We bike to eat and eat to bike, especially
during Rockies. I have to admit, last year was the worst year for food
we've ever had on Rockies so our expectations for this year were set lower
than usual.
Perhaps the best meal of the trip award
goes to Laughing Ladies in Salida. After last year's horrible experience
at the Laughing Ladies, I was surprised there were no objections to a return visit. I had
polenta followed by red snapper. The polenta appetizer was prepared in a
portabella mushroom sauce and the lightly breaded snapper was in very nice
pepper sauce with an interesting slaw on the side. I finished up with a wonderful chocolate tart. Pat
had the salmon on mashed potatoes which I've had in the past and know to be a
winner. In fact there was not a word of complaint except perhaps from
David who would have preferred pizza.
An award for the best service, might also
go to Laughing Ladies based solely on the improvement from last year. When
we first arrived our jaws dropped in unison at the realization that we would
have the same waitperson that so thoroughly failed us last year. No fear,
however, as she redeemed herself with a flawless performance the second time
around.
It was wonderful have live jazz played for us
as we savorily ate dinner in Pegosa Springs and to be treated to vegetarian
delights in Gunnison. However, it was breakfast that I was looking
forward to at our stops in Montrose and Gunnison. The Daily Bread
Bakery/Cafe (Montrose) and the Firebrand Cafe (Gunnison) are two of my
favorite places to eat on the planet. They are both tended to by women
who care about food and their clients. The food is prepared with care
from quality ingredients and the faire of baked goods and sandwiches that are
easy on the wallet.
Team WIUS @ RTR
