Take some green chile or red chile pistachios from Alamogordo. We order a variety from Eagle Ranch/Heart of the Desert every Christmas and have them shipped to NY for X-Mas gifts. C.G Higgins makes some really good chile pecan brittle!

Thanks for the suggestions! I'm looking forward to our visit to San Diego!

Lau, Thanks for responding!

It's still touristy but the Coyote Cantina is good. I like the Del Charro Saloon too. But I think you are headed for a crowd regardless of where you go this weekend.

http://www.innofthegovernors.com/del-...
http://www.coyotecafe.com/cantina.htm

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Del Charro Saloon
101 W Alameda, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Thanks Prunefeet! I had gone thru the Boards looking for recent posts and was looking at PTC as an option. I just want to make sure they can handle 25-35 people.

I like Lee's Bakery, across the parking lot from Ta Lin Market and around the front of Cafe Trang's building. Reasonably prices and fresh ingredients!

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Cafe Trang
230 Louisiana Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

Peter, thanks for the reply. Was without internet while visiting my parents in upstate NY. We did make it to the New Imperial Palace and enjoyed everything we had. We had the sizzling sable with black bean sauce, oysters with XO sauce, crab and sticky rice, pea shoots and crab, and 1/2 roasted chicken. I would say our group enjoyed the sable the most, with the oysters a close second. I will go back here the next time I am back in NY. The food and service were excellent.

My favorite is Giovanni's in ABQ, on San Pedro between Gibson and Zuni. Just a slice of pie with a coke takes me back to being a kid again. I also like Dion's and Saggio's.

It's been a while since I have been to Telluride but there used to be a place called Leimgruber's but they were sold maybe 5-6 years ago. Not sure if there is another German place in Telluride though. If you don't mind spending some money Alred's at the midpoint of one of the lifts was really good. I also enjoyed the New Sheridan Chop House. But again this is about 3-4 years ago. You might try running a search on Telluride as there was a post not too long ago. Good luck and have fun.

Thanks for all the replies. I figured the asian markets would be a safe bet but thought I'd see if there is anything near Scottsdale. Thanks again!

Just curious, what's Colorado style green chile? How's it different from NM style?

It's been a while but I always liked the Rancher's Club at the Hilton. It's a bit pricey but great food and service. Great American Land & Cattle up on Tramway was enjoyable! Pauls' Monterrey Inn on Juan Tabo for a 70's vibe and tasty prime rib. Gil's Thrilling Website also has some recommendations. http://www.nmgastronome.com/abq/highe...

I usually do burger, whole or chopped green chile, then cheese. That way the cheese keeps the green chile from falling off and the chile is warmed as well. As to cheese, use your preference, cheddar, american, swiss are all good. I love blue cheese too but some think it overpowers the flavor of the chile. One tip that my wife got me onto was sprinkling garlic salt on the green chile before you put it on the burger. I may have to get one for lunch now.

You might try Ming's Dynasty on Eubank. Dim Sum is really good on the weekends. I have also heard good things about ABC, I believe on Menaul?? but haven't made it there yet.

You also might try Gil's Thrilling Web-site. It'll provide you with some insight into
ABQ and NM restaurants. http://www.nmgastronome.com/index.htm

try Airport road between Cerrillos and the bypass road. I think I remember seeing it there but not sure about its hours. Good luck!

I am headed out to NY in October with my 4 year old daughter and were wondering if Gum Fong has re-opened or if there is a comparable dim sum establishment in Flushing that you would recommend?
Thanks!