"Sherpa Cafe is a family-owned and run business which serves classic Nepali, Indian and Tibetan cuisine. We are originally from Nepal and have been living in the Gunnison Valley with our families for many years. We are ethnic Sherpa from the Khumbu (Mt. Everest region of Nepal). Our restaurant has allowed us to share our way of life with our guests and friends for more than a decade," reads the website. I was ecstatic at the idea of trying Nepali and Tibetan cuisine, because I had never experienced those before. And once I set food inside, the excitement only grew. The restaurant has colorful decor and intricate designs. The menu features items like papadums, saag dip, samosas, pakora and naan. I started with an order of momos stuffed with beef. Mine were fried, rather than steamed. Super tasty with the tomato-based dipping sauce.

"Momo is a Himalayan dumpling, filled with minced meat in a flour dough, given different shapes and then cooked by steaming. It is one of the most popular foods in Nepal and the regions of Sikkim, Darjeeling and Kalimpong in India where Nepali-speaking Indians have a presence. Momo were originally filled with buffalo meat but are now commonly filled with goat or chicken, as well as vegetarian preparations," according to Wikipedia. The chicken thukpa was hearty and flavorful. It was piping hot, and I even enjoyed it on a warm day. Plus a hint of spice. Grade: A

With an old world influenced style, Sauce on the Blue's menu offers a selection of Italian dishes - from classic favorites like Spaghetti Bolognese to more contemporary dishes like Penne Gorgonzola. That Penne Gorgonzola sounded right up my alley and reminded me of the grape & gorgonzola pizza at Pies & Pints. The dish has gorgonzola cream sauce, chicken, red grapes and baby spinach. It goes hard in the flavor category with the bright pops of sweetness with the grapes paired with the creamy funkiness of the cheese. The only downfall for me was the bits of chicken that were a bit rubbery, which can give me the ick pretty easily. Grade: B

Roast - Craft Coffee & Libations is the result of a passion for fresh, flavorful, craft made beverages. That passion led to the creation of the San Luis Valley Brewing Company in 2006, and is also the reason for the small batch roasted coffee ... Started on a 1/2 lb. home roaster, community support and quality products enabled ROAST to open in 2014 as the San Luis Valley's first Roastery-Brewery-Restaurant combination, according to their website. They offer smoothies, so I went for a mango-pineapple. This was cool and fruity and refreshing. I'm sure most people would opt for the coffee, but on a warm day, this is the spot for me. I also ordered a breakfast quesadilla: scrambled eggs with sausage, cheese, tomato, onion, and a side of salsa. This was a simple breakfast but done well. Maybe a bit on the bland side but nothing a fun sauce or unique ingredient couldn't fix. Grade: B

Good Grounds Coffee & Bistro serves coffee and breakfast sandwiches in a cool, modern space. I was on my cross-country roadtrip when I decided to stop for a quick snack. I love a good frozen hot chocolate and breakfast burrito. I could've done without the extra chocolate at the top of the drink, which lent a little bitterness. But, otherwise, it was delish. The breakfast burrito was full of sausage, potato, egg & cheese. It was good, but a bit dry overall. Some salsa or sour cream or even more cheese would have hit the spot. Grade: B

Did you know that on swlect Mondays Chow Thai transforms into a ramen pop-up. Usually, they offer two bases. On this occasion, spicy miso and tonkatsu were available. I went with the latter, which was super rich and flavorful. That jammy egg is my favorite. Have you been?