What a week it has been! Starting with Wednesday, the winter storm of the century hit sending Las Cruces into a deep freeze. Literally. The temperatures here were colder than those in Anchorage, Alaska, (and to think I was under the impression we lived here because it's warm....). Unfortunately, the three inches of snow that came with the cold forced us to close. Then Thursday came. With high hopes for the remaining days of serving happy patrons copious amounts of our delicious beer, we were again, forced to close. You see, El Paso Electrics generators are prepped for extreme heat, not extreme cold. This forced them to perform rolling blackout's across the city. Well, we were part of that "across the city." Our poor patrons and employees gleefully consuming food and beverage were shocked and frightened when they were suddenly doing so in the pitch black darkness. Good thing we are currently in ample stock of tea lights with Valentines Day just around the corner...

Today, we have been lucky, (insert sarcasm). The largest of our problems was merely some bursting pipes due to the freezing temps, which sent the fire department our way, and once again, our patrons out in to the cold beerless, and sober. However, because we have great friends in the wonderful city of Las Cruces, we were up and running in no time and I am happy to report that dinner is well under way, the live music should start any minute, and from the looks of it...we're back to serving those copious amounts of beer to our happy D's brew loving regulars. On to the next...

Is it Spring yet? I think Phil saw his shadow which means it should be here in 6 days, right? Let's hope so. We have too many great events coming up not to take full advantage of our two beautiful patios. Nick is SO busy conjuring up wine and spirit tastings I'm not quite sure he's brushed his hair this week. Chef Bob has made a multitude of new menu's over the past month including a new Sunday Brunch, new Back Porch, a Las Cruces Restaurant Week menu, and of course, the specials he's running for Valentine's Day, which by the way, we are already completely booked, (always accepting walk-ins!!). Needless to say, there's a lot going on.

Look for the Bartender Competition of the year coming up in a few weeks as well. Not only do the top 15 bartenders in town get to sling some drinks around for a slew of prizes, but for a small price, we get to taste them all too. "We" meaning you and I--I purchased my front row seat as soon as I heard the words 'bartender' and 'competition' in the same sentence. What's not to love? Competitors will be judged both in speed and specialty drinks. I'm holding out for the specialty's myself.

Stay tuned for more event postings, menu changes and happenings at the Pecan Grill. As always, we thank Las Cruces and the surrounding areas for all the support you have given us over the past year. We look forward to a wonderful and successful 2011 for both the restaurant and our great city.

Cheers!