No recipe again as the warmer weather is keeping us out of the kitchen. We are eating a lot of salads or other quick meals. Just in case you would like to try one of my old recipes, this link will take you to a crockpot meal for Spaghetti Bolognese.
As for today's post, I realized I hadn't shared a visit to a restaurant when our family was visiting from Germany. It was the last night of their vacation. A little poignant knowing we would be seeing them off at the airport the next day, but we had a wonderful time together. Great company with lots of laughter and good food, a perfect ending to a very special time together.
The statue with cowboy and rearing horse is magnificent close up, though I would prefer a more peaceful-looking sculpture. It's supposed to represent the Old West.
Inside it is decorated in a southwestern theme. Even the lights had horses and riders.
The mirror was above our table...
with a closer view of the American Indian Hopi Kachina doll folk art. And as I always do with things that make me curious, I did a quick overview search. "Hopi Kachina dolls are carved representations of spiritual beings central to Hopi religion and culture, serving as messengers between humans and the divine. They are primarily made by the Hopi people of northeastern Arizona.
Originally these dolls were made as gifts for young Hopi girls. The Kachina figures represent spiritual beings that aid the Pueblo cultures in survival, specifically teaching young girls about the connection between the spiritual and the natural worlds. Their primary purpose was, and continues to be, to teach Hopi children about the various Kachinas, their associated stories and their religious significance.”
The history of the Hopi Peoples can be found here.
These are the meals ordered by the family.
Thanks for looking and
have a great day!
I am getting hungry looking at the delicious food 😋 I have to get up early tomorrow for a blood test 💉 🩸
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, dear friend, and I love ❤️ the horse 🐎 theme.
Me too Linda :) Thank you and I hope the blood test goes well my dear friend :)
DeleteIt looks like you had a great time Denise,
ReplyDeleteafter all, that's the beauty of life and one of the factors of happiness!!
A very special shop, with a point of view!!
Thank you Katerina, we all had a wonderful time together and that is so true :) Happy day and week to you.
DeleteYummy meals
ReplyDeleteThey were indeed Christine :)
DeleteYour Kachina Doll info is so interesting! I love the big chandelier with the cowboys riding around it!
ReplyDeleteAmerican Indian cultures have always interested me. I like to find out all I can about them : ) about lots of different cultures in fact. Thanks Ginny, I like the chandelier too.
DeleteLooks an interesting place to eat.
ReplyDeleteIt was Margaret :)
DeleteI especially love how your curiosity led you to uncover the deeper spiritual purpose behind the Hopi Kachina dolls.
ReplyDeleteKind of you to say Roentare, and very much appreciated :) I have always enjoyed finding out about various cultures in the world.
DeleteI am sure that no one went away hungry!
ReplyDeleteMost definitely David :)
DeleteThe food looks delicious. That's a nice place. I like the way it's decorated. Interesting history on the dolls
ReplyDeleteThank you Ann, glad you enjoyed it :)
DeleteInteresting information about the Pueblos, and I love the art. Looks like a wonderful restaurant. Unique.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found the information and my post enjoyable Gigi :) Thank you!
DeleteLovely memories entwined in these photographs.
ReplyDeleteVery much so Janice and thank you :)
DeleteFoods look awesome, esp. that steak!
ReplyDeleteThanks Angie, everyone enjoyed the food and we look forward to going back on another special occasion :)
DeleteThe food looks delicious! You made some good memories with that visit.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra, we certainly did and it was :)
DeleteYummo-yummo-yummo! And what a fun atmosphere to eat in. Safe travels to your family going back to Germany. I thank them for visiting our wonderful United States of America. Love, Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteLots of eye candy and delights for the taste buds.
ReplyDeleteWe like Spaghetti Bolognese too.
Hugs cecilia
What a festive looking restaurant. And the food looks delicious. I love learning about the Native Americans and their culture.
ReplyDeleteA happy week to you, Denise.
~Sheri
**I posted the picture that you had on your blog. It went perfectly for my son's birthday week, and I just wanted to thank you for that.
The stuffed potatoes look delicious.
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