• Los Poblanos (on the way from Albuquerque
• Canyon Road was a real highlight! We started at the bottom (with Greek food at Cafe Grecco – it was very good) and worked our way to the top, stopping to look at art and shop. There are SO many galleries but my personal favorite was GiaccobeFritz (recommended by a girlfriend in Charleston); a week later I’m still thinking about this Bruce Cascia painting. The best shopping (for us) was Rockaway Opals. Oh my. I wound up purchasing the most beautiful strand of opals, but more importantly: they have SIX CATS that live there. Two are fosters, if you know anyone looking. Another little gem was Ahmyo Wine Garden. Just as we were losing steam we saw a note for wine in the garden. It’s a hidden gem; you have to walk through one of the galleries and then it is out back.

We heard great things about Compound, The Shed, and Sazon (all restaurants) but didn’t have a chance to go. Next time!

• Geronimo