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Santa Fe

June 01, 2012
Celia Sin-Tien Cheng

The Land of Enchantment has so much to offer. Here are our recommendations for where to stay and what to eat and do while in Santa Fe.

Accommodations A. The Inn of the Five Graces

Santa Fe is home to the oldest houses in the U.S. And a block down the road from the oldest house on East DeVargas Street is The Inn of the Five Graces. The inn houses 24 suites in several buildings, from stone to adobe — structures that are up to 400 years old. While the exteriors of the buildings retain their history, the interiors have... full article

Art Collecting B. Robert Nichols Gallery

Santa Fe is known for its vibrant art scene and Canyon Road is where many go to browse and collect. There are over 100 galleries on Canyon Road, with works ranging from contemporary to folk. Whether you are interested in paintings, pottery, furniture or jewelry, there’s something for you. Gallery hopping on Canyon Road can open your eyes... full article

Mole Enchiladas C. Cafe Pasqual’s

If you can have only one meal in Santa Fe, Café Pasqual’s is where you must go, whether for breakfast, lunch, dinner or brunch. It’s a low-key neighborhood joint, but its reputation has reached far and wide in the gastronomic community. For dinner, the waiter recommended the mole enchiladas — hands down, no competition — a staple on... full article

Green Chile Cheeseburger D. Bobcat Bite

The green chile cheeseburger at Bobcat Bite is a 10-ounce beef patty made from fresh ground chuck, topped with green chiles and a white Swiss blend on a bun. Eating such a big and meaty burger seemed like a daunting feat, but after just one bite, I couldn’t stop. The smokiness of the chiles and slight sharpness of the cheese... full article

Mexican White Shrimp Ceviche E. Coyote Cafe Cantina

Coyote Café has two parts to it, the formal restaurant known as the Café Dining Room that’s only open for dinner and the more casual rooftop Cantina that’s open all day. After arriving in Santa Fe, we hopped over to Coyote Café Cantina for a late lunch, and even at close to 3 p.m. it was bustling! The Mexican white... full article

Chile Relleno F. Tune-Up Cafe

Downtown Santa Fe is pretty small and quaint, so within close proximity you’ll find the recommended eateries like Café Pasqual’s, Coyote Café, and The Shed — known both to locals and tourists. I wanted to try the Santa Fe supper club Real Food Nation, but unfortunately it had just closed so owner Andrew MacLauchlan recommended Tune-Up... full article

Salads G. Vinaigrette

After days of exploring New Mexican cuisine, it was refreshing to have lunch at Vinaigrette, a salad bistro. The menu is divided into signature salads, like The Beet Goes On with fresh baby greens and arugula tossed with goat cheese, chopped pistachios, balsamic roasted beets and honey-balsamic vinaigrette, as well as classics like cobb, Greek and... full article

Art Collecting H. Robert Nichols Gallery

Santa Fe is known for its vibrant art scene and Canyon Road is where many go to browse and collect. There are over 100 galleries on Canyon Road, with works ranging from contemporary to folk. Whether you are interested in paintings, pottery, furniture or jewelry, there’s something for you. Gallery hopping on Canyon Road can open your eyes... full article

Art I. Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

I have never been an avid fan of Georgia O’Keeffe, but after visiting the O’Keeffe Museum, I realized that I had such little knowledge of her body of work, and what few things I had learned about her in college art history were misconceptions. I didn’t know enough about her work and her progression as an artist to judge. For instance, I... full article

Hiking/Sightseeing J. Bandelier National Monument

Bandelier National Monument is a national park about an hour’s drive northwest of Santa Fe with over 33,000 acres of land, including canyons, mesas and archeological sites of Ancestral Pueblo dwellings. Visiting Frijoles Canyon and following the Main Loop Trail combines hiking and exploration of the Ancestral Pueblo sites, including... full article

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