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Lasso a Heapin' Helpin' at the Cowgirl
Starting with its quirky name, Cowgirl Hall of Fame has established itself as a Santa Fe favorite. Casual and unpretentious, this busy spot thrives as one of Santa Fe's family-friendly mainstays with large helpings and reasonable prices. Sit inside and the kitschy cowgirl decor will make you smile. Find a table outside on the big patio and watch the tourist traffic on Guadalupe Street as servers in jeans and cowboy hats hustle back and forth.
(Friday, August 29, 2008)
Nibbles
My first stab at Cork's was, as I learned later, on its first day of business. Frenetic, to say the least. So I ordered a sandwich to go — smoked turkey breast and melted provolone with a pestolike sauce on ciabatta ($6.49). I didn't get around to eating it until the next day. Even nuked, the sandwich was quite tasty.
(Friday, August 29, 2008)
Scalo Discovers Showcase for Its Kitchen
For you, the frugal diner, the dog days of summer means bargains are afoot at restaurants eager to add you to their cadre of regulars before the winter holidays come around. Scalo Northern Italian Grill recently started Wine Down Wednesdays, a thrice-monthly showcase of Chef Perno's culinary notions with able companions selected in the vino department. For the jaw-dropping bargain of $35 (tax and gratuity not included), three to four courses are each washed down with a half-glass of wine.
(Friday, August 29, 2008)
Nibbles
The slogan of this compact restaurant — a small diner, really — on the front of the menu is “You Don't Have to Miss the Flavor of Mexico.”
(Thursday, August 21, 2008)
Wild West is worth navigating Wyoming
There is a stretch of Wyoming that seems to be always under construction, with new buildings and strip malls blossoming like dandelions for the past year. Even if residential neighbors are not impressed by the convenience of a UPS Store and a Kelly's nearby, a new restaurant like the Wild West Cafe should get their attention.
(Thursday, August 21, 2008)
Old House has prices, attitude to match
The Old House has one of Santa Fe's most attractive dining rooms. The large, quiet space, beautifully decorated with contemporary and traditional Southwestern art, sets off the tables with their white cloths and sparking place setting. It's a shame that the food and service aren't quite as elegant. There's work to be done here.
(Thursday, August 21, 2008)
Nibbles
You can elect a meat-and-cheese sandwich on a roll such as the $12.95 Sinatra (imported Parma prosciutto and fresh mozzarella with extra virgin olive oil) or the $8.95 DiMaggio (pastrami, ham, Genoa salami, provolone, black olives and mild peppers). Those are OK. You'll walk away full but ... clean.
(Thursday, August 14, 2008)
66 Diner piles on classic comfort food
Like the Grinch in the Christmas cartoon from my younger days, I felt my heart grow three sizes the first time I saw the “Teeny-Weeny Sundae” on the menu at the 66 Diner. Since my first visit years ago, it has continued to show its charms, even while maintaining a façade that pleases every tourist who comes to Albuquerque.
(Thursday, August 14, 2008)
Corral the finest beef at the Bull Ring
In business for five decades, The Bull Ring is one of Santa Fe's oldest restaurants. The keys to its longevity in a business where many contenders don't survive are consistency and quality. Ask us locals where to get a good steak, and The Bull Ring will always be among the handful of recommendations.
(Thursday, August 14, 2008)
Nibbles: Asian Noodle Bar
There's something great about going to an Asian restaurant with a buddy. Unlike a classic American spot, where you get sides of potatoes or salad, when you order the pad thai at someplace like the Asian Noode Bar, that's all you get. So take a buddy and share — and hope he or she orders something tasty like the beef fried rice.
(Thursday, August 07, 2008)
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