577411 Thu Dec 04 16:15:06 -0800 2008 2 6 Southwest 0 4221285 We had a quick viisit: Chocolate Cafe - This place serves breakfast and lunch. We had a Chocolate Overload for our 'lunch'. I won't describe it other than to say that it was about 6 million delicious calories. Heavily recommended. Standard Diner - A former gas station turned into a diner serving upscale comfort food. Full bar. Good service and our meals, we ate here twice, were quite good. Ming Dynasty - Finally, we went here about 1130am on Sunday. All of our standbys were present and quite good. They use carts for their Dim Sum which we like. We'd go back to this place. Thu Dec 04 16:15:06 -0800 2008 11541 DriverPhil 1 4221627 I forgot, Senior's syndrome I suspect, two items of note. We Also had dinner at Cervantes Restaurant based on the recommendation of one of the cooks at Embassy Suites. We asked him for a New Mexican, no fancy frills place. We were quite satisfied and happy with the outcome. Also, the Gruet Winery has its winery and tasting room in ABQ. (The vines are down near T or C). Very friendly and informative. We took the tour of the winery which was short but complete. OK, I admit it, we bought some of their wine too. Thu Dec 04 18:51:15 -0800 2008 4221285 11541 DriverPhil 1 4263479 Thanks, Phil. The 'problem' with Standard Diner is that their food is in some weird nexus of good-interesting-tasty but not outstanding-outlandish-notable that I often overlook them in favor of other places. Simply put, they are a great choice, for most eaters, at any time. Their beet appetizer rocks my world. Sun Dec 21 06:44:44 -0800 2008 4221285 14632 tenacity