During the day, the food at Vista Verde Ranch is casual Southwestern fare – but the dinner menu, by chef Jonathon Gillespie, is something special. Evening diners can tuck into luxurious options like chicken breast with squash purée, hand-cut squid ink fettuccine, and Royal Red shrimp with roasted fennel, tomato, and sea urchin butter. The restaurant also offers weekly cooking classes.

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