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Remember those good old days when you could wake to a late breakfast of buttermilk pancakes and waffles at grandmas; surely childhood memories tug at your heartstrings? The residents of Durango will be happy to relive those moments in a 110 year old Victorian setting at Brickhouse Café and with home-style cooking; the shade of grandma may silently nod in approval.

Signature breakfast dishes such as huevos rancheros, eggs Benedict, pigs in a blanket, omelets and biscuits and gravy feature on the menu. Lunchtime highlights range from Southwest turkey and juicy burgers made from locally grown healthy beef, to salads and homemade soups, in addition to pastrami, BLT and Brickhouse club. Finally sip into a freshly whipped latte, mochas, or choose from a variety of juices from the drinks list. Expect to see homemade jam on each table, and fresh fruit to add color and taste to your meal.

During clement weather you could enjoy dining al fresco at the patio with a cool Mimosa or an ice cold beer for company.

For avid enthusiasts of outdoor sports, there's no place like Durango if you want to do hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, hunting, fishing, kayaking, rafting and golfing. It's all quite well to work up an appetite because hunger pangs can be satisfactorily taken care of at The Palace Restaurant. This casually elegant, Western style eatery still bears the look of a gold prospector's haven, and everything on their modern menu is prepared fresh, using the best ingredients.

Sandwiches, soups and salads are the order of the day for lunch, while dinner begins with mussels steamed in herbed white wine broth, followed by a 12 oz. grilled New York strip steak. Chicken and dumplings served with cranberry compote is a long time favorite and among the delicious desserts, the chocolate bourbon pecan pie is irresistible. The global wine list is varied and offers a number of options for the laidback drinker or the connoisseur.