Chimayo Stone Fired Kitchen: Volcanic Cooking in Durango

💟In a sandstone building in Durango's historic district, Chimayo Stone Fired Kitchen ignites the wildest Southwestern flavor revolution in the Rocky Mountains with volcanic rock ovens from New Mexico. 🌵Named after the legendary chili-growing region, this restaurant transforms geological wonders into culinary magic, becoming Colorado's most primal and compelling dining destination. 💎The massive oven, built from Rio Grande Canyon volcanic rocks, maintains a constant temperature of 900°F (482°C). 🔷 Chefs follow the ancient "three-stone rule"—each pizza must contact three volcanic rocks for 90 seconds, creating distinctive triangular char marks. ✅The signature "Chimayo Chili Roasted Chicken" undergoes a baptism of fire: free-range local chickens are massaged with chili paste, hung in the oven for roasting, and finally dusted with dried chili powder from its namesake region, with heat levels ranging from "Desert Breeze" to "Volcanic Eruption." #VolcanicCooking #SouthwesternFlavors #GeologicalCuisine