Surrounding the buildings is a desert-like environment in which cacti and decorative neon have been placed to further emphasise the American Southwestern theme.

A few blocks away, there's a new third floor with a Southwestern theme.

The 1930's-era lodge, which is family owned, has 86 rooms with features that hew to the Southwestern theme.

Forty artisans are exhibiting works - in ceramics, terra cotta and turquoise - bearing a Southwestern theme.

This small establishment should be the touchstone for future restaurants in Connecticut that aspire to a Southwestern theme.

Desserts try to hit the Southwestern theme as well, although slightly less successfully.

Decorated in shades of turquoise, purple and magenta, it looks like a mall with a vaguely Southwestern theme.

Atmosphere: Casual setting with Southwestern theme; attractive back-yard dining garden.

The ownership remains the same, but the name, menu and decor have changed to a Southwestern theme.

One option is offered at this East Side restaurant that carries out a Southwestern theme using molded plaster walls and arrangements of desert flowers.