Come walk with me through Santa Fe!
I found myself out west last week win a work trip to Albuquerque and took the occasion to head over to Santa Fe to play for the weekend with C and her friends, who drove down from Denver for the occasion.
My first thought was that visually, it was truly unlike anywhere I’ve ever been. It was almost like I stumbled into an episode of The Flintstones.
And I say that in the most affectionate way.
Santa Fe architecture is truly one of a kind, with rounded exteriors and natural beams. Oscillating between pueblo-style and territorial-revival, it’s got a character that is truly one of a kind.
The overarching ambience of burnt sand, accented with every other colour in the rainbow.
And the history of Santa Fe? Almost like a tale of two cities.
Contrasts everywhere.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi.
And the food?
A whole other flavour profile.
Got chilis?
Everywhere! And in everything.
How about some blue corn?
One thing I can definitely confirm? The skies out there are definitely spectacular.
I’m ready to go back. Care to join me?
But before I go, importantly…
Where should I eat in Santa Fe?
Heading to Santa Fe and looking for somewhere to eat? Here are some recommendations that I got from trustworthy friends:
- The Shed
- Coyote Cafe
- Cafe Pasqual
- Sassella
- Sazon
- Fire & Hops has a great back patio
- Sage Bakehouse
- Opuntia Cafe
- Henry & the Fish
- Vinaigrette
- Sassella
- Café Pasqual’s
- Ten Thousand Waves restaurant
- Tomasita’s
Dig in!
But if you want real New Mexican food, try Tomasita’s, it’s right by the train station in one of the pictures. Many other places with real red Chile made the correct way, and awesome green Chile, also made the right way, no stupid tomatoes or sugar…. It’s Chile made and spelled the correct way! 🙂
Thanks for the tip! I’ll add it to this post and my list for my next visit!