This morning I found the Zuhl Museum, which my Dad would have loved! Lots of fossils, gems, petrified wood, and even a meteorite! Then I walked down the block and across the street to the New Mexico University Chile Pepper Institute (Thank you, Deb!) and found some hot sauces and even brownie mix made from chile peppers. I also met two local women who gave me suggestions of things to do and see here in Las Cruces. I spent part of the afternoon in the Mesilla Valley Mall, home of the Las Cruces Museum of Natural History. Then I scouted out downtown Mesilla, near my hotel.
Tonight for dinner I went to the Double Eagle Restaurant in downtown Mesilla, which is one main reason I came this far for Spring Break. First of all I need to say the food was FABULOUS!
I started with a glass of Lohr Chardonnay, and green chile cheese wontons with pineapple mango salsa. Then I had pan seared scallops with avacado, tomato, and grilled onions, with green beans garnished with sesame seeds and capers. I also had a glass of pomegranate sangria. I don't know if it was because it took a long time to get my entree, or if it was because I told Anthony, my waiter, that I had travelled a thousand miles just to see the restaurant, but in any case, I was treated to a free creme brulee for dessert. Mmmm!
After dinner I was allowed to take a self-guided tour of the building, including THE Carlotta Salon, where spirits have been known to visit from time to time. Anthony was very helpful to give me a brochure with all of the important information about each room.
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Tomorrow shall be no alarm clock day!
Janeen
Anthony sounds nice...
ReplyDeleteHe was very nice, but I think it was just for the tip. :O)
DeleteHa! Ever the realist, Pookie!
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