Food

Dining Above the Clouds

By Dr. Ginger Gabriel - Special to The Alpine Mountaineer Hortencia’s at the Cliffhanger is inarguably most famous for its spectacular views. From the structure’s beginning in 1927, this location was destined to become a historical landmark. First it was a garage/gas...

Oscar’s Mexican Grill now open in Valley of Enchantment

Apr 26, 2023 | Food

By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY - Senior Writer “Oh my gosh,” I thought to myself as I entered Oscar’s Mexican Grill, next door to Magic 7 Market in Valley of Enchantment on the evening of Saturday, April 15. Someone obviously had a great sense of humor when they painted OMG on...

Bringing farm-fresh produce to local tables

Apr 20, 2023 | Food

By Mary-Justine Lanyon (Photos by Mary-Justine Lanyon) First there was Arrowhead Farms Direct – a program through which Alexander Vallejos and Holly Walker distributed farm-fresh produce to local residents. When Vallejos shared with Bev Eskew at Spade &...

Crestline Café: A special diner where friends and family gather

Apr 19, 2023 | Food

By Mike Harris - Special to The Alpine Mountaineer (Photos by Mike Harris) I would venture to say that just about every small town across America has a special dining place where friends and family gather to enjoy a good meal, grab a cup of coffee, share stories and...

RoadHouse Pizza on the road again

Apr 12, 2023 | Food

By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY - Senior Writer As part of our ongoing series of restaurant visitations, The Alpine Mountaineer paid a visit on Friday, April 7 to the recently reopened RoadHouse Pizza Restaurant, located at 565 Forest Shade Road, just around the corner from...