAILABLE $7 WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS

Spanish American Dishes

amp ALL YOUR FAVORITE

FULL BAKERYCinnamon Rolls Donuts Fritters Cream Puffs

Eclairs Sopapillias amp Much More

Still CookingSince 1974M

EGAN

BOW

ERS

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Your Stopping Place in Arroyo Hondo

Wersquore Family Friendly

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Like a localknow-it-allliving in your Back pocket

discovertaoscomTHE TAOS NEWS

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breakfastlunchdinnerspecial eventscateringlive musicdance hallcakes amp pastries for special occasionsmeeting amp workshop roomsroof top Paella parties

outdoor photo Jim Cox interior photos Tina Larkin food photos Surasit Khamsaraman

Drink Dine amp Dance

5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

rawtaosgmailcom

818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

facebookcomrawtaos

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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Cal

l in

your

to-g

o or

der

toda

y

575-

776-

5765

O

pen

Dai

ly 9

am -

8pm Healthiest Food

in Taos CountyOrganic Juice Bar bull Smoothies

Organic Espresso DrinksFresh Pastries amp Desserts

Sol F

ood

Mar

ket amp

Caf

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1 H

ondo

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 27: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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ldquoSplash and Dashrdquo

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com

Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

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COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

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51

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

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12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

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4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

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A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

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4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

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Restaurant

Located in the historic El Torreon Hacienda bull 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte(12 miles north of the Taos Plaza)

Reservations recommended 575-751-3337Hours Monday ndash Saturday 530pm ndash 930pm bull wwwelmezecom

Simple Food - Well Preparedfrom Chef amp Food Historian Frederick Muller

Share PlatesFrijoles de olla

New Mexico heirloom bolita beans with Vermont white cheddar jalapeno

cilantro amp white onion garnish with grilled flat bread

Jamon Serrano Spanish cured ham white nectarines

shaved Manchego cheese Spanish olive oil amp cracked black pepper

Chicharrones Andalusian style

Seared Kalelocal grown kale with roasted

tomato vinaigrette

Buffalo Short Ribs Adovado

SaladsGrilled Hearts of Romaine with lemon anchovy dressing

and Manchego cheese

Farm Fresh Tomato SaladTaomato Farm tomatoes basil chegravevre

Spanish olive oil lemon sea salt amp cracked black pepper

Large PlatesTruchas Yerba Buena

grilled whole trout with preserved lemon mint cilantro amp garlic

Seasoned Bone in Ribeye Steak16 oz dry aged Mexican oregano crushed red pepper cracked black

pepper parsley garlic butter herb frites amp horseradish aioli

Tamale de Cardenas buffalo tamale chile verde Campo de

Mantaban amp Tucumcari feta

House Made Pastawith mushrooms asparagus garlic

fresh greens lemon olive oil amp shaved Manchego cheese

DessertsDark Chocolate Souffle Cake with hazelnut cregraveme anglaise amp

roasted hazelnuts

Lavender Cregraveme Brulee

Almond Semifreddo with fresh berries amp burnt sugar sauce

Mini Cardamom Doughnuts served with caramel chocolate sauce

Menu is subject to change and Seasonality Please check website for the most current offering

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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ldquoSplash and Dashrdquo

Pho

to w

ww

rec

aptu

rep

hoto

com

Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

LS

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

7

66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

5641

185

19

28

38b

44

47

81b 34

3040

81a

49

21

67

73

DIXON

52

53

6480

9

68

72

10

50

38a3979

62

2012

14 8

37

45

61

11

69

63CHIMAYO

416

1382

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

75-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Restaurant Coffee Shop amp BakeryVOTED BEST BREAKFAST bull BEST BAKERY bull BEST GREEN CHILE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

Friday Saturday amp Sunday sdot Open until 8PM

304 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos sdot 3 Blocks north of the Plaza

(575) 758-4178 michaelskitchencom

FULL MENU AVAILABLE $7 WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS

Spanish American Dishes

amp ALL YOUR FAVORITE

FULL BAKERYCinnamon Rolls Donuts Fritters Cream Puffs

Eclairs Sopapillias amp Much More

Still CookingSince 1974M

EGAN

BOW

ERS

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Your Stopping Place in Arroyo Hondo

Wersquore Family Friendly

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Like a localknow-it-allliving in your Back pocket

discovertaoscomTHE TAOS NEWS

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breakfastlunchdinnerspecial eventscateringlive musicdance hallcakes amp pastries for special occasionsmeeting amp workshop roomsroof top Paella parties

outdoor photo Jim Cox interior photos Tina Larkin food photos Surasit Khamsaraman

Drink Dine amp Dance

5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

rawtaosgmailcom

818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

facebookcomrawtaos

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

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100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

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819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull 758-4142 6am-9pm on Mon-Thurs

6am-10pm on Fri amp Sat 6am-2pm on Sundays Full menu at wwwtaosenocom

ldquoA LOCAL FAVORITErdquoNorthern New Mexican amp American Cuisine

Beer amp Wine

Celebrating 32 YearsFamily Owned Business

1983 2015

Home of the Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner

Green Chile Cheese Burgers Burritos Tacos

Enchiladas Chile Rellenos Fajitas Grilled Rainbow Trout

Liver Chefs Salad

Eggs Pancakes

French Toast Breakfast Burritos Huevos Rancheros

Menudo

Daily Lunch Specials

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Flights 365 Days a Year

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FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

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condition resulting from

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eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

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bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

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Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

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on

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TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

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Sunday 3pm-9pm

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Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

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Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

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Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

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Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

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Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

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Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

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Sunday 3pm-9pm

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4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

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Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

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Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

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4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

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Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

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Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

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STEAKHOUSEamp

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 30: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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ldquoSplash and Dashrdquo

Pho

to w

ww

rec

aptu

rep

hoto

com

Flights 365 Days a Year

bull WEDDINGSbull ENGAGEMENTSbull BIRTHDAYS bull ANNIVERSARIES

FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

575-751-6098 taosballooningcom

Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

LS

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

7

66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

5641

185

19

28

38b

44

47

81b 34

3040

81a

49

21

67

73

DIXON

52

53

6480

9

68

72

10

50

38a3979

62

2012

14 8

37

45

61

11

69

63CHIMAYO

416

1382

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

75-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Restaurant Coffee Shop amp BakeryVOTED BEST BREAKFAST bull BEST BAKERY bull BEST GREEN CHILE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

Friday Saturday amp Sunday sdot Open until 8PM

304 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos sdot 3 Blocks north of the Plaza

(575) 758-4178 michaelskitchencom

FULL MENU AVAILABLE $7 WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS

Spanish American Dishes

amp ALL YOUR FAVORITE

FULL BAKERYCinnamon Rolls Donuts Fritters Cream Puffs

Eclairs Sopapillias amp Much More

Still CookingSince 1974M

EGAN

BOW

ERS

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Your Stopping Place in Arroyo Hondo

Wersquore Family Friendly

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Like a localknow-it-allliving in your Back pocket

discovertaoscomTHE TAOS NEWS

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breakfastlunchdinnerspecial eventscateringlive musicdance hallcakes amp pastries for special occasionsmeeting amp workshop roomsroof top Paella parties

outdoor photo Jim Cox interior photos Tina Larkin food photos Surasit Khamsaraman

Drink Dine amp Dance

5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

rawtaosgmailcom

818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

facebookcomrawtaos

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

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Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

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OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

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100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 31: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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Flights 365 Days a Year

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FLY THE GORGE

Champagne Brunch included after the flight

Up Over Down Into and Through

the Gorge

Flying the Gorge Since 1991 bull Spotless Safety Record

For Reservations amp Information call

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Paradise BalloonsParadise Balloons

Eskes

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

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CORD

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JODY

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

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Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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Sunday 3pm-9pm

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Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

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Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

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Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

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8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

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Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

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Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

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Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

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Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

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Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

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Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

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Sunday 3pm-9pm

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4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

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Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

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4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

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Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 32: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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Eskersquos is Located on Des Georges Lane One-Half Block Southeast of Taos Plaza

23 YEARS IN BUSINESS Summer hours lunch and dinner through mid-October

wwweskesbrewpubcom bull 575-758-1517

FRESH BEERS ON TAPOur beers are made and sold

on premise We employ only the finestingredients serving our beers fresh

unfiltered and unpasteurized We also offer ldquoGuest Beersrdquo

from other breweries

DAILY SPECIALSIn addition to our regular menu

we offer great daily specials including fish pastas and salads Also Sushi

Tuesday the Sunday Blue Plate Specialand World Eats Thursday

THE OLDEST BREW PUB IN NEW MEXICO

SERVING TAOS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

We take our food preparation very seriously Employing locally

grown organic produce as much as possible as well as locally raised

grass fed beef We take pride in serving consistent quality food settling for nothing less than the highest

quality ingredients

BURRITOS

WANDArsquoS FAMOUSGREEN CHILE STEW

BURGERSAND SANDWICHES

VEGETARIAN DISHES

AND FOR THE KIDSFor the young we offer a

Childrenrsquos Menu And for the young at heart we offer fun and games like

ping pong hula hoops and an all-ages sandbox full of toys

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

ICHO

LS

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

7

66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

5641

185

19

28

38b

44

47

81b 34

3040

81a

49

21

67

73

DIXON

52

53

6480

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68

72

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50

38a3979

62

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14 8

37

45

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63CHIMAYO

416

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

75-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Restaurant Coffee Shop amp BakeryVOTED BEST BREAKFAST bull BEST BAKERY bull BEST GREEN CHILE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

Friday Saturday amp Sunday sdot Open until 8PM

304 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos sdot 3 Blocks north of the Plaza

(575) 758-4178 michaelskitchencom

FULL MENU AVAILABLE $7 WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS

Spanish American Dishes

amp ALL YOUR FAVORITE

FULL BAKERYCinnamon Rolls Donuts Fritters Cream Puffs

Eclairs Sopapillias amp Much More

Still CookingSince 1974M

EGAN

BOW

ERS

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Your Stopping Place in Arroyo Hondo

Wersquore Family Friendly

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Like a localknow-it-allliving in your Back pocket

discovertaoscomTHE TAOS NEWS

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breakfastlunchdinnerspecial eventscateringlive musicdance hallcakes amp pastries for special occasionsmeeting amp workshop roomsroof top Paella parties

outdoor photo Jim Cox interior photos Tina Larkin food photos Surasit Khamsaraman

Drink Dine amp Dance

5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

rawtaosgmailcom

818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

facebookcomrawtaos

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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your

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575-

776-

5765

O

pen

Dai

ly 9

am -

8pm Healthiest Food

in Taos CountyOrganic Juice Bar bull Smoothies

Organic Espresso DrinksFresh Pastries amp Desserts

Sol F

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Mar

ket amp

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

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OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

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Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

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Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

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Page 33: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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Call or Click for Dinner Schedule amp Special Events

575 758-LOVE3 Miles North of Taos Plaza in the Overland Ranch

wwwfarmhousecafeandbakerycom

The Cafe Breakfast All DayFarmhouse Lunch

and DinnerVegetarian Vegan and Gluten Free Selections

Enjoy our breathtaking patio with mountain vistas

Farmhouse Offerings

House Baked Pastries DailyGrass Fed Beef

Elk and Bison BurgersOrganic Chicken

Garden Salads and Soups

Farmhouse Cafe Supports

Gardening Projects and Organic Breakfast and Lunch Program for Schools in Taos

Local Agricultural Mentorship Projects

TINA

LAR

KIN

JANE

LLE

CORD

OVA

JODY

MCN

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

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condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

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Salaz

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COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

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Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

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4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

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Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 34: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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Real FoodReal Farms

Sourced from over 20 local farms and ranchesCerro Vista Farms sdot Morning Star FarmTaos Village Farm sdot Red Willow Farms

Sangre de Cristo Wheat Cooperative sdot Vincente Valdes sdot Happy HensThe Parr FieldEnos Garcia Elementary School Project

Cerro San Cristobal Bison Company sdot Laguna Elk RanchThunderbird Cattle sdot Mesa Roots Farm

Milk and Honey Farm sdot Farmhouse Garden (on-site)La Montanita co-op (organic supplier)

Red Mountain Farms sdot White Mountain Farms

Breakfast and Lunch 7 Days a Week 8 am to 5 pm Sunday Brunch

Dinner Thursday through Saturday

Organic Local and FreshEnjoy our beautiful patio

TINA

LAR

KIN

Cafe Market amp BakeryFarm to Table

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

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the need to drink wine

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103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

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By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

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66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

5641

185

19

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3040

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52

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416

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

75-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Restaurant Coffee Shop amp BakeryVOTED BEST BREAKFAST bull BEST BAKERY bull BEST GREEN CHILE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

Friday Saturday amp Sunday sdot Open until 8PM

304 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos sdot 3 Blocks north of the Plaza

(575) 758-4178 michaelskitchencom

FULL MENU AVAILABLE $7 WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS

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amp ALL YOUR FAVORITE

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Still CookingSince 1974M

EGAN

BOW

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Your Stopping Place in Arroyo Hondo

Wersquore Family Friendly

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Like a localknow-it-allliving in your Back pocket

discovertaoscomTHE TAOS NEWS

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breakfastlunchdinnerspecial eventscateringlive musicdance hallcakes amp pastries for special occasionsmeeting amp workshop roomsroof top Paella parties

outdoor photo Jim Cox interior photos Tina Larkin food photos Surasit Khamsaraman

Drink Dine amp Dance

5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

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818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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575-

776-

5765

O

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Dai

ly 9

am -

8pm Healthiest Food

in Taos CountyOrganic Juice Bar bull Smoothies

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

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OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 35: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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PLAZA VIEW PATIO DINING

ICE COLD BEER HOUSE MADE MARGARITAS

NEW MEXICAN amp AMERICAN CLASSICS

GREAT APPETIZERS JUICY BURGERS

RIGHT ON THE TAOS PLAZA

103 E PLAZA 575 -758-8866

WWWTHEGORGEBARANDGRILLCOM

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

7

66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

5641

185

19

28

38b

44

47

81b 34

3040

81a

49

21

67

73

DIXON

52

53

6480

9

68

72

10

50

38a3979

62

2012

14 8

37

45

61

11

69

63CHIMAYO

416

1382

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

75-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Restaurant Coffee Shop amp BakeryVOTED BEST BREAKFAST bull BEST BAKERY bull BEST GREEN CHILE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

Friday Saturday amp Sunday sdot Open until 8PM

304 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos sdot 3 Blocks north of the Plaza

(575) 758-4178 michaelskitchencom

FULL MENU AVAILABLE $7 WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS

Spanish American Dishes

amp ALL YOUR FAVORITE

FULL BAKERYCinnamon Rolls Donuts Fritters Cream Puffs

Eclairs Sopapillias amp Much More

Still CookingSince 1974M

EGAN

BOW

ERS

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Your Stopping Place in Arroyo Hondo

Wersquore Family Friendly

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Like a localknow-it-allliving in your Back pocket

discovertaoscomTHE TAOS NEWS

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breakfastlunchdinnerspecial eventscateringlive musicdance hallcakes amp pastries for special occasionsmeeting amp workshop roomsroof top Paella parties

outdoor photo Jim Cox interior photos Tina Larkin food photos Surasit Khamsaraman

Drink Dine amp Dance

5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

rawtaosgmailcom

818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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575-

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8pm Healthiest Food

in Taos CountyOrganic Juice Bar bull Smoothies

Organic Espresso DrinksFresh Pastries amp Desserts

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 36: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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paumlrCHtthe physical

condition resulting from

the need to drink wine

eat good food and

shophellipin Taos

103 EAST PLAZA TAOS NEW MEXICO(575)758-1994 wwwparchtcom

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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Sunday 3pm-9pm

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Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

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Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

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Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

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8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

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Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

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Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

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Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

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Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

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Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

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Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

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Sunday 3pm-9pm

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4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

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Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

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4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

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Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 37: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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TaosrsquoBESTMexicanRestaurant

Serving Domestic amp Import Beers Wine bull Margaritas

SOUTH SIDE 1384 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur (across from Ace Hardware) 751-0063

NORTH SIDE 822 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos 737-0816

guadalajaragrilltaoscomNominee for the Best Restaurant of the Year in 2014 in New Mexico

By the Boots Bolos amp Brews Hospitality Industry Awards sponsored by the New Mexico Restaurant Association

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

7

66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

5641

185

19

28

38b

44

47

81b 34

3040

81a

49

21

67

73

DIXON

52

53

6480

9

68

72

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50

38a3979

62

2012

14 8

37

45

61

11

69

63CHIMAYO

416

1382

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

75-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Restaurant Coffee Shop amp BakeryVOTED BEST BREAKFAST bull BEST BAKERY bull BEST GREEN CHILE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

Friday Saturday amp Sunday sdot Open until 8PM

304 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos sdot 3 Blocks north of the Plaza

(575) 758-4178 michaelskitchencom

FULL MENU AVAILABLE $7 WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS

Spanish American Dishes

amp ALL YOUR FAVORITE

FULL BAKERYCinnamon Rolls Donuts Fritters Cream Puffs

Eclairs Sopapillias amp Much More

Still CookingSince 1974M

EGAN

BOW

ERS

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Your Stopping Place in Arroyo Hondo

Wersquore Family Friendly

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Like a localknow-it-allliving in your Back pocket

discovertaoscomTHE TAOS NEWS

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breakfastlunchdinnerspecial eventscateringlive musicdance hallcakes amp pastries for special occasionsmeeting amp workshop roomsroof top Paella parties

outdoor photo Jim Cox interior photos Tina Larkin food photos Surasit Khamsaraman

Drink Dine amp Dance

5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

rawtaosgmailcom

818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

facebookcomrawtaos

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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l in

your

to-g

o or

der

toda

y

575-

776-

5765

O

pen

Dai

ly 9

am -

8pm Healthiest Food

in Taos CountyOrganic Juice Bar bull Smoothies

Organic Espresso DrinksFresh Pastries amp Desserts

Sol F

ood

Mar

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

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NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

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MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

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CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

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ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

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ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

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GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

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ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 38: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

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29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

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283

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416

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

75-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Restaurant Coffee Shop amp BakeryVOTED BEST BREAKFAST bull BEST BAKERY bull BEST GREEN CHILE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

Friday Saturday amp Sunday sdot Open until 8PM

304 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos sdot 3 Blocks north of the Plaza

(575) 758-4178 michaelskitchencom

FULL MENU AVAILABLE $7 WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS

Spanish American Dishes

amp ALL YOUR FAVORITE

FULL BAKERYCinnamon Rolls Donuts Fritters Cream Puffs

Eclairs Sopapillias amp Much More

Still CookingSince 1974M

EGAN

BOW

ERS

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Your Stopping Place in Arroyo Hondo

Wersquore Family Friendly

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Like a localknow-it-allliving in your Back pocket

discovertaoscomTHE TAOS NEWS

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breakfastlunchdinnerspecial eventscateringlive musicdance hallcakes amp pastries for special occasionsmeeting amp workshop roomsroof top Paella parties

outdoor photo Jim Cox interior photos Tina Larkin food photos Surasit Khamsaraman

Drink Dine amp Dance

5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

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with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

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818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

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Wood grilled steaks

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

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1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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575-

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8pm Healthiest Food

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

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OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 39: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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PEPPER STEAKBeef tenderloin sauteed with fresh green peppers and onions in a brown sauce

GINGER LAMBSliced lamb sauteed with sweet spicy ginger in a brown sauce

Garnished with steamed broccoliROYAL SHRIMP

Shrimp with snow pea pods water chestnuts bamboo shoots broccoli carrot and mushrooms in a wine sauce

SESAME SHRIMPLightly battered shrimp glazed with a sweet spicy brown sauce

Sprinkled with sesame seeds Served over a bed of lettuce

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

(575) 751 - 0474 wwwHunansTaoscom

Lunch SpecialsFrom 11am - 3 pm

Served with Soup Rice Egg roll

BEER amp WINE

SOME OF OUR POPULAR DINNER ENTREESALL ENTREES SERVED WITH STEAMED OR FRIED RICE

SEAFOOD BIRDrsquoS NESTLobster scallops shrimp crab and fish filet sauteed in a delightful

white wine sauce Served in a flour basketVOLCANO SHRIMP

HOT Dipped in a light tempura batter then combined with ginger crushed red peppers and scallions Garnished over a bed of steamed broccoli

IMPERIAL SHRIMPCrispy Shrimp in a light tempura batter glazed with sweet ginger sauce

Garnished over a bed of broccoli Gotta try itBLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

Succulent tiger shrimp stir-fried with diced sweet onions peppers and a touch of black pepper Garnished with steamed broccoli

SPRING ROLL (2)Vegetarian egg roll

POT STICKERS (6)Pan-fried dumplings with ground meat and vegetables

HOT amp SOUR SOUPHOT Spicy chicken broth with pork bean curd and bamboo shoots

DRAGON PHOENIX SOUPSubtle flavors of chicken and crab compliment each other delicately

GENERAL TSOrsquoS TOFUVegetarian ldquoGeneral Tsorsquos Chickenrdquo

TA CHIEN GAISliced chicken with broccoli snow peas carrots bamboo shoots

water chestnuts etc Sauteed in a spicy brown saucePEKING ROAST DUCK

Roast boneless duck Served with pancakes scallions and Hoisin sauce

bull STIR-FRIED RICE bull PAN-FRIED NOODLES bullbull LO MEIN bull SWEET amp SOUR bull

bull VEGETABLE ENTREES bull

bull LEMON CHICKEN bullbull GENERAL TSOrsquoS CHICKEN bull

bull TERIYAKI CHICKEN bullbull MOO-SHOO DUCK bull

1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur

next to StorytellerTheaterClosed

Tuesdays

Subject to change without notice

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Sunday 3pm-9pm

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Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

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Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

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8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

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Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

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Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

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Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

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Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

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PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

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Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

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Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

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Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

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TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

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Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

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7 days a week

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

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Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

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Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

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NM-570

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OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

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23

51

3133

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36

5722

348

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Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

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CUEVALA

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Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

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TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

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Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

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Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

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12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

75-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Like a localknow-it-allliving in your Back pocket

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5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

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1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

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818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

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Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 41: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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Location Guide2 5 Star Burgers

3 Taos Spa amp Tennis Club

4 Larry Martinez Jeweler

5 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort amp Spa

7 Francescarsquos Clothing Boutique

8 Optimysm

9 Taos Ski Valley Realtors

10 Salon X

11 Casa Gallina

12 Taos Retirement Village

13 575 Sports amp Co

14 Adobe Bar At The Historic Taos Inn

16 Albertsonrsquos

17 Alley Cantina

18 Angel Fired Pizza

19 Bavarian Lodge amp Restaurant

20 Bearclaw Bakery amp Cafe

21 Black Mesa Winery amp Tasting Room

22 Casa de Valdez

23 Cidrsquos Food Market

28 Coffee Cats

29 El Meze

30 El Taosentildeo

31 El Monte Sagrado

32 Eskersquos Paradise Balloons

33 Eskersquos Brew Pub

34 Farmhouse Cafe amp Bakery

36 Gorge Bar amp Grill

37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

SummerFall 2015

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

7

66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

7655

283

5641

185

19

28

38b

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3040

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21

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DIXON

52

53

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45

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416

1382

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

TAOS HOTNEW SPOT

MIXOLOGY bull FOOD bull TAPAS

ENTERTA INMENT bull L IVE MUS IC

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

1at Yelpcom

Certificate of Excellence 2014

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

75-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Restaurant Coffee Shop amp BakeryVOTED BEST BREAKFAST bull BEST BAKERY bull BEST GREEN CHILE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

Friday Saturday amp Sunday sdot Open until 8PM

304 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos sdot 3 Blocks north of the Plaza

(575) 758-4178 michaelskitchencom

FULL MENU AVAILABLE $7 WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS

Spanish American Dishes

amp ALL YOUR FAVORITE

FULL BAKERYCinnamon Rolls Donuts Fritters Cream Puffs

Eclairs Sopapillias amp Much More

Still CookingSince 1974M

EGAN

BOW

ERS

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Your Stopping Place in Arroyo Hondo

Wersquore Family Friendly

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Like a localknow-it-allliving in your Back pocket

discovertaoscomTHE TAOS NEWS

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breakfastlunchdinnerspecial eventscateringlive musicdance hallcakes amp pastries for special occasionsmeeting amp workshop roomsroof top Paella parties

outdoor photo Jim Cox interior photos Tina Larkin food photos Surasit Khamsaraman

Drink Dine amp Dance

5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

rawtaosgmailcom

818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

facebookcomrawtaos

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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your

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y

575-

776-

5765

O

pen

Dai

ly 9

am -

8pm Healthiest Food

in Taos CountyOrganic Juice Bar bull Smoothies

Organic Espresso DrinksFresh Pastries amp Desserts

Sol F

ood

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

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BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

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OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 42: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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Location Guide37 Paumlrcht

38 Guadalajara Grill (2 Locations)

39 Gutiz Restaurant

40 Hunan Chinese Restaurant

41 KTAOS Solar Bar

44 La Cocina De Taos

45 Kyote Club

46 La Cueva Cafe

47 Lambertrsquos

48 Mariscorsquos Mar amp Tierra

49 Martyrs Steakhouse

50 Medley

51 Michaelrsquos Kitchen

52 Midtown Market amp Spirits

53 Mondo Italiano

55 Old Martinarsquos Hall

56 Pizantildeos

57 Purple Sage Cafe

61 Oh My Garden

62 Raw Taos

63 Rancho De Chimayo

64 Rocking 3M Chuckwagon Dinner With Michael Martin Murphey

65 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

66 Sabroso

67 Sagebrush Inn

68 Sol Food Market

69 The Terrace At Taos Country Club

72 Taos Market And Diner

73 Taos Mesa Brewing

75 Red Diamond Restaurant At Taos Mountain Casino

76 Trading Post Cafe

78 Taos Roasters

79 Taos Pizza Outback

80 Texas Redrsquos Steakhouse amp Lost Love Saloon

81 Toribiorsquos (2 Locations)

82 Yu Garden

83 Taos Java

84 Taos Mountain Casino

Area Map

NM-570

POJOAQUE

OJO CALIENTE

Salaz

ar

COLORADO

NEW MEXICO

CC Road

Callejon

7

66

29 7584

23

51

3133

46

65

17

36

5722

348

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283

5641

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416

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A Local Family Tradition

American amp New Mexican CuisineBeer amp Wine Available

Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur758-4855

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330A PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR | TAOS NEW MEXICO | (575) 751-3302kyoteclubcom

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EnchiladasBurritos

ChimichangasRellenos

Chicken Mole EnchiladasFajitas

Plato Combinado

CevicheFish amp Chips

Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

CAFE

CUEVALA

THE BEST FLAVOR OF MEXICAN FOOD

575-758-7001

WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

Serving Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner7 days a week 10am - 9pm

Credit Cards accepted135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur bull Parking available on Quesnel St

wwwlacuevacafecom

Come enjoy our expanded dining room

GLUTEN

FREE

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mainsOven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte

MEAT 12 oz Ribeye 25 8 oz Filet Mignon 26 12 oz NY Strip 27 8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Fresh Fish of the Day MKT

SIDES Herbed Fries 5 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7Steamed Local Greens 4Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5Charred Broccolini 6

SAUCES Demi-Glace 3 Chimichurri 3 Sherry Peppercorn 3 Beurre Blanc 4 Beacutearnaise 4 Bacon-Bourbon 5

Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

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Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Restaurant Coffee Shop amp BakeryVOTED BEST BREAKFAST bull BEST BAKERY bull BEST GREEN CHILE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

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5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

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for50 Years

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

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Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

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LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

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BEER

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OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

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5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

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BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

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4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

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and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

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Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

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Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

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2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

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Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

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Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

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Orders To GoWe also do Catering amp Private Parties

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Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

Chipotle Shrimp TacosFresh Fruit Smoothies

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WE DELIVER BUSINESS amp WORKPLACEFREE WI-FI

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Come enjoy our expanded dining room

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

LUNCH DINNER SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES

TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pm Friday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

575-776-8787 wwwmedleyinelpradocom

Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

a la carte MEAT SIDES SAUCES

12 oz Ribeye 25 Herbed Fries 5 Demi-Glace 3

8 oz Filet Mignon 26 NM Green Chile Mac amp Cheese 7 Chimichurri 3

12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

appsSoup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

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Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 3pm-930pmFriday amp Saturday 3pm-10pm

Sunday 3pm-9pm

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Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Restaurant Coffee Shop amp BakeryVOTED BEST BREAKFAST bull BEST BAKERY bull BEST GREEN CHILE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

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BOW

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4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

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Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

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Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

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Tortilla Soup Guajillo amp NM Red Chiles Smoked Chicken Corn Tortilla Strips Avocado Cilantro 9

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Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

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Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

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4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

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Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

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El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

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4pm-6pm3 courses $12

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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STEAKHOUSEamp

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

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Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

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TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

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Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

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Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

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steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

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Camarones al Mojo de AjoGarlic Style SalmonSeafood Enchiladas

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

Shrimp Agua Chile

Coctel de Camaron

Beef Tacos Platter

Filete Marinero

Deep Fried Shrimp wrapped in

Bac

on

Shrimp CocktailsFish FilletsOystersTacosEnchiladasQuesadillasShrimpTamales and More

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OPEN DAILY 1130 AM - 900 PM 5757513020146 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE MARTYRS-STEAKHOUSECOM

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TREAT YOURSELF TO THE FINEST

EXQUISITE STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS

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Sunday 3pm-9pm

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Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Tuna Tartare Tostada Yellow Fin Sriracha Cilantro Sesame Cucumber Avocado Mash 13

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Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

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12 oz NY Strip 27 Steamed Local Greens 4 Sherry Peppercorn 3

8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

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Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

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Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

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Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

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Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

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(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

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ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

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Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

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Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

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Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

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TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

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Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

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Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

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Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

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Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

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Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

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Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days a Week | Happy Hour at the Treehouse Bar123 Bent Street | 575-758-1009

When Only the Best Will Do

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

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Sunday 3pm-9pm

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Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

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8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

Double Cut Pork Chop 24 Sauteacuteed Mushrooms 5 Beacutearnaise 4

Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

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Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

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Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

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Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

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Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

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4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

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Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

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BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

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Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

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Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

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TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

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Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

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Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

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Restaurant Mariscos Mar Y Tierra1574 Paseo Del Pueblo SurRanchos De Taos575-751-4285 Open Mon Wed Fri Sat Sun 1030 am to 830 pm

Specializing in Seafood CuisineServing Beer amp Wine

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Sunday 3pm-9pm

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Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

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Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

NM Shepardrsquos Pie Red Bliss Mash Braised Pork Green Chile Stew Crema Queso Crispy Onions 24

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8 oz Hanger Steak 22 Garlic Whipped Potatoes 4 Beurre Blanc 4

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Fresh Fish of the Day MKT Charred Broccolini 6 Bacon-Bourbon 5

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Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

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Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

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Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

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Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

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Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

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(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

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Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

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Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

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Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

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Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

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TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

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Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

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7 days a week

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

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apps Soup of the Day Chefrsquos Daily Selection 8

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Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

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Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

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Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

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Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

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Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

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Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

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CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

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GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

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4pm-6pm3 courses $12

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Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

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Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

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STEAKHOUSEamp

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

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Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

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TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

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Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

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Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

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Sunday 3pm-9pm

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Mile Marker 1 Ski Valley Road

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Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

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Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

mains Oven Roasted Kingclip Garlic Whipped Potatoes Braised Local Greens Pintildeon-Marjoram Pesto 23

Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

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Red Chile Chicken Frites Half Roasted Chicken NM ldquoPiri-Pirirdquo Brussels-Pancetta Hash Fries 22

Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

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Beef Carpaccio Mesclun Szechuan Pepper Aioli Fried Capers Cornishons Flatbread 11

Super Greens Salad Kale Spinach Chard Quinoa Parm Grapes Pepitas Jalapentildeo-Lime Vinaigrette 10

Boston Bibb Salad Bacon Wrapped Dates Almonds Goat Cheese Balsamic Reduction EVOO 11

Classic Caesar Romaine Hearts House Made Caesar Anchovies Parm Lemon Croutons 9

Crispy Braised Pork Belly House Made Harissa Mint Whole Leaf Parsley Red Onion 8

Hand Made Ricotta Tortelli Fines Herbes Truffle Hazelnuts Fried Sage 9

Roasted Tomato-Pancetta Bruschetta Goatrsquos Cheese Herb Salad Kalamata Olives EVOO 10

Grilled Oxacan Corn on the Cob House Made Sambal Cotijo Cilantro-Lime Salt Scallions 5

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Steamed PEI Mussels Tomatoes Saffron Wine Chili Flake Garlic Lemon Parsley Baguette 15

Pan Seared Steelhead Sweet Potatoes Dried Cranberries Ancho-Agave Glaze Crispy Yucca 22

Grilled Vegetable Plate Cauliflower Broccolini Brussels Patty Pan Quinoa White Bean Hummus 16

Spiced Black Bean Burger Rye Toast Poblanos Tomato Cumin-Chipotle Aioli Sprouts Mesclun 15

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Braised Lamb Pot Pie Baby Carrots Green Peas Red Bliss Potatoes Lamb Jus Flaky Crust 24

Slow Cooked Veal Osso Bucco Saffron Risotto Mirepoix Veal Demi-Glace Panko Gremolata 25

Frankrsquos Burger Grass Fed Beef Braised Pork White Cheddar Smoked Onion BBQ Kale Aioli Fries 15

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5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

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Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

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Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

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El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

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4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

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Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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STEAKHOUSEamp

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 50: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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Restaurant Coffee Shop amp BakeryVOTED BEST BREAKFAST bull BEST BAKERY bull BEST GREEN CHILE

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monday - Thursday sdot 7AM to 230PM

Friday Saturday amp Sunday sdot Open until 8PM

304 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos sdot 3 Blocks north of the Plaza

(575) 758-4178 michaelskitchencom

FULL MENU AVAILABLE $7 WEEKLY LUNCH SPECIALS

Spanish American Dishes

amp ALL YOUR FAVORITE

FULL BAKERYCinnamon Rolls Donuts Fritters Cream Puffs

Eclairs Sopapillias amp Much More

Still CookingSince 1974M

EGAN

BOW

ERS

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Your Stopping Place in Arroyo Hondo

Wersquore Family Friendly

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Like a localknow-it-allliving in your Back pocket

discovertaoscomTHE TAOS NEWS

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breakfastlunchdinnerspecial eventscateringlive musicdance hallcakes amp pastries for special occasionsmeeting amp workshop roomsroof top Paella parties

outdoor photo Jim Cox interior photos Tina Larkin food photos Surasit Khamsaraman

Drink Dine amp Dance

5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

rawtaosgmailcom

818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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575-

776-

5765

O

pen

Dai

ly 9

am -

8pm Healthiest Food

in Taos CountyOrganic Juice Bar bull Smoothies

Organic Espresso DrinksFresh Pastries amp Desserts

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 51: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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Your Stopping Place in Arroyo Hondo

Wersquore Family Friendly

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 53 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 54 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Like a localknow-it-allliving in your Back pocket

discovertaoscomTHE TAOS NEWS

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 55 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

breakfastlunchdinnerspecial eventscateringlive musicdance hallcakes amp pastries for special occasionsmeeting amp workshop roomsroof top Paella parties

outdoor photo Jim Cox interior photos Tina Larkin food photos Surasit Khamsaraman

Drink Dine amp Dance

5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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dining out summerfall 2015 bull 57 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

rawtaosgmailcom

818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

facebookcomrawtaos

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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l in

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o or

der

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575-

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5765

O

pen

Dai

ly 9

am -

8pm Healthiest Food

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Organic Espresso DrinksFresh Pastries amp Desserts

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

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OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

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5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 60 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 62 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

rawtaosgmailcom

818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

facebookcomrawtaos

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 68 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Cal

l in

your

to-g

o or

der

toda

y

575-

776-

5765

O

pen

Dai

ly 9

am -

8pm Healthiest Food

in Taos CountyOrganic Juice Bar bull Smoothies

Organic Espresso DrinksFresh Pastries amp Desserts

Sol F

ood

Mar

ket amp

Caf

e59

1 H

ondo

Sec

o R

d D

ownt

own

Arr

oyo

Seco

NM

Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

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BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

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Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

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FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

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CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

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Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

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Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

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Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

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Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

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Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

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Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

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Like a localknow-it-allliving in your Back pocket

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5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

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Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

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Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

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Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 54: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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outdoor photo Jim Cox interior photos Tina Larkin food photos Surasit Khamsaraman

Drink Dine amp Dance

5757583003 | wwwoldmartinashallcomAcross from San Francisco de Asis Church

4140 Hwy 68 | Ranchos de Taos

open daily from 7am to 9pm | closed TuesdaysSunday Brunch 9am to 3pm

happy hour with tapas 3pm to 5pm for booking information infooldmartinashallcom

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

rawtaosgmailcom

818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

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OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 55: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

rawtaosgmailcom

818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

facebookcomrawtaos

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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575-

776-

5765

O

pen

Dai

ly 9

am -

8pm Healthiest Food

in Taos CountyOrganic Juice Bar bull Smoothies

Organic Espresso DrinksFresh Pastries amp Desserts

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

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OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 82 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 56: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 60 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 61 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 62 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

rawtaosgmailcom

818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

facebookcomrawtaos

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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8pm Healthiest Food

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

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Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

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Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

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Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

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Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

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Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

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Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

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Page 57: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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CHEF KY QUINTANILLALocal Taos chef opens Kyote Culinary Club with a focus on fresh food and local flavors

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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Cal

l in

your

to-g

o or

der

toda

y

575-

776-

5765

O

pen

Dai

ly 9

am -

8pm Healthiest Food

in Taos CountyOrganic Juice Bar bull Smoothies

Organic Espresso DrinksFresh Pastries amp Desserts

Sol F

ood

Mar

ket amp

Caf

e59

1 H

ondo

Sec

o R

d D

ownt

own

Arr

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Seco

NM

Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 58: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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Ky Quintanilla is a well-known chef in Taos He held the post of executive chef at two restaurants But when he passed a ldquoFor Leaserdquo sign last year he had a vision of what he wanted to do The Kyote Culinary Club opened in February 2015 mdash and the positive reviews keep rolling in

The Kyote Club is located at 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Its hours are 3 pm to closing every day Check the website (kyoteclubcom) for its food menu as well as its nightly schedule of entertainment and events

ldquoWe are not a sports bar and we are not fine dining We are something in-betweenrdquo says Quintanilla ldquoThe prices reflect that of a diner But I donrsquot own a freezer I donrsquot use frozen foods I use a few cans of some food but because thatrsquos the only way I can get themrdquo

The Kyote Club bills itself as a ldquoculinary barrdquo and has a large menu of 23 tapas six entrees and six sandwiches Half the food is New Mexican and the other half is an international emphasis mostly Mediterranean

ldquoI like Mediterranean because it has such a variety like American food There are so many different cultures from that one area Italy Spain France Greece and Moroccordquo Quintanilla explains

The bar too has a huge wine and beer list and a full bar with spirits Everything is fresh squeezed at the bar lemons limes oranges and grapefruits

ldquoIrsquom a big supporter of local farms ndashndash such as Melinda Batemanrsquos mixed greens from Morning Star Farm and Paul Crossrsquo mega greens from Charbyda Farmsrdquo he says

And he has a lot of growers and foragers who come to the back door

ldquoWe have mushroom hunters and Gail

Kennedy a local gardener who doesnrsquot own a farm but just happens to grow a lot of tomatoes We have other people selling us cucumbers and raspberriesrdquo Quintanilla says

This highly experienced chef ndashndash who has been cooking in Taos restaurants since he was a teenager ndashndash says he likes buying locally because it keeps him and his team inspired and creative

ldquoThatrsquos why we have a lot of daily specials Itrsquos fun mdash lsquoSomebody dropped these off What are we going to do with itrsquo rdquo he asks rhetorically

All of Kyote Culinary Clubrsquos meats are from Colorado and its breads are made from scratch with an onsite baker The restaurant makes its own sour cream its own sauerkraut and its own stocks (they donrsquot use any bases) And all year long they get their chiles from Chimayo

ldquoWhy would you come to Kyote Club

By Yvonne Pesquera | Photos by Tina Larkin

it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

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818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 73 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 75 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 76 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 78 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 79 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

20152015

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 80 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 81 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 59: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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Because it tastes fresh it feels fresh and the vibe is local We use only fresh ingredients Everything is made from 100-percent scratchrdquo says Quintanilla

In the summer the patio seating is a great place for eating and drinking and watching the ldquoPaseordquo (which is the slow cruise of cars going by) ndashndash especially the many classic and vintage cars

ldquoEverybody here knows each other We have local bands and local DJs We have local spirits such as Angel Fire vodka and Taos Lightning whiskey We have the local Vivaacutec

wines In fact hersquos one of my best friends from high schoolrdquo says Quintanilla

Chan Kayum ldquoKyrdquo Quintanilla was born in Palenque Chiapias Mexico At the age of 2 he moved to San Antonio Texas and then to Taos New Mexico when he was a teenager

ldquoI began my career as a teen busboy at the Taos Inn I started cooking at Outback Pizza in the 1990s That was my first management position in which I had the keys to close and open the place I was 19 years old Thatrsquos when I got into the business of what it takes to make a restaurant run versus just showing up and being told what to dordquo Quintanilla explains

He left Taos for a short period to study at the Culinary Institute of America in New York

and do an internship at Wolfgang Puckrsquos famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills He also tried his hand at restaurant ownership (one in Albuquerque and one in Mexico) before returning to Taos

Since Quintanilla has had such a long tenure in the Taos restaurant business he says all of his friends from local businesses were happy and supportive He explains he has gotten an idea of what people like and expect and thatrsquos definitely helped him

ldquoLeaving and experiencing those other places when I was younger helped me to do

what I am doing here And letrsquos face it Taos is a great place to raise kids an awesome environment for themrdquo says this father of two girls

The Kyote Culinary Club 330-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur (575) 751-3302 kyoteclubcom

local bands local DJs local spirits local wines

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

rawtaosgmailcom

818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

facebookcomrawtaos

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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Cal

l in

your

to-g

o or

der

toda

y

575-

776-

5765

O

pen

Dai

ly 9

am -

8pm Healthiest Food

in Taos CountyOrganic Juice Bar bull Smoothies

Organic Espresso DrinksFresh Pastries amp Desserts

Sol F

ood

Mar

ket amp

Caf

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1 H

ondo

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 82 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 60: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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Hours Wednesday through Sunday from 800am - 300pm 4153 St Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos NM

5757587665 ohmygardencom

Oh My Garden Cafe amp MarketA Sweet Stop on the South Side

Local Meats and Vegetables Made from Scratch

espresso breakfast burritosfresh pastries smoothies gourmet teas

wraps paninis hot subs deli sandwichesgarden fresh salads house made soups

new mexican specialties ice creamgluten free amp vegan options mini-grocery

1frac12 blocks north of

St FrancisChurch

WI-FI5 off

with UNM ID

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

rawtaosgmailcom

818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

facebookcomrawtaos

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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Cal

l in

your

to-g

o or

der

toda

y

575-

776-

5765

O

pen

Dai

ly 9

am -

8pm Healthiest Food

in Taos CountyOrganic Juice Bar bull Smoothies

Organic Espresso DrinksFresh Pastries amp Desserts

Sol F

ood

Mar

ket amp

Caf

e59

1 H

ondo

Sec

o R

d D

ownt

own

Arr

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NM

Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 71 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 61: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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8-4 pm Monday thru Saturday

Closed Sundays

rawtaosgmailcom

818 C Paseo Del Pueblo Norte

575 770-5106

Delivery Available

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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575-

776-

5765

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Dai

ly 9

am -

8pm Healthiest Food

in Taos CountyOrganic Juice Bar bull Smoothies

Organic Espresso DrinksFresh Pastries amp Desserts

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 71 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 72 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 73 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 74 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

taosmenuscomonline anytime

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 75 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 76 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 78 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 79 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

20152015

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 80 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 81 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 82 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 62: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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300 Santa Fe County Rd 98Chimayoacute New Mexico

5059842100ranchodechimayocom

Florence JaramilloOwner of

Rancho de ChimayoacuteRestaurante

Mrs JWelcomingYou Home

for50 Years

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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Cal

l in

your

to-g

o or

der

toda

y

575-

776-

5765

O

pen

Dai

ly 9

am -

8pm Healthiest Food

in Taos CountyOrganic Juice Bar bull Smoothies

Organic Espresso DrinksFresh Pastries amp Desserts

Sol F

ood

Mar

ket amp

Caf

e59

1 H

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Sec

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 71 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 73 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 74 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

taosmenuscomonline anytime

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 75 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 76 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 77 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 78 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 79 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 63: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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Michael Martin MurpheyRocking 3M Chuckwagon ShowsSummer 2015For Tickets amp InfoTixcom or 575-754-6280

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 65 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 66 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 67 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 68 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Cal

l in

your

to-g

o or

der

toda

y

575-

776-

5765

O

pen

Dai

ly 9

am -

8pm Healthiest Food

in Taos CountyOrganic Juice Bar bull Smoothies

Organic Espresso DrinksFresh Pastries amp Desserts

Sol F

ood

Mar

ket amp

Caf

e59

1 H

ondo

Sec

o R

d D

ownt

own

Arr

oyo

Seco

NM

Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 69 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 70 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 71 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 72 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 73 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 74 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

taosmenuscomonline anytime

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 75 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 76 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 77 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 78 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 79 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

20152015

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 80 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 64: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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Save Room for

Dessert

On Taos PlazaOpen Late 7 days a Week

575-758-8855

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m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 68 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Cal

l in

your

to-g

o or

der

toda

y

575-

776-

5765

O

pen

Dai

ly 9

am -

8pm Healthiest Food

in Taos CountyOrganic Juice Bar bull Smoothies

Organic Espresso DrinksFresh Pastries amp Desserts

Sol F

ood

Mar

ket amp

Caf

e59

1 H

ondo

Sec

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 71 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 72 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

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1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 80 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 81 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 82 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 65: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 66 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

m arg aritas

5757763333 wwwsabrosotaoscom

Located on Ski Valley Road 470 State Highway 150 in Arroyo Seco

Open Nightly Patio amp Fireside Dining Live Music Award Winning Wine List

Sabroso means delicious

Wood grilled steaks

featuringJimmy stadlerevery wedNESDAY

l ive music

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 67 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 68 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Cal

l in

your

to-g

o or

der

toda

y

575-

776-

5765

O

pen

Dai

ly 9

am -

8pm Healthiest Food

in Taos CountyOrganic Juice Bar bull Smoothies

Organic Espresso DrinksFresh Pastries amp Desserts

Sol F

ood

Mar

ket amp

Caf

e59

1 H

ondo

Sec

o R

d D

ownt

own

Arr

oyo

Seco

NM

Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 69 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 70 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 71 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 72 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

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Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 75 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 66: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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RESTAURANT OPEN DAILY 5 PM TO 9 PMSAGEBRUSH INN BAR OPEN 3 PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur 575-758-2254 or 800-428-3626 sagebrushinncom

Hand Cut Steaks and Prime Rib bull Northern New Mexican Cuisine New Mexico Craft Beers on Tap

We Are Going Back To Our Roots

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Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 71 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 73 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 74 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

taosmenuscomonline anytime

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 75 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 76 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 78 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 79 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

20152015

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 80 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 81 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 82 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 67: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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Cal

l in

your

to-g

o or

der

toda

y

575-

776-

5765

O

pen

Dai

ly 9

am -

8pm Healthiest Food

in Taos CountyOrganic Juice Bar bull Smoothies

Organic Espresso DrinksFresh Pastries amp Desserts

Sol F

ood

Mar

ket amp

Caf

e59

1 H

ondo

Sec

o R

d D

ownt

own

Arr

oyo

Seco

NM

Panini Grilled Sandwiches

Sol Food Salads or WrapsAll wraps can be made with a local flour TortillaSonoma Chicken Salad Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and Sonoma chicken salad (free-range chicken grapes pecans apple celery poppy seeds and mayo) Served with fig dressing $999

The Taos Humm Mixed greens with hummus tomato sprouts carrots cucumber and a pesto vinaigrette dressing $899

Taj Mahal Mixed greens with tomato cucumber and chicken curry salad (chicken pecans dried cranberries apple red onion mayo and Indian curry) Served with a fig balsamic dressing $999

Ensalada Del Sol Mixed greens with applegate turkey avocado red onions sprouts candied walnuts and a fig balsamic dressing with pesto drizzled on top $999

(Served with a side salad) All paninis can be made with gluten free bread

Taosentildeo Club Applegate turkey bacon avocado tomato aged white cheddar with a green chile mayo $999

El Italiano Salami Applegate ham fresh basil tomato amp fresh mozzarella with a delicious pesto spread $999

La Verdura Tomato fresh mozzarella basil and pesto $799

Taos Turkey Reuben Applegate turkey swiss cheese sauerkraut a whole green chile and our homemade green chile thousand island dressing $999

Veggie Del Sol Hummus avocado tomato sprouts red onions salt and pepper and a pesto spread $899

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 69 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 71 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 73 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 74 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

taosmenuscomonline anytime

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 75 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 77 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 78 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 79 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

20152015

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 80 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 81 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 82 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 68: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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Bar amp Gri BREAKFAST

LUNCH

CASUAL DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

COCKTAILS

WINE

BEER

OPEN DAILY 7AM - 3 TWILIGHT 3-7PM OPEN MAY - OCTOBER

54 GOLF COURSE DRIVE RANCHOS DE TAOS NM 87557 5757587300 taoscountryclubcom

OPEN TILL 830 PM STARTING JUNE 1ST

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Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 71 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 72 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 73 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 74 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

taosmenuscomonline anytime

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 75 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 76 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 77 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 78 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 79 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

20152015

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 80 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 81 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 82 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 69: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 70 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Regardless of its provenance variety or vintage the most important hallmark of a well-made wine is balance While all the elements of wine mdash acidity bitterness tannins sweetness alcohol etc mdash neednrsquot all be exactly the same It is important for the tasting experience that one doesnrsquot stick out like a sore thumb

One key element that can make or break the ldquostructurerdquo of a wine is acidity In tasting wine acidity is easily sensed along the outer edges of the tongue as a tingling mouth-watering sensation Too little acidity will render a wine ldquoflabbyrdquo like swishing canola oil around in your mouth too much and a wine will taste overly sour

But what is too much or too little It all depends on the balance with other elements of the wine

Think of it this way Drinking straight lemon juice isnrsquot going to be the most pleasurable experience The sourness will be overwhelming your mouth will pucker and water and you will be left with an expression on your face like a displeased great aunt Similarly drinking plain sugar water isnrsquot all that nice But combine the sugar and the lemon and you have a delicious glass of lemonade Balance makes all the difference

Some grape varieties are naturally higher in acidity than others mdash the first time I tasted Viognier I really did think Irsquod mistakenly taken a swig of cooking oil Environmental and climatic variables like temperature altitude and length of day and growing season can also affect acidity So the trick in making wine is to consider all these variables and try to make a balanced product

To illustrate Irsquove selected four wines made from

grapes with varying natural acidity and from disparate regions of the globe

Riesling tends to be one of the highest-acidity white wine grapes Although back on the upswing its reputation has taken a hit in recent years because people are afraid itrsquos going to be too sweet Rieslings do often have some sweetness to them specifically to balance out the winersquos

naturally high acidity The key is to make sure that the sugar and the acid are perfectly balanced so the taster isnrsquot left with an impression of ldquotoo sweetrdquo or ldquotoo sourrdquo

2010 Reuscher-Haart Riesling Kabinett Mosel Piesporter Goldtroumlpfchen ($18) hails from the Mosel region of western Germany world-renowned for its Rieslings The word ldquoKabinettrdquo indicates that the grapes were harvested at a lower level of sugar content potentially making for a drier wine The nose has notes of apricot clover and chalky soil leading to more apricot peach and honeysuckle on the palate The acidity is mouth watering but perfectly in balance with the honeyed sweetness of the wine

In contrast Viognier tends to be low in acidity hence my unpleasant experience detailed above Since then Irsquom careful to select Viogniers grown

By Molly Steinbach

BALANCE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 71 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 72 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 73 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

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taosmenuscomonline anytime

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 75 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

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a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

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Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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20152015

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

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Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 70: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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Northern New Mexico wines among medal winners

Several New Mexico wines won awards at a recent international competition that drew nearly 4000 entries at the 15th annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition The competition featured 940 wineries from 27 countries 6 Canadian provinces and all 50 states

Of the New Mexico wineries that competed Noisy Water Winery of Ruidoso was the biggest medal winner with one double gold two gold three silver and nine bronze Luna Rossa Winery of Deming won one gold three silver and two bronze Ponderosa Valley Vineyards of Ponderosa brought home one gold and one silver Other medal winners include Black Mesa Winery of Velarde Belenrsquos Jaramillo Vineyards La Chiripada from Dixon Rio Grande Vineyards amp Winery of Las Cruces Blackrsquos Smuggler of Bosque and Camino Real Winery from Los Lunas

A complete results of the competition can be found at fliwccom

Taos News Staff | Photo by Tina Larkin

in cooler climates which can help preserve what natural acidity the grape has

The fruit for 2013 Cline Viognier North Coast ($12) is sourced from vineyards in Carneros and Sonoma Coast mdash two of Californiarsquos cooler regions Even so the wine has a bit of an oily texture and noticeably high alcohol The acidity is not in balance here The nose boasts pleasant green apple and white pepper but is dominated by an aroma of bubble gum The flavors on the palate are tasty mdash pear peach and ginger mdash but I canrsquot get past the unbalanced alcohol There are some beautifully balanced Viogniers out there I just didnrsquot manage to pick one

Like Riesling the naturally high-acid Gamay grape has suffered somewhat from an unjust reputation Once grown in abundance in Francersquos Burgundy a 14th-century duke outlawed it calling it ldquoa very bad and disloyal plantrdquo The grape was relegated to the region of Beaujolais where it now thrives

2010 Potel Aviron Cheacutenas Vieilles Vignes ($23) is a fine example of Beaujolais coming from one of 10 villages designated as the best Beaujolais producers in this case Cheacutenas The aromas of robust grilled meats crushed black pepper tarragon and rose hips are matched by bold red cherry peppery roasted meat violets and black licorice on the palate The acidity is deftly balanced by tannin and alcohol making for a perfectly enjoyable drink

Finally we come to Malbec Its naturally moderate levels of acidity make it an excellent blending grape with higher acidity varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot but on its own in warm growing regions like Argentina can put it in danger of flabbiness

2012 Bodegas Elvira Calle Malbec Mendoza ldquoAlberti 154rdquo ($15) certainly had that potential considering 2012 was overall an extremely hot year in Mendoza The wine does show outsized levels of alcohol with underwhelming tannin but the acidity is nicely preserved and helps build a bridge between the other unbalanced elements The nose and palate are sweet with caramel milk chocolate and cherries but the texture is not oily or dull A success in the face of climatic challenge

DRINK DEEP Molly Steinbach of Ranchos de Taos writes about wine for The Taos News Molly Steinbach is a Certified Wine Specialist and the Sommelier at Medley in El Prado

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 73 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 74 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

taosmenuscomonline anytime

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 75 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 76 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 77 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 78 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 79 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

20152015

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 80 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 81 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 82 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 71: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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Healthy food for a healthy lifestyle

TAOS MARKET

Organic bull Gourmet bull Paleo bull Gluten Free bull Local Foods bull Juice bar

Featuring Bulletproof coffee-Drink butterin your coffee to feel Bulletproof

Market open 7 days a week 9am to 7pmSundays 8am - 8pm

910 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos NM 87571

5757587093

A locally owned natural food store

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 73 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 74 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

taosmenuscomonline anytime

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 75 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 76 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 77 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 78 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 79 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

20152015

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 80 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 81 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 82 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 72: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 73 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Open every day for lunch amp dinnerFull lunch menu amp dinner menuEntertainment 7 nights a week

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6pm3 minutes west of the old blinking light off highway 64

575-758-1900

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 74 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

taosmenuscomonline anytime

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 75 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 76 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 77 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 78 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 79 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

20152015

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 80 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 81 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 82 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 73: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 74 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

taosmenuscomonline anytime

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 75 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 76 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 77 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 78 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 79 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

20152015

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 80 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 81 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 82 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 74: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 75 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

1-888-WIN-Taos bull wwwTaosMountainCasinocomLocated on the historic Taos PuebloHours Mon amp Tue 11am-10pm

Wed amp Thur 8am-10pmFri amp Sat 8am-11pm

Sun 8am-10pm

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

RedDiamond

G r i l l

T H E

100 Smoke Free Casino

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 76 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 77 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 78 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 79 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

20152015

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 80 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 81 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 82 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 75: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 76 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

a local favorite For over 20 years

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

CAESAR SALAD 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW YORK STRIP 16 oz au poivre (pepper crusted) MARKET

ANTIPASTI FREDDI grilled vegetables 895

MINESTRONE garden vegetables chicken 850

BISTECCA FIORENTINA 12 oz rib eye 2900

PENNE ARRABBIATA spicy italian sausage peas 1550

SPINACH SALAD pine nuts raisins tomato aioli 875 with grilled chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellowfin tuna 1950

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOPS tomato mint sauce 3200

SEAFOOD PASTA 2100

CRISPY GARLIC PORK CHOP 1750

CARPACCIO thinly sliced raw tenderloin of beef 975

PASTA BOLOGNESE 1550

ROSEMARY CHICKEN oven roasted half chicken 1650

CREOLE PEPPER SHRIMP 2300

TRADING POST CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 850

FARFALLE PRIMAVERA 1450 with grilled chicken breast 1850

ROAST DUCK oven roasted half duck 2800

FETTUCCINE ALLA CARBONARA 1550 with grilled chicken breast 1850

GRILLED SALMON 2800

CHICKEN VESUVIO 1850

PICCATA MILANESE chicken breast scaloppini 1850

HOUSE GREEN SALAD 875 with chicken breast 1450 grilled salmon 1850 yellow fin tuna 1950

ANGEL HAIR PASTA chicken mushroom gorgonzola cream 1775

CRISPY CALAMARI with small Caesar 1800

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM RAVIOLIS 1775

DINNER MENU 4PM - 9PM

Tues - Sat Lunch 11am - 4pm Dinner 4pm - 9pmClosed Sunday and Monday

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 77 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 78 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 79 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

20152015

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 80 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 81 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 82 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 76: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 77 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Featuring localartisans

Taos Favorite Patio

Mangia FestaTuesday thru Thursday

4pm-6pm3 courses $12

Wine DownFriday amp Saturday 11am - 6pm

half price wine by the glass

4179 State Rd 68 Ranchos De Taos bull 575758 5089 bull WIRELESS INTERNET

Trading Post CafeacuteItalian Restaurant

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 78 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 79 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

20152015

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 80 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 81 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 82 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

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Cidrsquos Food Market Taos Cow

Mabel Dodge BampB Trading Post

Elevation CoffeeThe Coffee Spot

Dobson House Dixon Food Coop

Poco Loco Taos Visitor Center

Inn on La LomaTaos Inn

Northside Spa Ole Taos BampB

wwwtaosroasterscom bull 877505TAOS bull 5757375946

Served at these fine establishments

Coffee as unique as the place its roasted since 1996

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 81 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 82 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

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20152015

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 80 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 81 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 82 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 79: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

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Over 48 years of reputation to live up tomdashand we do it well 400 E Main St Red River | texasredssteakhousecom

Located in The Lodgeat Red River

Established in 1967

STEAKHOUSEamp

LOST LOVE SALOON

Call Ahead 5757542922

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 81 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 82 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

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EnchiladasThree Green or Red enchiladas Chicken Beef or Cheese Served with rice and beans $1095

Chicken MoleMmmmDelicious Shredded chicken in MOLE sauce Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Three Fried Rolled TacosChicken or shredded beefServed with rice and beans $995

Chiles RellenosTwo cheese stuffed peppers battered fried amp smothered Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1200

Carne AsadaChopped steak grilled with pico de gallo melted cheese Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095

Fajita PlateGrilled fajita w Onion amp peppers chicken steak or pork Served with rice and beans amp tortillas $1095 Shrimp Fajitas $1695

Burrito Supremeany burrito smotheredin green or red sauce melted cheese and pico de gallo $1095

Mole SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered in mole sauce topped with melted cheese $1095

Mushroom Cream SupremeChicken beans amp rice burrito smothered with mushroom chipotle creamamp melted cheese$1095

Shrimp VeracruzanaFresh Shrimp served w bell peppers house salsa tomatoes rice amp beans $1695

PlatesSteak Ranchero $1250Barbacoa $1895Shrimp Ranchero $1495Fish Soup $1495Menudo $750Tortilla Burger $600 with fries $800Taco Salad $900Frito Pie $500

Combination Plate $1250One tamale one chile relleno and one enchilada all smothered in green or red chile

AppetizersCheese Burger $500Small Fries $200Large Fries $300Fries and cheese $350Chips amp salsa $400Chips amp guacamole $650Nachos (small) $200Nachos (large) $300cheese jalapentildeosNachos Supreme $1095cheese jalapentildeossour cream meatguacamole pico de gallo

DessertsFlan $350Cookies $150

Breakfast Breakfast Burritos $400Potato amp eggsVegetarian

Bacon amp eggs $450Sausage amp eggs Potato amp eggs amp sausagePotato amp eggs amp baconChorizo amp eggsHam amp eggs

Plates $700OmelettesHuevos RancherosChilaquilesHuevos a la MexicanHuevos AlbanilOver-easy

BurritosCarne Asada $650Adobada beef $650Chicken $650Ground beef $650Carnitas $650Chicharron $675Rellenos $675Barbacoa $900

Tacos $350ChickenAsadaPorkGround BeefVeggie

Shrimp $550FishBarbacoa

Tortas $750ChickenAsadaPorkHamCubana

Barbacoa $950

and more

TamalesChicken or Pork $200Smothered $250

QuesadillasCheese $450w meat $600

Tostadas $350ChickenPorkGround BeefVeggie

Mole Supreme

Enchiladas

Fajita Plate

1638 Paseo del Pueblo NorteEl Prado NM 87529Tel (575) 751-4431

1104 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos NM 87571

Tel (575) 758-3060

Hours7 AM to 8 PM

7 days a week

NOW SERVINGMargaritas

Import amp Domestic Beers

Chiles Rellenos

2 LOCATIONS

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 82 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 81: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out

dining out summerfall 2015 bull 82 bull wwwtaosmenuscom

Yu Garden Asian Cuisine

Introducing Sushi Bar Traditional Chinese CuisineNow serving beer amp wine

Variety of lunch combinations served between 11-3Your choice of entree served with Hot ampSour or Egg Flower

Soup Fried Wonton Spring Roll Fried Rice and Fortune Cookie

Lunch Special Bento BoxServed with shrimp and vegetable tempura Salad your choice of

steamed or fried rice and your choice of soup

Chef rsquos Specialties Seafood ChickenVegetable BeefMushu PorkLamb Dishes

amp Sizzling Plates

Open 7 days a weekOpen Hours 1100AM - 900PM

Friday and Saturday open until 930PM758-7828 bull 1033 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Ste J Taos

wwwyugardentaoscom

Page 82: 2015 Taos Summer Dining Out