Tulie Oasis

Red brick floors, a tree-size bougainvillea, and pressed tin lamps set the tone for a creative meal in this historic building in Tularosa. It's the creation of Bob and Karen Hembree, former owners of the Roslyn Café seen in the classic TV series Northern Exposure. A broad menu is highlighted by freshly baked breads and seasonal vegetables. Bring patience with you, though, as on my last visit the place was still ironing out the kinks in their service. Breakfast omelets are excellent here, while my favorite meal for lunch is any of their sandwiches made on their sourdough bread, or a salad with bread as an accompaniment -- it's that good! I've enjoyed a turkey and avocado with Swiss cheese sandwich and a grilled chicken salad. Heartier appetites might like their top sirloin, which comes with soup or salad, a vegetable, and a choice of potatoes (choose the grilled red potatoes, which are excellent). Finish with coconut cream pie.

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