[CLOSED]; chef/owner Greg Menke opened The Beestro after opening restaurants in Greece; tucked away in an attic of a mall serving quick service Middle Eastern mashup made w/ locally-sourced produce
Caribbean Goat Stew slow-cooked spiced goat w/ vegetables & potatoes in an island curry sauce, w/ coconut basmati rice or roti; looks good
Island Spiced Mahi Mahi marinated fresh house-cut mahi mahi wrapped in banana leaf, steamed & served over wild black rice, w/ garlic sauteed baby bok choy, topped w/ a mango tamarind coconut sauce; looks good
Crispy Lamb Neck Confit lamb meat slow-cooked in duck fat then pulled & sauteed w/ shallots & leeks; served atop veal stock based sunchoke puree, w/ yogurt & blackberries; topped w/ garlic ginger Brussels sprouts & fried shallots; "the only thing I don't like is that I don't want it to end." -Guy Fieri; looks good
Fried Organic Chicken Tamales masa-filled w/ roasted, shredded chicken & chile verde, wrapped in corn husk, steamed then fried in duck fat; served w/ red chile & cotija; looks good
est. 2013; elevated New American fare served in a warm setting w/ a refined farmhouse feel & eclectic art; chef Joseph Wrede: Food & Wine's Best New Chef & the winner of several AAA Four Diamond Awards
Classic Masala Dosa dosa (thin South Indian crepe made from fermented rice & lentil batter) filled w/ masala (potatoes blended w/ tumeric, caramelized onions, whole red chiles, mustard seeds & cashews); served w/ sambar & coconut & tomato chutneys
Atole Pinon Pancakes blue cornmeal pancakes w/ pine nuts
Carne Adovada side dish; lean pork, slow cooked in a blend of red chiles; recommend eating w/ side of tortilla
Huevos Yucatecos corn tortilla layered w/ black beans, two eggs any style, green chile, swiss & feta cheese, pico de gallo, surrounded w/ fried bananas; choice of beans, posole, or potatoes
Bison Dirty Fries hand-cut, twice-fried French fries topped w/ buffalo shank pressure cooked in onions, celery, carrots, & spices; served w/ cheese & gravy; "that's a destination dish" -Guy Fieri; looks good
Serres (Lamb) Sandwich marinated lamb in homemade bread w/ olive tapenade, homemade tomato aioli, Feta cheese, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, & homemade; served w/ tater tots on the side; "it is really a Greek lamb dinner inside a sandwich" -Guy Fieri; looks good
husband & wife owners Dave Readyhough & Rene Fox; funky little, out-of-the-way restaurant; serving local farm-to-table food; "Arable" means "land that's fit for farming"
Huevos Barbacoa Con Chile D'Arbol Salsa marinated, slow-cooked shredded beef w/ two eggs on corn tortillas, topped w/ pintos, salsa and Cotija cheese; looks good
Chicken Enchiladas 3 blue corn tortillas layered w/ chicken & cheese blend; smothered w/ choice of red, green or Christmas chile or ranchero sauce & topped w/ cheese & onions; Guy got red sauce; served w/ beans & rice
Bad Ass BLT burger of ground 9 oz. local farm Kyzer bacon patty roasted in wood fired oven, topped w/ mayonnaise, tomato & lettuce; served w/ Field Good potatoes
Carne Adovada Pizza chef-owner's favorite pizza; artisanal pizza topped w/ oil, fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomato, & carne adovada (cubed pork shoulder marinated & slow cooked in chili sauce & spices); "that is dynamite" -Guy Fieri; looks good
#2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best for the Holidays); since 1983; "warm, friendly atmosphere, authentic dishes, great margaritas, and colorful decor" (from its website)
Burritos Grandes served w/ cheese & choice of red, green, or vegetarian red or green chile or both (half red, half green called the "Christmas burrito"); looks good
"The Albert" (Meatball Sub) house-made meatballs smothered in fresh sauce and topped with three cheese blend; fan favorite; named after guy who ordered it everyday
"The Texan" (Pizza) thin-crust w/ cornmeal crunch; pepperoni, house-made sausage and canadian bacon
Penny's Brushetta compote of fresh roma tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette baked on a thick crust and sprinkled with feta cheese; looks good
Five Pepper Nachos tortilla chips topped w/ black beans, Jack & cheddar cheese, red onions, guacamole, pickled jalapenos, black olives & sour cream & "Salsa Diablo" (extra spicy); on show, added pulled chicken, chipotle pulled pork & shredded beef
Green Chile Cheeseburger black Angus beef, ground beef, buffalo w/ applewood smoked bacon served in a pretzel bun w/ melted brie, chopped green chile, tomato & drizzle of truffle oil; served w/ hand-cut fries; looks good
Frito Pie (& Ribs) 16-hr smoked brisket chili on Frito's w/ side of sour cream, cheddar, chopped onions & sliced jalapenos; Alex also gets the spiced-rubbed pork ribs
Blue Corn Enchiladas blue corn tortilla, ground beef & cheese, served w/ Spanish rice & refried beans; looks good; classic Santa Fe dinner (Santa Feans discovered the blue corn tortilla); flat enchiladas made w/ corn
tortillas, cheese & red or green chile (or both); served any way you like; optional egg on top, ground beef, chicken or carne adovada
Chile Rellenos a favorite; two whole, roasted & peeled New Mexico green chiles, stuffed w/ a blend of cheeses, coated in a special batter, then deep-fried to a golden brown; covered w/ green (or red) chile; served w/ Spanish rice & refried beans; looks good
