Alto Foodies

10/3/2025 1:00:00 AM by Stacey Potter - ALGCC

October 2025

Lederhosen.  Tankards of beer.  Polkas.  Pretzels.  Warm potato salad.  All these things make us think of one of the most beloved of German holidays—Oktoberfest.  It is a celebration of the masses, of heritage, music, and food, that began in a somewhat unusual way.
 
Oftentimes, the holidays we celebrate today (like Halloween and Christmas) originate in long-held traditions of the citizenry of an area, based on culture, change of seasons, agriculture, and other regional quirks.  Oktoberfest, however, began at the behest of royalty.  In 1810, Prince Louis, the Crown Prince of Bavaria (now part of Germany), was married to Bavarian Crown Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen.  The royal family decided to enlist its citizenry in the nuptials, hosting a feast and horse races on the fields in front of the city gates.  The event was so enjoyed by citizens and royals alike that it was held again the following year, and then subsequent years after that, eventually morphing into what we now know as Oktoberfest.

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9/3/2025 1:51:41 AM by ALGCC

September 2025

Our final Seafood Night of the season is Friday, September 5.  Chef Damian and his crew will be providing an over-the-top dining experience!  Make your reservations by calling 575-336-3130, or click HERE.
 
If you are not ready for Seafood Night to end, you can make your own incredible dining experiences with some of these divine marine recipes:
 
Shrimp Scampi
 
Paella
 
Frutti di Mer
 
Cioppino
 
Oysters Rockefeller
 
Clam Chowder

8/5/2025 12:24:39 AM by Alto Foodies

August 2025

Can you believe that we are heading into August??  To where has the summer flown?  It has certainly been a summer of good eats, with everything from simple picnic food to high-end four-course wine dinners.  Of all the delicious offerings up here on the mountain, there have definitely been some emerging favorites—and chefs Alesandra Bravo-Caspia and Marcos Rodriguez have been pivotal  in bringing those favorites to the fore.

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7/8/2025 3:06:10 AM by ALGCC

Forever Young - Party on the Patio

7/8/2025 3:00:33 AM by ALGCC

July 2025

We Altoians love our food!  This new page is dedicated to all the amazing good eats available here at Alto!  Between Alto, Outlaw, and Kokopelli, we range from casual to fine dining, and everything in between. Stay tuned every month for all the wonderful “foodie” news!

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