when we received an invitation to visit lon's at the hermosa inn just a couple weeks ago, we were amazed by the history surrounding this beautifully unique boutique hotel. immediately, we knew this would be an excellent feature for february with valentine's day right around the corner. the hermosa inn is really the ultimate spot for a romantic stay-cation or even just a great spot to enjoy a lovely meal with girlfriends. we got a peek at one of the grande casitas (the bathroom is fabulous!) and a short tour of the grounds - it is such a lovely property. we were invited to dine outside on the patio and were seated near the fireplace at an elegantly set table. we opted for the chef's tasting menu and enjoyed a series of courses prepared especially for us and presented by executive chef jeremy pacheco . he spoke with us before dinner, asking what we like and what we don't like, just as he does with regular guests who select the tasting menu. chef jeremy was such a delight all evening. we