First visit: Aug 2025
---8/23/25
This was not the original plan. We started the day with a hike in Montrose, and then we were to journey to Telluride. Unfortunately there was a very bad wreck with casualties on US-550, which forced the state patrol to shut the freeway. The subsequent detour took us way out on a route that included unpaved roads. The delay was about 90 minutes. And we were the lucky ones, especially after Google Maps gave us a nice shortcut (making up for their transgressions with Spenny's yesterday - see Mochas review). And those going north most likely had a 3 to 4 hour delay. It didn't help that the detoured route had one lane closed for construction. What a complete mess. But we were all alive, so what's to complain about?
We finally arrived at the thrift shop in Ridgway, a town we'd never stopped in before. Afterwards it was already lunch time, so why not eat here and we'll visit Telluride another day (maybe). It wasn't meant to be.
Lazy Dog Saloon is exactly the kind of place you want to go to in a mountain town. Dark wood paneled, a full bar, and a hot kitchen serving craft pub favorites. The beer list was somewhat typical so we stayed with sober drinks, since we had a full drive ahead. I went with the Cuban, which was delicious. They use pork tenderloin, always a good choice when considering the protein. Better than the pulled pork we often see. As you can see, it was a large sandwich, and the fries were piled high. Mrs. RJG had the Mahi fish sandwich which she enjoyed as well. Good place to go if you're on your way to Ouray or Telluride (or beyond).
8/6/25
8/23/25 (new entry)
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