Bev had
found Oscar’s Restaurant
online and decided we should go there for breakfast. It was in a shopping center and just looked
like any store
I had the Tio
Omelet which was stuffed with diced roast pork chile verde
And Bev had
her usual Southwest Breakfast Burro.
Both were
very good and provided the next day’s breakfast as well.
I was having such a good time that it was half
time before we got back to watch the UT/Florida football game – I missed the
best half from UT’s standpoint as UF kind of mauled the Vols in the second
half.
It was a
great day in Durango and I was stopped by three West Virginians at Oktoberfest
– I was wearing the gold and blue.
But it was
very diner-like on the inside.
On our way to
Oscar’s, Bev noticed a farmers market a block away, so we hit it after
breakfast. It had a row of meat from local ranches, two rows of vegetables, and a row of crafts items.
The first thing we came to was the chile roasters - they were packaging them in a variety of bag sizes which worked well for us.
We ended up buying apples, corn, a yellow
fleshed watermelon, a cantaloupe, fresh roasted green chiles (still hot), olive
bread, Hayes Ranch red angus green chili brats, a small raspberry linzer pie, and
some beef bones for the dogs.
We just
happen to be in Durango for their annual two day Oktoberfest, so after getting the
pups settled back at the RV, we headed to the blocked-off Main Street where Bev
checked out the stores and I sampled the beer and watched the happenings.
The beer was provided by four local micro breweries - Steamworks Brewing, Carver Brewing, Durango Brewing, SKA Brewing. I liked them all.
The dirty ole man shot - the outfits ran the full gambit of possibilities.
We finally settled at a table of locals who had all moved to the area from
somewhere else to retire or live near family.
They were a great bunch of folks and I enjoyed spending a couple of
hours with them - we even joined them for a little
dancing.
For supper,
we used the items from the mornings FM and grilled the brats and corn, and
added some roasted chiles to sautéed onions for a mighty fine camping meal.
Photos can
be enlarged by clicking on them.
Have a great
day and thanks for stopping by Almost Heaven South.
Larry
9/15/12
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Well Goodness, you know how to find the "fun". I love how they've set up that Farmer's Market. Wish those ranchers would sell their meat at the Highlands Ranch FM. The meal you cooked looks fantastic Larry. And also like your omelet from the restaurant. Sounds good.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful adventure. The grilled dinner looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day!
ReplyDeleteThese are perfect days for me. Thanks for sharing.
I went to UF and I am not sure I could manage listening to Rocky Top, too often. Glad to see Florida pulled it of. Go Gators!
Happy Fall.
Velva
Larry, Leave it to you to stumble on an Octoberfest celebration in Durango! Good timing for sure... Looks and sounds like you and Bev had a great time! Take Care and Travel Safely, Big Daddy Dave
ReplyDeleteSounds like a really fun day...maybe one of your best other than the game.
ReplyDeleteFun day! It's also cool that you got to meet up with a bunch of locals too, that's always fun. That grill is a good way to end the day. Looks in good shape for a park grill.
ReplyDeleteLarry and Bev: It was really nice meeting you both and glad we had the opportunity to cross paths. Jay and I had a fun time and we have gone to the Durango Oktoberfest for the past few years. If you're every out this away and need a costume, let us know at www.totallycostumes.com. Your Durango friends, Jay and Lea.
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