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MONDO ITALIANO: SERVES UP THE CLASSICS

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CONTENTS

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DONABE ASIAN KITCHEN PRESENTS SOME OF THE WORLD’S OLDEST CUISINE IN ONE OF TAOS’ OLDEST BUILDINGS

BY CINDY BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY BY MORGAN TIMMS

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5 STAR BURGERS

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DONABE

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QUECHUA

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TAOS SPA

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RANCHO DE CHIMAYO

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CHARLES COLLINS GALLERY

EDELWEISS LODGE & SPA

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RED RIVER BREWING

EL GAMAL

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EL MONTE SAGRADO

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RED WILLOW FARMERS MARKET

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EL TAOSENO RESTAURANT

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RICKY’S

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY

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DREAMCATCHER REAL ESTATE

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FOLLOW THE THREADS GALLERY

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FARMHOUSE CAFE

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FRANKS EATS & SWEETS

60 SAGEBRUSH INN & SUITES

THE GORGE BAR & GRILL

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SLUGGERS DINER

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SOL FOOD CAFE

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SONGS

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TAOS DINER

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TAOS FOOD COOP

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TAOS RETIREMENT VILLAGE

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LARRY MARTINEZ JEWELER

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STARR INTERIOURS

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GUADALAJARA GRILL

AMINA’S CHILDRENS BOUTIQUE

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GUTIZ

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KACHINA LODGE

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575 SPORTS & CO.

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A LA CART

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ALLEY CANTINA

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ANGEL FIRED PIZZA

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THE BAKERY

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BEAR CLAW CAFE

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CASA DE VALDEZ

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TAOS ROASTERS

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CID’S FOOD MARKET

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DAIRY BAR

40 HUNAN CHINESE RESTAURANT 41

IHOP

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JALAPEÑOS

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ROLLING STILL

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MARY JANES

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MEDLEY.

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46 MICHAEL’S KITCHEN

23 DIXON COOP

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MIDTOWN MARKET

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MONDO ITALIANO

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HOTEL DON FERNANDO ‘PALLETTES’

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PIZANOS

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TAOS MESA BREWING

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TAOS PIZZA OUTBACK

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WAKE & TAKE

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YESTERDAY’S DINER

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YU GARDEN

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TAOS MOUNTAIN CASINO

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SABROSO

HEY MONDO, MONDO ITALIANO!

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LOCATION MAP

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COME HUNGRY

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ON THE COVER: TAMALES: A WINTERTIME TRADITION HERE IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO.

Staff ROBIN MARTIN, OWNER / CHRIS BAKER, PUBLISHER / CHRIS WOOD, ADVERTISING DIRECTOR / SCOTT GERDES, SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR / KARIN EBERHARDT, CREATIVE DIRECTOR SEAN RATLIFF, ART DIRECTOR

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JENNI WICHERS, CINDY BOISVERT, CHELSEA GOEBEL, EMILY LEE, ADVERTISING SALES

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Wear fun & flattering clothes like you did when you were young that are still comfortable, even at this age.

Follow the Threads Gallery 241 Ledoux Street (630) 624-0143

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Peace, Love and Happy Hour Second Tuesday of each month at 4pm Village Center/Bistro

414 Camino de la Placita

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Fine Weavings Since 1974

“CATHEDRAL” Line Of the Spirit TM

117 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos (Next to the Taos Inn)

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What FUN it is to be so STYLISH…

hat FUN it is to be so STYLISH… What FUN it is to be so STYLISH… Open 7 days a week John Dunn Shop 124 Bent Street Taos, NM 87571 E: littleswithstyle@gmail.com

T: 575.770.2963

Amina’s Children’s Boutique Open 7 days a week

Open 7 days a week

John Dunn Shop

John Dunn Shop

Street 124 Bent 124 Bent Street

Taos,Taos, NM NM 87571 87571 E: littleswithstyle@gmail.com E: littleswithstyle@gmail.com

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Renders the perfect combination of southwest charm, short walk to the historic Taos Plaza. Amenities available to guests. Swimming pool in summer months. Hot tub in winter months. Free Wi-Fi. All rooms equipped with single cup coffee makers, mini fridge, microwave, hair dryers, and ironing boards.

413 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte | 575.758.2275

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Open

People’s Choice Award 2018/2019

Monday-Saturday 8:00AM-2:30PM Cash or Check Only

We serve free-range beef, cage-free chicken & uncured bacon & ham

625 Paseo del Pueblo Norte

575-758-7503

— Next to Cid’s

BREAKFAST Served 8am to 11am

COFFEE & ESPRESSO DRINKS- Organic, Fair Trade Beans

PATTY- Green Onion & Potato Patty with Cheddar Cheese and one

FRESH BAKED SPICY DONUTS $2.75

Egg $6.95

EGG SANDI’- 2 Scrambled Eggs with Green Chile and Cheddar with Bacon, Sausage, or Avocado, on a grilled Telera Roll, or Gluten Free Corn Tortilla $6.95 Additional items $1

$7.50 Add Walnuts and Pears $1.50

MIGAS- Corn Tortilla, Scrambled Eggs, Green Chile, Cheddar Cheese $7 THE GOAT- Scrambled Eggs, Goat Cheese, Peas, and Hash Browns $7.95 Add (All Natural) Ham $1

FRENCH TOAST- Custard Style, Sourdough with Real Maple Syrup OMELET OF THE DAY- Served with Hash Browns & Grilled Pita Veggie $7.95 with Meat $8.95 BUTTERMILK PANCAKES- With Real Maple Syrup $6.95 SAVORY PANCAKES- Potato, Onion, and Sharp Cheddar,

VEGGIE & SPUDS- Grilled Veggies with Hash Browns, Cheddar Cheese and one Egg $7.95

with Apple Chutney or Real Maple Syrup $7.50

LUNCH

SALADS

Served 11am to 2:30pm

ORGANIC GREENS

SANDWICHES SERVED WITH KETTLE CHIPS.

GRILLED VEGGIE - Grilled Veggies with Roasted Peppers, Onions,

Substitute Green Salad for Chips - Add $1.00

Zucchini, Mixed Greens, and Feta Cheese $7.95 with Chicken, Beef,

BBQ - Pulled Pork with Award-Winning BBQ Sauce on Telera roll with

or Pork Add $2.00

Spicy Slaw $8.50

SPICY THAI BEEF - Grilled Sirloin w/Cabbage, Carrot, Cucumber, Mint,

TUNA - Curried Tuna with Apple Chutney and Cheddar $8.75

Cilantro, & Peanuts $9.50

CUBAN - Pulled Pork, Ham, Cheddar, and Pickles with Mojo Mayo on a

GRILLED CHICKEN TARRAGON - Chicken with Tarragon Mayo,

grilled Telera roll $8.95

Roasted Walnuts, Cranberry Relish,

B.L.T. - Bacon. Lettuce and Tomato with special Mayo Sauce $8.50

Mixed Greens $8.95

CHICKEN TARRAGON - Chicken with Tarragon Mayo, Roasted

CURRIED TUNA - Curried Tuna with Apple Chutney and Cheddar, Mixed Greens $8.95 GRILLED PEAR - Pears, Roasted Walnuts, Bacon, & Gorgonzola on local Organic Greens $8.95

Walnuts, & Cranberry Relish $8.50 HAM & GOAT CHEESE - Grilled Ham, Goat Cheese, Roasted Red Peppers, Basil Aloll, Arugula $8.95 GRILLED CHEESE - Cheddar, Avocado, Tomato & Basil Aoli on Sour Dough $7.95 Natural Ham or Bacon $2.00

PITAS

PASTRAMI REUBEN - With Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, & Russian

MOROCCAN - Grilled Free Range Beef, Red Pepper & Onions with Lime

Dressing on Grilled Telena Roll $9.50

KIDS MENU

Yogurt-Mint Cilantro on Flat Bread Pita $9.50 SLOVAKI - Lemon Zest Pulled Pork with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, and Lime Yogurt-Mint Cilantro $8.50

GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH - With Kettle Chips $4.00

VEGGIE - Grilled Red Peppers & Onions, Avocado, Cucumber, Tomato,

CHICKEN & CHEESE SANDWICH - With Kettle Chips $4.00

Olive Tapenade, & Feta $7.50 Add - Ham, Chicken or Salami $2.00

PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY - $3.50

*Prices and menu items subject to change

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FOOD FUN MUSIC 365 Days A Year!

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Pizza, Pasta, Beer, Wine and More Tuesday-Sunday 11 AM - 9 PM • Lunch and Dinner

www.angelfiredpizza.com | 575-377-2774 3375 Mountain View Blvd (next to Lowe's Market)

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New Mexico Burger: open faced burger with beans, cheese, red/green chili & fries 8.49 Guacamole Burger: piled high with 2 golden brown onion rings and delicious Pepper Jack cheese, nestled in a bed of fresh guacamole 8.99 Navajo Taco: topped with ground beef, smothered with red/ green chili, with rice or posole 9.99 Frito Pie: w/beans, beef, cheese, red/green chili & garnish7.99 Chili Chops: (2) pork chops topped w/grilled onions, green chili, tomatoes with beans & rice or posole & a tortilla 10.99

(1) 2 pork chops, 2 eggs, hashbrowns, toast (2) Choice of meat, 2 eggs, hashbrowns, toast (3) Choice of 2meats, 3 eggs, hashbrowns, toast (4) 2 biscuits & sausage gravy

10.99 8.49 10.99 6.99

Nachos: w/lettuce & tomato garnish Cheese Beef……….7.99 Grande (the works)

6.99 8.99

(3)Enchilada Plate: served with beans & rice or posole Cheese …7.99 Ground Beef or Chicken

8.99

Taco Plate: (3) beef (ground or shredded) or diced chicken tacos served with beans & rice or posole 8.49 Beef Burrito Plate: Shredded or ground beef with cheese in a flour tortilla smothered with red/green chili w/ beans & rice or posole 9.49

(5) Big Breakfast Burrito made with potato, egg and cheese plus choice of meat and red/green chili or gravy 9.99

Chicharrones Burrito Plate: Beans and Chicharrones with cheese in a flour tortilla smothered with red/green chili w/ beans & rice or posole 9.49

(6) Ultimate Burrito with bacon, ham, sausage, potato, egg, cheese and red/green chili or gravy 10.99

Chile Relleno: (2) cheese stuffed peppers breaded & fried, smothered w/ red or green chili, beans/rice or posole 10.49

(7) Chicken Fried Steak, eggs, hashbrowns, toast

Combo Plate: (2) enchiladas, taco, beans & rice or posole9.49

9.99

(8) Breakfast Enchiladas with choice of meat, beans and hashbrowns smothered in red or green chili 9.99 (9‡) 1 pancake, 2 eggs with choice of meat

7.99

(10‡) Cinnamon Swirl French Toast with two eggs and choice of meat 8.99 (11) Baker’s Omelet with bacon, sausage, ham, bell pepper, onion, tomato, mushrooms and cheddar cheese with hashbrowns and toast 11.49

Fajitas: grilled with onion & bell peppers, served with shredded cheese, garnish, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, beans & rice or posole and flour tortillas Beef……..11.99 Chicken 11.99 Combo……….12.99 Huevos Rancheros with 2 eggs, papitas beans and red or green chile 9.99 Chicken Fried Steak: w/gravy, fries, toast & salad

9.99

(3)Chicken Strip Basket: w/gravy, fries, side salad

9.99

(12) Skillet Breakfast 2 eggs on pan fries with onions, bell peppers & cheese served with choice of meat and toast10.49 (13) Huevos Rancheros w/ 2 eggs, papitas, beans and red or green chile 9.99 (14) Migas - scrambled eggs with fried corn tortillas, onions, bell peppers & cheese with beans & a flour tortilla 9.99 (15) Veggie Omelet with onions, tomato, broccoli, cheddar, hashbrowns, toast 8.99 (16) Chorizo & Eggs served with beans, papitas and a flour tortilla 9.49 (17) Herman’s Special - 2 eggs on top of pan fries and sausage with cheddar cheese, red or green chile and toast 10.49 (29)

Corned Beef Hash, 2 eggs, toast

6.99 (20) Oatmeal w/topping, toast (21) 2 eggs, hashbrowns, toast (22) Cheese Omelet, hashbrowns, toast (23‡) French Toast, bacon (24‡) 2 pancakes, bacon (26) 1 egg, choice of meat, toast, hashbrowns (27) 2 handheld burritos (1/2 order 3.99) (28) Sandwich with egg, cheese, choice of meat

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Chips & Salsa 2.99 Cheese Quesadilla Chips & Guacamole 6.49 Mozzarella Sticks (4) Chips & Queso 5.49 Onion Rings Sampler (2 ckn strips, 4 rings, 4 moz sticks)

4.49 3.99 3.99 9.99

Ruben (Turkey or Pastrami) Club Sandwich Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich Philly Steak Grilled Chicken Sandwich (35)BLT on Toast Chopped BBQ (31)Regular Burger Patty Melt W/ Grilled Onions (33)Grilled Ham & Cheese w/ lettuce & tomatoes (34)Chef Salad (turkey,ham or chicken) (32)Chicken Wrap (includes side) Taco Salad (Reg 7.99, Small 3.99) Fries (French, Sweet Potato, Waffle or Kettle) 2.99 Chili Cheese Fries 4.99 • Onion Rings (4) 1.99 Taco 1.99 • Enchilada 1.99 • Corn Dog 1.99 Guacamole 1.25 • Side Salad 1.99 • Lays© Chips 1.49 Tortilla, Flour (1) or Corn (2) 1.25 • Sopapilla 2.00

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A Family Tradition Returns SERVING

Northern New Mexican Cuisine Hickory Pit Smoked BBQ Chargrilled Steaks

Open: Monday, Thursday, Friday 2pm – 8:30pm Saturday & Sunday 11am – 8:30pm • Closed Tues & Wed

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Fresh from our roaster to your door is just a click away Served at these fine establishments: Cid’s Food Market CiCi’s Coffee House Dixon Cooperative Market Taos Food Coop Taos Cow The Coffee Spot Elevation Coffee The Taos Inn

La Montañita Coop (SF) Lambert’s of Taos Trading Post Cafe Bent Street Deli Mabel Dodge Luhan House Inn on La Loma Old Taos Guesthouse Española Community Market

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575-754-9969 Burgers • Fries • Shakes • Malts Soft-Serve Ice Cream • Specialty Sandwiches Soups & Sides

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PIZZA

Breakfast Breakfast Burrito Burrito

$5.99$5.99

Scrambled Scrambled Eggs,Eggs, potatoes, potatoes, NM red NM red or green or green chile,chile, jack cheese jack cheese and your and your Personal Pizza $5.99 choice choice of bacon, of bacon, sausage sausage or noor meat. no meat.

6” serves 1 person MadeMade freshfresh each each morning, morning, look for look for Includes ONE topping of your choice themthem in ourinhot ourcase hot case for grab for grab and go and go Each additional topping....$1.00 convienence. convienence.

Large Pizza $10.99 12” serves 2 to 3 people Add your choice of toppings: Veggie Toppings Green Chile Black Olives Bell Pepper Onion Meat Toppings Pepperoni Sausage Ham

$1.00 each

good food for you

SANDWICHES SANDWICHES

$5.99$5.99

$2.00 each Bacon Chicken

SOUP OF THE DAY Small 8 oz $2.99 Large 16 oz $5.49

Add bacon Add bacon or sausage or sausage for $2.00 for $2.00

Hot Hot Ryzbee Ryzbee

$5.99$5.99

$7.99$7.99

menu

See our Deli Cooler for salads, Jess’Jess’ ClubClub $7.99$7.99 hummus and other delectable Ham,Ham, turkey, turkey, bacon, bacon, provolone provolone house-made offerings Deli Hours cheese,lettuce, cheese,lettuce, onion onion and tomato and tomato

$4.99$4.99

Vermont Vermont cheddar cheddar cheese cheese melted melted between between two pieces two pieces of whole of whole wheat wheat bread. bread.

Hot Hot Dog!Dog!

Turkey Turkey breast, breast, pepper pepper jack cheese, jack cheese, grilled grilled onion, onion, tomato tomato and green and green chile chile grilled grilled on whole on whole wheat wheat bread. bread.

9-6:45 Mon-Fri layered layered between between three three slices slices of of 10-5:45 Sat-Sun toasted toasted sourdough sourdough bread. bread.

Call ahead for to-go orders

The The Vegan Vegan

Grilled Grilled Cheese Cheese

$8.99 $8.99

Your choice Your choice of ROAST of ROAST BEEF BEEF or or TURKEY TURKEY BREAST BREAST with with swissswiss cheese, cheese, bacon, bacon, onion, onion, tomato tomato and avocado and avocado grilled grilled on sourdough on sourdough bread. bread.

The The Efrain Efrain

Dixon Dixon DeliDeli Reuben Reuben $7.99$7.99

House-made House-made hummus, hummus, blackblack olives, olives, carrots, carrots, lettuce, lettuce, tomato tomato and onion and onion on on your your choice choice of bread. of bread.

A fried A fried egg sandwich egg sandwich with with melted melted Tomato cheddar cheese cheese on whole on whole wheat wheat Artichoke Hearts cheddar Mushrooms toast.toast.

Pineapple

$6.49$6.49

SIX slices SIX slices of bacon, of bacon, lettuce lettuce and and tomato tomato on your on your choice choice of bread. of bread.

Pastrami Pastrami or Pastrami or Pastrami Seasoned Seasoned Turkey Turkey Breast Breast with with SwissSwiss cheese, cheese, freshfresh sauerkraut sauerkraut and house-made and house-made thousand thousand islandisland dressing dressing grilled grilled on on rye bread. rye bread.

Served Served daily daily until until 11am.11am.

The The Nelson Nelson

Classic Classic BLT BLT

$4.49$4.49

Nathan’s Nathan’s 1/4 pound 1/4 pound kosher kosher all beef all beef frankfrank served served on a warm on a warm bun. bun.

Add onion, Add onion, sauerkraut sauerkraut or green or green chile for chile for $.50 $.50

Quesadilla Quesadilla

$4.99$4.99

Chicken Chicken with with cheddar cheddar and jack and jack cheeses cheeses melted melted on a tortilla on a tortilla served served with with house-made house-made salsa.salsa.

579-9625

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HEY MONDO, MONDO ITALIANO! IT’S-A SO DELISH-A

‘Every dish we offer reminds me of my favorite dishes and restaurants.’

BY DENA MILLER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MORGAN TIMMS

There may be 2,000 miles separating Taos from New York City but there’s an easy way to transport yourself there in spirit, your nose following an aroma redolent of the finest Italian restaurants that the city and Long Island have to offer. And it’s right here in the heart of town.

Mondo Italiano is your ticket to “Italian world” in Taos and the most authentic cuisine you’ll find without a plane ticket or a ride on the Long Island Expressway.

Though owner and chef Jennifer DeBow has been a part of the Taos restaurant scene for many years, it wasn’t until two years ago that she and her husband, builder Genaro Jimenez, took the plunge and built in their current location, giving her a sprawling kitchen in which to make her magic while offering customers cozy indoor and breezy outdoor seating areas.

DeBow, after all, grew up on Long Island and fondly recalls the many Italian meals of her youth.

“But here’s the thing — though Italian can be haute cuisine, the best memories come from the comfort of a good pasta or a great slice of pizza from the neighborhood shop,” she said. “I’m very nostalgic about this food and in developing our menu, I sought to re-create those memories. Every dish we offer reminds me of my favorite dishes and restaurants.”

Let yourself adopt those memories as your own as you swoon over the tastes, smells and ambiance of Mondo Italiano. That, after all, is what DeBow wants you to do. “As much as my food is personal to me, I want to make it personal to you, too.”

And she has set the stage well for you. Once you’re greeted and seated, take in the funky overhead lighting, the retro serving

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area, the de rigueur red-and-white checked tablecloths, the flickering candles. You’re on Little Italy’s Mott Street, ready to enjoy your culinary journey.

Begin your dining experience with Taos Fire House wings, prepared using the original recipe from the Bellissimo family at the Buffalo, New York, Anchor Bar. “Our wings are fried and then covered in butter and cayenne pepper sauce, and served with a side of carrots and celery sticks with either blue cheese or ranch dipping sauce,” the native New Yorker noted.

Or maybe you’re hankering for some calamari fritti, fried Calabro mozzarella sticks or garlic toast. In a nod to her adopted New Mexican home, you’ll also find jalapeño poppers and fried avocado amongst the offerings on the enticing appetizer menu.

Ready for the main event? Dig into a plate of luxurious fettucine al fredo, its sauce of heavy cream, egg yolk, Parmesan and nutmeg elevated beyond these simple ingredients into pure heaven. “It’s definitely our bestseller and can be enhanced with the addition of chicken, shrimp, ahi tuna or Norwegian salmon,” said DeBow. Equally delicious carbonara and primavera pastas are available, as are your favorite baked dishes such as eggplant or chicken Parmesan, lasagne bolognese and baked manicotti. Maybe you want to keep it simple and just order some spaghetti and meatballs. Mondo has you covered on that, as well.

If it’s seafood you’re craving, DeBow’s contacts in the food industry ensure you’re getting the freshest. Shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams and snow crab combine with Mondo’s stellar marinara sauce in seafood pescatore, which is served to rave reviews over a platter of linguine.

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An authentic peek into the best of New York’s Italian cuisine.

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A lush shrimp Bruno — shrimp that’s been lightly floured and sautéed until golden, and finished in a lemon and white wine Dijon mustard sauce — is another of DeBow’s favorites.

“Shrimp Bruno was made famous at the Palm Restaurant in New York City,” she recalled. “This recipe has shown up on menus around the world and ours is the original, and we think the best second only to the Palm’s.”

If you’re not drooling by now, don’t worry — there’s even more on this extensive menu including salads, sides, heroes (that’s New York-speak for a hoagie or a sub) and, most recently, a changing menu of juicy half-pound Angus steak burgers that will satisfy the most devoted meat eater in your family.

Then, of course, there’s pizza.

Chicagoans may argue the point, but there’s nothing like a New York slice with a tender yet sturdy crust that lets you fold it and eat it the New York way while still corralling all those toppings you couldn’t resist adding. No forks or knives necessary here; in fact, they might be heresy.

“Our pizzas and calzones are hand-rolled and made-to-order,” said DeBow, noting they offer dozens of toppings and selections of cheese from which to choose. “A large pie with multiple toppings may take 25 minutes to prepare and bake, so if you’re eating in, then enjoy one of our appetizers or salads while you wait. If you want to take out, or just want your pizza ready when you get here, then we welcome you to phone in your order.

“And if you have special dietary needs, please let us know,” DeBow added. “We have gluten-free and vegan options throughout the menu and will gladly accommodate your requests.”

With your meal you’ve probably enjoyed a selection of craft beers, exclusively Italian wines and wine cocktails, but now it’s time for an espresso and dessert including such standards as cannoli di ricotta, New York cheesecake and tiramisu. However, Mondo’s gelato shop may be what ultimately tempts you with its two dozen creamy, dreamy flavors and a toppings bar with all your favorites. The choice is yours and DeBow certainly doesn’t apologize for making it hard to choose.

“This is as close as I can get to giving locals and visitors an authentic peek into the best of New York’s Italian cuisine,” DeBow smiled. And, she added, don’t forget Mondo Italiano as a venue for your special event or for your catering needs.

Eat in; take out. Either way, your taste buds will say, “Grazie.”

Find Mondo Italiano at 832 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos. To call in an order or for more information, call (575) 758-1329. You may also visit mondoitalianotaos.com.

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COME HUNGRY TAOS DINER I AND II: HOME TO THE ‘IN CROWD’ OF TAOS

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‘Howdy neighbor’

Taos Diner is a must-do weekly for locals and sometimes a daily stop during visitors’ stays. This longtime Taos staple has a family atmosphere that welcomes all comers with open arms and “howdy neighbor” camaraderie.

The food is exactly what you’re hungry for any and every day of the week.

It is the go-to place for all your special needs – particularly helpful for travelers trying to stick to their diet regimens. Got celiac issues? There are two Taos Diner locations and both have the same menu including lots of gluten-free options, such as the red or green chile, pancakes and bread.

Really unbelievable, but true. Just ask for gluten-free.

Vegetarians and vegans can find a number of plates at the diners, so everyone has plenty of choices. Dropping the potatoes and toast? Just ask to substitute fresh or steamed veggies to round out your meal. You’ll feel well taken care of and walk away “full, full, full,” as one happy Yelp reviewer put it last winter.

If you’re thinking about heading out to the gym or maybe going skiing or hiking first thing in the morning, fuel up and kill hunger pangs with a delicious, steaming hot bowl of pecan and raisin or cranberry walnut oatmeal.

The house chai will thrill you all over as well as the lattes and cappuccinos – perfect to help brave the elements.

Probably most important to both visitors and locals is owners Annie Powell and Jay Powell’s commitment to serving humanely bred and processed animals such as locally sourced beef from West Best in Jaroso, Colorado and Larry Roybal in Cerro, New Mexico; Kyzer pork; organic-fed, freerange local eggs; and duck eggs from Three Guys Farms in Monte Vista, Colorado.

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Christmas (the New Mexican favorite featuring both red and green chile sauce side-by-side). They are stuffed with meat of choice, scrambled eggs and home fries, which many folks halve, taking the rest home for later.

Also bestsellers are the generous buttermilk biscuits that come with everything. Other favorites are the Charles Breakfast Burrito (named after a local 18 years ago) or Copper John’s Eggs (named after copper artist John Nettles). But hands down, the homemade corned beef hash is by far one of the most popular plates. Try pairing it with eggs overeasy and mix it all up. Delish!

Frequently chosen for Best of Taos awards the Taos Diner I at 908 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, was originally bought by the Powell’s in 2004. Taos Diner I is located on the north side of Taos, a couple driveways from the Taos Pueblo traffic light on Paseo del Pueblo Norte. Taos Diner II opened in 2010, at 216 Paseo del Pueblo Sur on the south side of town, just up from Smith’s Food & Drug. Both places serve breakfast, lunch and brunch, from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every day of the week.

Annie Powell maintains the diners’s popularity is, of course, the great food but more than that it’s the employees. “They’re the rock stars over there. They pretty much run the whole thing,” she said.

Taos Diner I’s longtime favorite employees include Robert Lujan (a waiter who started 14 years ago, when he was 13), and Kristin Gossner, who’s been there 17 years – “Forever. It’s embarrassing,” she said of being a fixture at the original Taos Diner. Gossner’s son, Victor Jacquot, just started bussing and is a bright and shining addition to Diner I. Lujan likes the Diner because of the good vibe and the fact you can order anything you want from good ’n’ greasy to healthy and organic.

Another big plus at the north side Diner I is Annie’s Taos Market located next door, featuring a wide range of organic and locally sourced meats and produce.

Employee Melissa Winters at the southside Taos Diner II said the food is fab. “I not only work here, I eat here,” she said happily.

Besides organic coffees on tap in both Taos Diners, you’ll also find cold brew coffee. A few years back they added homemade kimchi and Dragonfly baked goods from the ovens of everyone’s favorite local baker Karen Todd.

But that is not to diminish the popularity of Priscilla “The Cinnamon Roll Lady” Marcus’ gigantic cinnamon rolls. (Lujan swears Priscilla is his grandma — she said she’s everyone’s grandma). The rolls have been a success for more than two decades and are still a local fave.

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Local artists’ works are on the walls at both locations. The work of northside artists include Josh Larson’s big white board art for specials, Rachel Houseman’s acrylics, CheyAnne Sexton’s oils and minis, Claire Briggs’photography and Mary Alvarado’s collages and mirrors.

Southside diner artist’s work include employee George Jennings’s mixed-media and acrylics, plus the oils of painting/life partners Don Brackett and PJ Garoutte.

So come on down and have the fabulous fare and rub elbows with more locals than you ever knew lived in Taos — the “in crowd.”

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Breakfast Sopapilla - Your choice of meat, red or green smothered chile served with hashbrowns.

Breakfast Enchiladas - Your choice of meat, red or green smothered chile.

Fruit Pancakes - Your choice of fruit, like apple, strawberry, blueberry, pumpkin and cherry.

Peanut Butter Pancakes • Banana Nut Pancakes • Whole Wheat Pancakes

Green Chile Cheeseburger - made fresh to order.

Bronco Burger Special - 5 1/2 oz beef patty, bacon, diced green chile, cheese and fries.

Rick’s Favorite - 2 breaded and grilled center - cut pork chops with mash potatoes, smothered with red or green chile.

Enchilada Plate - 3 enchiladas filled with your choice of meat.

Stuffed Sopapillas - Beans, cheese, onions, ground beef, guacamole and sour cream.

Huevos Rancheros - 2 Eggs on flour Tortilla, beans, red or green chile.

Vegetarian Chef’s Salad - Avocado, American & Swiss cheese, tomato, hardboiled eggs and lemon wedges.

Mountain of Love - Hash browns, chorizo, 2 eggs (any style) red or green chile, tortilla

Indian Taco - Fried bread with ground beef, onions, cheese, red or green chile, guacamole.

Ricky’s Special Platter - Ham, bacon, sausage, and mushrooms smothered in red or green chile topped with 2 eggs.

Lloyd Special - Chicharrones and beans, smothered with red or green chile.

Big Pig Omelette - 4 Eggs, sausage, cheese, ham, bacon. Smothered with Red or Green Chile, served with hash browns.

Pork Delights - Sautéed in jalapeños, onions, tomatoes, served with 2 fried eggs and hashbrowns.

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Carne Asada Plate - Grilled beef sautéed with jalapeno’s, onions, tomatoes, cilantro and garlic. Served with special refried beans.

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Taos Toast - Avocado spread, feta cheese, fresh tomato, local sprouts, and our homemade pesto, topped with two fried eggs served on wild leaven sourdough bread.

Breakfast Burrito - Local scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, black beans, local cheddar cheese, smothered with our red or green chili sauce. Try it with BBQ Pulled Pork, Bacon or Sausage!

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DONABE ASIAN KITCHEN PRESENTS SOME OF THE WORLD’S OLDEST CUISINE IN ONE OF TAOS’ OLDEST BUILDINGS

BY CINDY BROWN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MORGAN TIMMS

If you are looking for an elegant and delicious way to warm up, stop by Donabe Asian Kitchen in downtown Taos on Paseo del Pueblo Norte next to the Taos Inn. The curries and other delights are spicy and sweet enough to heat up the body and soul on a cold winter night. Located in an historic abode, Donabe is one of the newest additions to the Taos restaurant scene, taking Asian cuisine to a new level of freshness and sophistication.

Why Donabe?

The word Donabe means earthenware pot in Japanese. Donabe chef and managing partner Marshall Thompson founded Marshall’s Great Noodle Stand at the John Dunn House Shops 11 years ago. He has carried favorites from the noodle stand into the new brick and mortar restaurant and expanded into new types of cuisine. “We were looking at the style of food we wanted to do, and all three partners, including Chris Bogden and James Gerken, picked up on the interest in hot pot meals. At our noodle stand, we did more Thai-type stir fries, but at the restaurant, we are focused on Japanese/Korean. We rely on local potters from Paseo Pottery to provide us with beautiful pots that enhance the beauty of the food.”

Donabe is committed to using every local resource possible, including pottery. Because some of their authentic food ingredients come from far away, like the rice noodles from Thailand, the restaurant owners are always looking for ways to offset their carbon footprint.

Cooking in earthenware pots connects the restaurant to the history of local food. Thompson explains that ceramics have always been important here as a tool of cooking. Historical approaches are appropriate as Donabe is located in one of the oldest surviving buildings in Taos. It was built by Arthur Manby, a notorious figure in Taos’s history of the late 1800s who met a gruesome end. “There might be a ghost floating around,” says Thompson.

“Some of the staff have noticed things that seem unexplainable.”

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The word Donabe means earthenware pot in Japanese.

The historic adobe with its thickly plastered adobe walls offers the perfect backdrop to present some of the oldest cuisine in the world. The wood floors add atmosphere to the restaurant that opens to two outdoor patios used for warmer weather dining and connect the restaurant to the Stables Gallery and Taos Center for the Arts. The space continues to evolve with gorgeous art on the walls. Just like the food ingredients the art is local, representing prolific local artists from the collection of Gerken.

Delicious tastes

On a recent visit, the red curry was pleasantly spicy with complex layers of flavor. Like many of the dishes, it can be made gluten free using rice noodles. The spring rolls with shrimp were fresh and served with chile sauce for dipping. There are savory sandwiches like the tender pork loin (pork bánh mì) that come with fries and spicy sambal sauce.

The staff is polite and professional; our bartender came by to see if the mojito made with sake and champagne was to our liking.

Unique in the Taos food scene

Since opening a year ago, Donabe has gained a reputation for offering local, creative Asian-inspired food. Everything is made to order using local ingredients from sources like Salazar Meats, Mendez and Copper Pot Farms. “Eleven years ago, I went shopping at the Taos Farmers Market for ingredients for the noodle stand,” says Thompson. “I tried the locally grown carrots and was blown away by how much better they tasted having been harvested fresh from a nearby farm. We started using local ingredients and the menu grew organically.”

That commitment to use local ingredients has blossomed at Donabe, and almost all of the food is made from scratch. The appetizers and meals often include a local twist, using not only Thai red chiles but also local green chiles and jalapeños from the farmers market. “That is what TAOSMENUS.COM

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Fresh local ingredients create elegant and interesting dishes.

elevates the food at Donabe beyond the typical Asian food choices,” says Thompson. “Fresh local ingredients create elegant and interesting dishes.”

Some people say that the chicken wings are the best in town. Another local favorite is the build-your-own bowl, allowing you to customize your meal to include your favorites — a generous portion is presented in a pottery bowl.

The foundation of the bowl is a choice of noodles or rice, which is topped with a choice of coconut, beef pho, chicken or vegetarian broth. Next is the protein with chicken, pork, shrimp, beef, soft-boiled egg or tofu. The dish is finished with roasted veggies, steamed greens, cucumber kimchi or a variety of other veggie and nut toppings or a chicken gyoza dumpling.

The menu changes seasonally, featuring a new dinnertime ramen as the year moves from winter to spring. Look for new choices including a local yak steak.

Community support for the journey

“It’s been a journey from the noodle cart to creating a full restaurant,” says Thompson. “People have really responded to our local choices and our commitment to make food from scratch.”

This is Thompson’s 16th winter in Taos. Since he showed up with two suitcases and little more, the community has embraced him and his exploration into creating unique and delicious food in Taos. Thompson has worked hard and brought everything he’s learned to the journey and is grateful that the community has responded with love and support.

For more information

Donabe Asian Kitchen serves from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., offering lunch, lighter fare, a happy hour (3 – 5 p.m.) and dinner; closed Tuesdays. For menus and more, visit the website at donabetaos.com or call (575) 751-9700.

Stop by at 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos.

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Locally-Sourced Authentic New Mexican Cuisine 125 PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE | 575.758.2233 | TAOSINN.COM TAOSMENUS.COM

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DO YOU EVEN BOWL? 100% VEGAN BOWLS WRAPS / BURRITOS SMOOTHIES COFFEE / TEA FRESH JUICE We are conveniently located on the way to Taos Ski Valley at 480 State RD 150, Suite A in Arroyo Seco and can be reached by phone at 505.990.0296. Currently open for breakfast and lunch 7 days a week, please check our website or google for up to date hours and menu. shrublifefoods.com

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YESTERDAYS DINER 612 West Main St (next to All Seasons Sports)

TheYesterdaysDiner.com TAOSMENUS.COM

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Open Monday thru Saturday • 11:00AM - 9:00PM Open Sundays during the Ski Season Open Monday thru Saturday • 11:00AM - 9:00PM Open Sundays during the Ski Season 74

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Enjoy dinner by the fire LOCALLY SOURCED MEATS • FRESH SQUEEZED MARGS • INCREDIBLE AMBIENCE

575.776.3333

LOCATED ON SKI VALLEY ROAD

470 STATE HIGHWAY 150 ARROYO SECO

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