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Tips for Dining, Eating, and Food Shopping in AZ, NM, UT, WY, CO and NV (excl. Reno, Lake Tahoe)

1. the martin is my favorite. Family style at the Martin Hotel, down by the tracks. others are more upscale but I think this is the most "authentic" experience. Great fun.

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   pepper ann May 30, 2005 10:37PM

   1. re: pepper ann

      Only The Martin Hotel.... Best Basque Food in the area

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      Luchia Nov 27, 2005 09:25PM

2. Personally, I did not see too much in Winnemucca that looked real appealing and we ended up eating at the Red Lion Inn.
   
   Elko is the Basque center of Nevada and they have four restaurants to choose from.
   
   Biltoki
   405 Silver St
   Elko, NV 89801
   
   Good food, way too large portions. We ate there on Christmas Eve and found all the food to be very good but would recommend the lamb.
   
   Star Hotel & Restaurant
   246 Silver St
   Elko, NV 89801
   
   In April, they told me that the wait was 30 minutes. I was about to leave when the hostess said "Our food is great". She was right. It was the best food I had in Elko, ever.
   

   Toki Ona
   1550 Idaho St
   Elko, NV 89801
   
   We ate there in December. The food was alright but not worth an effort to get there.
   

   Nevada Dinner House
   351 Silver St
   Elko, NV 89801
   
   It has been a couple of years but we found teh food to be pretty good.
   
   All things being equal, do the Star as they have the best food. They are closed on Sunday and holidays.
   
   Do realize that there is a Basque Exhibit at the NE Nevada Museum. There is also a Western Heritage Center that has some Basque information is that is of some interest.

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   jlawrence01 May 31, 2005 06:14PM

3. There are a few Basque restaurants in Gardnerville, which is about 1 hour south of I-80 and Reno. The Overland Hotel, J&T Bar and Carson Valley Country Club come to mind. You might also want to ask on the Northern California board as it also covers Reno and Lake Tahoe. Good luck and have an extra Picon punch for me.

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   jonell Jun 01, 2005 12:43PM

4. I do not know when you are going but the Elko Basque Fest is July 1-3.

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   jlawrence01 Jun 01, 2005 11:01PM

5. We've always enjoyed Ormacheas' Dinner house when in Winnemucca. The lamb shanks with extra garlic is a favorite.
   
   Ormacheas Dinner House
   (775) 623-3455
   180 Melarkey Street, Winnemucca, NV 89445

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   Gary Vowles Jun 03, 2005 09:51PM

6. Been staying in Winnemucca for many years. When working there in the summers 35 or 40 years ago I boarded at both the Winnemucca Hotel and the Martin Hotel which were both great (we ate breakfast and dinner with the retired sheep herders and they even packed us a lunch). The Winnemuca is now run by Mike's son (also Mike) who is not people friendly. The food is still good but i like to have a Picon first and dont visit anymore because of the new Mike (the bartender) being such an ahole to everyone....dont know how he got that way as his dad was great.

   Ormacheas is a basque restaurant wanna be (not authentic or family style which is what basque restaurants are supposed to be) which is way overpriced and overrated IMO...when they ask you if you want more wine they dont tell you but you will get charged $3.50/glass...also if they ask you if you want topping on your order expect $5.50 extra(also they will not tell you it is extra). $70 for a meal for 2 before tip.

   The Martin Hotel is my pick...good people, good prices; good food and an authentic basque restaurant with great Picon Punches!! Also wine comes with the meal..not just one glass.

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   chukar Jun 11, 2008 03:10PM