October 24, 2018: Santa Fe Reporter's Restaurant Guide 2018-19

RESTAURANT GUIDE

2018-2019

Locally owned. Serving the Santa Fe community for over 30 years.

The rooftop Cantina is open year round.

Coyote Cafe

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PIZZA • SALADS • DRAFT BEER • SELECT WINES

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Good Food & Good Drinks at Good Prices...

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HOW TO DINE OUT LIKE A HUMAN BEING

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THAT BRUNCH LIFE/ WELL, IT’S A BLOODY MARY MORNING

LOCAL GIN CAN MAKE YOU SIN

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FOOD FOTO CONTEST

GOOD TASTE We ate the escargot and the lamb with blackened rosemary reduction. We tried the super healthy veggiebased restaurants and their electric purple smoothies. But when we really need to be comforted, we head for certain guilty pleasures.

Meet the writers of the SFR 2018-2019 Restaurant Guide.

EDITOR AND PUBLISHER JULIE ANN GRIMM ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER AND AD DIRECTOR ANNA MAGGIORE

MARY FRANCIS CHEESEMAN

MATT GRUBS

Mary Francis doesn’t feel guilty about eating popcorn in the bathtub.

Matt loves a huge plate of buttery pasta with cracked pepper and bad parmesan cheese. And also donuts.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS MARY FRANCIS CHEESEMAN MATT GRUBS COPY EDITOR CHARLOTTE JUSINSKI

ART DIRECTOR ANSON STEVENS-BOLLEN

PHOTOGRAPHY JOY GODFREY

CULTURE EDITOR ALEX DE VORE

EDITORIAL INTERN LAYNE RADLAUER

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR JEFF PROCTOR

DIGITAL SERVICES MANAGER BRIANNA KIRKLAND

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CHARLOTTE JUSINSKI

ALEX DE VORE

Since going vegetarian it’s alllllll about the Beyond Burger with soooooo much green chile and cheese.

PRINT PRODUCTION MANAGER AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER SUZANNE S KLAPMEIER ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES MARCUS DIFILIPPO JAYDE SWARTS CIRCULATION MANAGER ANDY BRAMBLE OFFICE MANAGER AND CLASSIFED ADVERTISING JILL ACKERMAN

Have you ever housed 12 peanut wings at Second Street and found sauce in your ear afterward? Um, neither has Charlotte.

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JULIE ANN GRIMM

When stress mounts, nothing saves JAG from hanger like a steaming order of French fries.

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Veronica Swift Friday, November 9, 2018 Mark Morris Dance Group Friday, November 30, 2018 John Pizzarelli with Catherine Russell present “Billie & Blue Eyes” Saturday, December 8, 2018 All is Calm: The Christimas Truce of 1914 Thursday, December 20, 2018

Nicola Benedetti with Alexei Grynyuk Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Havana Cuba All-Stars: ASERE! Friday, March 29, 2019

BODYTRAFFIC Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Emanuel Ax Sunday, March 31, 2019

Delfeayo Marsalis presents the Uptown Jazz Orchestra Friday, March 1, 2019

Emerson String Quartet Friday, May 10, 2019

Danú Thursday, March 7, 2019

Los Angeles Master Chorale Lagrime di San Pietro Friday, May 31, 2019

Photo: All is Calm, Allen Weeks

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FINE DINING

The Santa Fe restaurants on these pages need no introduction. They’re all places where diners can expect memorable meals served in authentic atmospheres.

The restaurants on this year’s curated Top 10 list span the cuisines of the globe and refine local food traditions.

Not the most expensive or most famous, they’re the places that our team of food writers recommend to their families and friends.

Santa Fe Reporter readers enjoy our weekly print and online food coverage, and we know this city takes its meals seriously. So we send the team to eat in as many local restaurants as possible each year. They sample from the chef’s specials, identify the staple of beloved dishes, try out the signature cocktails, and bear the heavy burden of sometimes ordering two items from the dessert menu just to make sure they get it right.

You’re welcome.

Don’t miss our 25 Faves, beginning on page 33.

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AT LA FONDA

A TASTE OF AUTHENTICITY HUEVOS RANCHEROS, A BREAKFAST STAPLE SINCE 1926

a creative take on classic cuisine 100 E. SAN FRANCISCO STREET, SANTA FE 505.995.2334 | LAFONDASANTAFE.COM OPEN DAILY 7AM-10PM

Combination plate with carne adovada chicken and blue corn burrito; fish tacos on blue corn tortillas

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905 Alarid St., 505-982-0909

lachozasf.com @ lachozasantafe

La Choza A restaurant can’t exist as La Choza has if it isn’t consistently at the top of its game, but the sister restaurant to The Shed (“choza” is Spanish for “shed,” by the way) has been there since it opened in 1983. Of course, in the old days, The Shed was the more popular haunt, but it’s rare not to find a sizable wait at La Choza these days, which means the growing New Mexican joint is at the top of many locals’ lists. It’s that chile, which many agree is the best in town, and a recipe that owners from the Carswell family have presided over for decades, but with more contemporary items like fish tacos ($13.25-$19), unbelievably decadent desserts like the mocha cake ($4.25) and all the popular New Mexico items such as enchiladas, burritos, tamales y más ($11.25-$17.25), La Choza has also proven a stellar option for anyone looking for a solid meal. Throw in a full bar with myriad margarita options ($7.75$13) and appetizers, soups and salads, and it’s definitely worth that 90-minute wait on a cold winter’s eve. We recommend the combo plate with enchiladas, tamales and an over-easy egg on top ($12.50-$17.75). Pair with the silver coin margarita ($10.50) and some of the house-made chips and guac, and you’ve really got a party going. (Alex De Vore) S F R 2 0 1 8 - 2 0 1 9 R E S TA U R A N T G U I D E

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815 Early St., Ste. B, 505-983-8152 ediblealchemy.organic @ediblealchemysf

Edible Alchemy This year’s Restaurant Guide showcases a number of goodand-good-for-you eateries, and Edible Alchemy is a fantastic option if you’re looking for food that makes you feel healthy instead of guilt-ridden. Owner Lyra Barron has crafted an organic, vegan, gluten- and sugar-free menu that’s missing nothing when it comes to taste. The bright café tucked away on Early Street near Whole Foods picked an unconventional name, but it’s spot-on. Six different smoothies (all $9) are featured on the menu and served ice-cold.

The Dragon Blossom is a magenta concoction of pitaya (cactus fruit), mango, raspberry, probiotics, orange zest and ashwagandha to boost brain function. Even if you aren’t particularly concerned about your brain, it’s yummy.

Breakfast is served until close, with a tofu scramble ($12) and avocado toast ($7) as options.

Lunch will generally set you back $13 and the mole veggie burger is a messy, incredibly flavorful option that comes alongside a huge salad with house-made dressing.

If there’s any room left—or even if there isn’t—the smart, friendly staff makes delicious baked goods including wild blueberry pie ($7) and homemade vegan ice cream ($3). Feel good, eat good.

(Matt Grubs)

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Edibles. Elevated.

Take dessert to the next level.

Your tastebuds will thank you.

Albuquerque 7103 4th St. NW 505.888.2699

Bernalillo 113 US-Hwy 550 505.404.8182

Los Lunas 336 Main St. SW 505.856.7809

Santa Fe 1710 Cerrillos Rd. 505.982.1090

Baking New Mexico's highest quality cannabis infused delicacies since 2010.

Hot stone bibimbap with 500-degree stone bowl with mushrooms, bean sprouts, spinach, carrots, daikon, raw egg and wagyu beef over rice

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Izanami An elegant, izakaya-style restaurant situated next to its mothership (the calming, otherworldly Japanese spa Ten Thousand Waves), Izanami offers a whole new culinary approach to the Santa Fe fine dining scene. Not only does the menu completely eschew any sushi or fish-based dishes, focusing instead on organic and sustainably raised pork, chicken and wagyu beef, but owner Deborah Fleig and business partner Linda Tetrault operate a sake import and distribution company, which allows them to curate an excellent list of more than 50 different high-quality craft sakes. Their list demonstrates a wide variety of sake styles, from the unpasteurized, richly flavored namazake to the elegant, hightoned junmai daiginjos. Try the “soma no tengu” (“forest spirit”) namazake ($14 a glass), made in a hands-off, low-intervention style, resulting in a lightly cloudy beverage with subtle nutty and earthy flavors.

As for the small plates, the kakuni ($18), comprised of pork belly served with prickly pear and grilled peaches, was among our faves. It makes a great complement to the kushiage ($10), which are pankocrumb-encrusted strips of avocado and zucchini, and the kakiage corn fritters ($10), served with fresh wasabi grated off the root. All in all, Izanami makes for an excellent destination after a day of sauna and meditation. What an experience!

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Executive Chef Sean Sinclair

Located at Inn and Spa at Loretto 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe | 505.988.5531 HotelLoretto.com

Voted Best Happy Hour 2018 —Santa Fe Reporter

Located in Eldorado Hotel & Spa 309 W. San Francisco St., Santa Fe | 505.988.4455 EldoradoHotel.com

Grilled marinated ruby trout with sweet potatoes, plantains, mofongo and garlic asparagus, topped with saffron coconut sauce

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Jambo Café The warm welcome at this locals’ favorite starts with the greeting “jambo,” and does not end until the door swings shut on the way out. Find African and Caribbean fare with clean flavors and ample portions at the restaurant that rebounded strongly after a driver plowed through its front window last year. You’d never know, as the plates come as effortlessly from chef Ahmed Obo’s kitchen as they have since he opened in 2009. For starters, the cinnamon-dusted fried plantains come sizzling hot with a tangy curry pineapple dipping sauce ($5.95). Entrees run the gamut from simple to elegant, starting with goat stew and finishing with the likes of seasoned mahi-mahi grilled in a banana leaf and topped with chunky mango tamarind sauce ($16.95). The moist, mildly flavored fish dish comes with sauteed bok choy and wild black rice that’s tender and chewy. We appreciate Jambo’s attention to detail in the rice department. Whether it’s this version or the fragrant basmati rice that comes with many other dishes, it will be done right. The combination plate ($14.95) is a great place to start, since it arrives with the bone-in goat stew with its gamey richness and herbaceous notes, a portion of chicken curry in a coconut-based spicy sauce, and a pile of coconut lentils. Just try to leave room for Jamaican rum pie for dessert ($5.95). (Julie Ann Grimm) S F R 2 0 1 8 - 2 0 1 9 R E S TA U R A N T G U I D E

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Short rib adobo with chipotle-wine braised short ribs, torta de elote and string bean salad

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Paloma The little building on the corner of Guadalupe Street and Montezuma Avenue has been a lot of things over the years. But with Paloma, it has finally become the upscale neighborhood restaurant that feels like a home. Nothing is forced here, perhaps because it seems owner Marja Martin has considered everything.

The Mexican restaurant is not too loud, nor is it whisper-quiet. You can hide in a corner of the bar or dine in the open with friends. There’s no part of the menu that gets short shrift. Cocktails are elegantly crafted, highlighted by the pisco sour ($9) and an old fashioned that uses vanilla cherry bark bitters instead of Angostura ($11). It’s creative, but not overbearing. So, too, with the three different ceviches ($14-16) and a trio of taco options (all $6) that come on hand-pressed tortillas. Vegetarian options appear at nearly every turn. Chef Nathan Mayes’ entrees begin with squash blossom enmoladas ($20), in which the tortillas are dragged through a tangy mole before being rolled. The braised short ribs ($24) come with an elote torte, while the terrifically flavored sea bass ($26) is offered Veracruz-style, with tomatoes, olives and mojo verde. It may be a bit painful for Santa Feans to know Martin and Mayes have roots in Texas, but they have long connections to New Mexico—and we don’t still care about that, do we?

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How to Dine Out Like a Human Being

BY ALEX DE VORE

BE POLITE Seems like it would be a no-brainer, but diners often forget.

For example, if a waiter asks how everyone is doing and the first words out of your mouth are a curt “iced tea,” you’ve already set a negative tone. A smile don’t cost a thing, baby, nor does a simple “We’re fine, thanks.” In case you were wondering, the level of service you’ll get absolutely suffers when you treat servers like they’re less than human. So be polite.

DON’T HAGGLE Weirdly enough, it isn’t like the servers set menu prices, and the little numbers on the menu account for a number of things— ingredient cost, overhead, payroll,

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maintenance, etc.— none of which have to do with your server.

Announcing that you think something is too expensive is silly and pointless. They can’t help you. Also, there’s something new out there called “the internet” that allows you to peruse a menu without even putting your shoes on. Imagine that. Regardless, it’s a well-established fact that eating out is more expensive than preparing food at home, and if you’re looking for cheapness, a sit-down spot should not be on your list.

IF YOU’RE GONNA SEND SOMETHING BACK, SEND IT THE HELL BACK ALREADY Your servers absolutely want you to enjoy your experience; there’s just more money in it for them like that. So if you take a bite of something and discover you dis-

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like it or it was cooked wrong, they’re going to do everything in their power to make it right. They understand you’re paying to eat. They’ll help.

However, if you eat an entire meal you don’t like and then expect it to be free, you’re probably a jerk.

A service was offered and delivered—you’ve consumed the food.

Fulfill your end of the verbal contract or stop eating out.

DON’T BRING GLITTER This may sound like a strange one, but according to our sources, people who host parties at restaurants often bring, and subsequently leave behind, mountains of glitter. This is not only a hassle for cleanup crews, it’s sort of dangerous and could potentially get in others’ food. In fact, just don’t buy glitter ever.

you sitting down? Because here’s the honest truth: Most of us are jerks when we eat out.

Perhaps it’s something to do with feeling powerless in our own lives and professions, or maybe it’s just as simple as shifting social dynamics, but ask any waiter you know if they’ve got negative stories and they’ll tell you the same: too many.

It needn’t be this way, and there are numerous ways diners can ensure a positive experience for themselves and the server who has been on their feet and being yelled at for the past six hours.

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, TIP! So you’ve read cute stories online about people who gave their server a hard time while dangling a tip like a carrot on a stick, and now you wanna try? You’re a jerk. Terrible service exists, but we still live in a world that allows for jobs that rely on tips (if you ever want to go down the sadness rabbit hole, look up tipping’s horribly racist origins). So, short of them being complete monsters, try to imagine a long, awful day full of rudeness that ends with a trifling amount of money. People deserve to make a living, live in houses, go to the doctor and so forth, and this includes waiters. Oh, and that one tale about people who put out five singles and then add or subtract to them during their meal is one of the most ludicrous and mean things one could possibly do. So don’t. Not ever.

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tudy after study places restaurant work at the top of the list of most stressful jobs, and as anyone who has toiled in the acid mines of food service can tell you, they’re spoton. Diners might think it’s as simple as taking notes and carrying a few plates.

For those who call it their livelihood, however, it’s a challenging and demanding line of work punctuated by horrible experiences that usually come in the form of rude customers. Are

DON’T SPLIT THE BILL WEIRD The current era of restaurant point of sale systems is glorious and full of

ways to split checks in a way that didn’t always exist. Still, if you’re the type of diner who insists that you won’t pay a red cent more than you ate when out with a group of friends, you either need to make better friends with whom you don’t mind splitting things, or you need to hear the following: It’s OK to spend a couple cents, even a couple bucks more, when you’re out to eat with people. Obviously this doesn’t account for the person who just had a side salad, and we’ve all been there when a huge table wants to split the bill and you barely ate anything, but any server can tell you of the tables they’ve had who make a big stink over who is or isn’t going to pay that extra three cents.

ENOUGH WITH THE JOKES That thing where a server tries to take your empty plate and you say something like “I hated it!” or “I’m still working on it”? Enough. Seriously, enough. It’s awful. They all hate it, promise. Leave the comedy to the professionals. We actually aren’t even sure where these jokes originated, but their death is long overdue.

ACCEPT THERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU CAN’T CONTROL Think about your own job here and ask yourself: Have you been able to access and pull off your A-game at all times, through all shifts and during crises?

Of course not. One thing that’s important to remember is that lots of servers have to work two or more jobs to get by. Plenty of restaurants don’t offer health or dental insurance either, and in most cases, your server or busser is getting by on tips without the promise of an hourly wage.

Sometimes they’re tired, sometimes they’re in the weeds, sometimes they’ve served table after table of bad tippers, angry patrons and snobby “foodies” who think their YouTube habits make them some kind of amateur Anthony Bourdain.

Bourdain was an apt example, too, as a one-time chef turned celebrity traveler who appreciated a good hot dog or that gross-looking street food just as much as he did upscale $40-per-plate nonsense. Think of the golden rule, think of the adage of walking a mile in another’s shoes—think of how your waitstaff are human beings, and then do your best to be one yourself.

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Local Gin Can Make You Sin

needing only a little bit of sweetness and lime to make it pop.

New Mexico is a perfect breeding ground for spirits, in more ways than one. While the national beverage industry is dominated by corporate giants such as Beam Suntory (which sells Sauza and Hornitos along with its Jim) or the Brown-Forman Corporation (which puts out Herradura and Don Eduardo along with its Jack), recent years have seen the marked rise of small-scale, locally owned distilleries across the United States create products that are complex, finely made and absolutely enjoyable. New Mexico’s wealth of regional botanicals and broad culture of artisan craftsmanship has emphatically spilled over, like an overpowered martini, into the world of distillation, particularly in the area of gin. Below are a few highlights from the top small local distilleries.

SANTA FE SPIRITS WHEELER’S GIN Like the highest peak in New Mexico, this gin is named after famous cartographer George Wheeler. The moniker is well deserved, as Santa Fe Spirits’ unique dry gin has an unmistakably high-altitude, Southwestern stamp. All the botanicals used to flavor it are locally sourced and distilled separately before being combined together. In addition to a fragrant base of juniper, Wheeler’s contains a strong hint of sage. Hop flowers and osha root impart bright, spicy notes

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SPOTLIGHTING NEW MEXICO’S BEST ITERATIONS OF THIS INTRIGUING, BOTANICAL-BASED SPIRIT

Tumbleroot’s gin starts from scratch with their own neutral spirits.

and cholla cactus flowers give a hint of cucumber. However, the sage is the dominant flavor, adding complexity and lift to a spirit traditionally dominated by the taste of juniper. It is a quintessentially New Mexican gin, as unique and one of a kind as Santa Fe Spirits’ mesquite-driven single malt, Colkegan. Fans of more traditional London-dry style gins will find the alternative botanicals too strong to be palatable, but for the adventurous drinker the breadth of flavors makes Wheeler’s well worth seeking out. It makes for an excellent but nontraditional martini, especially with classic proportions of vermouth and gin, since Wheeler’s has enough bright, biting flavor to balance the herbal undertones of vermouth.

KGB SPIRITS LOS LUCEROS HACIENDA GIN This refined and polished gin is named for Los Luceros Winery, the original business respon-

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sible for the site upon which KGB Spirits is based in the small town of Alcalde, near Española.

Besides using purified water, organic botanicals sourced from all over the world and a potato base, distiller John Bernasconi makes his award-winning smallbatch gin in an alembic copper pot still custom-made by Arnold Holstein of Bavaria, Germany.

While most clear spirits such as dry gin are produced in column stills to emphasize purity, and most brown spirits such as single malt scotch are made in pot stills to add richness and depth of flavor, Hacienda borrows a little bit of processing from the latter in order to bring out rich depths of complexity from the added botanicals, which include Croatian juniper and Sicilian bergamot peel. While it is not the only gin in the world to be made this way, it is certainly unique, with fragrant notes of citrus peel, pine and clove. Because of the bright flavors, it makes an excellent base for a gimlet,

ALGODONES DISTILLERY GINEBRA GIN Algodones is located on a small farm in the Rio Grande bosque, in a town of the same name about 25 miles north of Albuquerque. It was named after the little cotton farms that dotted the area in the 1700s. It is also known as “the Arts and Crafts distillery,” since its products are handmade in small batches in copper pot stills according to a unique recipe of local botanicals.

Here, Greg McAllister and P David Pacheco craft their Ginebra Southwest Dry Gin in small batches of blue corn-based spirit using artesian well water and flavored with herbs and plants native to the bosque, including juniper, sage, prickly pear, rose, lavender and piñon. The Ginebra is at once both delicate and rustic, with light floral and strong herbal undertones. I like it in a simple gin and tonic, or with soda and bitters, to let the heady botanical elements shine on their own.

TUMBLEROOT BREWERY AND DISTILLERY The new kid on the gin block in Santa Fe burst on the scene with a lively bar and restaurant in Midtown and is already a favored local producer of interesting spirits from business partners Jason Kirkman and Jason Fitzpatrick. Each batch of gin begins with organic wheat and rye barley beer made along with other brews. Then it’s distilled into neutral grain spirits and again using thoughtful blends of spices, local juniper berries and other plants, says Kirkman, who learned the craft of distillation when the duo decided to launch the business. At press time, three gins are on offer at the bars and at Susan’s Fine Wines, Cliff’s Liquors and even Total Wine: a London dry style, an intense botanical, and a Naval strength with flavor inspirations from chai.

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Piccolino As we plunge chunks of bread into a bowl of marinara, it sinks in: This menu is actually a book. Our red table wine arrives in an old-school tumbler. It’s gone, and the bread and the sauce much diminished before we finally decide what to get. If your family can’t find something to choose among this bible of comfort food, it hasn’t got a prayer. You’d have to faithfully dine here each night for a year to try it all. Readers voted Piccolino the best Italian restaurant in the most recent Best of Santa Fe poll, and that’s for good reason. Any night of the week, you’re likely to find it bustling, and proprietor Olga Tarango-Jimenez is likely to be right in the middle of it. Unbeknownst to us, we ordered the dish on the menu that’s named after her. Olga’s favorite pasta hit the spot with a combination of large chunks of roasted eggplant and a generous mound of goat cheese ($11.50). We also had to get a plate of the sausage ravioli with spicy red cream sauce, knowing full well we were taking some home in the ubiquitous foil pan with a cardboard lid.

Kid-friendly and multi-generational, the restaurant also has gluten-free pasta and pizzas, a drivethrough window, and checkered tablecloths for the win. (JAG)

Pescatore pasta with calamari, shrimp and mussels

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discover the essence of santa fe dining Dining Room· Bar· Tequila Table· Live Entertainment· Private Dining ROSEWOOD INN OF THE ANASAZI 113 Washington Avenue | Santa Fe, NM 87501· (505) 988-3030 rosewoodhotels.com | For reservations, please call (505) 988-3236

A NA SAZ I RESTAURANT BAR & LOUNGE

Maple Leaf Farms duck breast with butternut curry purée, fermented apples, sugar snap peas and black currant emulsion

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Restaurant Martín Just for kicks, let’s start at the end.

Chef Martin Rios and his wife and business partner Jennifer began a tradition a few years back that has stuck around: Dessert comes with an embossed spatula. It helps get those last few smears of delectable sauce off the plate. We wanted it for the buckwheat-nut tuile and the ginger and cassis ginger curd that dotted the plate around housemade mint chocolate chip ice cream and a coffee and chocolate ganache ($11). Our main is roasted Colorado lamb lollipop chops served with quinoa, spinach, caramelized celery root and English peas with blackened rosemary reduction ($46). The menu is nothing if not creative, but not just for the sake of whimsy: The dishes are really tasty too. There’s a reason Rios has been a James Beard semifinalist or finalist eight times. The most memorable dish of our visit this time was the ricotta cavatelli appetizer ($17), which had us picturing a little Italian grandmother standing over his shoulder. Plated with artistry, the tiger prawns had a pleasing grilled finish without even a hint of being overdone. The cream sauce made with chicken liver butter had a fresh approach with herbs and watercress alongside cured heirloom tomatoes. Sitting down at our patio table was the beginning of a good thing. (JAG) S F R 2 0 1 8 - 2 0 1 9 R E S TA U R A N T G U I D E

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SOCIAL KITCHEN + Bar #Eat #Drink #BeSocial Our friendly, intimate establishment provides the perfect place to enjoy great food, your favorite drinks and fun conversation.

We’re the perfect place for both locals and visitors to mingle!

With an envious location nestled in the heart of Santa Fe across from the Railyard District, our restaurant and bar feature both indoor and outdoor seating.

The outdoor patio with ample seating and fire-pits are the perfect place in the evenings to enjoy star-filled New Mexico skies.

Our inside dining room with

colorful textiles, comfy soft sofas and fireplaces are equally comforting.

Our all-day menu is best described as “south by southwest” comfort cuisine.

You’ll find a variety of boards, bowls, baskets and blue plates – all perfect for sharing!

Our mixologists serve oversized cocktails, local tap beers and unique wines -- all reasonably priced. Additionally, daily happy hours with great drink specials are featured. Check out our events calendar for frequent entertainment and activities!

Open daily for lunch, dinner and late night fare.

Social Kitchen + Bar is nestled in the Santa Fe Sage Inn 725 Cerrillos Rd, 505-982-5952 socialkitchensantafe.com, socialkitchenbar, socialkitchensantafe

Taco Board and Gotta Have Guac & Salsa

The best burgers in Town and New Mexican cuisine derived from generations of family recipes! Besides burgers, we serve sandwiches, enchiladas, and salads.

Try one of our specials, like the Green Chile Cheeseburger or the Milagro Burger.

BURGERS & NEW MEXICAN 3482 Zafarano Dr. C

Next to Regal Cinemas Santa Fe Santa Fe, NM 87507 (505) 474-2888

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Shohko Café We love seeing the large old family photo on the wall near the host station—generations of smiling faces at their home in the South Capitol neighborhood. Shohko and Hiro Fukuda started this downtown eatery in 1975, the city’s first Japanese restaurant, and Shokho works most days alongside daughters Iba and Ayame in the restaurant and, from a distance, Mika. The Japanese fare served in a historic downtown setting is clean and remarkable. When we’re choosing among the city’s sushi offerings, Shohko is always at the top of the list.

Chefs work in an open kitchen, visible to diners behind a glowing counter with the fish displayed behind glass.

Lunchtime bento boxes and hot noodles are also crowd-pleasers, and of course maki rolls are made for sharing. Our favorites include the premium rainbow roll with tuna, whitefish, salmon, shrimp and avocado with cucumber ($18) and the spicy tuna roll with daikon radish cucumber ($10).

Don’t think about sharing the salmon skin hand roll, however. It’s both a logistical and moral challenge. You can’t and you won’t want to. Thick pieces of crispy skin with wedges of meat still clinging on are married with daikon radish sprouts, burdock root and cucumber in a seaweed wrapper ($6). The building was a 19th century bordello, and its thick walls and shaded windows offer calm respite.

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806 OlD SaNtA Fe TrAiL (505) 303-3717

CaSa TeHuAnA Texiles, apparel, talavera ceramics, home decor — for the Artist in you!

Handmade in Mexico with passion.

Hand selected with care.

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is a vibrant Mexican-inspired restaurant and bar.

Chef Nathan Mayes has created a menu of lively, modern dishes. Some recipes are authentic and others are fresh interpretations of Mexican cuisine. Everything in our kitchen is made from scratch, including the whole corn tortillas for our tacos. For these, we use organic non-GMO landrace corn from Masienda, a young company based mainly in Oaxaca. Recently, Masienda has begun working with local pueblos such as San Ildefonso, so our tortillas are now made with their blue corn. All of the ingredients we use are carefully sourced, seasonal, and local whenever possible. We believe Paloma offers great value for the integrity of our ingredients, the creativity of our kitchen, and the contemporary cooking methods we use. We keep our prices as low as possible, while remaining committed to the quality ingredients we crave and the sustainability we believe in.

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Tha Smoke Shack This quirky food truck serves up a spectrum of tender, perfectly cooked meat treats, courtesy of owner Michael Baker, a Florida native whose family has been in the barbecue business for generations. Though his father specialized in competition barbecue, Baker’s personal style is more backyard, smoking the meat in question until it easily falls off the bone. The menu items range in price from $8 to $13 and include everything from brisket, pulled pork, chicken and turkey legs to baby back ribs, spare ribs and sausage. For a few dollars more, a half rack of ribs costs $15 and a full rack $32. These are served with a side of lip-smacking barbecue sauce that comes from a secret Baker family recipe.

It’s impossible to stop eating them once you start, as the pork is perfectly roasted to a crisp sweetness on the outside and cooked to juicy perfection within. Baker dry rubs his meat twice throughout the smoking process, which can take up to 10 hours. Turkey legs are brined overnight and rubbed in olive oil before being smoked for six hours, and the results are moist and sizzling with flavor. Sides range from $1 to $3 and include a rotating selection of classic Southern comfort food—potato salad, sweet tea, cornbread, collard greens and occasionally sweet potato pie. It’s one of the best lunches in Santa Fe, hands-down. (MFC)

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Vinaigrette Most diners go for salads only when they’re on a health kick, but Santa Fe-born Vinaigrette turned that idea upside down with a commitment to freshly grown ingredients and entree-sized salads that actually fill you up and leave you satisfied. The creation of one Erin Wade, Vinaigrette takes advantage of its own proprietary farm to create classics such as Caesar ($11) and Cobb salads ($11.75), as well as more complex and delicious options such as the Omega with kale, corn and pine nuts ($12.25), and the Asian chopped with red bell pepper, shredded carrots, cilantro and a healthy serving of crispy cold noodles on top ($11.25). You’ll also find delicious non-salad items such as the mushroom stew and kale nachos but, for the more hungry, Vinaigrette throws down great sandwiches like the Cuban torta ($13.50) and the hot turkey and Reuben ($12.75 apiece). Round things out with house-made desserts like the fudgy flourless chocolate cake served with whipped cream or a slice of carrot cake ($6 each), an item our companion described as “the best carrot cake I’ve ever had.” (ADV)

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Well, It’s a Bloody Mary...

BY JEFF PROCTOR

That Brunch Life

BY MARY FRANCIS CHEESEMAN

SOME OF THE BEST BRUNCH SPOTS IN SANTA FE ARE RIGHT UNDER OUR NOSES What makes a brunch spot really shine? Ideally, of course, there’s a menu with options hearty enough for breakfast but energizing enough as lunch. There should be a beautiful location, maybe with a gorgeous view or plenty of adjoining shops or museums to walk off the meal afterward. There should be outdoor seating, so you can wear your hangover sunglasses in peace and not look out of place.

If you’re so inclined, there should be cocktail options—because if you’re having brunch, it should be followed by a day of rest and relaxation. This isn’t your weekday breakfast, for crying out loud.

Rio Chama Steakhouse Rio Chama is a downtown staple for brunch. Right next door to the State Capitol and a block from the Plaza, Rio Chama has plenty of parking and a cozy yet spacious interior. Slip into one of the old crinkled leather booths and enjoy a menu full of comfort food, such as catfish fish ‘n’ chips ($16) and blueberry flapjacks ($14) with two eggs on the side. Find plenty of lunch options at brunchtime too, such 30

as an avocado and grapefruit salad ($15) or a buffalo burger ($16). You can even get a round of oysters on the half shell ($2 each) to go along with a mimosa ($6) or a glass of Gruet Blanc de Noir ($6), although any libation of your choosing can be made at the full bar. Best of all? The restaurant offers brunch on Saturday too, in case you need to nurse your post-Friday night hangover with a solid meal and a day of leisure.

11 am-10 pm daily 414 Old Santa Fe Trail, 955-0765 riochamasteakhouse.com

Chez Mamou Parking is always tricky downtown, but Chez Mamou is worth the hassle on a Sunday afternoon. The quirky East Palace spot—which shares a storefront with a jewelry store, so you can get your breakfast amidst glittering displays of beaded necklaces—boasts a brunch menu full of French classics, such as a decadently bechamel-soaked croque monsieur ($10.75, $2 more upgrades it to a madame) and crepes au jambon ($11.95), served with scrambled eggs, ham and gruyere. These are some standouts in a menu of wildly decadent croissants, crepes, omelets and sandwiches that evoke shades of breakfast in Paris, especially considering the full wine list. Wine director

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Liroy De Lophez has curated a list chock-full of affordable, fine French wines that pair particularly well with the cuisine, especially when it comes in a range of regional sparkling styles to enjoy mid-afternoon over a croissant with ham, cheese and bechamel ($8.95).

7:30 am-9 pm daily 217 E Palace Ave., 216-1845

Museum Hill Café At the foot of the mountains, Museum Hill Café has beautifully spacious location, a diverse menu and ample parking. The menu is light and elegant, not to mention vegetarian and gluten-free friendly, with options such as a sweet corn custard with poblano sauce ($11.95) and a red chile-flavored polenta topped with egg, cumin crema and fruit salad ($13.95). There’s a few Southwestern-styled dishes such as a breakfast tostada ($11.95) and vegetarian quesadilla ($11.95), not to mention four wine and sake cocktails including a bloody mary ($7) that substitutes sake for vodka.

You don’t have to visit the four museums on premises to hit up Museum Hill Café, but why not start off a day of art and peoplewatching with a few mimosas as an aperitif?

11 am-3 pm daily 710 Camino Lejo, 984-8900 museumhillcafe.net

... MORNING (OR AFTERNOON) Willie Nelson’s pre-noon cocktail anthem “Bloody Mary Morning” is, like so many of the old crooner’s best, a song of lament and loss. But it offers a solution to having been left in the night by a lover or eaten alive by a city: Mix some vodka with your favorite spices and vegetable juice and voila! You’re on the winning side again. We visited three Santa Fe eateries that feature bloody marys prominently as an antidote to poor (or good) life choices, and came away with a wide array of choices for any palate.

Whether you like ’em spicy, briny, salty or somewhere in the middle, Santa Fe has you covered on the best breakfast drink in creation. And if you prefer to do your morning drinking alone, we have some suggestions on how to make the perfect bloody mary at home.

Atrisco Café & Bar DeVargas Center, 193 Paseo de Peralta, 983-7401

$10 To our unending delight, the bloody experience at Atrisco began when the bartender produced a large, nondescript, plastic, screw-top jar from a cooler. It contained the restaurant’s semi-famous mix, which we learned is not prepared daily, but as-needed.

The goodness came in a flutestyle glass—an odd choice, which left the bottom of the drink as essentially a shot of

Tito’s vodka (your call on the brand) and some pepper— rimmed with salt and garnished with lemon, lime and two olives on a plastic sword. This one was long on heat, made with Tabasco sauce, and had great flavor and thickness. It was a little short on the clam and maybe a touch light on Worcestershire sauce. It’s not blowyour-brains-out hot, but of the three we sampled, this one had the most pop and character.

We happily drank it as an afternoon meal with no actual food as a pairing.

Rio Chama Steakhouse 414 Old Santa Fe Trail, 955-0765

$10 The venerable old powerbrokers’ haunt also features a pre-made mix behind the bar, only at Rio Chama, the vodka is already on board. A skewer-sized stick graced the pint glass as a garnish, complete with a pearl onion, a cornichon, a cucumber, one olive, a celery stick, a lime wedge and a piece of lemon. This bloody mary is the salt-andbrine fiend’s delight. Soy sauce nearly took our taste buds over, but the onion powder helped toss in some balance. Midway through, we mixed in a little of the horseradish that came alongside our prime rib sandwich, and that provided just enough spice to get us easily to the bottom of the glass. Low on heat, long on disparate flavors, and just enough vodka in this one.

Harry’s Roadhouse 96 B Old Las Vegas Hwy., 989-4629

$8 As an early lunch, this bloody mary along with a catfish po’boy was pretty close to perfect.

We didn’t see the bartender

assemble it, but the clam juice was up front straight away, mixing nicely as we got further down into the concoction with a heavy dose of black pepper and Marie Sharp’s hot sauce for proper hotness. Lots of bloody aficianados will tell you that if the drink is properly made, it doesn’t matter what kind of vodka was used. In this case, the old saw held true—we didn’t care a bit that Smirnoff found its way into our gullet.

This version of the classic won’t turn you red, nor will it put enough NaCl in your system for a week. But there’s just enough of both to make us want to drive all the way to Harry’s again, and maybe even skip the po’boy.

If you’re drinking at home For years, we’ve promised anyone who would listen that we’ll never reveal our personal bloody mary recipe. In the interest of the DIY spirit—and the notion that, if you want something done exactly right, you should do it yourself—consider the promise broken. Here are the ingredients of the perfect homemade bloody: Spicy Hot V-8, Tito’s vodka, blue cheese-stuffed olives (and a bit of brine from the jar), celery salt, fresh ground white and black peppercorns, Frank’s RedHot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, one lime wedge, fresh horseradish, one strip of bacon. The proportions are up to you. Enjoy!

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Our favorite restaurants aren’t just in the downtown area, but hidden and in plain sight all over the region.

Wherever you are, and whether it’s a special date night, milestone celebration, a brunch with the family, time with a big crowd or a solo late nosh, we’ve got you covered.

Key: Arrows indicate days of the week on which the restauarant serves at least one meal. We recommend calling ahead, as hours change seasonally.

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Alicia’s Tor tilleria As a Midtown tortilla factory, Alicia’s Tortilleria is tops. As a taqueria with some of the best burritos, chips and chile around—served up, of course, with its own tortillas—it’s even better.

This could be owners Alicia and Jorge Lovoya’s commitment to authentic New Mexican and Mexican dishes, many of which they learned in their native Chihuahua, Mexico, or it could just be because it’s harder than you’d think to find a straightforward taqueria in Santa Fe. Either way, our top recommendations go to the chile relleno burrito and the bean and cheese burrito with green chile. Both are good options for vegetarians. But with other choices such as the chile colorado con carne or the pork lover’s barbacoa, carnivores can find a lot to love, too.

Even better? All burritos are just $4.50. You’ll also find Mexican standbys like flautas and tostadas as well as a diverse range of tortas with chicken, ham and beyond ($7). These are served with fried potatoes, natch, but we suggest picking up a half-pound of the fresh, thick and warm tortilla chips and going to town on the house-made guacamole. It’s a little creamier than you’re probably used to, but no less delicious. It’s important to support corner burrito joints, both for the sake of our wallets and our stomachs. (ADV)

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salad; burger with Sweetgrass Farms ground beef, topped with housemade pimento cheese and smoked pork belly on a homemade bun

For Eldorado dwellers, snacking or grabbing a pizza has always been easy. What hasn’t always been an option was a lowkey-fancy date-night spot or a great family brunch for which you don’t have to drive into town. That changed in the summer of 2017, when Arable opened its doors in the interior of the Agora Center. Its unassuming location (both the mall and the subdivision) belies the quality of the upscale comfort food therein, crafted by chef and owner Renée Fox: a hanger steak you can cut with a butter knife ($24), a hearty wedge salad with savory and light blue cheese dressing ($13.50), a welcoming paté perfect for people who don’t know whether they like paté ($9). The menu is full of choices that make you feel at home, but like there’s also a creative, energetic chef in your home who went and picked some local pears for the dessert crostata ($7) and who isn’t ashamed to also bring you a steaming plate of green chile cheese tots ($6.50).

Once you’re finished, we can’t stress enough that you simply must get the butterscotch budino with salted caramel and whipped cream ($6.50); eating it once in winter caused it to haunt me until the next fall. (CJ) . $$.

7 Avenida Vista Grande, Ste. B-6, Eldorado, 505-303-3816

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Arroyo Vino Unless you already live on Santa Fe’s northwest side, the drive to Arroyo Vino from the city is enough to breathe a little sigh of escape. Arroyo Vino’s new executive chef, Allison Jenkins, arrived in the late spring, and the presentation details and creative dishes she’s brought to the scene give it a grounded, curated feel. A chalkboard on its eastern wall is good shorthand, listing not only wine on offer for the evening, but also sources for many of the ingredients that will come out of the kitchen—such as, on a recent visit, cherry tomatoes from the on-site garden. Service is professional, unobtrusive and attentive. The menu is not sparse, but also doesn’t feel overwrought: Diners choose from a maximum of six options in each of the three courses. On our visit, the amusebouche that arrived shortly after we ordered was a shot of zippy watermelon gazpacho with a tiny basil leaf and bud adorning its surface. Then, it’s flatbread resembling a pesto-drenched pizza, featuring bacon lardons and parmesan-corn puree ($12) to start, and segundi of bold lamb tartare with vaudovan curried yogurt and pistachio crumble ($15).

Our favorite main was a sweet and tangy sauce on gnocchi with roasted eggplant puree and goat gouda ($26). Sure, we had great wine, but after that, the flavor of the thirst-quenching iced tea we chose for the rest of the evening was memorable—a blend of chamomile, mint and Earl Grey ($4).

For dessert, we’re pretty certain you can’t go wrong with the chocolate pot de creme ($10). The whole night felt right. (JAG) . $$$.

218 Camino La Tierra, 505-983-2100 arroyovino.com @arroyovino @arroyovino

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Newly reopened downtown staple The Beestro underwent a complete makeover following a six-month hiatus. The former sandwich joint now offers a menu rooted in Middle Eastern cuisine, featuring a selection of shawarma, falafel and giant mountains of salads. The menu swaps out proteins interchangeably against the backdrop of either a pita ($6), salad or rice plate (each $9). Vegetable toppings include carrots, pickled turnips, radishes, cucumbers, tomatoes, grilled eggplant, quinoa tabbouleh, beets, cabbage and red onions.

For an additional $1 to $3, lunch can come topped with falafel, chicken or steak shawarma, lamb gyro or salmon skewers. Chef/ owner Greg Menke is adamant in his commitment to sourcing from local and organic producers, and avoiding artificial colors and flavors, high fructose corn syrup and MSG. His new space is colorful and bustling, situated downtown in the Plaza Galeria, with a balcony that’s a convenient perch overlooking Water Street. The restaurant provides a healthy, plant-based alternative to the sea of burgers and burritos that make up the other downtown lunch options. Order in person or online. (MFC) .$ .

Plaza Galeria, 66 E San Francisco St., Ste. 21 505-990-8058 thebeestro.com @thebeestro

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The ultimate gourmet mac and cheese. ♥ Vegan & Vegetarian

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JUST MINUTES FROM THE PLAZA! Theo Glo – Proprietor

This quirky, off-beat, family-owned joint stands as gatekeeper to Canyon Road.

Despite the Italian overtures of the name, Caffe Greco specializes in hearty New Mexican comfort food courtesy of chef Ray Velasquez, including green chile stew ($8.95), Frito pie ($8.95) and a killer green chile cheeseburger ($13.95). Made from locally sourced, grass-fed beef, the patty in question comes served on a homemade bun under loads of gooey cheese and chunky, subtly spicy green chile from Socorro. There are other, non-New Mexican options on the menu, but why bother when you can enjoy the stuffed sopaipillas ($13.95) featuring pork adovada or beans and cheese, or crispy chalupas ($12.95).

The space itself, a 200-year-old adobe hacienda decorated with brightly colored Spanish and Mexican artwork and featuring multiple rooms filled with old jukeboxes and a grand piano, is well worth a wander. It makes for a memorable point of entry to a day of exploring galleries and shops. (MFC)

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ROADRUNNER CAFÉ

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NEW MEXICAN CUISINE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK / 7AM-3PM FOR BREAKFAST & LUNCH (505) 455-3012

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When a beloved institution closes, any establishment that takes its place walks a razor’s edge: Don’t try to be everyone’s best friend right away, but don’t retreat so much into tourism-land that the locals roll their eyes. Raul and LiAnne Morales have struck the right balance with El Callejón, the moody-hued yet friendly family restaurant that took over the former El Paseo space.

The husband-and-wife duo greet you at the door; their daughter brings you your dishes of Aguascalientes-style Mexican food; when we were there, Neil Young twanged from the speakers. El Callejón is more than just a taco joint: Burgers, both meat and vegetarian, range from $9.50-$12.50; tostadas de ceviche ($11.75-$12.75) are a spicy and zingy meal in and of themselves.

There are plenty of non-taco options—but seriously, get the tacos. They’re served either a la carte or in platters of three with rice and beans. Our favorite is the barbacoa ($3.25 a la carte), but the tofu ($3.25) is legit too, not to mention camarones ($3.75) and pollo asado ($3.25)—OK, so maybe all the tacos are good. Finish it off with a buñuelo ice cream sundae ($6.95): vanilla ice cream and caramel loaded into a fried and sugared tortilla. Don’t worry about saving room—you’ll be inspired to just cram it in. (CJ)

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El Chile Toreado This unassuming food truck stands opposite a collection of towering government buildings, offering up some of the spiciest dogs, tacos and burritos in town served up on paper plates with no frills, no ceremony. Though almost all of it can be ordered vegetarian, the menu revolves around carnivorous crowd-pleasers that come in different spicy iterations. Beef and pork take center stage, the former available as barbacoa, carne asada and picadillo, which is similar to hash. Pork shows up as adobada (yes, without the v), al pastor, carnitas, chicharrón, and for the adventurous, as buche—or stomach, cueritos—or pickled skin. There is also chicken en chipotle or adobo. Opt for the plate of four tacos ($8) and taste a variety of fillings, and don’t forget to add the earthy red chile or the creamy cilantro green sauce, which looks cooling but tastes like fire. Top them off with crunchy green cabbage or roasted jalapeños, the eponymous chiles toreados—but if you do, be warned. These are some of the hottest peppers I’ve ever tasted in my life. On the whole, El Chile Toreado seriously delivers on flavor, even if it hurts so good. (MFC)

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Clafoutis

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When the French restaurant and bakery shuttered the doors of its original location on Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe held its breath. But luckily, it wasn’t a long wait before the new location affixed to Body of Santa Fe kicked things off, this time with more than enough parking for all—or at least way more parking than the last spot.

A family affair betwixt chef Philippe Ligier, his wife Anne-Laure and their daughter Charlotte, Clafoutis’ menu ranges from eggy breakfasts featuring croissants, quiche and even healthful salads to the decadent cakes, pastries and cookies found at the bakery counter. Do note that some breakfast items sell out before the switch to the lunch menu at 11:30 am, and that even then you might find a lack of croissants with which to contend—but rather than proving a shortcoming on the part of Clafoutis, it really just speaks to the quality of its ingredients and employees. Try the waffle with a little fruit ($8.50) or a crepe the same way ($8.50) if you miss out on the delicious egg croissant with eggs, Swiss, bacon or ham and even just a little green chile, if you like ($7.45). We’ve also ordered cakes from Clafoutis and been the hero of many gatherings. (ADV)

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Dolina Café and Baker y

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Chef and owner Annamaria O’Brien named her adorable bakery and café after the Slavic word for “valley,” which serves as both a tribute to her home country and an indication of the menu’s offerings, which range from tvarohovy strúhany ($4.25), a pastry of bitter chocolate and probiotic cream, to the kapustnica ($10.50), a mix of sauerkraut, wild mushrooms, klobasa, potatoes, Hungarian paprika and sourdough toast. Situated in the spot formerly occupied by Clafoutis, Dolina is clean and bright, a spacious white interior with robinegg blue accents on the walls and pillows lining a banco near the pastry

case with its daily selection of strudel, coffee cake, quiches and pies. Try the pesto omelet ($10.50), which features flavorful, bright heirloom cherry tomatoes folded into fresh mozzarella and the strongly herbal, house-made pesto, with hash browns and an English muffin on the side.

It comes with a dab of housemade orange marmalade, a splendid citrusy complement to the cheese and eggs.

For a quick pastry fix, the makos dios ($8), a gluten-free walnut and poppy seed cake topped with raspberry preserve and ground walnuts, makes an excellent substitution for the basic breakfast croissant. (MFC)

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The Hollar In 2008, a young Floridian chef named Josh Novak took over the boxy structure at the bend in the road in Madrid and turned it into The Hollar, an upscale Southern food kitchen with plenty of class—but that retains plenty of the sass that makes Madrid, Madrid. The restaurant hits its 10th birthday in November, which means this writer has been addicted to the crispy chicken and grits with lavender bechamel ($13.50) for a decade, and that it’s been that long since Novak sent out his first steaming biscuit burger with green chile and Swiss ($12.75-$16.75); stacked fried green tomatoes and crispy shrimp ($20.50); perhaps with a massive

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helping of fried okra ($6.75). In addition to the cozy yet sophisticated dining rooms by local design firm French & French Interiors (his sister Heather is one of those Frenches), enjoy the huge tamarisk-enshrouded patio. The smoker churns out tender brisket ($19) that comes slathered with Len’s BBQ Sauce, named after the late town marshal, Len Self. While Novak’s pedigree is solid—he’s a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu and, when he bought The Hollar while still in his 20s, he was already serving fine meals that showed skill beyond his years—he’s created a hangout that’s anything but stuffy, and food that’s anything but forgettable. (CJ)

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Green chile and local goat cheese biscuit burger with sweet potato fries

Experience Rio Grande Valley Cuisine Exciting things are happening in Albuquerque’s North Valley. Campo’s tantalizing seasonal menus embody our field-to-fork philosophy and honor the rich history of our region. Serving both breakfast and dinner, the open kitchen features artisan baking and live-fire cooking in an open hearth. Guests can also enjoy exciting new bar programming with a full spirits license that pays homage to Los Poblanos’ agricultural and organic farming roots. Come for more than just the food.

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Iconik Cof fee Roaster s Ironically enough, while the coffee at Iconik is notoriously some of the most expensive in town ($2.75 per 10 ounces for drip?!), the food feels way fancier than the prices would suggest. The menu inspires gasps: Grilled cheese made with Brie, jack and berry compote, plus a side salad with housemade vinaigrette for $8.75? A generously portioned, slightly spicy kale-kohlrabi salad with puffed rice and fish sauce for $8?

Local lamb sliders with tzatziki for $9.50?

What incredible culinary fever dream is this? We aren’t sure. Get a creamy horchata latte ($5.25) to ponder the utopia in which you’ve landed. (The coffee may be pricey, yes, but we never said it wasn’t perhaps also the best.) Chase it with a mouthwatering gluten-free chocolate-banana tea cake with thick cream cheese icing for $3.95. The coffee shop, which originated at its Midtown location, expanded to handle the coffee bar at Collected Works Bookstore downtown and an off-the-beaten-Plaza-path location at 314 S Guadalupe St.—and, unlike some other companies, this is one coffee empire we’d be happy to see weave its way through the very fabric of our city. (CJ) .$ .

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L’Olivier “Isn’t there some little tool they give you?”

I asked. “Yes, like, a little fork…?” mused my companion, unsure. Of course, we’re talking about the escargots. You have to pull them out of the shells. But how? We aren’t French. We aren’t born knowing these things. Praise be, then, for a place like L’Olivier, which serves the snails ready to stab and eat, like little clams swimming in a bath of garlic butter, ham and almonds ($15). The tender bugs were the perfect entry point into a fine but Santa Fecasual French meal, the likes of which can’t really be found elsewhere in town; a special of swordfish over black rice with thyme beurre blanc ($36) and Colorado elk with sweet potato puree, snow peas and poached pear ($39) may be done by other chefs, but not quite as beautifully as here. A duck breast with raspberry sauce ($32) and honey-glazed roasted squash with polenta ($25) were also hard to pass up. If the prices spook you, never fear: L’Olivier’s much-crowed-about prix fixe on Tuesday and Wednesday nights boasts incredible options for $39 a head for three courses. And relax—you don’t even have to bring your fancy fork. (CJ)

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Love Your self Café

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From the moment you walk into the Love Yourself Café, you’re in for a surprising treat. The ceilings are high, there’s plenty of natural light, and the walls have a peaceful golden hue. You’ll be presented with a small glass of “love water,” which is a light green blend of coconut water, cucumber, apple juice, silica and cell food. The seasonal menu has plenty of vegan options, but always features warm elixirs that are loaded with good-for-your-body-andmind ingredients. The namesake Love Yourself smoothie ($15) has an earthy, slightly chocolatey taste that you can sweeten if you desire. If you’re not down for the elixir experience, this is

one place where you’ll probably feel better after taking shots. Juices and probiotics are offered in 2.5-ounce shots or 8-ounce “shooters” ($4-$9).

The wide-ranging menu runs from superfood oatmeal ($10.50) to more adventurous caprese eggs Benedict ($14) at breakfast. Lunch and dinner include pizza options, ethnic bowl combinations and a satisfying spaghetti squash ($15) that’s served heaping with fresh tomato basil sauce and quinoa “meatballs.” Dessert features cakes and breads that are baked in-house and range from the sweet to the savory. Dig in—you’ll love yourself for trying it. (MG)

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"Having LANB look at my vision critically and say 'We want to a part of this and we want to support something that's local and unique.' was an experience I don't think we could have gotten from any other bank in Santa Fe." Winston Greene, owner of Tonic

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New York Deli We’ve all been in that situation where no one can agree on where to eat. New York Deli to the rescue. With a varied menu that hits the sweet spot between breakfast all day, wellmade sandwiches, grilled items, catering, salads and more, it’s the something-for-everyone spot both downtown and on the Southside.

Omelets ($7.95-$11.95) are a nobrainer, and the deli has ‘em in spades, from the simple three-egg plain to the more complicated concoctions like California with spicy sausage and the asparagus with hollandaise. Try also an .$ .

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enticing array of sandwiches with options for the meat-free such as the grilled cheese with green chile ($8.95, though one with bacon is available at $9.95) or the meat-obsessed like the Monterey chicken sandwich with melted Swiss, avocado and onion ($11.95). The bagels aren’t half bad, either, and run the gamut from the usual seedy suspects to the just-spicy-enough green chile.

New York Deli caters as well, and serves up a damn fine cup of coffee from smiling, friendly waitstaff who always remember their regulars. (ADV)

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Eggs Benedict sampler

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Opuntia Café

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Situated in a glass and timber warehouse hidden away in the Baca Railyard area, Opuntia is the brainchild of Santa Fe’s resident coffeeshop godfather Todd Spitzer (Iconik, Sky) and landscape designer Jeanna Gienke.

It’s an airy, relaxing space full of cacti and succulents that reads as part greenhouse, part teahouse. The green and growing interior design matches the intentions behind the menu, which serves up healthy, light and plant-based meals, all of which come on plates piled high with colorful vegetables. For breakfast, try the ubiquitous avocado toast ($10.75), which pops against a bed of bitter arugula topped with creamy lemon aioli. It makes a solid companion for one of the many artisan teas, provided by San Franciscobased tea company Samovar. For lunch, find a plethora of sandwiches, salads and bowls.

Opuntia also offers a globally minded dinner menu that includes quintessentially New Mexican stuffed poblano ($8) served with black beans, avocado, cheddar cheese and chipotle aioli, and the salmon poke ($10.75), a heaping serving of Atlantic salmon served on a bed of rice topped with scallions, sweet peas, cucumbers and ginger. Beer and wine are also available, but the real stars of the drink show are the three sakes that easily pair with the menu’s slight Asian-fusion bent. Don’t skimp on the sweet and spicy Korean popcorn topped with crimson gochujang. At $1 a bowl, it’s easy to indulge. (MFC) OPEN

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Paper Dosa Named for the elongated, paper-thin crepes that serve as the primary focus of the restaurant’s menu, Paper Dosa offers a gorgeous array of South Indian culinary mainstays. Alongside a selection of the eponymous dosas, uttapam and curries, chef Paulraj Karuppasamy has crafted a menu that features the traditional staples such as pappadum ($7) and pakora ($9). A standout menu item is the dahi vada ($9), a lentil fritter doused in yogurt with tamarind and mint chutney layered on top. The dosas are crafted from a batter of fermented rice, lentils and ghee—although the latter can be left out for vegan customers. They come with a wealth of potential fillers, such as masala served either classically or dusted with white truffle ($10 or $11). For a more filling entree, try the uttapam, made from the dosa batter but served thick like a pancake, with the ingredients cooked directly into the dough. We tried one topped with seasonal farmers market vegetables ($13) of shishito peppers, tomato, scallions and garlic, and another with green chile and cilantro ($10). A unique beer and wine list comes with options like a glass of Basque Zudugarai Txakoli ($13), a spritzy and refreshing counterpart to the hearty food, and the dry, fruity Château Belá riesling ($13), which make wonderful potential pairings. (MFC) . $$.

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El Par asol

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Green chile cheeseburger

In Santa Fe, diners are ferocious when it comes to their loyalties, and many a fan of New Mexican and Mexican fare will emphatically tell you the same—El Parasol’s tacos are to die for. At $2.75$3.50 each a la carte and with shredded meat and house-made shells, they really are glorious. Get all-veggie options and meat-free tamales and burritos to boot, plus the requisite burger. In fact, El Parasol has proved so popular over the years in addition to two Santa Fe locations, it’s now got locations across town and in Pojoaque and Los Alamos. You can even call ahead and pick up your food to-go via the drivethrough. Not bad considering that founders Pedro and Lorenzo Atencio, in the 1950s, sold their mom’s tacos and tamales on the streets of Española. That endeavor grew to become The Taco Wagon, and served as the early blueprint for the place we know and love today. El Parasol remains a family affair with the Atencios’ descendants taking the reins—that’s 60 years later and strong as ever if you’re bad at math. (ADV)

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Desert Dogs PC’s Restaur ant & Lounge Everyone has their New Mexican restaurant standbys, but for a surprisingly excellent meal with no frills and a fair price, PC’s is the undoubted reigning Southside champ. With a sprawling dining room and bar at the mouth of Airport Road, PC’s has been serving up classic local dishes for as long as anyone can remember. The flavorful red and green coupled with the laid-back atmosphere provides a different experience from sometimes-stuffy downtown restaurants. Here, we sampled vegetarian options like the cheese enchiladas, (Christmas, of course) for $8.40, with a fried egg on top (an extra $1.30). The carnitas plate ($9.80) and chicharrón burrito ($9.15) downed by our meat-eating companions were reportedly fantastic. As an added bonus, PC’s officially has the best sopaipillas we’ve ever had in Santa Fe—strong words, indeed, but they were somehow dense and airy all at once and perfectly held drizzling honey and mopped-up chile alike. Find also a full bar with the usual beer and margarita suspects, sports on the TV and some of the creamiest and most flavorful guacamole around. PC’s is no place for needless chit-chat, but for those in search of well-made and quickly served New Mexican highlights. (ADV) OPEN .$ .

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Vietnamese cuisine, which hasn’t been Americanized in the same way that much of Chinese food has, is generally free of heavy oils or homogeneous tastes. While still solidly comforting, it’s often also perky and fresh, accented with buoyant lemongrass, cilantro and South Asian peppers. Gaining in popularity in recent years, pho (a soup of broth, noodles and thinly sliced meat) is one of the best things you can eat on a cold day, on a sick day, on a sad day, on a celebration day—or, hell, on a hot day or a sleepy day or an energetic day. The meat is raw when it’s dropped into the hot broth, and actually cooks while in the soup. It’s often spiced with seasonings you expect in sweet dishes—coriander, cinnamon and mint—giving it a light finish while remaining filling. Pho Ava’s dishes don’t disappoint with a steak pho ($10.50), salt and pepper stir-fry with nice and spicy fried shrimp ($14) and two massive spring rolls with a tasty peanut dipping sauce for $4.50—plus 79 other items that you order by the number. A creamy Thai tea and a floral lychee milkshake ($5 each) tack a sweet ending onto a satisfying comfort food journey. (CJ)

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Pizzeria Espiritu It’s been about a million years since Espiritu left behind its Canyon Road location, but the little Italian eatery that lives in a strip mall on St. Michael’s Drive has steadily remained one of the better spots in town. Much of this can be traced to the house-made pizza dough that comes in both thin and deep dish varieties—try traditional pizza favorites like pepperoni or sausage ($11.80-$22.95, depending on the circumference), or the good-tothe-last bite calzones. But for our money, the number one choice is the Greek pie ($12.45-$20.45), which combines marinara, mozzarella and Kalamata olives, dusted with just the right amount of feta, for an explosive flavor and the best savory notes. Pair that with beer and wine and a dessert list including Italian faves like tiramisu or American hits such as housemade cookies ($1.50-$5.75), and you’ve got a winning combination in an unassuming location. Eat, drink and be merry. (ADV)

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CRITICAL MASS FOR DINING OUT, OUT THERE

Eat in Eldorado

BY JULIE ANN GRIMM

JOY GODFREY

The burger at Arable, with Sweetgrass Farms ground beef, topped with housemade pimento cheese, and smoked pork belly on homemade bun.

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Its signature windmill still spins along the highway like it did when Eldorado was mostly ranch land, but as it now holds more than 2,500 homes and a smattering of businesses, the community has become more than just spacious bedroom estates for people who do most of their shopping and eating out in Santa Fe. The 2010 census put the population for the subdivision at 6,100, and that’s not counting surrounding areas that are just a stitch more rural. It feels to us like the region’s restaurateurs seem to finally be settling in with a critical mass. Now, some are even drawing diners from the city instead of vice versa.

Renée Fox and Dave Readyhough opened a new restaurant in the summer of 2017 at the Agora Center. It’s a spot that has long been a revolving door of short-lived concepts—but this time, it seems like it will stick.

Arable (7 Avenida Vista Grande, Ste. B-6, 303-3816) is a 46-seat restaurant that’s gained a loyal following from both patrons of the couple’s Loyal Hound in Santa Fe and from Eldorado’s residents.

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the first year with vigor.

“I think you have to have a commitment to what you are doing, to what your vision is and be able to respond to the community,” she says. “Like, our logo is a pig, but people come in here with the expectation of having, like, an expansive vegan selection. … So, we altered the menu to make sure that we were being inclusive, regardless of if that’s our eating style or not. Because that is who is out here. So we want to be able to feed everybody as much as possible.”

The Tuesday to Saturday dinner crowd, she says, is steady, but they’re still working on luring brunchers.

Nearby, Harry’s Roadhouse (96 B Old Las Vegas Hwy., 989-4629) isn’t exactly in Eldorado, but lays claim as one of the closest long-term food and drink providers. The sprawling restaurant’s brunch game remains strong. It also recently enclosed its front porch patio, adding more tables that serve as overflow for the nearly-always-a-waitlist favorite that’s been in business for about 25 years.

Café Fina (624 Old Las Vegas Hwy., 466-3886) operates from the site of a former Fina gas station for brunch and dinner, too, but it’s not a hole in

the wall. Watch for the friendly restaurant cat who lounges all over the place, including on SFR’s distribution box outside. Eldorado’s other shopping center, La Tienda, is home to La Plancha (7 Caliente Road, 466-2060), serving food with Salvardoran flare for more than five years.

Two pizza joints are also on offer, and both are have operations that are popular inside the city limits. The Agora location for Pizza Centro (7 Avenida Vista Grande, 466-3161) was actually Nathan Aufrichtig’s first of what became three storefronts; others are downtown and on the Southside.

While having competition from Upper Crust (5 Colina Drive, 471-1111) is new in the last few years, he’s not concerned it will be adverse. With about four employees, Pizza Centro opens Wednesday through Sunday and is going on 10 years in business.

Aufrichtig has weathered the storms of opening up shop with a limited pool of customers. “It’s a small community,” he says. “A new place opens up and it hits you for about six months and then it goes right back to the way it was. It’s a little up and down.”

The reason his shop stays up? “People know good taste.”

Gelato (Low-fat italian ice cream)

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authentic espresso, lattes cappuccinos, shakes, chai, tea, italian sodas & frappes

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There are few cuisines that have caused the rending of friendships, the division of families, the destruction of dreams and the agree-to-disagree passiveaggressive kiss-offs that barbecue has inspired. All over America and across the globe, the ways in which people cook meat vary almost as much as the flavors in the sauces slathered thereon. Santa Fe has its own beloved barbecue joints (some of which we talk about in this very guide), but there are few that provoke as many “oh, that’s my favorite” claims than The Ranch House. Those left heartbroken when Josh’s Barbecue on Zafarano closed in the late aughts were delighted to see

that chef Josh Baum commandeered a classier, cavernous space just a little further south to keep serving his red chile-glazed ribs ($17.95-$28.95), brined and smoked chicken with white barbecue sauce ($13.95), a steak and shrimp combo with brown butter glaze and frizzled onions ($18.95) and waffle fries with brisket and queso ($10.20).

So often, large restaurants speak to poor quality, but don’t let the big dining rooms scare you off—even though they could easily host your whole rehearsal dinner. All the size does is speak to the devoted following of the massive meat church in which Baum serves as gracious pastor. (CJ)

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Rowley Farmhouse Ales Here’s a handy rule: If chef Jeffrey Kaplan brings it out to you in a cast-iron skillet, you have chosen wisely. Our favorite dishes at Rowley are served this way, and we recommend you find a friend and try this three-part skillet symphony for two.

Start with the menu’s recent addition of elote—roasted organic Olathe corn (sourced from the farmer who sets up in front of Jackalope), queso fresco, roasted jalapeño and fresh lime ($7). Next, throw down on the $11 mac ‘n’ cheese that can’t be beat, elbow macaroni oozing with its combination of three cheeses— mozzarella, parmesan and blue—and add-ons of Zoe’s organic bacon and/or green chile ($2/$1, respectively). And . $$ .

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finally, get busy with the green chile and apple piñon crumble ($5), which arrives at the table piping hot. The butter meter on this decadent treat is over the top, and we take care to make sure we don’t lose anything to drippage as we spoon out the syrupy goodness between the tender apples. Plus, there’s beer! John Rowley’s brewed creations cross the spectrum from sour to hoppy, and guest taps constantly rotate for a plentiful selection. The addition of a stout shade structure with a corrugated metal roof and sharing spots on rows of wooden picnic tables makes us feel sorta like we are at the farmhouse. That, and the frying pans. (JAG)

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Find a seat in the dimly lit, elegant interior, preferably at the comfy corner bar with a view of the sleepy street below.

Meals begin with an amuse-bouche of six rainbow-colored sauces crafted by chef Fernando Olea that serve as a jumping-off point for potential pairings with the rest of dinner. These include a negro, poblano, beet and apricot, blanco and verde, all of which provide subtle pops of flavor ranging from earthy and chocolatey to light and fruity, not to mention vegetal and spicy—served on tiny housemade tortillas. First-timers would do well to order the small appetizer plate, which provides a selection of tacos ranging in content from duck and pork belly to chapulines (grasshoppers), or huitlacoche (a special corn filling mixed with a mushroom that grows on ears of corn in Mexico). The small order yields four ($18) and the large eight ($25), and both come served with a tiny bit of tuna crudité in the center. We also gobbled the timbales, a trio of corn, beet and spinach cakes topped with poblano sauce and gruyere cheese ($13). All of this is inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Mexico City and a reminder of this regional cuisine’s place in the world of fine dining.

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Created by Soma Franks and Fiona Wong, Sweetwater boasts an eclectic menu available with counter service during the day and tableside waitstaff in the evenings and for Sunday brunch. The breakfast burrito, stuffed with sweet potatoes, black beans, green chile and fried eggs and smothered with Monterey jack cheese, is craveable ($8-$11.50). Lunch and dinner menus have plenty of vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options. Highlights include a salmon donburi bowl ($15), with grilled fish served on top of brown rice with crisp peas and an egg, punctuated with scallions and pickled watermelon radish. The tri-color quinoa cakes ($12) are both artful and tasty. The house-made veggie burger ($12) does its own thing without attempting to be meat, and comes with a salad or cup of soup—Sweetwater regularly competes quite well at the annual Souper Bowl, so consider slurping some goodness as you sit in your green Navy chair and sip on a Bhakti chai latte ($4.50-$5.50) or hibiscus lemon cooler ($3). Gluten-free dessert options abound, such as a dense, flavorful carrot cake ($7). (MG)

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Tr attoria a Mano Restaurateur Charles Dale’s New Mexico Fine Dining has made a string of smart choices lately with Bouche, Maize and now this Italian offering tucked away downtown on Galisteo Street. The dinner-only spot is often crowded with locals and tourists, as staff flit back and forth to the open kitchen or the wine rack. It’s the sort of place where everyone is waiting on you, and it most often works seamlessly. Chef Michael Leonard and Andrew MacLauchlan, Dale’s culinary director, have crafted a menu meant to evoke a village restaurant in Italy. Appetizers showcase creative takes on classics, such as an heirloom tomato caprese ($16) with smoked mozzarella, asparagus, sublime pesto and toasted pine nuts. Or catch the burrata and local peaches ($14) dressed with smoked sea salt, balsamic vinegar and micro basil. The house-made pasta offerings provide simple fare that depends on meticulous preparation, like linguine with littleneck clams, white wine, oregano and garlic ($23). Steak, chicken and fish mark the main dish menu, with a generously portioned grilled branzino ($30) served atop Sicilianstyle cauliflower and accompanied by a surprising salsa verde. (MG)

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Meanwhile, in Albuquerque CLASSIC SANTA FE RESTAURANTS ARE BRANCHING OUT INTO DUKE CITY

BY MARY FRANCIS CHEESEMAN At first glance, Albuquerque and Santa Fe are polar opposites of each other. Albuquerque is bustling and gritty,Santa Fe is smaller and sleepier. But when it comes to food, there’s a sense of diversity in the former— over 20 different Thai food restaurants and tons of coffee shops, not to mention the breweries—and affordability that makes for some warm and hospitable spaces. There’s a commitment to family-run institutions, small pockets devoted to sustainability and plenty of gloriously self-indulgent junk food.

And lately, there’s been plenty of Santa Fe up in Albuquerque’s business, and I’m not mad at it.

Erin Wade’s Santa Fe salad success Vinaigrette moved into not just Albuquerque but Austin, too. And the Duel Brewing tasting room and venue on Central Avenue is way bigger and busier than the OG here in Midtown. Below are a few of our favorite ways food and drink from the City Different have extended themselves into the Duke City.

Tomasita’s Albuquerque Opened in late 2017 in a large, 7,500-square-foot building formerly owned

by Texas Land & Cattle, the new location of a Santa Fe institution serves up a similar menu of traditional Northern New Mexican staples. Comparisons are inevitable—the menu at the Albuquerque location is slightly abridged, and there are no daily specials like the ones featured at the original location. But owner George Gundrey, whose family also owns Atrisco Café and Bar in Santa Fe’s DeVargas Center, has roots that go

deep in the Albuquerque community. His mother, Georgia Maryol, operated a small Duke City diner called The Central Café for 26 years, before shuttering its doors and moving the family north to Santa Fe. She established Tomasita’s in a small red brick building that once served as a waystation on the Chili Line, a railroad that ran lumber from Antonito, Colorado, to Santa Fe. While the Albuquerque location doesn’t have the same sense of historic romanticism, it does have stuffed sopaipillas ($11.95), hangover-curing bowls of menudo ($7.95) and frozen margaritas swirled with sangria ($7.95) to echo tradition that springs from restaurants based on the recipes of New Mexican grandmothers.

4949 Pan American Fwy. NE, 344-1204 tomasitas.com

Santa Fe Brewing Company It’s already been three years since taps started flowing here, and is well worth seeking out while there’s still patio weather to be enjoyed—this location happens to be double-decker. The brewing co has consistently demonstrated a shrewd sense of where to plant its locations, whether it be in Santa Fe in an old downtown speakeasy-esque cigar club or a sprawling lot off I-25 south of town that was begging to be turned into an outdoor concert space. The Albuquerque taproom at the Green Jeans Farmery

Complex, a mall made out of old shipping containers and bicycle parts located at the intersection of I-40 and Carlisle, is a veritable stroke of genius, since it has unlimited potential in terms of food options. These include offerings from Amore Neapolitan Pizzeria, Rockin Taco or Soup Dog for noshing on with your pint of choice. Everything the taproom sells is brewed by the mothership, including the State Pen Porter, Happy Camper IPA and the Freestyle Pilsner ($5).

Catch happy hour from 4-6 pm Tuesday through Thursday, where all pints are $3, and an all-day happy hour on Monday.

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Jambo Café If there’s one thing all of New Mexico needs more of, it’s quality African food. Thank goodness for Jambo, which in June 2017 expanded to Albuquerque with its characteristically craveable Afro-Caribbean fusion cuisine. Owner and chef Ahmed Obo draws upon his experiences growing up on the small island of Lamu off the Kenyan coast at both his Santa Fe and Albuquerque restaurants, not to mention his food truck, Hapa (“here” in Swahili), which travels between Santa Fe, Albuquerque and Taos. Find a few treats unique to the Albuquerque location, such as fried cassava for $6.95 and Caribbean spiced slow-cooked oxtail for $16.95.

But the menus are consistent between the two locations, meaning you can get your East African comfort food favorites such as goat stew or chicken kebabs (both $13.95) with a side of roti or ugali—African flatbread or cornmeal, respectively ($2.95). Not to mention that both locations use locally raised, hormone and antibiotic-free meats, and the menu is friendly for vegetarians and gluten-frees.

Fried cassava is only availible at Jambo Café’s Albuquerque location.

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From the best New Mexican to cuisine from every corner of the globe, here’s a list of Santa Fe’s restaurants organized by neighborhood.

We dare you to pick one at random today.

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35° North Coffee Santa Fe Arcade, 60 E San Francisco St., 983-6138

Blue Corn Café and Brewery 133 W Water St., 984-1800 New Mexico flavors and local brews too!

Coffee, pastries and light fare.

315 Restaurant & Wine Bar 315 Old Santa Fe Trail, 986-9190 French cuisine and an extensive wine list.

Agave Lounge Eldorado Hotel, 309 W San Francisco St., 995-4530 Classy choices and beautiful digs.

Agoyo Lounge Inn on the Alameda, 303 E Alameda St., 984-2121 From beef tartare to Frito pie.

Amaya Restaurant Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta, 955-7805 Native American food from New Mexico and beyond.

Anasazi Restaurant Inn of the Anasazi, 113 Washington Ave., 988-3236 hoose from sophisticated fine dining or a bar menu.

B&B Bakery 38 Burro Alley, 213-369-1604

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Multi-national treats just steps from the Plaza. Korean, French, American—it’s all delicious.

The Beestro Plaza Galeria, 66 E San Francisco St., Ste. E, 990-8058

The beloved lunch spot has reopened, now with a new Middle Eastern focus.

The Bell Tower Bar La Fonda Hotel, 100 E San Francisco St., 982-5511 Open from May to October, this high point has light bites, excellent

La Boca (Original Location) 72 W Marcy St., 982-3433 Arguably the best tapas in town are sure to leave you satisfied

La Boca (Taberna Location) 125 Lincoln Ave., Ste. 117, 982-3433 This location, tucked inside a courtyard, shares a menu with La Boca and hosts live music.

223-B Canyon Road, 820-2535 Stop in for a sandwich or glass of wine after perusing the galleries.

Café Pasqual’s 121 Don Gaspar Ave., 983-9340 A Santa Fe institution serves upscale New Mexican and renowned breakfast.

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Café des Artistes

208 Galisteo St., 983-8378

Boultawn’s Bakery 105 E Marcy St., 983-9006

La Casa Sena

The Bull Ring 150 Washington Ave., Ste. 108, 983-3328 With steak this good, who needs vegetables? Rub elbows with the rich and famous—or at least those who also love meat.

Bumble Bee’s Baja Grill 301 Jefferson St., 820-2862 Quality ingredients make for great tacos, burritos, soups and more.

The Burger Stand 207 W San Francisco St., 989-3360 Serving—you guessed it—burgers, plus other dishes sure to please.

Don’t miss dat marshallow whip.

The Burrito Company 111 Washington Ave., 982-4453 Get breakfast and lunch quick and friendly, plus a burger we’d eat any day.

Never content with run-of-the-mill coffee, Santa Fe’s favorite book purveyor snagged Iconik Coffee Roasters to mind the counter with awesome drinks, soups and snacks.

Rich, excellently prepared contemporary American cuisine.

This relative newcomer has quickly gained a place in many hearts as one of the best taquerias in town—plus, the interior is super-classy.

Made-from-scratch breakfast, lunch and pastries, plus what we’ve unofficially declared the best bagel in Santa Fe.

202 Galisteo St., 988-4226

653 Canyon Road, 982-4353

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Collected Works Bookstore & Coffeehouse

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Caffe Greco

New Mexican fare, plus coffee and wine, in a refreshingly casual setting.

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margs and one of the best sunset views around.

125 E Palace Ave., 988-9232 ine food, fine music, fine courtyard, fine location, fine wine et it

Coyote Café 132 W Water St., 983-1615 Fine dining with classics and a seasonal menu, plus some of the best cocktails in the city and an A+ rooftop bar—now open year-round.

Del Charro Saloon 101 W Alameda St., 954-0320 Dine inexpensively in a cozy atmosphere complete with kivas and leather chairs.

CAVA Santa Fe Lounge

Desert Dogs Brewery & Cidery Taproom

Eldorado Hotel, 309 W San Francisco St., 988-4455

112 W San Francisco St., Ste. 307, 983-0134

You don’t have to be a hotel guest to take an elegant happy hour staycation.

Fruit-based booze, fun food and games galore.

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Cheesemongers of Santa Fe 130 E Marcy St., 795-7878 Cheese and cured meats abound, and they whip up a beautiful charcuterie board if you need to impress at a potluck.

Chez Mamou French Bakery & Café 217 E Palace Ave., 216-1845 A favorite stop for locals and Europeans alike.

376 Garcia St., 983-3085 Coffee, espresso drinks, pastries and light meals. Plus, periodicals and art.

The Dragon Room 406 Old Santa Fe Trail, 983-7712 A great happy hour menu and plenty of popcorn in a comfortable, funky space.

La Cocina de Doña Clara

Ecco Espresso & Gelato

Santa Fe Village, 227 Don Gaspar Ave., 983-6455

105 E Marcy St., 986-9778

Mexican food for lovers of the authentic. They’ve got a sister restaurant on Airport Road, if you’re down that way.

Fresh ingredients go into gelato flavors, and they also have panini if you’re peckish.

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Plaza Galeria, 66 E San Francisco St., Ste. 10, 982-0611 uisine of southern hina right near the laza, made with organic and local ingredients

808 Canyon Road, 983-9912

Johnnie’s Cash Store

ine and dance in the newly remodeled establishment

Stop in the general store for tamales

420 Camino Don Miguel, 982-9506

La Fiesta Lounge

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La Fonda Hotel, 100 E San Francisco St., 982-5511

La Posada de Santa Fe, 330 E Palace Ave., 986-0000

asual eats with a good chance to hear local music

he hotel was the residence of Mr and Mrs braham Staab in the s She’s still around

Five & Dime General Store 58 E San Francisco St., 992-1800 orld famous rito pie with a side of postcards

La Fogata Grill 112 W San Francisco St., Ste. 101, 983-7302 It may ta e a minute to find, but definitely try this basement stop for Latin foods

The French Pastry Shop La Fonda Hotel, 100 E San Francisco St., 983-6697 ring some cash and a good appetite for casual rench fare, bread and pastries

Geronimo 724 Canyon Road, 982-1500 he finest of fine dining

La Lecheria 101 W Marcy St., 205-1595 he craft ice cream co has a refueling station downtown and they’ve recent ly brought light fare lunch into the mix

Luminaria Inn and Spa at Loretto, 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, 984-7915 asual fine dining and a beautiful patio

Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant 31 Burro Alley, 992-0304 on’t miss the hat oir abaret on ridays and Saturdays

Maize 225 Johnson St., 780-5125 Inspired by traditional flavors and com plex combinations, and right next door to the eorgia ’ eeffe Museum

Holy Spirit Espresso

Mamunia

225 W San Francisco St., 920-3664

130 Lincoln Ave., 983-8654

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safe haven, a aul Mc artney song, a coffee shop you can have it all

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CHEZ MAMOU FRENCH BAKERY & CAFÉ

Mangiamo Pronto!

Mucho Gusto

Osteria d’Assisi

The Pink Adobe

Roque’s Carnitas

228 Old Santa Fe Trail, 989-1904

839 Paseo de Peralta, 955-8402

58 S Federal Place, 986-5858

406 Old Santa Fe Trail, 983-7712

Corner of Old Santa Fe Trail and E San Francisco Street

Eat this Italian food—fast!

You’ll be pleased to meet these Mexican dishes.

Upscale New Mexican favorites.

Get a whiff of that mouth-watering smoke, already. Locals will find him on a relatively new Plaza corner, but it’s the same old Roque.

American-Southwestern dishes from chef Kathleen Crook, who went to college on a rodeo scholarship—so she ain’t frontin’ with this Western thing.

El Mesón 213 Washington Ave., 983-6756 Spectacular tapas and jazzy live music.

Milad Persian Bistro 802 Canyon Road, 303-3581 Choose from an Iranian, Turkish and Lebanese menu.

El Molero Fajitas Corner of Lincoln Avenue and E San Francisco Street That chile stain on your shirt is a badge of honor.

710 Camino Lejo, 984-8900 All that art can make you hungry.

Here, the food and the ambiance are classy.

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Hotel St. Francis, 210 Don Gaspar Ave., 992-6354

Museum Hill Café

New York Deli 420 Catron St., 982-8900

So much meat and bread. Plus bagels and even Snapple.

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Market Steer Steakhouse

This exceptional Italian food is highly regarded by locals and Italians alike.

The Palace Restaurant & Saloon 142 W Palace Ave., 428-0690

50 E San Francisco St., 982-2044

Palacio Café

Dine in the historic hotel’s original patio sunroom.

All your fave American and New Mexican dishes from a lofty perch.

209 E Palace Ave., 989-3505 New Mexican and American classics always satisfy.

Santa Fe Village, 227 Don Gaspar Ave., 820-7888

Light fare and pastries make this a good stop for recharging downtown.

San Francisco Street Bar & Grill

La Fonda Hotel, 100 E San Francisco St., 995-2334

229 Galisteo St., 989-1919

Hilton Santa Fe, 100 Sandoval St., 988-2811

Inexpensive, friendly fare.

La Plazuela Restaurant

Palacio Café II

Ortiz Café

54 Lincoln Ave., 982-1664

Sample the late-night grub until 1 am. They have flashlights for the menus ‘cause it’s dark in there.

L’Olivier

Bold Southwestern flavors are infused into classic French cuisine. rix fixe too

Plaza Café

Is Palace Avenue just a bit too far away? Don’t want to run into S R staffers et your fix on Don Gaspar.

Il Piatto 95 W Marcy St., 984-1091 It’s been 20 delicious years of fresh Italian dishes for Il Piatto.

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414 Old Santa Fe Trail, 955-0765 Dining is super elegant with choices that range from great steaks to fried chicken for dinner, and the bar is super casual, with the same great food.

231 Washington Ave., 984-1788 Not just for special occasions, this town favorite serves a great Sunday brunch.

Santa Fe Espresso Co.

Rooftop Pizzeria Santa Fe Arcade, 60 E San Francisco St., Ste. 301,984-0008 Enjoy a slice on the roof, as the name would suggest, or bring a pie into The Draft Station down the hall.

56 E San Francisco St., 988-3858 Coffee’s just the beginning here; they also have ice cream.

Most folks know it simply as Häagen-Dazs.

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Sazón 221 Shelby St., 983-8604

Sophisticated Mexican food, with a focus on the mole.

The Shed 113½ E Palace Ave., 982-9030

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Everything’s swimming in Santa Fe’s best chile.

Shohko Café 321 Johnson St., 982-9708

This family-owned restaurant was the city’s first for apanese fare.

Sushi Land East Santa Fe Arcade, 60 E San Francisco St., 820-1178 Reliable sushi at a friendly price point.

The Teahouse 821 Canyon Road, 992-0972 Your stop for incredible tea options, not to mention breakfast, lunch and dinner.

TerraCotta Wine Bistro 304 Johnson St., 989-1166 n oy high class food and fine wine in a comfy and vibrant environment.

Thunderbird Bar & Grill

n upscale lounge has noshes to soak up all the unique cocktails you’ll be drinking, plus late-night jazz on Fridays and Saturdays.

Trattoria a Mano 227 Galisteo St., 982-3700

Italian dishes handcrafted with care by head chef Michael Leonard and the team of New Mexico Fine Dining.

Travel Bug Coffee Shop 839 Paseo de Peralta, 992-0418 Coffee, maps and travel accessories—plus slide lectures about exotic locales.

Tres Colores 101 W Marcy St., 490-0296 Can’t make it all the way to the Southside for your mole fix The outlet mall staple has a downtown outlet now too.

Upper Crust Pizza 329 Old Santa Fe Trail, 982-0000 From the traditional to the unique (pine nut and broccoli pizza, anyone

Il Vicino 321 W San Francisco St., 986-8700 Not just pizza—get a great salad or sammie too, if that’s more your speed.

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Tia Sophia’s 210 W San Francisco St., 983-9880 Locals pack it in every morning for the best breakfast burritos.

Hide out in a classic wood-paneled booth and drink more coffee than is necessary.

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Local ingredients and imported sensibilities make this an Italian feast to remember.

Atrisco Café & Bar DeVargas Center, 193 Paseo de Peralta, 983-7401 Not your average mall food, this

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Bambini’s Steaks & Hoagies 905 S St. Francis Drive, 699-2243 You’d think this seasonal food truck just rolled in from Philly.

Bang Bite Filling Station 400 block of W Water Street, 469-2345 This food truck moves around sometimes, but find it for trailer fries and a burger with maple bacon jam.

Bouche French Bistro 451 W Alameda St. (enter on West Water Street), 982-6297 A local mainstay still impresses, now with a little Italian flavor mixed in with French.

Boxcar 530 S Guadalupe St., 988-7222 Bar food that’s way better than bar food, served till 1:30 am.

Café Sonder 326 S. Guadalupe St., 982-9170 From the owners of Plaza Café comes a slightly more upscale (but still hearty and comfortable merican restaurant

Casa Chimayó 409 W Water St., 428-0391 Traditional New Mexican dishes tell the story of “New Spain.”

Caveman Coffee Cave 411 W Water St., 988-8042 Coffee made with coconut oil and butter, plus local beer and merch too.

50 Lincoln Ave., 490-6550 A second-story deck overlooks the Plaza.

local spot features carefully crafted New Mexican entrees.

Chili Line Brewing Co. 204 N Guadalupe St., 982-8474 A smoked beer goes nicely with live tunes, pub fare and Italian food from the sister restaurant, Pizzeria Da Lino, right next door.

Chopstix Oriental Food 238 N Guadalupe St., 820-2126 et your hinese food fix from a friendly staff of take-out masters.

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Delicious oxygen elixirs and fresh superfood tapas.

103 W Water St., 982-1189

La Choza 905 Alarid St., 982-0909

If The Shed is too packed, visit its slightly-less-packed sister restaurant for amazing New Mexican food in a casual atmosphere.

Cowgirl BBQ 319 S Guadalupe St., 982-2565 Let your kids play while you down a margarita or a giant brisket sandwich.

Dinner for Two 106 N Guadalupe St., 820-2075 Enjoy the fresh feel from a full interior remodel, and bring more than one companion for finely finished plates

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133 W San Francisco St., 986-5037

Tonic

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Santa Fe Oxygen & Healing Bar: Apothecary

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Dolina Bakery 402 N Guadalupe St., 982-9394

Espresso and coffee, pies and soups with hints of Eastern European influences.

Fenix at Vanessie 427 W Water St., 982-9966 Excellent cocktails, great steak and live entertainment for over three decades, now with a new name.

Fire & Hops 222 N Guadalupe St., 954-1635 Let it become your favorite neighborhood gastropub, even if you don’t live in the neighborhood.

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Iconik Coffee Roasters

314 S Guadalupe St., 428-0996

Iconik’s expanding its coffee empire with a menu of light breakfast and lunch fare, plus signature coffees.

DOWNTOWN | RAILYARD/GUADALUPE STRETCH

Jinja Bar & Bistro

Pizzeria & Trattoria da Lino

510 N Guadalupe St., 982-4321 Get cozy with some of the best Asian dishes in the city and a killer cocktail list.

ood fired pie and Italian classics.

Joseph’s of Santa Fe

Radish & Rye

428 Agua Fría St., 982-1272

548 Agua Fría St., 930-5325

Sophisticated fare, friendly staff and a great wine list.

Kohnami

A great bourbon cocktail list and a superb seasonal menu.

313 S Guadalupe St., 984-2002

Sabor Peruano

Japanese that hits the spot.

DeVargas Center, 163 Paseo de Peralta, 358-3829

Lion & Honey

The flavors of Peru are also great for vegetarians. We had one of these savory empanadas, it had an egg in it, and it changed our collective life.

418 Montezuma Ave., Ste. B, 557-6769

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Rainbow-colored desserts, local art and boba tea plus CBD.

Love Yourself Café

DeVargas Center, 199 Paseo de Peralta, 983-5683

Organic, gluten-free, vegan and clean eating in a charming, sunny spot in the mall.

Macalicious

Santa Fe Bar & Grill DeVargas Center, 187 Paseo de Peralta, 982-3033 Consistently good food, solid salads and a full bar.

Second Street Brewery (Railyard)

226 N Guadalupe St., 557-6495

1607 Paseo de Peralta, Ste. 10, 989-3278

Gourmet macaroni and cheese served bubbling hot.

Microbrews, wings, burgers, friends, winning.

New Mexico Hard Cider Taproom

Sky Coffee

505 Cerrillos Road, Ste. A, 231-0632

Third-wave brews, pie and dessert too.

Nine taps of local cider, plus hearty sandwiches and snacks.

505 Cerrillos Road, 982-9692

TOP 10

Locally roasted coffee as dark as your desires.

Social Kitchen & Bar

Hotel guests and locals alike should chec out this varied menu.

State Capital Kitchen

Paloma 401 S Guadalupe St., 467-8624

Upscale Mexican-inspired dining and a killer patio.

500 Sandoval St., 467-8237 Expert American dishes and exploding passion balls.

Taco Fundación

Pizza Etc. DeVargas Center, 556 N Guadalupe St., 986-1500 Grab a slice, y’all.

1609 Alcaldesa St.

Sage Inn, 725 Cerrillos Road, 982-5952

Ohori’s Coffee Roasters

LA FOGATA GRILL

204 N Guadalupe St., Ste. B, 982-8474

235 N Guadalupe St., 982-8286 Tacos from the same folks who brought you Shake Foundation.

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RESTAURANT DIRECTORY Tomasita’s 500 S Guadalupe St., 983-5721 This Santa Fe favorite is famed for its spicy chile and marvelous margaritas in a historic depot.

El Callejón Taqueria and Grill

208 Galisteo Street, Santa Fe, NM // (505) 983-8378 Tues-Sun 11:30am - 8pm // Closed Mondays

1606 Alcaldesa St., 216-5678 Bring your fancy pub grub into the movie theater, or skip a movie entirely and just enjoy those Brussels sprouts.

Whole Hog Café

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here’s a casual atmosphere here, with creative artwork and an old mesquite wooden bar reminicent of Santa Fe at the turn of the century.

Yet we feature contemporary interpretations of delicious and innovative Southwest cuisine with a variety of spirits for your enjoyment.

Violet Crown Cinema

320 S Guadalupe St., 474-3375 Award-winning barbecue served up fast and casual.

Whoo’s Donuts 851 Cerrillos Road, Ste. B, 629-1678 Unique, irresistible flavors on hearty, cakey donuts. Oh yes.

50 East San Francisco Street Santa Fe, 87501

info@sanfranbargrill.com • 505.982.2044

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salt lamps.

Pho Kim Solana Center, 919 W Alameda St., 820-6777 A varied Vietnamese menu.

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La Familia Morales welcomes you and brings our very best

Piccolino 2890 Agua Fría St., 471-1480

Delicious casual Italian fare.

Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery 2791 Agua Fría St. Beer! Spirits! Music! Food trucks!

Charcuterie! Elk brats with spicy, seedy mustard mple par ing his fledgling spot makes Midtown the place to be.

Tune-Up Café 1115 Hickox St., 983-7060 Our fave American-New Mexican-El Salvadorean hotspot.

WEST ALAMEDA/ AGUA FRÍA

Valentina’s Solana Center, 945 W Alameda St., 988-7165

Barrio Brinery 1413-B W Alameda St., 699-9812

Mexican and New Mexican favorites abound.

If you think you don’t like pickled foods, give the handcrafted stuff a try.

SOUTH CAPITOL

The Betterday Coffee Shop & Dine-In

The Kitchen Plants of the Southwest, 3095 Agua Fría St., 465-9535 Open weekdays April through October, this seasonal locale serves one vegetarian lunch entree a day.

Masa Sushi Solana Center, 927 W Alameda St., 982-3334 FRESH HEALTHY • FRESH •• HEALTHY • AUTHENTIC AUTHENTIC Original dede Santa Fe Fe ElEl Original Santa

BREAKFAST & LUNCH Monday–Friday: 9am – 5:30pm | Saturday: 9am – 3 pm

1711 Llano St., Ste. A, St. Michael’s Village BEST TACOS!

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Noodles ‘n’ sushi.

La Montañita Co-op Solana Center, 913 W Alameda St., 984-2852 Healthy daily buffets and Himalayan

513 Camino de los Marquez, Ste. C, 365-2112 Lunch and brunch of sustainable, locally sourced ingredients.

Chicago Dog Express 600 Cerrillos Road, 984-2798 Dogs approved by Chicagoans.

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Bring your laptop and get some work done with Stumptown coffee, a pastry and one of our favorite breakfast burritos, or get a full meal next door.

Café Mimosa

El Chile Toreado 950 W Cordova Road, 500-0033

The best breakfast burritos in town can be found in this little food truck.

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Solana Center, 905 W Alameda St., 428-0876

Clafoutis 333 W Cordova Road, 988-1809

Pastries that are rich, fresh and in a location with almost enough parking.

WEST ALAMEDA/AGUA FRÍA | SOUTH CAPITOL

The New Santa Fe Baking Company

El Sabor Spanish Tapas y Másss

504 W Cordova Road, 557-6435

Corner of Paseo de Peralta and Old Santa Fe Trail, 316-5084

The breakfast, lunch and dinner you know and love, plus soups revived from the now-defunct Back Street Bistro.

et your flash fried avo and fish tacos at this corner most often, but this is an actual truc , after all so call to see where it is today, if you have a craving.

Ohori’s Coffee Roasters

Sage Bakehouse

1098 ½ S St. Francis Drive (access on Pen Road), 982-9692 Buy a pound ‘o’ beans, get a brewed cup for free. Everyone wins.

Oh but wait—there’s another one!

Ohori’s left this location, then a few years later came right back.

Welcome home.

Santa Fe BBQ

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Don’t let the humble locale fool you—this place is your ticket to Vietnam.

Paper Dosa 551 W Cordova Road, 930-5521

Pizza Centro Design Center, 418 Cerrillos Road, 988-8825

Middle Eastern and Mediterranean specialties quick and savory.

Dulce Bakery & Coffee 1100 Don Diego Ave., 989-9966

TOP 10

Cupcakes almost too pretty to eat (but do eat them, they’re delicious).

Edible Alchemy 815 Early St., Ste. B, 983-8152

This plant-based eatery is not only meticulous and unique, but it’s attached to one of Santa Fe’s favorite cannabis dispensaries. (The food is THC-free, naturally.)

Kakawa Chocolate House 1050 Paseo de Peralta, 9820388 The chocolate here isn’t just an indulgence—it can help heal your soul.

Kaune’s Neighborhood Market

Maria’s 555 W Cordova Road, 983-7929 Over 100 tequilas make this your spot for margaritas and great New Mexican food.

537 W Cordova Road, 982-2790 More fish than you can sha e a stick at.

Yes, it’s a grocery store—but the chopped salad bar and pre-packed lunches are handy. The sandwiches come with a chocolate.

Modern General

Design Center, 418 Cerrillos Road, 982-0048 All the basics, plus juice drinks, make you want to crawl right in.

Pyramid Café

637 Cerrillos Road, 930-5462 Soup, smoothies, gardening tools and sandwiches, plus seasonal and unique foods li e olaches you won’t find anywhere else in town.

600 Old Santa Fe Trail, 573-4816 Check ahead to see if the food truck will be there, or just follow your nose. Pro tip: Cops get it half-price.

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Corner of Paseo de Peralta and Old Santa Fe Trail, 490-5157 Juices and chia bowls are as fresh as fresh can be, and might just transport you to the breezy, beachy environs of owner Abel Martinez’ native Sayulita, Mexico

Santafamous Street Eats Corner of Paseo de Peralta and Old Santa Fe Trail, 795-1396

505 W Cordova Road, 989-1378 Mediterranean food of all stripes, from Greek to North African.

Mariscos La Playa

511 Old Santa Fe Trail, 982-2629

The Kitchen Window

he closest thing you can find to real New York pizza in town. This is only one of three locations, so you can eat this stuff anywhere.

TOP 10

Design Center, 418 Cerrillos Road, 820-7381

Saigon Café

507 Old Santa Fe Trail, 982-9692

Most Indian food around is northern Indian—so try these southern Indian dishes on for size.

Cleopatra’s Café

Sage serves up the best bread in town, plus sandwiches and tarts.

501 W Cordova Road, 988-4951

Ohori’s Coffee Roasters

MACALICIOUS

535 Cerrillos Road, 820-7243

Restaurant Martín 526 Galisteo St., 820-0919

Chef Martín Rios serves up progressive, refreshingly unique American cuisine.

This heckuva food truck serves up one of the best barbecue sandwiches we’ve ever eaten, plus tacos, dogs and more.

Saveur 204 Montezuma Ave., 989-4200 Especially great for a quick lunch, try the French bistro menu or buffet.

Renewal Life Bar 1221 S St. Francis Drive, 204-0251 Perched on the edge of an unassuming office complex, it’s a fast favorite for organic smoothies, sandwiches, salads and more clean-eating options.

Shake Foundation 631 Cerrillos Road, 988-8992 Get your burgers, fries, adobe shakes and more from a walk-up window.

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Culinary students offer a rotating menu. This truck moves around sometimes, so get the info at streetfoodinstitute.org.

Tiny’s Restaurant & Lounge 1005 S St. Francis Drive, 983-9817

TOP 10

Charmingly divey—get New Mexican and American that’s hearty and generous, plus live music nightly.

Vinaigrette 709 Don Cubero Alley, 820-9205

They’ll make a veggie believer out of carnivores.

Midtown Bistro

1599 S St. Francis Drive, 316-9418

901 W San Mateo Road, Ste. A, 820-3121

A glorious food truck serves up tacos, Eastern-style.

Brunch, lunch and dinner in an airy, comfortable space.

Burrito Spot

Mucho, The Gourmet Sandwich Shoppe

1057 Cerrillos Road, 820-0779 You know you want burritos.

Who doesn’t want burritos?

Chocolate Maven 821 W San Mateo Road, 984-1980 Great food, sure, but don’t lie—you’re really here for the exquisite desserts.

Chow’s Asian Bistro 720 St. Michael’s Drive, Ste. Q, 471-7120 Asian fusion made with care.

Yin Yang Design Center, 418 Cerrillos Road, 986-9279

Counter Culture Café

Everything you’d expect from a Chinese joint, plus many specials.

Bring cash for a diverse and delicious menu.

YummyTown Food Truck Corner of Paseo de Peralta and Old Santa Fe Trail, 970-799-3720

930 Baca St., 995-1105

Felipe’s Tacos 1711 Llano St., Ste. A/B, 473-9397 Get Santa Fe’s best tacos for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

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Mobile Mediterranean fare.

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Iconik Coffee Roasters 1600 Lena St., 428-0996

1620 St. Michael’s Drive, 988-9688 Eat without fear—vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, clean, they do it all!

Back Road Pizza 1807 Second St., Ste. 1, 955-9055 You can’t top the delicious crispy cornmeal-dusted crust.

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If you like lots of stuff between slices of bread, there is nowhere else to go. Any place with a turkey-con-cranberry sammy year-round is awesome.

Opuntia Café 22 Shoo

St.

Upscale American brunch dishes, Asian-influenced dinners and more succulents than you have room for at home.

Pizzeria Espíritu 1722 St. Michael’s Drive, 424-8000

Not just pizza, but the spirit of fine Italian

Ramblin’ Café 1420 Second St., 989-1272 A perfect neighborhood spot for spicy chile, good prices and fast service.

Sagche’s Coffee House 730 St. Michael’s Drive, 780-5263

1708 Lena St., 205-1595

The Sagche brothers offer comforting breakfast and lunch menus and locally roasted coffee to replace the izza ut that once resided here, and we’re thrilled.

Unique handcrafted flavors of ridiculously awesome craft ice cream.

Second Street Brewery (Original)

Loyal Hound

1814 Second St., 982-3030

730 St. Michael’s Drive, 471-0440

ull up a table for for one.

Hand-roasted coffee and a menu of thoughtful food.

La Lechería Annapurna’s World Vegetarian Café

1711 Llano St., Ste. F/G, 473-7703

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Corner of Paseo de Peralta and Old Santa Fe Trail

The Bonsai Asian Tacos

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Street Food Institute

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Comfort food, plus great beer and wine.

Kai Sushi 720 St. Michael’s Drive, 438-7221 Fantastic rolls at low-brow prices.

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Sunrise Family Restaurant 1851 St. Michael’s Drive, 820-0643 Delicious, friendly, inexpensive and centrally located—does it get any better than this?!

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Sweetwater Harvest Kitchen

1512 Pacheco St., Bldg. B, 795-7383

It’s all about good food, good vibes and community involvement. Vegan and gluten-free available!

Tecolote 1616-A St. Michael’s Drive, 988-1362 Now serving all three meals in a space with tables for miles. Don’t you dare skip that bakery basket on Cinnamon Roll Sunday, folks.

CERRILLOS ROAD CORRIDOR Adelita’s Mexican Restaurant 3136 Cerrillos Road, 474-4897 Mexican food, mariachi music and karaoke nights!

Aldana’s Restaurant

Verde Juice Co.

3875 Cerrillos Road, Ste. 12, 471-0271

851 W San Mateo Road, 780-5151

Meals sans frills via Mexico and New Mexico.

These organic juices nourish and detox at the same delicious time.

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Duel Brewing

Ortega’s Jerky

Realburger

1228 arkwa Drive, nit D, 474-5301

2841 Cerrillos Road (in the Cheeks parking lot)

2641 Cerrillos Road, 474-7325

The Belgian-style taproom also serves up sandwiches, snacks and charcuterie boards, and hosts live music some nights.

Carne seca at its best. This is the nice thin-sliced stuff, too.

Let it rain.

India House 2501 Cerrillos Road, 471-2651

TOP 10

Excellent Indian fare served by some of the friendliest servers we’ve ever encountered.

Jambo Café 2010 Cerrillos Road, 473-126

Locals and tourists alike salivate for the unique Afro-Caribbean dishes.

Java Joe’s 1248 Siler Road, 30-5763

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ANNAPURNA’S WORLD VEGETARIAN CAFÉ

Alicia’s Tortilleria

Café Castro

1314 Rufina Circle, 438-9545

2811 Cerrillos Road, 473-5800

As authentic as it gets. Feed a family of four with the change in your car’s ashtray. (Okay, that’s hyperbole. But it’s really good and really affordable.)

Baja Tacos 2621 Cerrillos Road, 471-8762 Awesome tacos y burritos and an unexpectedly awesome hamburger.

A following swears by the local dishes served friendly and tasty.

El Comal Restaurant 3571 Cerrillos Road, 471-3224 Tourists and locals alike love the Mexican food and friendly service.

Cacao Santa Fe

Dr. Field Goods Kitchen

3201 Richards ane, 471-08 1

2860 Cerrillos Road, Ste. A1, 471-0043

Handcrafted chocolates from Cacao and other craft chocolatiers, plus a full coffee bar and chocolate education classes.

ub fare at its finest, a ton of beer and really dang good coffee.

2601 Cerrillos Road, 386-6343 In the parking lot of an art supply store, load your food palette with unique New Mexican-Louisianan flavors.

1820 Cerrillos Road, 86-0022 A local staple serves up no-frills diner food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We like to get grits and potatoes.

El Parasol 1833 Cerrillos Road, 995-8015

Look for the colorful umbrella for mouthwatering burritos.

Pho Ava

3011 Cerrillos Road, 473-1688

Vietnamese options to bring a little Asia to New Mexico.

Lucia’s 2411 Cerrillos Road, 471-0585 Fresh Mexican right where you need it. Midtown, baby.

MAMA’S World Take-Out

2430 Cerrillos Road, 557-6572

Pollo Asado 2864 Cerrillos Road (in the Cheeks parking lot), 316-4085 We named this spiced roasted chicken one of our 25 favorite things about Santa Fe in 2017, and we weren’t lyin’ about how good it is.

Los Potrillos

3134 Rufina St., 424-1116

1 47 Cerrillos Road,

The name stands for Middle Eastern, American, Mexican, Asian and Salvadoran.

Authentic Mexican and New Mexican dishes pack this local favorite daily.

Mariscos Costa Azul

Quechua Peruvian Restaurant

2875 Cerrillos Road, 473-45 4 Date night or family night, just get some oysters in this colorful dining room.

2 00 Cerrillos Road, 474-3512 If you’ve never had a pupusa, let them show you how it’s done.

El Rinconcito del Sabor

The Pantry

Lu Lu’s Chinese Cuisine

Stop in for some of the best Chinese food around.

A perennial locals’ favorite serves up super-authentic Mexican, Central American and New Mexican.

Restaurante El Salvadoreño

Palate

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Joe brings good coffee to the industrial pocket of town, with great success.

A grocery store with an awesome lunch counter is greater than the sum of its parts.

1310 sage Ave., 820-6552

2864 Cerrillos Road (in the Cactus Centro parking lot), 913-1558 Fabulous food truck eats from scratch.

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Neither slow nor fake, it’s your centrally located fast fix for asada and pico.

3140 Cerrillos Road, 424- 105

2-0550

Rowley Farmhouse Ales

1405 Maclovia St., 428-071

Great beer, great food and a dedication to the community have us sold. Bring your dog to the newly covered patio!

Second Street Brewery (Rufina Taproom) 2 20 Rufina St., 954-1068 The Midtown warehouse space has a unique menu from the other two locations, really snazzy industrial decor and hosts live music too.

TOP 10

2207 Cerrillos Road, 474-6202

Red Enchilada

El Paisano Café

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Fast & Real Burritos

Burgers of all stripes at reasonable prices tucked away on Cerrillos.

Tha Smoke Shack St. Michael s Drive and Cerrillos Road, 303-8808

ood truc owner Michael a er hopes to open a brick-and-mortar barbecue joint someday soon, but for now we’re happy to keep catching this mobile smoker.

Tokyo Café

1374 egas erdes Drive, Ste. 4

1847 Cerrillos Road, 982-1688

The Taos restaurateurs bring their authentic and affordable Peruvian cuisine south.

All the Japanese food your heart desires, and a drive-thru if you’re in a rush.

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RESTAURANT DIRECTORY Foodof ofthe the Southwest Southwest and Food andOld OldMexico Mexico

Te l: 505 455 7000 Tel: 505open 455 7000 reservations recommended• daily for lunch and dinner guacamole prepared at your table • handmade corn tortillas reservations recommended open daily for lunch and dinner

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Tortilla Flats

Posa’s El Merendero

3139 Cerrillos Road, 471-8685

1514 Rodeo Road, 820-7672

They boast it’s where the locals eat, and after trying it, you’ll see why.

e always hope that office lunches will be bags and bags of tamales.

Trinity Kitchen

Tibet Kitchen

1352 Rufina Circle (in the Meow Wolf parking lot), 216-6561

3003 S St. Francis Drive, 982-6796

ni ue and tasty a un reole eats

Weck’s

Dumplings, blood sausage, butter tea, fried rice and chai—offerings both familiar and unique are made with care by owner onpo rasar

2000 Cerrillos Road, 471-9111

guacamole prepared at your table

Generous portions of breakfast and lunch comfort foods.

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Zagat rated "one of America's Best" patio dining with mountain views handmade corn tortillas The Source For Fine New Mexican Art art • sculpture • jewelry • furniture Av ailable for Private Events Te l: 505 455 9230 www.gabriel-gallery.com

RODEO ROAD Los Amigos 3904 Rodeo Road, 438-0600 This Mexican food eatery was closed for over a year for renovations, and you could hear fans cheering citywide when they opened the doors again this year.

Double Dragon 3005 S St. Francis Drive, Ste. D3, 989-8880

Exit 176 Cuyamungue Highway 84/ 285 5 minutes North of the Opera Santa Fe, NM

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Great grub and locally brewed beer on the Southside, and a different menu from the downtown location.

o 690-0966 This pizzatastic food truck tends to alternate between Shift New Mexico

resh hinese food that’s served up seven days a week—and late, too. Well, late for Santa Fe (10 pm on weekends).

Garbo’s Restaurant

Burrito Spot

Montecito Santa Fe, 500 Rodeo Road, 428-7777

5741 Airport Road, 471-1602

Indulge in classic continental dishes in this unique retirement community.

Rezzies required, so call ahead.

Feed the addiction with burritos, tacos, uesadillas and more R

Rodeo Plaza, 2801 W Rodeo Road, 424-6666

Te l: 505 455 7000 reservations recommended• open daily for lunch and dinner guacamole prepared at your table • handmade corn tortillas

4056 Cerrillos Road, 438-1800

ispensary isbee ourt and the Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing (37 Fire Place), but stay tuned to brunos.biz to know where it will be next.

Home Run Pizza

Food of the Southwest and Old Mexico

Blue Corn Brewery

Cafe Grazie 3530 Zafarano Drive, Ste. C-3, 471-0108

Good pies, hot and fresh.

Italian fare for the fam even comes gluten free, if you want

Java Joe’s

Cleopatra’s Café

Rodeo Plaza, 2801 Rodeo Road, Ste. B8, 474-5282

3482 Zafarano Drive, 474-5644

Some of the best coffee in town in a comfy atmosphere, or hit the drive thru

Belly dancers frequent this space, and the TVs always have the coolest Middle Eastern music videos playing.

Joe’s Dining

La Cocina de Doña Clara

Rodeo Plaza, 2801 Rodeo Road, 471-3800

4350 Airport Road, Ste. 4, 473-1081

Unrelated to the other Joe at this ad dress, get upscale farm to table diner fare plus beer and wine.

The Southside outpost of the down town restaurant serves up authentic Mexican.

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Los Dogos

Pizza Centro

3985 Cerrillos Road, 455-6147

3470 Zafarano Drive, Ste. D, 471-6200

Surrender your taste buds to this evening food truck’s Juárez-style dogs.

Flying Tortilla

Plaza Café Southside

4250 Cerrillos Road, 424-1680

3466 Zafarano Drive, 424-0755

When the Pantry’s line is out the door, visit the sister restaurant that’s just as awesome.

Horseman’s Haven 4354 Cerrillos Road, 471-5420 Accept the challenge of their claim to the hottest green chile in town.

El Milagro 3482 Zafarano Drive, Ste. C, 474-2888 Miraculous New Mexican cuisine and burgers.

Nana Pancha

The downtown institution brings its fresh diner food and New Mexican dishes way down Cerrillos.

Posa’s El Merendero 3538 Zafarano Drive, Ste. A2, 473-3454 Just buy 50 tamales and call it a day. Ok, 100. Ok, 150.

Puerto Peñasco 4681 Airport Road, Ste. 1, 438-6622 If you haven’t tried Mexican-style seafood, you’re truly missing out.

El Queretaño

Complete your Airport Road food truck tour right here with Mexican food and drinks.

Some call it the most tasty taco truck on Airport. Try it and report back to us.

New York Deli 4056 Cerrillos Road, 424-1200

Panadería y Lonchería Esmeralda 6417 Airport Road, 424-9452

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Baked goods that will keep you coming back.

The Ranch House 2571 Cristo’s Road, 424-8900

Best ribs in town. Though, honestly, everything here is good.

Everything.

Refresquería Las Delicias 4350 Airport Road, Ste. 13, 438-0280 Mexi snack foods that satisfy the sweetest tooth. Bring on the fresas con crema!

El Parasol

El Rey del Pollo

298 Dinosaur Trail, 9958226

4350 Airport Road, Ste. 18, 570-1380

Good taste is not extinct here.

This location has a dining room, too.

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4430 Airport Road, 204-0306

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4434 Airport Road (in the Latinos Unidos parking lot), 577-1265

Start spreading the news: Breakfast is served all day at this hotspot. Come here if the downtown location’s parking sitch drives you batty.

POSA’S EL MERENDERO

Get New York-style pizza that does not disappoint.

PC’s Restaurant & Lounge

4220 Airport Road, 473-7164

Authentic New Mexican food that is a favorite of folks all over town.

Not to be confused with Los Pollos Hermanos, which now does exist, just not in Santa Fe.

San Q South 3470 Zafarano Drive, Ste. C, 438-6222 Sushi, traditional donburi bowls and tapas.

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A solid menu is made even better by a full bar and happy hour too.

El Tapatío Restaurante 6417 Airport Road, 467-8494 Stop in for authentic Mexican food.

Taquería Argelia 4720 Airport Road (in the Airport Road Car Wash parking lot), 204-5211 A big menu and reasonable prices, aka everything you want from a food truck.

Thai Café & Noodle Treats 3482 Zafarano Drive, 424-1818 A smart choice in the area’s growing restaurant district.

Tres Colores Fashion Outlets of Santa Fe, 8380 Cerrillos Road, 919-7181

impeccable service from our 2016 Restaurant of the Year.

Dandy’s Burgers 424 S Riverside Drive, Española, 753-4234 You’ve never seen a more dapper hunk of ground beef!

Gabriel’s 4 Banana Lane, Pojoaque, 455-7000 The tableside guacamole service is famous for a reason— they whip it good.

Izanami 21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, 982-9304

Locally sourced Japanese-inspired small plates complement your soak at Ten Thousand Waves.

JoAnn’s Ranch O Casados 938 N Riverside Drive, Española, 753-1334 Traditional New Mexican food served in a great setting.

These purveyors of southern Mexican food in the outlet mall (no, seriously!) have their mole recipe down pat.

Lov’n Oven Bakery

Tribes Coffeehouse

Come early and bring cash; they sell out long before noon and don’t take plastic.

3470 Zafarano Drive, Ste. A, 473-3615 Stout coffee, pastries and light fare, and local art for sale. Bring your laptop, stay a while.

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107 N Riverside Drive, Española, 753-5461

86 Cities of Gold Road, Pojoaque, 455-7004 The legends are true: This is the best fried chicken in the state.

Possibly in the country. We tried it. We know.

1226 N Railroad Ave., Española, 753-8543

1577 Bishops Lodge Road, Tesuque, 954-1272

Hit up this favorite family eatery for great Mexican and New Mexican food.

Something’s roasting on an open fire and served with a savory, satisfying sauce.

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El Nido

218 Camino La Tierra, 983-2100 Inspired American fare and

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The Bourbon Grill

614 Trinity Drive, Los Alamos, 662-8877

104 Old Las Vegas Hwy., 984-8000

Trivia Mondays, karaoke Tuesdays, great food all the time!

After working out at El Gancho, you totally deserve that steak.

Rancho de Chimayó Restaurante

Blue Heron Restaurant

300 Juan Medina Road, Chimayó, 351-4444 For over 50 years, this James Beard-nominated staple has served up traditional New Mexican food.

Red Sage Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino, 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, 819-2056 Creative dishes and a happy hour too.

Terra Restaurant Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado, 198 Hwy. 592, 946-5700 A breathtaking dining room is the backdrop for innovative American cuisine.

Tesuque Village Market 138 Tesuque Village Road, 988-8848 The neighborhood haunt for folks from Tesuque and beyond.

La Mesita Eatery

Angelina’s

Arroyo Vino Restaurant & Wine Shop

Pajarito Brewpub & Grill

Painted Parrot Buffet Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino, 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, 819-2060 What’s a casino without an awesome all-you-can-eat trough?

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3462 Zafarano Drive, 471-6800

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Santa Fe Capitol Grill

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Arable 7 Avenida Vista Grande, Ste. B6, 303-3816

Classy American fare from scratch.

Beer Creek Brewing Co. 3810 Hwy. 14, 471-9271 It didn’t take long for this new pub across from Lone Butte to become a hot spot for pizza, comfort food, live music and friendship.

Sunrise Springs Spa Resort, 242 Los Pinos Road, 780-8145 The region’s only waterside dining is fine, refreshing and a great companion to a hot tub soak.

Café Fina 624 Old Las Vegas Hwy., 466-3886 Brunch and lunch in a spot that’s housed many a fine restaurant, but this one may be the best.

The Mine Shaft Tavern 2846 Hwy. 14, Madrid, 473-0743 One of the last great roadhouses is almost sure to change your life. Live music, colorful folk and a friendly vibe.

Pecos Trail Café Pecos Trail Inn, 2239 Old Pecos Trail, 982-9444 Authentic New Mexican grub for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Pizza Centro Agora Center, 7 Avenida Vista Grande, Ste. D7, Eldorado, 466-3161 Eldorado dwellers don’t have to come all the way to Santa Fe for a great pie.

The Coffee Wheel

La Plancha de Eldorado

La Tienda Shopping Center, 7 Caliente Road, Eldorado, 660-9021

La Tienda Shopping Center, 7 Caliente Road, Eldorado, 466-2060

Third wave coffee, high-quality tea and snacks right where you need it.

Original Latin flavors and more in a relaxed setting.

Harry’s Roadhouse 96B Old Las Vegas Hwy., 989-4629 This institution is the perfect choice for when you can’t decide where to eat.

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RESTAURANT DIRECTORY

The Hollar 2849 Hwy. 14, Madrid, 471-4821

Refined Southern food and barbecue specials from the smoker from chef/owner Josh Novak.

Java Junction 2855 Hwy. 14, Madrid, 438-2772 Local coffee pairs well with local pastries and local people.

Mama Lisa’s Ghost Town Kitchen and No Pity Café 2859 Hwy. 14, Madrid, 471-5769 If you can catch her when she’s open, Mama Lisa is a hell of a chef.

San Marcos Café 3877 Hwy. 14, 471-9298 Come early for the cinnamon rolls. Pick up chicken feed too.

Last time we were there, the door broke and we were trapped inside till a fellow patron fixed the knob with a butter knife— but we would have been happy to live in there forever, to be honest.

Santa Fe Brewing Co. 35 Fire Place, 424-3333 The Brewing Co. has all kinds of taprooms in all kinds of places, but the OG location also has food trucks every evening to accompany your games of cornhole and occasional live music at The Bridge.

Upper Crust Pizza 5 Colina Drive, Eldorado, 471-1111 The pizza choices for Eldorado just keep on coming! Get a pie without schlepping into town.

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