We’re in the Smackdown FINALS!
The Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown is Sept.11
Our special competition entry this year is the
CHRISTMAS IN JULY BURGER
· A half pound Angus beef burger,
· Beer-batter-fried green chile,
· Chimayo red & green chile bacon jam,
· with Smoked gouda
· on a cornmeal dusted roll
Come taste why we so impressed the judges. This gastronomic delight will be available at the pub, on our menu until Sept 11.
THE LATEST
27th Anniversary Celebration
Twenty-seven trips around the Sun!
In celebration, please join us for a very special dinner. Five decadent courses of
✦ plates by Chef Chris Blanshine
paired to ✦ beers by Brewer David Medrano and
✦ cocktails by Barchef Daniel Rolison.
Sun.Mar.22.2026
Limited seating. Online ticketing.
Don’t miss this one 🙂
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