Like I mentioned before, we went to Santa Fe for The Main Man's Birthday. Again, we stayed at The Inn of the Five Graces. It's my favorite hotel and I can't imagine staying anywhere else. I could live there! If we won the lottery, I would love to have Seret & Sons build a new house for me exactly like the hotel.It feels like an exotic New Orleans of the Southwest...
Suzani, Kilim and Ikat Heaven
Kitchen Nook...the tilework and ceiling detail are amazing.
Shower
Ceiling in the bath
The first night we went to Coyote Cafe for dinner...I tried the tasting menu. The waiter was darling...which was a good thing, because the tasting menu wasn't spectacular. Overcooked scallops and very dry pork. The Main Man was smart...he ordered a la carte and gloated...
His yard (metre) long appetizer...seriously
Drunk Dialing Dad...I'm a very happy drunk. It's at these moments that I decide I need to tell everyone that I love them. My family is used to these phone calls, sometimes my friends get weirded out.The next day The Main Man wanted to go fly fishing in the Pecos River. We booked a guide (Marcos) thru High Desert Angler. We were able to fish on private property in Pecos, NM, so we had that portion of the river to ourselves. It was beautiful.
Waders are not the most flattering ensemble, but The Main Man pulls it off. It helps being 6'4".
My first fish...a rainbow trout. It's all catch and release, so PETA can't be pissed with us. We caught quite a lot over the day. Enough that I stopped counting. I think overall The Main Man and I caught about the same amount, but he did beat me...and I didn't let him. He caught the largest fish...dammit!
You should have seen where he had the "horn" before...I told him this is a "rated R" blog.
Phallic Forestry
Me and Marcos...I'm surrounded by frigging giants.
This is the little dining room at the hotel. We were tired from fishing...it was chilly outside...football season has started...so, we cancelled our dinner reservations at Geronimo's, stayed in our room, built a roaring fire, ordered room service and celebrated his birthday...in our birthday suits.
Well, Hello Sailor! Wanna rub my frog for good luck?
This was the first day I got to wear my new frog belt...I've named her Iris...after Iris Apfel, of course.
First off we went to La Puerta Originals for my "fact-finding" mission which turned into the biggest debacle of the day. The place is amazing. Their kitchens are incredible. They have a stockyard full of antique remnants...columns, doors, architectural elements. You pick what you like and they work it into your kitchen design. Somehow we ended up handing over our credit card...we were "lucky" to get hooked up with the owner who turned out to be a Sorcerer of a Salesman. $213.00 charged on the card just to let him look at the pictures I had taken of my kitchen, talk to him about what I wanted, he did a quick drawing and then scribbled some figures on a piece of paper and slid them over to our side of the table...all sinister and shit.
$65,000.00!!!!
And...get this! That price doesn't include hardware, glass, countertops or any new appliances...
The Main Man reached over, picked up our signed $213.00 receipt and ripped it up.
Next...
We stopped at Jackalope...I saw a zillion things I wanted, but the fuckers don't take American Express...goddammit! I'm being stymied at every turn!!
To celebrate The Main Man's actual birthday, I made reservations at Trattoria Nostrani. This place has a very cantankerous chef. He allows no fragrance in his restaurant...his threat is not an idle one. He has thrown people out! Read some rants here. I hid The Main Man's cologne while we were getting dressed that night. He tends to enjoy breaking rules. This restaurant is very European and has a reputation for it's food as well. I was really looking forward to it...and a little nervous too. What if this chef has a bionic nose and can smell the conditioner in my hair?! Will he humilitate me and toss me on the curb?! We walk in...give our name. The Maitre'D says, "you must be the birthday boy?"
The Main Man, "Yes, but let's not make a big deal about it...unless you have some Brazilian hookers lined up for me".
Me, "As long as I don't have to give him a table dance this year, I'll be happy. Bring on the hookers!"
The ice was broken...
The meal was amazing...
Beet Salad with Blue Goat Cheese Dressing
Shrimp and Artichoke Risotto
Veal Scaloppini with Tuna Conserva, Capers and White Wine Reduction
4 Cheese Plate
Happy Birthday Handsome!!
The next morning we left early for the drive home. We stopped at Harry's Roadhouse...a suggestion from several friends. Best breakfast ever!
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