Category Archives: Fine Dining

Standard Diner

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Larry McGoldrick

Really Great Superdiner Food.  Fourth visit: March 26, 2014 First visit: June 4, 2008   Fathers Day Brunch…. July 27, 2010 The Standard Diner is neither standard nor a diner. But you already knew that. The food is a gastronomic delight — … Continue reading →

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Indigo Crow Cafe

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Larry McGoldrick

The Indigo Crow: Unquestionably the Finest Dining in Corrales — and consistently among the finest in the Duke City area.  Latest visit: June 14, 2013   First visit: September 3, 2008  Corrales, the charming village on the west bank of … Continue reading →

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Tamaya — Santa Ana Cafe

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Larry McGoldrick

Fine Dining at The Duke City’s Premier Resort Latest visit: May 29, 2013  First visit: May 17, 2013 Jane and I wanted to spend our thirty-sixth wedding anniversary in a very special place where we could be pampered and fed … Continue reading →

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Tamaya — Corn Maiden

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Larry McGoldrick

Spectacular Dining on the Santa Ana Pueblo First visit:  May 18, 2013  About Named for the honored symbol of the Santa Ana Pueblo, Corn Maiden is a delightful setting for a special dinner or celebration. A strong regional influence along … Continue reading →

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El Tovar Dining Room (Grand Canyon AZ)

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Larry McGoldrick

Yet Another DID Place? First visit: August 20, 2012 Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a condition in which a person displays multiple distinct identities or personalities (known as alter egos or, simply, alters), each with … Continue reading →

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Torinos’ @ Home: The Last Breakfast

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Larry McGoldrick

The Last Breakfast … …sic transit gloria mundi. Latest visit: February 9, 2013 First visit: February  25, 2012  Several weeks ago, when having a fantastic (as usual) lunch here with my eldest daughter, we found out that the menu would … Continue reading →

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Terra Bistro Italiano: Wine Pairings Dinner

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Larry McGoldrick

A splendid evening at a wine pairing dinner. A palette for the palate. Latest visit: August 4, 2012 First visit: May 25, 2012 Wine and food matching is the process of pairing food dishes with wine to enhance the dining … Continue reading →

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Terra Bistro Italiano (Closed)

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Larry McGoldrick

 New name and menu for a venerable old friend First visit: May 25, 2012 Chef and co-owner Peter Lukes did what a lot of native New Mexicans do—he left, then he came home. After working in fine restaurants in San … Continue reading →

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