LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KTSM) — Through multiple brainstorming conversations at the dinner table, a Las Cruces family of five came up with the idea of launching a coffee, wine, and pizza shop - all in one - called Grounded, which today has become a hot spot in Downtown Las Cruces.

“Oftentimes, we all sit around as a family just doing different things, cooking dinner or whatever. We just started throwing ideas out there, brainstorming,” said Tony Espiritu, co-owner of Grounded and the patriarch of the Espiritu family.

Grounded was opened in 2022, and is owned and operated by the Espiritu family. Tony and Sandra Espiritu are parents to Kendra, Kaitlin and Garrett Espiritu.

Grounded serves as both a restaurant and lounge. People can order special-made coffee and pastries from the bar, or p

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