Tired of the cold miserable weather? Lots going on in Mancos, so come visit us!<\/p>\n
The Absolute Bakery on Main Street in Mancos is celebrating its 10th year. Ten years ago, Jeph Blaine, 17 or so years old, told his father he wanted a restaurant and would they help him. How many kids do that? David Blaine, of course, said \u201cyes\u201d and bought the Absolute Bakery. And, Mancos was blessed with a remarkable place to eat.<\/p>\n
One day I asked David for an interview. He laughed and said, \u201cThey just keep coming.\u201d<\/p>\n
There is no question that the Absolute Bakery is good. Travelers from all over the world have eaten there. One day I met a man from Holland, a couple from France, one from Spain, and another group from Italy. All in one day. It\u2019s like that all the time. Of course, people come from all parts of Colorado as well. It\u2019s just a small cozy restaurant \u2013 two rooms, unmatched tables and chairs, funky wood carving on the walls and a variety of local artwork. The wait staff is a group of friendly, welcoming young women who bring you one of the best breakfasts and lunches you\u2019ve ever eaten. They\u2019re open every morning for breakfast except Mondays, and every day for lunch except Sunday and Monday.<\/p>\n
Your meal is not frilly or fancy, just plain good. The size of the serving is huge. But you can almost always have a half order. One day, a young man sitting near me ordered pancakes and an omelet. Before it was served, I leaned over said, jokingly, \u201cYou know, you have to clean your plate.\u201d He laughed and patted his stomach and said, \u201cNo problem.\u201d<\/p>\n
Then, the food arrived. The pancakes filled the dinner plate, and the omelet filled another. He looked at me, and bravely tackled the food. A little later, he was struggling. I leaned over and said, \u201cI was joking. You can take it home.\u201d<\/p>\n
When he left, he carried the to-go box with him, and said, \u201cI really tried, but no way. It\u2019s so good.\u201d<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t let my story scare you away. Another plus is the friends that you can make while eating. Come in. You never know who you will meet. And you\u2019ll never have had food as good as at the Absolute. See you there.<\/p>\n
Please support team EPPSolutely, and come buy a T-shirt. They are a beautiful blue with black and white lettering. Sizes range from youth small to adult XXXL. Available at Mancos Elementary School, Cattle Drive Coffee Company, or Cellar Cuts. Prices are $15 to $17, and all profits go to supporting Cathy Epps.<\/p>\n
In your new blue T-shirt, visit Olio at 114 W. Grand Ave. Jan Goldman will be exhibiting her Southwest journey in pastels. The reception will be Saturday, Feb. 18 from 4-6 p.m. Olio will serve hors d\u2019oeuvres, and you can buy the wine. If you can\u2019t make on the 18th, the show will run until April 1.<\/p>\n