Yes still there. There is now a higher end grocery option, Cid’s, in the Blake residence plaza (by ice skating rink). They also have quite a selection of liquor and a make to order hot sandwich/grill station inside.
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2022 Taos Mini-Gathering - January 22 - January 29, 2022
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Cool...thanks!
I got permission before taking photos inside of Cid’s. Here’s most of what they have and I hope you can zoom in to see details.
Their hot food station is open daily for breakfast and lunch until 3pm, EXCEPT NO LUNCH ON WEDS. They have pre-made sandwiches and a microwave in there too
Their hot food station is open daily for breakfast and lunch until 3pm, EXCEPT NO LUNCH ON WEDS. They have pre-made sandwiches and a microwave in there too
Oooh, they even carry NM pinon coffee! Love that stuff. I can't see the pricing, but the overall grocery selection looks really good.
Bumps Market was open last year. It’s on the Sutton Place end of Snakedance at the bottom of the stairs. All restaurants were carry out only last year. Some vaccine requirements are likely in place to dine indoors at some locations this year. Le Ski Mastery has relocated for a second time and is now at the riverside end of the Blake Residences.
It’s from the map app on my iphone. It is still an old photo since the ice skating has been up for a few months now.
More photos of the base area:
Cid’s is at the corner closest to Alpine Suites (looking back towards parking lot):
Le Ski is at the closest corner before crossing bridge to lift 1 (if you take blue route):
This is the stairs that you take to the lockers/bathrooms at the lower level:
If you want to walk directly to lower locker level, stay on the road to the LEFT of ice skating rink:
This is the back of the building that @dbostedo is talking about:
And you will end up here:
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This and @FlyingAce 's pics bring up another option (and maybe this is what you meant)... you could likely boot up on the patio area, and then duck inside just to stow your bag, if you don't want to boot up at the car.
There are always a few chairs on the lower level, right by the seasonal lockers area that people can use.
Also a few options by the ice skating rink and outside of Le Ski if you want less crowds/traffic.
Thanks, @FlyingAce . Will you be there for the Divas?
I will be living vicariously through y'all's reports and pictures. I really want to do this someday, maybe next year! The ski week thing is definitely enticing.
As for the New Mexican food topic - fell in love with it years ago. The chilis are so much more flavorful than what comes from California.
For those unfamiliar, absolutely try the green chili cheesburger. Blakes is tasty fast food, I always stop at the one in Gallup on our way to/from Durango. Most restaurants will have some offering, and yes, we did try the Burger Stand on our last visit to Taos - recommended.
My personal favorite New Mexican dish is the "stacked" enchiladas with blue corn tortillas, topped with a fried egg and smothered with green chili. Carne Adovada close second. Posole is wonderful too!
Have fun!
As for the New Mexican food topic - fell in love with it years ago. The chilis are so much more flavorful than what comes from California.
For those unfamiliar, absolutely try the green chili cheesburger. Blakes is tasty fast food, I always stop at the one in Gallup on our way to/from Durango. Most restaurants will have some offering, and yes, we did try the Burger Stand on our last visit to Taos - recommended.
My personal favorite New Mexican dish is the "stacked" enchiladas with blue corn tortillas, topped with a fried egg and smothered with green chili. Carne Adovada close second. Posole is wonderful too!
Have fun!
that looks delicious. Where did you get it?
I'm pretty sure that was at Orlando's.
Oh yeah, if you are a garbage gut like me - Frito Pie! Anthony Bourdain's description was accurate.
One other touristy thing, (not sure if recommended in the winter though), our visit to the Taos Pueblo was fascinating.
Yes, I will be here for the diva week!
Incase anyone is driving to the ski valley and would prefer to boot up/take breaks at your car instead of at the base, here’s the parking situation:
Yellow - where they’d like you to park and take the shuttle. It is an uphill walk to the base.
Green - HOV parking (free). I think 3 or more people in vehicle.
Purple - hotel and condo parking
Pink - Family parking (free)
Red - Paid parking
Blue - IMO, the closest and easiest walk to base without taking the shuttle.
Yellow - where they’d like you to park and take the shuttle. It is an uphill walk to the base.
Green - HOV parking (free). I think 3 or more people in vehicle.
Purple - hotel and condo parking
Pink - Family parking (free)
Red - Paid parking
Blue - IMO, the closest and easiest walk to base without taking the shuttle.
It is actually snowing at my house in NM!!!! Yay.
Nothing in ABQ or El Prado...yet
I'm headed out tomorrow. I'm staying in Sante Fe and skiing at Ski Sante Fe on Friday, then picking up my son and going to Taos on Saturday.