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LAST YEAR’S NM CHILE CROP WORTH MORE THAN THE YEAR BEFORE

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Gutting rules on dark money before a city council election? What could have gone wrong!?

RAILRUNNER ENDS DISCOUNTED TRAIN FARES

A state so committed to fighting climate change, we’re making it more expensive to use mass transit.

TAOS SKI VALLEY CLOSED DUE TO WATER LEAK

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s Santa Fe hurdles headlong into the warm season, restaurants appear ready to meet the traditional influx of visitors and serve stillrebounding crowds of locals. “It’s not just here being busy, but the word around is that everybody’s busy,” says chef Josh Gerwin, the Dr. Field Goods owner/chef who recently bought the Santa Fe Bar & Grill. “There’s this resurgence of people coming out,” he says, noting even people who didn’t join the early waves returning to restaurants after pandemic restrictions have now made their way back to tables. Plus, significant snowfall has “definitely helped everybody in town this year.” Gerwin is hardly alone. Even through the waning winter and prior months, SFR observed mounting crowds at all our favorite local spots, plus new eateries and tasting rooms, new menu items and a reinvigorated dedication from diners. The results are obvious, particularly for a number of establishments highlighted herein. We wanted to showcase the good things that have come to pass, the evolutionary steps taken by local business people and food lovers. These include the return of a much-ballyhooed soup, a growth spurt at the mall, a pair of brothers dedicated to vegetarian excellence and a new era for the hardest kombucha in town. And it doesn’t end there by a long shot. This week, SFR also heralds all things food and drink with the publication of our annual local Restaurant & Bar Directory. This includes a healthy number of local establishments that have burst onto the scene with bigger spaces, wider distribution and new concepts altogether. The directory will continue to evolve online; as for what you hold in your hands? The magic begins on page 13.

Dreams by the bowl Before Soup Star opened in the former location of nowclosed vegan joint Plant Base Café on Santa Fe’s Southside, Anita Salazar and her husband Miqueas Celote had never planned on starting a restaurant. With decades of experience between them at restaurants including Second Street Brewery, Dr. Field Goods, The Ranch House and The Anasazi Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, however, they ultimately jumped at the chance to go into business for themselves. Salazar, the front of house maven, and Celote, the chef with the kitchen skills, have been running their new enterprise for just one month—but Salazar says business is already booming on both the dine-in and takeout fronts.

Abdel Malek and Zakaria Belghiti Alaoui won’t host Tajine’s official grand opening until August, but the brothers’ eight-month-old Moroccan eatery has already amassed a devoted following. Beyond our own well-documented obsession, the restaurant just earned first place in the inaugural Santa Fe Vegan Chef Challenge— as well as a nod for the best overall menu. The award announcement gives special attention to the pair’s mezze platter, a tasting plate of five specialty dishes and dips served with steaming pita. And it’s easy to see why from the first bite of their unbelievably fresh hummus. “We spray [the garbanzo beans] with cold water every six hours until they start sprouting,” Abdel Malek explains. “It’s very good for your digestion, and you get that freshness from the chickpeas.” Much like the multi-day hummus process, the business itself went through an extensive preparatory phase before the ingredients could come together for the soft opening last September. The brothers grew up cooking under the exacting instruction of their mother—whose underwhelmed reaction to the North African and Middle Eastern food then available on a visit to Santa Fe served as partial inspiration for their endeavor. Abdel Malek (pictured below, left) had the initial idea to open a catering business, and Zakaria (below, right) brought to the table years of experience in multinational kitchens from Sedona to Casablanca. “I was like, ‘I’m not gonna let him do this by himself,’” Zakaria jokes, recalling his decision to join Abdel Malek in the undertaking. But the first attempt to find their business a permanent home brought them to New Jersey, not New Mexico. Abdel Malek had gone to college on the East

The big draw? Soup Star’s continuation of the Hungarian mushroom soup first popularized in Santa Fe by Back Street Bistro chef David Jacoby. Salazar worked for Jacoby off and on for years and says she has his blessing to keep the mojo alive. The soup’s provenance is technically Mollie Katzen’s 1974 masterpiece Moosewood Cookbook, but in Jacoby’s hands—and now Celote’s—there’s a reason it has remained a local favorite even well after Back Street closed in 2017. Of course, the mushroom and paprika masterpiece is far from Soup Star’s only offering. According to Salazar, the overall ethos lies in quality and freshness. She and Celote don’t source ingredients from suppliers like Sysco or Shamrock, nor do they plan on developing a massive, multipage menu. Instead, they’ve opted to shop from local grocers and the farmers market. This means the menu will change often based on what Celote thinks will taste best. “I just feel better shopping for our food myself,” Salazar explains, “than I do having cases and cases dumped on me and not knowing how long they were in the warehouse or will have to sit here.” One recent service day, for example, boasted a menu with numerous sandwiches, empanadas and salads, plus five soups from which to choose. At $6 a cup or $10 for a bowl, both generous in size, Soup Star’s pricing seems more than fair—and the mushroom soup will continue to be available daily, unless it sells out. “We were just really tired of working for somebody else, you know?” Salazar tells SFR. “We felt like we had just been building up everybody else’s dream and we somehow forgot to build our own.” (Alex De Vore)

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Coast, and was about to sign papers on a Jersey storefront when the owner demanded eight months’ rent upfront. That setback prompted them to look closer to home; after all, Abdel Malek had already spent years in the kitchen at Mediterranean joint Pyramid Café. Perhaps a home field advantage would get the restaurant on its feet. Then Lori Parish, the owner of BODY of Santa Fe, hired the pair to cater an event. After the guests left, she mentioned that the food lounge in her spa was currently unoccupied. And so, Tajine sprouted in Santa Fe. And it’s a good thing it did, because the passion between the Belghiti Alaouis’ establishment and our little city is a highly mutual affair. “I love the community. I love every part of it,” Abdel Malek asserts. “The culture, the energy, the nature, the kindness of people…[And] if food is made with love you can taste it and feel it.” Zakaria chimes in: “That’s the secret in the recipe.” (Siena Sofia Bergt) TAJINE 333 W Cordova Road, Ste 200, (505) 372-7885 10 am-7 pm, Thurs-Tues.

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Chef Josh Gerwin has been in and out of City Hall a few times in recent weeks as he puts the finishing touches on the application for a renovation project at De Vargas Center. He’s itching to get started on the overhaul to the former salon next to Santa Fe Bar & Grill that will result

in doubling the space for Dr. Field Goods restaurant and butcher shop. When the project is complete, he’ll be running an operation with roughly five times as much seating as was available at his original restaurant on Cerrillos Road. And, the look and feel of the place will get a major modernization. “At first I was only taking like a third of that area. And then just kind of looking at everything, I was like, ‘I’m kind of limiting myself. You know, I’ve got no room to grow.’ So I finally convinced some people, some investors and whatnot: ‘Let’s take the whole thing,’” he says. “It’s better for us and the mall likes it better and it was better for the construction.” Just moving from the spot along the busy Midtown thoroughfare to the anchor in the bustling downtown shopping mall has been positive. Gerwin bought the longstanding mall restaurant last November, merging his menu with its standard plates and hiring the entire staff for a seamless transition. Interior designer David Naylor is on deck to direct an aesthetic overhaul. “Everything is changing,” Gerwin tells SFR from a seat in the cavernous dining room. Those reddish walls and the giant painting of pears, he says, will soon be replaced with a fresh color and art scheme. What didn’t change right away, however, was the menu. Gerwin says he worked with chef Carlos Rivas, who cooked at Santa Fe Bar & Grill for nearly two decades, to tweak dishes such as its signature meatloaf. Both pleasing the regulars and drawing diners from Dr. Field Goods was mission critical. While the old location could cram in about 46 people, the pre-renovation De Vargas spot already has room inside for 165 and a patio for 60. When the renovations wrap, there will be a new private dining room for large groups, plus a cocktail lounge. The butcher shop, which will move from its spot near the old Dr. Fields Good location, will take up much of the additional space, which will feature not only a cold room, but also a prep kitchen. “I am super optimistic,” Gerwin tells SFR in a recent interview, “or I wouldn’t be doing this. It’s been great so far.” (Julie Ann Grimm) DR. FIELD GOODS De Vargas Center, 187 Paseo De Peralta, (505) 982-3033 11 am to 8:30 pm, Tues-Sat

Rockin’ the ’booch In the near-decade since Honeymoon Brewery co-founder Ayla Bystrom-Williams first started taking a serious run at making her love of hard kombucha a legitimate business, the Solana Center-based taproom and production facility has not only cultivated a sizable group of local patrons, it has grown on all fronts. Now, as the fruits of Bystrom-Williams’ and her partner/ co-founder James Hill’s labors come further into focus, they’re ready to announce a partnership with drinks distributor Admiral Beverage. “Basically, this is the first step in a three-step process,” Bystrom-Williams explains. “We’re going to go statewide, then hopefully, at 18 months, be in the neigh-

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boring states. After that, national if possible. There’s a lot that needs to happen, but that’s what we’re hoping for over the next 18 to 36 months.” It’s a far cry for the Santa Fe entrepreneur who came to kombucha while working in a Seattle co-op grocery store some years ago. With their proprietary hard recipe, Bystrom-Williams and Hill took part in numerous business incubator and accelerator programs, opened the Santa Fe taproom in 2018 and have continued to expand at a healthy clip since then. Today, things are looking more promising than ever, but as Bystrom-Williams says, it’ll likely be a long road to the next steps. “We’re going to outgrow [our current] situation pretty soon, which was a market test anyway, because nobody really knew what hard kombucha was going to do when we opened,” she says. “I mean, we all thought it was going to do great, but now we’ve been keeping our eye on a dedicated production facility for a while. We’re not sure how this is going to unfold, but we’re hoping to find additional partners and to open a facility in Albuquerque.” For now, though, it’s all about smooth sailing into the package distributorship with Admiral, a coming slate of outdoor live events and taking care of the customers who put Honeymoon on the map. “We feel like the timing is really right,” BystromWilliams says, adding that you’re likely to see Honeymoon in stores at which you already shop. “Admiral distributes...major brands in and out of the state, and they’d been looking for something like this— they see the need in the market. The relationship is serendipitous…Everything is flowing nicely.” (ADV) HONEYMOON BREWERY 907 W Alameda St., Unit B, (505) 303-3139 5-11 pm, Wed and Thurs; 1-8 pm, Fri and Sat

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Eldorado Hotel & Spa 309 W San Francisco St. (505) 995-4530

Oatmeal lattes, turmeric drinks and coconut oil coffees (spotlight beverage, the Latitude Adjustment, features grass-fed butter, MCT oil and coconut oil) to please the pickiest caffeine fiends.

315 Restaurant & Wine Bar 315 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 986-9190

The French-infused menu is constantly changing to showcase seasonal specialties, but right now the veal schnitzel with Irish cheddar mac and cheese has us drooling.

Agapao Coffee & Tea (The Mud Hut) 105 E Marcy St., Ste. C (505) 699-4633

The local success story brews its beverages strong, and as black coffee fanatics, we’re eternally grateful. If

Sure, you could go for the obvious choice with a specialty margarita (and don’t get us wrong, they’re top-notch), but why not make like a Bridgerton character and grab yourself a Cornish game hen while you’re at it?

Alkemē Santa Fe 227 Don Gaspar Ave., (202) 285-9840

While the new restaurant operating out of downtown’s Open Kitchen won’t officially open until May, the combination of chefs Hue Chan Karels and Erica Tai is bound to bring some much needed Vietnamese/ Taiwanese/Korean/Hawaiian fusion to Santa Fe.

Amaya Restaurant Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta (505) 955-7805

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Can we take a moment to get a little syrupy here? Working on this year’s list has us a bit verklempt. For as many well-loved haunts as we’ve lost in the past three years, we’re finally seeing more new options pop up to add to the directory than old favorites to cross off. So many, in fact, that we’ve included almost 50 new entries this year—a staggering amount of fresh deliciousness for a city with a population less than 100,000. As the scene heats back up, we’ve also highlighted some local bars and food trucks. We’re not sure whether that’s the smell of hope in the air or just roasting piñon, but either way, we’re eating it up. Yes, supply chains are still shifting and restaurant workers still deserve our grace, but doesn’t it feel good to celebrate the arrival of so much newness? On that note, if we’ve missed something or another eatery opens up, drop us a line at editor@sfreporter.com. We’d love to hear about it.

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rainbow trout in an (Indigenousowned) private tipi? The curated wine collection is pretty admirable, too.

there’s a whole chunk of offerings here simply labeled “Things with Cheese.” Yeah.

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Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi 113 Washington Ave., (505) 988-3236

The kind of eatery where lobster is just the appetizer, featuring muchlauded wine offerings and a killer breakfast menu. (Go get yourself a bakery basket, bro.)

Ahmyo Wine Garden 652 Canyon Road, (505) 428-0090

Seriously impressive wine flights— and who doesn’t love a menu composed mainly of “picnic items” and “specialty cakes?” If we’re being honest, those are probably our two favorite food groups.

Bang Bite Filling Station 510 Galisteo St., (505) 469-2345

This legendary truck’s Trailer D’Luxe burger (ham, bacon, barbecue sauce, grilled onion, cheddar and chipotle aioli) just...speaks to us. And on the theme of amazing menu sections,

La Fonda on the Plaza 100 E San Francisco St., (505) 982-5511

Soak in some of the best views around downtown with a New Mexican wagyu beef slider and carrot juicebased Drink your Vitamins cocktail.

La Boca 72 W Marcy St., (505) 982-3433

At least one SFR staffer’s mother would be very disappointed if we didn’t convey how hard it is to find a good paella in Santa Fe, so let us tell you on her behalf: Get thee to La Boca when you’re craving that sweet, sweet saffron rice aroma.

La Boca (Taberna) 125 Lincoln Ave., Ste. 117 (505) 982-3433

All the tapas you love from chef James Campbell Caruso’s original La Boca, plus fresh air and courtyard intimacy.

La Boca (Bodega) 147 Lincoln Ave., (505) 982-3433

La Boca’s downtown takeover continues with a new Tabernaadjacent outpost and grocery offering tapas, bocadillos and more in between shelves stocked with the Iberian jamón of your dreams plus so much more.

Boultawn’s Bakery 226 N Guadalupe St. (505) 983-9006

OK, finding a spot in Santa Fe where the bagels aren’t the same general texture as a raised donut is rare in itself—but Boultawn’s also offers ice cream and all-day breakfast.

The Brakeroom 510 Galisteo St., (505) 780-8648

Not only is one of our favorite downtown food trucks parked right outside (see the Bang Bite entry), The Brakeroom itself is one of the more notably vibey drinking spots in the area. The name comes from its former life as a rest stop for railroad brakemen, and the steampunkinspired decor carries that legacy.

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enormous beer and wine menu and specialties like Aguascalientes-style red mole.

The Burrito Company 111 Washington Ave., (505) 982-4453

This spot may be known for those ever-reliable handheld breakfast burritos, but make sure you plan a sit-down visit, too, because you don’t want to miss the blue corn piñon pancakes.

Café Des Artistes 130 Lincoln Ave., (505) 820-2535

Man, where do we even start? This place has everything from barbecue ribs to beignets to banana dulce de leche gelato.

Café Pasqual’s 121 Don Gaspar Ave., (505) 983-9340

Just when you think you’ve got Pasqual’s menu nailed down, it surprises you with pork bao buns or veggie pupusas—which puts it at the top of our list for large crowds of diverse eaters. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation, though; this place is mega-popular.

La Casa Sena 125 E Palace Ave. (505) 988-9232

Quite possibly the closest thing to an full-time jazz club you’ll find in the ‘Fe, this courtyardcentric spot features upscale Mediterraneaninspired dishes and an abundance of live jazz offerings.

101 W Marcy St., (505) 303-3653

All chef Dakota Weiss’s classic bowls here are sublime (we scarfed that leche de tigre salmon bowl down as fast as humanly possible), but don’t forget this is also one of the few poké joints around offering vegetarianfriendly bowls with plant-based tuna. Bomb.

Cleopatra Café Design Center, 418 Cerrillos Road (505) 820-7381

Nothing hits quite like a good gyro, does it? If that’s not your thing, though, the King Tut plate has enough falafel, dolma, baba ghanoush and (truly top-notch) hummus to satisfy the hungriest herbivore.

Collected Works Bookstore & Coffee House 202 Galisteo St., (505) 988-4226

No restaurant scene is complete without a reliable moussaka, and can one even settle for regular mozzarella sticks once they’ve had saganaki?

Cake’s Corner Café

The Compound

227 Galisteo St., (505) 303-4880

653 Canyon Road, (505) 982-4353

The menu here includes a strawberry caprese salad (strawberry instead of tomato) that will make you question everything you thought you knew about the classic combo.

Let us be (probably) the thousandth person you’ve heard singing the praises of chef Mark Kiffin’s chicken schnitzel, which is unparalleled this side of the Danube. But our favorite thing about eating at The Compound is listening in on what the town’s fanciest folks are gossiping about these days. Just us?

233 Canyon Road, (505) 820-7996

El Callejón 208 Galisteo St., (505) 983-8378

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Catch Poké

If you, too, long for the olden days of book browsing and coffee sipping, Collected Works’ coffee bar—and its horchata latte in particular—is a key to sanity. Plus, this joint has the local author readings (and book signings!) that those old big box bookstores could only dream of.

Caffe Greco

The Dragon Room Lounge

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Coyote Café & Rooftop Cantina 132 W Water St., (505) 983-1615

Since this is actually two-and-a-half restaurants in one (the café, the cantina and the private “den”), there are options here for almost every kind of eater—from elk tenderloin to Frito pies. Also unmissable if you (like us) are a fan of neon blue lighting.

Plaza Galeria 66 E San Francisco St., Ste. 10 (646) 945-5000

We’re sure there’s a more elegant way to consume soup dumplings than just trying to pop the whole damn dumpling in our mouth and hoping for the best, but we haven’t found it yet.

Hotel Chimayó, 125 Washington Ave. (505) 930-5363

This local fave is known for its refreshing prices and generous portions, and you know you can trust a New Mexican restaurant that shares its posole recipe online. That burger’s no joke, too.

If you’ve ever wondered what might have happened if Julia Child developed a secondary obsession with New Mexican cuisine, try Estevan’s mushroom duxelle-stuffed relleno.

Desert Dogs Brewery & Cidery Taproom 112 W San Francisco St., Ste. 307 (505) 983-0134

Purveyors of local craft beers, bánh mì tacos and (unheard of pretty much anywhere else downtown) actual punk and metal shows. Bless.

Mexican rather than New Mexican, meaning (in this case) pescado de veracruz and quesillo instead of cheddar.

Plaza Mercado, 112 W San Francisco St. Ste. 101 (505) 983-7302

Estevan Restaurante

Find the upscale deli counter dishes you’d expect from a new Sassella offshoot (we hear the meatball subs are next level), plus all the specialty groceries you need to ace Italian dishes at home—from aged wine vinegar to bake-at-home pizzas.

135 W Palace Ave., Ste. 101 (505) 982-9525

Dumpling Tea & Dim Sum

Inn of the Governors, 101 W Alameda St. (505) 954-0320

216 McKenzie St., (505) 954-1568

Fiesta Oaxaca

Five & Dime General Store

Del Charro Saloon

The Deli at Sassella

Live music and upscale takes on picky eater favorites, including wagyu beef hot dogs.

Enjoy the much-lauded Pink Adobe atmosphere under new owners (Sylvia and Ira Seret of Inn of the Five Graces) and at prices the JO rest of us can afford. The bar is known for delicious and often breaded twists on comfort staples like zucchini fries and blue corn piñon bread. Y

Three words: duck fat fries. No, we’re not done: how about bloody Maria BBQ? Red chile tajin?

Sure, there are plenty of baked goods and sandwiches to start out your day, but the real point of Downtown Subscription is that you can drink top-tier coffee while reading whatever you want.

207 W San Francisco St. (505) 989-3360

La Fonda on the Plaza 100 E San Francisco St., (505) 982-5511

The Burger Stand at Taos Ale House

La Fiesta Lounge

376 Garcia St., (505) 983-3085

Every imaginable cut of steak—plus, for the more adventurous or European eaters, the option to get escargot as your side.

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150 Washington Ave., Ste. 108 (505) 983-3328

The Bull Ring

Evangelo’s 200 W San Francisco St.

The classic watering hole: no food, no phone, no bullshit.

Farm Shop Norte & Bar Norte 201 Washington Ave., (505) 808-1713

Enjoy all of Los Poblanos’ fresh New Mexican produce and local botanical gins without the hour (or more) drive to the Albuquerque home base.

El Farol 808 Canyon Road, (505) 983-9912

Something about mussels and live flamenco just feels right. Is it because the shells look a little like castanets? Might there be a connection here?

58 E San Francisco St., (505) 992-1800

Maybe it’s just the nostalgia, but there’s something about being able to eat a hot dog or world-famous Frito pie while shopping for wooden slingshots that makes the food taste better.

La Fogata Grill

Get yourself a hibiscus iced tea and a Fogata torta (skirt steak, ham, cheese and chipotle mayo), then watch the soccer match.

The French Pastry Shop & Creperie La Fonda on the Plaza 100 E San Francisco St., (505) 983-6697

Crepes galore, along with baguette sandwiches, both the croques (madame and monsieur) and ratatouille. Speaking of, how do you guys pronounce ratatouille? Like, do you punch both t’s, or just the second one? We’ve been hearing both around town and now we’re scared we’re saying it wrong.

Geronimo 724 Canyon Road, (505) 982-1500

Let us clarify, lest the Western-themed decor cause confusion: This restaurant is named after the man (Geronimo Lopez) who built its historic adobe in the 1700s, not the Indigenous icon whose remains were allegedly stolen by a bunch of Yale frat bros. The menu is constantly changing, but right now our eyes are on the sweet chile and honey-grilled prawns.

Henry & the Fish 217 W San Francisco St., (505) 995-1191

Lots of veggie-rich fusion lunch

Luminaria Restaurant & Patio

Char siu glazed duck leg and Bouillabaisse for two in the most blessedly unpretentious of downtown settings brought to you by the legendary chef David Sellers—who was on the short list for this year’s James Beard Awards.

Inn and Spa at Loretto 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 984-7915

India Palace

MacSantaFe

227 Don Gaspar Ave., (505) 983-2060

115 E Water St., (505) 984-8484

The beloved lunch buffet spot has returned from its pandemic-era shutdown under new ownership, and the story is as good as the food: India Palace is now being run by Satnam Bhandal and Ram Pathak, who bought the restaurant together after 27 years of working there.

Both the mac and the Texas toast grilled cheese are sublime, but if you’re really looking to feast, order one of each and spoon some of that mac straight into your sandwich.

Johnnie’s Cash Store 420 Camino Don Miguel (505) 982-9506

Despite all the chaos and loss in the restaurant world over the past few years, we somehow still have the blessing of Johnnie’s (and its timetested tamales) tucked safely away from tourist eyes on Camino Don Miguel. (RIP Johnnie Armijo.)

Julia, A Spirited Restaurant and Bar La Posada de Santa Fe, 330 E Palace Ave. (505) 954-9670

Who doesn’t love a bar named (and decorated) in honor of its most famous ghost? Maybe you can coax her out with some green chile and pork belly mac and cheese. Specters probably love that too, right?

La Lecheria 500 Market St., # 110, (505) 428-0077

Chef Joel Coleman gave up his Fire & Hops co-ownership to open an

Dive down the stairs for stiff drinks and loud music.

Los Magueyes Mexican Restaurant 31 Burro Alley, (505) 992-0304

Near-daily live music offerings, a homey atmosphere and $15 mole? If you haven’t already stopped by on your way down the alley, you owe Magueyes a visit. The chips come warm, too!

Mille

Mucho Gusto

451 W Alameda St., (505) 930-5492

839 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 955-8402

In the market for a new breakfast date spot (platonic or romantic)? Try Mille’s brunch for two. If the contents themselves (a fresh baguette, two croissants, two quiches, two mini jams and two hot drinks for $32) aren’t enough to convince you, the whole order comes served on a fancy multitiered stand. Find a whole case of pastries and assorted treats, too.

If you also owe Lisa Harris at Video Library a visit like, yesterday (we promise we’re bringing The Thing back, Lisa!), do yourself a favor and pick up some classic smothered enchiladas next door.

Market Steer Steakhouse Hotel St. Francis, 210 Don Gaspar Ave. (505) 992-6354

Owner/chef Kathleen Crook boasts the only spot we know of serving both smoked bone marrow and swordfish, with a whole menu section of sauce and topping options for your steak.

Museum Hill Café 710 Camino Lejo, (505) 984-8900

During the trip with out-of-town family on the full museum circuit, stop off at Weldon Fulton’s place to refuel with Ruebens and chile mild enough not to annihilate your guests’ unacclimated taste buds.

New York on Catron 420 Catron St. (505) 982-8900

Mija Santa Fe

A good bagel is hard to find—and New York on Catron has the bulk deli cream cheese offerings to match, plus an evolving menu from its owners, the Vanderhider family.

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Oasis Ice Cream Shop and Paleteria

Dude, biscochito chai? Yes please. Plus, owner Chainé Peña has been famed for her cookie wizardry since her New Mexican macaron-making days.

India Palace

us, Oasis also offers hot cheetos con queso and a milkshake with an entire churro for a garnish.

Osteria d’Assisi 58 S Federal Place, (505) 986-5858

We recommend going with a larger group and each ordering a different pasta dish to try: The options here are overwhelming and delicious, as is the ever-so-fresh bread for the table.

Palacio Café 209 E Palace Ave., (505) 989-3505

Damian and Maria Muñoz offer up Boar’s Head-fueled deli items that New York transplants are bound to crave alongside the chile-centric classics a born-and-raised local needs.

The Pantry Rio

Design Center 418 Cerrillos Road, Unit 5 (505) 365-2073

Just take our advice on this one and get the eel—it’s fantastic. That lunchtime bento box with tempura or teriyaki salmon or chicken is, too. It’s a casual affair with the standard option to sit at the sushi bar and say hi to the chef.

116 W Water St.

105 E Marcy St., (505) 424-1311

Palacio Café

The Matador

Izmi Sushi

Anywhere offering a Three Sisters fritter gets extra points in our book, but this place also features specialty spirits, a latke-filled weekend brunch and celery root “steak.”

95 W Marcy St., (505) 303-3469

Horno Restaurant

ice cream mecca, and with specialty flavors like butterscotch miso, red chile honey and sweet corn, you’re gonna need a flight (four mini scoops of your choice) to get the full experience.

options (many swear by the Buddha bowl), plus a smorgasbord of specialty seasonal beverages and a super-solid breakfast sandwich.

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Man, we are so down for anywhere serving elote in a cup and paletas on this side of Siler—and between

229 Galisteo St., (505) 989-1919

Sign us up for any steak and enchilada combo plate with beef sourced from Indigenous ranches. Also, we haven’t tried them ourselves, but the mini chimichangas sound irresistible. (Minichangas?)

The Pink Adobe 406 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 983-7712

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Remix Audio Bar

Design Center 418 Cerrillos Road (505) 988-8825

101 W Marcy St., Ste. 201 (505) 803-7949

Revolution Bakery

La Fonda on the Plaza 100 E San Francisco St. (505) 995-2334

If you’re choosing La Plazuela instead of one of the other aforementioned La Fonda offerings, you’re probably gonna want to go for one of the chef’s specialties. And listen, there aren’t enough opportunities in life to try huitlacoche, so we highly recommend you take this one. You know you’re curious.

Pranzo Italian Grill 321 Johnson St., (505) 984-2645

The former Sanbusco staple, now resurrected from restaurant heaven by chef Steven Lemon, is widely praised as a home of fancy pastas galore. The paglia e fieno (with olive oil, garlic, peas, prosciutto di Parma and parmesan cream) has a special place in our heart, and the pizzas are well worth the trip.

Raaga-Go 410 Old Santa Fe Trail (505) 983-5555

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Dive into that fondue with pride, darlings—or drop by on Sunday for an atmospheric brunch.

Rooftop Pizzeria Santa Fe Arcade, 60 E San Francisco St. Ste. 301, (505) 984-0008

La Plazuela Restaurant

225 Johnson St., (505) 982-6734

Vintage arcade games, a pool table and plenty of draft beers nail the laidback vibe. Top it off with (get this) a Frito pie...pie.

Santacafé

821 Canyon Road (505) 992-0972

Travel Bug Coffee Shop

Named after a tiny town in chef Cristian Pontiggia’s native Lombardy, this extremely upscale Italian joint shines with dishes like liver ravioli and lobster risotto.

Sazón Some of the most critically-acclaimed Mexican eats in town. Our fave is the cholula—a dish described as a “tower of chile.” Not only that, chef Fernando Olea won a Beard Award for his Southwest cheffin’ last year.

The shelves on shelves of tea jars are visually satisfying, but don’t forget about the almost equally numerous eggs Benedict options. And the coffee here is brewed with just as much care as the tea. Try the New England iced tea (made with roasted chicory, half and half and maple syrup) next time you’re strolling Canyon in warm weather.

839 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 992-0418

TerraCotta Wine Bistro

101 W Marcy St., (505) 490-0296

304 Johnson St. (505) 989-1166

One of the most carefully curated wine menus around alongside pan-European entrees like chicken cacciatore, tenderloin shepherd’s pie, pork schnitzel and Portuguese pasta.

The Shed 113½ E Palace Ave., (505) 982-9030

Owned by the Carswell family since its Burro Alley days in the ‘50s, the traditional New Mexican recipes here are the epitome of time-tested. And while we’re normally green chile folks, the Shed red remains the real star.

Thai on Canyon 802 Canyon Road (505) 365-9869

Let’s be real, most of the food on Canyon isn’t exactly wallet friendly. Enter Thai on Canyon with specialty Thai tapas such as fish cakes, Buddha dumplings and sweet chili chicken wings. Even better? They all clock in at under $11 per plate. We love to see it.

231 Washington Ave., (505) 984-1788

The giant apricot tree in the patio of this converted adobe house makes eating here in the summer feel a bit like you’re picnicking in a secret garden. They have plenty of competition, but we can vouch that the Christmas cheddar burgers (Hatch green chile and red chile aioli) are among the best.

Thunderbird Bar & Grill 50 Lincoln Ave. (505) 490-6550

Famed for the Plaza views from its ever-elusive balcony seats, T-bird keeps its seemingly endless crowds well stocked with New Mexican-infused diner specialties.

Santarepa Café 229 Johnson St., Ste. A (505) 467-8379

Go with friends to sample as many of this Venezuelan establishment’s arepas and empanadas as physically possible—and don’t forget the yuca fries while you’re at it.

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Oh, the carpaccio. We dream of that carpaccio. Don’t sleep on the housemade pasta, though; that fresh ravioli is to die for. Did we mention the steaks and killer cocktails?

Sassella

142 W Palace Ave., (505) 919-9935

Self-described “alchemy tailored to your state of being,” the apothecary offers the kind of groovy ‘70s-style health food that you might find on the menu at Alice’s Restaurant.

221 Shelby St., (505) 983-8604

Rio Chama Prime Steakhouse

Palace Prime Santa Fe

Entirely gluten-free focaccia, pumpernickel sourdough, cardamom fig and potato dill loaves, alongside countless other leavened and unleavened offerings that will drive us up the wall with desire if we keep naming them.

The Teahouse

With its inventive cocktail offerings (we love the West of the Sun for its name as much as its delicious mix of Madre mescal, birch claret, cacao bitters and blood orange) and curated art deco interior, Tonic feels like what might have been if the roaring ‘20s weren’t plagued by prohibition.

Hibachi, bento and specialty sushi at accessible prices. Sushi8 also has plenty of killer family plates for the next time you need to feed a crowd of sashimi fans.

It’s not just a restaurant—if you grew up in Santa Fe, you’ve probably consumed enough Plaza Café food for it to be a permanent part of your epigenetic makeup by now. Before we get all emotional, though, let us just say: blue corn breakfast enchiladas. That is all.

103 E Water St., (505) 982-1189

Santacafé

210 W San Francisco St. (505) 983-9880

The mythology is almost as rich and delectable as the food, and if you believe the rumors, we have Tia’s to thank for the invention of the breakfast burrito. GO

54 Lincoln Ave., (505) 982-1664

Design Center 418 Cerrillos Road, Unit 6 (505) 346-2669

Tonic

66 E San Francisco St., Ste. 21 (505) 204-0332

Plaza Café

133 W San Francisco St. (505) 986-5037

Sushi8

The Hell’s Kitchen (sausage, fried eggplant, green chile, jalapeño, red pepper, feta and whole milk mozzarella) is the best specialty pie at this pizza haven.

Power your silent discoing with some of the most high-tech caffeinated beverages around. We’re talking desert pear syrup and Mushroom Mama lattes.

Santa Fe Oxygen & Healing Bar (Apothecary)

Not only does this locally-beloved spot offer maps of all the hiking trails (near and far) you could ever wish to walk, its long established café menu and brand new beer offerings make it unmissable for the hungry and welltraveled.

Tres Colores Specializing in Southern Mexican cuisine, Tres Colores offers all the chile-laden staples you expect in New Mexico alongside fish tacos, mole enchiladas, chilaquiles and other such options you’re unlikely to find at restaurants with menus that hew closer to home.

Tumbleroot Pottery Pub 135 W Palace Ave., Ste. 100 (505) 982-4711

Angela and Jason Kirkman, the couple behind Paseo Pottery and Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery, combined forces for a new watering hole where you can drink your local craft brews out of mugs you make. We may not personally have the hand-eye coordination to manage that while drinking, but we admire all those who do.

Upper Crust Pizza 329 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 982-0000

The top echelon of downtown pizza can be eaten on the premises or delivered to much of Santa Fe. Make sure green chile is among your chosen toppings and note the unique crust flavor.

Vara Vinoteca 329 W San Francisco St. (505) 898-6280

Sure, the focus here is on Iberian wines, but don’t sleep on those tapas. We hear the truffle popcorn is delicious.

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RAILYARD/GUADALUPE STRETCH Altar Spirits 545 Camino de la Familia (505) 916-8596

In keeping with the name, Altar boasts spirits (including their “Ritual” gin and “Sigil” vodka) labeled with a kick of Crowley and multiple green velvet couches of which we’re deeply envious.

Andiamo! 322 Garfield St., (505) 995-9595

A peaceful oasis amidst the intensity of the Railyard, Andiamo’s penne with house-made lamb sausage will have you thanking the heavens for the local sheep that make it possible.

Atrisco Café & Bar DeVargas Center, 193 Paseo de Peralta (505) 983-7401

If you have yet to crack the code of reliably nabbing a Tomasita’s table, check out the stuffed sopaipillas at its sister restaurant.

Bottega del Vino CHOMP Food Hall, 505 Cerrillos Road (505) 772-0946

Tucked inside CHOMP is the Italian wine bar of your dreams. Grab a slice of Pedro’s salami and golden apple pizza next door, pick out a bottle of Vietti and pretend you’re in Umbria.

Boxcar 530 S Guadalupe St. (505) 988-7222

We’re desperately praying you haven’t seen SFR staffers at Boxcar’s karaoke as we write this entry. Hopefully if you

301 Jefferson St. (505) 820-2862

Don’t think of it as “the world’s slowest drive-thru,” think of it as an opportunity to meditate on the satisfyingly crispy skin on that whole roast chicken being prepared for you.

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As much as we love that heng-yang bean curd, we’d be remiss if we didn’t also take this moment to celebrate the triumphant return of the iconic lunch buffet.

Between the newly-spruced up patio and the supremely juicy veal picatta, DFT is nailing the upscale dinner date game. Plus they flambé the two-person bananas Foster at the table, which could be an interesting bonus if your guest has a thing for fire. Just a thought.

409 W Water St. (505) 428-0391

Take a hint from the name and try one of the Chimayó chile-based mole dishes. Those deliciously smoky peppers grown just north of the city are famous for a reason.

The ChocolateSmith 851A Cerrillos Road, (505) 473-2111

Whoo’s Donuts’ sister establishment purveys all the cacao-infused sweetness you crave while cutting out the dough middleman.

CrashMurderBusiness 312 Montezuma Ave. cmbcoffeeshop.com

You know you’re in for a wild ride when edible glitter isn’t even the most memorable part of a coffee shop’s presentation. Check out those specialty drinks: the Maelstrom of Axolotls (liquid marine collagen, apple cider vinegar, ginger, lemon, aloe-soaked chia seeds and sparkling water)? The Cabinet of Yaks (Lapsang souchong tea, sweet milk, grass fed ghee, pure maple syrup, apricot and vanilla bitters)? Oowee.

Chili Line Brewery 204 N Guadalupe St., (505) 982-8474

In the increasingly popular tradition of breweries and pizzerias—in this case, Lino’s Trattoria and Pizzeria next door—pairing up, Chile Line lets you enjoy appropriately spicy pies alongside drinks like the Pinche Guey IPA (whose name just makes us smile).

Chopstix Oriental Food 238 N Guadalupe St., (505) 820-2126

The patron saint of all those in need

402 N Guadalupe St. (505) 982-9394

Design Center, 418 Cerrillos Road (505) 986-9279

Bumble Bee’s Baja Grill

Yin Yang Chinese Restaurant

106 N Guadalupe St. (505) 820-2075

Wood-fired pizza offerings at prices that (for the blocks-from-the-Plaza location) are surprisingly doable. A truffle cream-centric pie for less than $14? Seriously refreshing.

themed posters and insanely good lettuce wraps.

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321 W San Francisco St. (505) 986-8700

did, you were as many tequila-based drinks deep as we might have been.

Il Vicino

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of an affordable and MSG-free treat. We maintain the Mongolian beef has therapeutic properties.

La Choza 905 Alarid St. (505) 982-0909

We’ve been saying La Choza has the best pinto beans in town since we were...pretty much pinto bean-sized ourselves, and we’re not stopping now. The crowds may have grown in recent years, but the New Mexican food is just as authentic as ever. Everyone loves the margs, too.

The Closet Bar at Jean Cocteau Cinema 418 Montezuma Ave. (505) 466-5528

You probably already know and love the Jean Cocteau’s famous popcorn (it’s real butter, y’all, not that orange movie theater stuff), but if you haven’t been by recently, you need to check out the build-your-own charcuterie plates and movie-themed mixed drinks. Go try The Projectionist and thank us later.

Cowgirl BBQ 319 S Guadalupe St. (505) 982-2565

This place has Americana down to a science, from the vintage rodeo photos on the walls to the famous butternut squash casserole and near-endless rotation of live music. People love the BBQ. And, can a paper mention the ice cream baked potato too many times?

You’ve probably heard more than enough folks rave about the Eastern European pastries on offer here, but have you gotten down with that Hungarian goulash yet? If not, get on that. If so, move on to the borscht.

Dumpling Cafe 500 Sandoval St., (505) 780-5890

Praise the heavens, the owners of Dumpling Tea have brought us another spot to worship at the altar of the traditional soup dumpling—and we hear this new location specifically has locals in mind.

Esquina Pizza 403 S Guadalupe St., (505) 303-3034

The folks behind Paloma have expanded into the corner spot next door (thus the name), birthing one of the nicer pizza joints in town.

Fire & Hops 222 N Guadalupe St., (505) 954-1635

Next time you’re browsing the latest flower options at Kure, head next door and pick up some of those spare ribs from chef Austin “Gus” Emery. Trust us, stoned you will be grateful.

Iconik Coffee Roasters (‘Lupe) 314 S Guadalupe St., (505) 428-0669

That not-too-sweet Iconik chai is unbeatable—and we can’t get enough of the cobblestone patio out back.

Jinja Bar & Bistro 510 N Guadalupe St., (505) 982-4321

All the umbrella-bedecked drinks you can imagine, alongside Pacific Islands

Joseph’s Culinary Pub 428 Agua Fría St. (505) 982-1272

An experimental haven stuffed inside a traditional steakhouse. Sure, you can get duck fat French fries and a mean pork chop, but why not walk on the wild side with the confit pad thai?

Kohnami 313 S Guadalupe St. (505) 984-2002

An impressively expansive menu ranging from sashimi to sukiyaki—plus traditional Japanese floor seating that makes you feel like you’ve temporarily stepped out of the Southwest.

Lino’s Trattoria and Pizzeria 204 N Guadalupe St., Ste. B (505) 982-8474

Not only does Lino’s benefit from the presence of Chile Line Brewery right next door, it also boasts a mean Frank Sinatra pasta (think fettuccini Alfredo, but with mushrooms and artichoke hearts added) and a robust lineup of open mic opportunities.

Nath’s Inspired Khmer Cuisine CHOMP Food Hall 505 Cerrillos Road Ste. B101 (505) 699-5974

Chef Nath is best known for her upscale Cambodian catering, but her CHOMP spot ensures that your tea leaves salad, turmeric noodles and tom yum cravings won’t go unfulfilled.

New Mexico Hard Cider Taproom 505 Cerrillos Road, Ste. A (505) 231-0632

Don’t let the cider-centric name distract you completely from the food offerings. The Bosque lager-cooked pork on its pork sandwich is glorious, and you’ll even find rotating artworks from locals on the walls.

Ohori’s (Luna) 505 Cerrillos Road, Ste. B103 (505) 982-9692

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401 S Guadalupe St., (505) 467-8624

Whatever you pick from the Nixtamal section (the Mexican fusion offerings are constantly changing), make sure you get some fried Brussels sprouts to share. And while you’re feeling grateful for chef Nathan Mayes, check out all the gorgeous folk art, tables from Stark Raven Fabrication and killer cocktail menu.

Paradise Boba Tea DeVargas Center 199 D Paseo De Peralta (505) 930-5924

1607 Alcaldesa St., Ste. B (505) 557-6672

We’re all about the New Mexicothemed offerings at this new Bosque Brewing offshoot. The piñon nuts on that Roadrunner pie? Yes. You can also choose to forego the traditional red sauce for an herby olive oil base that is, frankly, to die for.

301 N Guadalupe St. (720) 804-9379

If you’re over 18 and looking for a different kind of buzz, Casa de Kava will let you try the Pacific Islands specialty while enjoying some of the edgiest drag acts in town.

Pedro’s Santa Fe

Sabor Peruano

CHOMP Food Hall 505 Cerrillos Road (505) 663-6334

DeVargas Center, 163 Paseo de Peralta (505) 577-5096

Pizza Etc. DeVargas Center 552 N Guadalupe St., (505) 986-1500

Listen, if we could grab you by the collar and shake you on this one, we would. Don’t underestimate Pizza Etc. and its ever-ready pepperoni, sausage and green chile slices—all made with the freshest ingredients.

Poki Tako CHOMP Food Hall 505 Cerrillos Road (505) 913-7878

You may be most familiar with chef Randy Tapia’s creations from his pop-up at Tumbleroot, but check out the latest on his constantlyevolving menu at CHOMP: We hear poke nachos are in the works. His

Violet Crown Cinema 1606 Alcaldesa St. (505) 216-5678

Roots and Leaves Casa de Kava

If the increased presence of boba in this part of town alone isn’t enough to hook you, this spot names its milk teas after anime characters.

Obviously the specialty pizzas are the stars here (poached octopus and fennel? Christ), but don’t sleep on the antipasti. That Apache short rib baked polenta will have you drooling, too, thanks to chef Peter O’Brien.

Its heart-of-the-Railyard location is always hopping, but even the most crowd-shy among us can enjoy the immensely nostalgic comfort of the giant takeout enchilada pans. The crinkle of that tinfoil lid sounds like childhood family gatherings.

Restoration Pizza

If you like foods stuffed with other foods, try Sabor’s stuffed potatoes, tomatoes and avocados. And while you’re at it, get a chicha morada for the side—the bright purple corn and pineapple drink is too beautiful to pass up.

Dr. Field Goods DeVargas Center, 187 Paseo de Peralta (505) 982-3033

Oh yes, chef Josh Gerwin has taken over the Santa Fe Bar & Grill, and he’s updated the menu to match. Sure, you’ll still find OG faves here like the green chile-loaded Santa Fe meatloaf, but it’s also now home to Field Goods classics like the Greek-style calamari and specialty Cubano.

Saya’s Frybread and Indian Tacos 651 Cerrillos Road, (505) 699-4928

For a town with such a big cultural debt to Indigenous people, it used to be crazy hard to find a real frybread taco around Santa Fe. Thank God Saya’s is here to save us from the dark times—and next time you feel like a

Being able to wash down the latest Oscar bait or arthouse horror with pecorino truffle AL French fries is so satisfying—and we guarantee it’s physically impossible you’ll make as much of a mess as we do in the process. Seriously, Violet Crown staff, we have no idea how we always end up spilling so much pecorino and we’re sincerely sorry. RE

Paloma

500 S Guadalupe St., (505) 983-5721

The veggie-based bites (mushroom crostini, yo) will keep you feeling superior after your farmers market stroll—and the black walls just make those countless potted plants look all the greener. Opuntia does dinner now, too!

Tomasita’s

1607 Alcaldesa St., (505) 780-5796

Thai mango sticky rice dessert is next-level.

plate and douse that mother in agave syrup, stat. Wow, our sweet tooth is showing, huh?

Zaika (Cerrillos) CHOMP Food Hall 505 Cerrillos Road, Ste. B101E (505) 982-0499

Chef Paddy of Raaga Go is so skilled at the fusion burrito game, he’s created a whole local franchise to showcase these tortilla-wrapped slices of paradise. The Bombay Bollywood Special has our heart (crunchy fries with chicken tikka masala? Yes), but the Big Vegetarian gives it a meat-free run for its money.

WEST ALAMEDA/AGUA FRÍA

Opuntia Café

Poki Taco

healthy portion of Crisco, grab yourself a slice of the prune pie, too. Just trust us on this one.

Second Street Brewery (Railyard) 1607 Paseo de Peralta, Ste. 10 (505) 989-3278

Second Street has an abundance of full-on dinner options—mostly of the hot sandwich and enchilada variety— but we’re going to be purists here and recommend you get a Bavarian twist pretzel (and queso, of course) to go with your lager.

Wild Leaven Bakery 130 N Guadalupe St. wildleavenbakery.com

Originally a Taos joint, Santa Fe finally has a place to enjoy Andre and Jessica Kempton’s pecan chile bars and specialty sourdough without heading for the hills.

Whole Hog Café 320 S Guadalupe St., (505) 474-3375

Instead of milkshakes, they’re dubbed Adobe Mud Shakes here—try one with lavender ice cream and shoestring fries for al fresco dipping.

Sky Coffee

Whoo’s Donuts

1609 Alcaldesa St., skysantafe.com

851 Cerrillos Road, Ste. B (505) 629-1678

631 Cerrillos Road, (505) 988-8992

The abundant natural lighting and bakery tarts make this a particularly good early morning stop-off, but the ability to add Kakawa chocolate to your coffee is really boss.

Social Kitchen & Bar

1413B W Alameda St., (505) 699-9812

Pickle jar drinkers, rejoice: Barrio Brinery has all the sauerkraut, Kosherstyle dill, hot and spicy and bread and butter brining you could possibly desire—plus only-in-New Mexico specialties like fermented jalapeños.

The Betterday Coffee Shop

With so many barbecue sauce options to choose from, we highly recommend you make yourself a little flight of dipping options to alternate. And come on, that Volcano sauce served only at the counter is just daring you to taste it.

Shake Foundation

Barrio Brinery

If you haven’t already tried the most New Mexican donuts in town, get thee to a green chile apple fritter immediately. Maybe grab a red chile bacon toffee too and alternate bites for a kind of Christmas effect?

Sage Inn 725 Cerrillos Road (505) 982-5952

Zacatlán Restaurant

Self-described “South by Southwest” comfort food classics, with an emphasis on live trivia nights and oversized cocktails.

We’re still drooling over the churros with cajeta quemada we had here months ago. Yet, we recommend you order the chicken and waffles brunch

317 Aztec St., (505) 780-5174

Solana Center, 905 W Alameda St. (505) 780-5638

As much as we love the breakfastburrito-in-a-jar option, we have to take this opportunity to shout-out the rare and marvelous appearance of a fried green tomato sandwich on a Santa Fe menu. We can also attest to the quality of the iced black coffee and others from Portland’s Stumptown.

Honeymoon Brewery Solana Center 907 W Alameda St., Unit B (505) 303-3139

One of the only watering holes in town whose taps serve hard kombucha instead of beer, courtesy of owners Ayla Bystrom-Williams and James Hill. Check out the open mic nights—and see if you can catch bartender Kyle Perkins stepping out from behind the bar to play his latest tunes.

Masa Sushi Solana Center, 927 W Alameda St. (505) 982-3334

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Valentina’s

Clafoutis

Kakawa Chocolate House

Pyramid Café

Solana Center, 913 W Alameda St. (505) 984-2852

Solana Center, 945 W Alameda St. (505) 988-7165

333 W Cordova Road, (505) 988-1809

1050 E Paseo de Peralta (505) 982-0388

505 W Cordova Road, (505) 989-1378

Where all the young folks much hipper and healthier than us go for their organic groceries, locally sourced deli counter and take-out lunch options.

A homey, locals-centric family spot with the kind of smothered burritos that will satisfy even the most vicious chile cravings. We mean it—the burritos look like they’re swimming around blissfully in their own Ojo Caliente-style pool of capsaicin.

Ras Rody’s Jamaican Kitchen 1320 Agua Fria St. (505) 385-3011

A locally-sourced and impressively innovative rotation of Jamaican vegan offerings that makes our heads spin. Curried jackfruit? Sweet potato pudding? Bammy bread?? Bring it.

Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery 2791 Agua Fría St. (505) 303-3808

Besides carrying a huge chunk of the local metal scene on its back, Tumbleroot is deservedly famed for its local beers and a dazzlinng variety of fusion food truck pop-ups. And lest we forget who kept many of us well-stocked in alcohol-based sanitizer throughout the worst of the pandemic, the spirits here are pretty heroic too.

Tune-Up Café 1115 Hickox St. (505) 983-7060

A wide range of deli and dinerstyle American and New Mexican offerings rounded out by a pack of El Salvadorean specialties such as pupusas and banana leaf-wrapped tamales. We know everyone (including us) loves the carrot cake, but don’t forget about those dreamy apple pies or the bonkers tres leches cake.

Bruno’s 1512 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 690-0966

We feel it’s our duty to inform any South Capitol workers not already in the know about the lifesaving Bruno’s lunch special: a personal margherita pizza, mini cannoli and limoncello granita for under $11. You’re welcome.

Fun Noodle Bar 514 W Cordova Road (505) 974-8801

Traditional Chinese and fusion entrees (think jalapeño chicken bumping shoulders with the Szechuan shrimp) alongside all noodle types.

Fusion Tacos Downtown 502 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 316-2583

Craft Donuts & Coffee 502 Old Santa Fe Trail (505) 490-9171

If funnel cake or turtle donuts (chocolate, crushed pecans and caramel) don’t strike your fancy, this place lets you build your own—which feels like a dangerous amount of responsibility.

The iconic red truck that’s soothed many a South Capitol worker’s lunchtime stress. The birria here is deservedly famous, and we maintain it’s best consumed as part of Fusion’s iconic ramen bowl.

Chicago Dog Express

Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen 555 W Cordova Road, (505) 983-7929

All enchiladas taste better when consumed inside adobe buildings, and Maria’s is no exception. The margarita list also boasts several Nuevomexicano homages, such as the Milagro Beanfield War and the Taos Hum.

Mariscos La Playa 537 W Cordova Road, (505) 982-2790

The tostadas de ceviche and the beach scene painted on the door remind you all is well.

Modern General 637 Cerrillos Road (505) 930-5462

The signature dish (or rather, dish family) at Vinaigrette’s sister restaurant is the Modcake, a modified flapjack available in a full bouquet of vegetable and whole grain-based flavors.

600 Cerrillos Road (505) 984-2798

The New Santa Fe Baking Company

Let us challenge you to a New Mexicanoff. Locals get the fully loaded green chile cheese dog por vida, que no?

504 W Cordova Road (505) 557-6435

We all owe Filiberto Rodriguez a hearty thank you for resurrecting the Baking Company and bringing back those fine handheld brekkie b’s.

El Chile Toreado

Paper Dosa

807 Early St. (505) 500-0033

All the rumors are true: Toreado really is that good. If you don’t believe us, try the buche (pork stomach) burrito. El Chile Toreado made the short list for this year’s James Beard Awards, too!

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The texture of that perfectly crisped paneer and peas dosa? J Crepes could not compete. Don’t forget the obligatory mango lassi to accompany it, though. Y

With its checkered tablecloths and the kind of generously-portioned spaghetti platter that would look at home on a Corleone family table, this beloved Italian eatery just has immensely friendly energy.

Folks swear by the chile cheese fries and quesadillas at this truck, but if you’ve never tried one of the seven types of meat tortas with a side of fries or salad, have you ever truly lived?

Some of the prettiest pastries in town (just take a gander at those miniature cheesecakes!), with all the expertly frothed beverages you’d hope for in accompaniment.

We go hard for anywhere with collard greens on the menu, even if it does mean that Schoolboy Q is going to be stuck in our heads for the foreseeable future. Beyond the refined Southern fare, the bourbon selection here does not mess around and chef Dru Ruebush is basically a superstar.

2890 Agua Fría St. (505) 471-1480

1006 Marquez Place, (505) 316-0612

1100 Don Diego Ave. (505) 989-9966

505 Cerrillos Road, (505) 930-5325

Not only can you chat with the deli counter folks as they prep your sandwich or Friday Frito pie, Kaune’s also offers picnic boxes for pickup.

Piccolino

Andale!

Dulce Capital

Radish & Rye

511 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 982-2629

It should come as no surprise that the fragrant broths at this Vietnamese joint are particularly special. Check out that beef noodle soup with rare steak and/or delight in a pork bánh mì.

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Restaurant Martîn

Spanakopita, moussaka, kabobs—and a pita-based Philly cheesesteak? Bet you didn’t see that one coming, but the menu here is full of exciting little surprises, like some of the best fries in town.

Kaune’s Neighborhood Market

Solana Center 919 W Alameda St. (505) 820-6777

Bonnie Bennett’s truffle assortments are stunning, but if you haven’t also tried those meticulously researched cacao elixirs, you’re missing out.

Pho Kim

Besides its heavily-awarded pastry case, Clafoutis is great as a group brunch or meeting spot. All those high quality quiches lorraines and salades Nicoises will make you feel impressive while ordering, but you’ll be hardpressed to break the $15 mark on any one dish.

Restaurant Martín 526 Galisteo St., (505) 820-0919

Last year wasn’t even chef Martín Rios’ first time being nominated for a James Beard Award, and the pork belly bacon and sunny side up quail eggs here will quickly demonstrate why. That is, if the menu hasn’t already changed by the time you read this.

Sage Bakehouse 535 Cerrillos Road, (505) 820-7243

At Sage, as in life, our motto remains: When in doubt, go for an almond croissant. When little else can motivate you out of bed, that often does the trick.

Saigon Café 501 W Cordova Road, (505) 988-4951

You know you’re in for a treat when the menu is so extensive it uses a combined letter-number system to designate different orders. We strongly support the #20B: rice vermicelli with BBQ pork.

Santa Fe BBQ 502 Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 603-9051

You had us at “Texas-sized turkey legs,” and you kept us with brisket that would make a bubbe weep.

Santafamous Street Eats Corner of Paseo de Peralta and Old Santa Fe Trail, (505) 269-2858

We can’t help but smile every time we think of that one “BEET yes beet not beef” taco listing, and the loaded tots are primally satisfying.

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Anthony’s Grill

204 Montezuma Ave., (505) 989-4200

1622 St. Michael’s Drive (505) 365-2932

Inside BODY of Santa Fe 333 Cordova Road (505) 372-7885

Back Road Pizza

You already know how much we love this Moroccan joint’s falafel, but you can’t miss out on the namesake earthenware pot stuffed with seasonal veggies, garlic and herbs. That crispy bastilla with vegan chorizo sounds intriguing, too.

1807 Second St., Ste. 1 (505) 955-9055

Tiny’s Restaurant & Lounge 1005 St. Francis Drive, Ste. 117 (505) 983-9817

Frequent live music events and the kind of enormous rib-eye and relleno plates you’d hope for after hearing the name.

Vinaigrette 709 Don Cubero Alley (505) 820-9205

We swear by the Eat your Peas salad (those bacon crumbles achieve just the right balance of chewy and crispy), but the carrot cake here really steals the show.

930 Baca St. (505) 995-1105

Tajine

Benedict and Copenhagen? Have it all three ways with the Ménage à Trois plate—but make sure to leave room for some German chocolate cake afterwards or any of about a bazillion pastries, cookies, muffins, pies and cakes. Open only for breakfast and lunch hours.

Bread Shop 1703 Lena St., (505) 230-8421

It has all the artisanal loaf and pastry options you could possibly imagine (Whole wheat cherry and poppyseed rye? Lemon olive oil cake? Sign us up), but we’re really psyched that the Bread Shop is finally using those heavenly slices for sandwiches, too.

Chow’s Asian Bistro 720 St. Michael’s Drive, Ste. Q (505) 471-7120

You’ve been an empty shell of a

Burrito Spot

We know building your own fusion burrito here doesn’t count as collaborating with chef Paddy, but we’d argue it’s the next best thing.

1600 Lena St., (505) 428-0669

As delicious as the espresso here is, we’re all about those sun-dappled window seats. Be prepared to spend a few hours here at a time, though, as it’s scientifically impossible to get in and out of the Lena Iconik without running into at least 3.5 familiar faces.

Iconik Coffee Roasters (Red)

Try the Yam Yam specialty roll here, folks. You won’t believe how well that sweet potato makes the eel sing until you’ve tasted it for yourself.

Kakawa Chocolate House (San Mateo) 851 W. San Mateo Road (505) 930-5968

Even if you’re a downtown Kakawa purist, this new location is worth the visit for the aromas alone. This is where the cacao magic happens, and with the door to the kitchen almost always open, the chocolateinfused air is unbeatable.

Lotus Dumpling House 1807 Second St., Ste. 35 (505) 231-2088

Can you think of anything that matches the sheer textural satisfaction of your very first bite into a well-made vegetable bun? Let us know, because we can’t get it out of our heads.

1366 Cerrillos Road, (505) 428-0996

Oh yes, darlings, you read that right.

ALEX DE VORE

410 Old Santa Fe Trail (505) 983-5555

Listen to us very carefully. Once you’ve tried the Burrito Spot drive-thru’s roughly $6 carne asada burrito, you need never be tempted by Taco Bell again.

Iconik Coffee Roasters (Lena)

720 St. Michael’s Drive, Ste. 2M (505) 438-7221

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1057 Cerrillos Road, (505) 820-0779

Zaika (Old Santa Fe Trail)

We’re going to share one of our favorite Santa Fe food secrets, so don’t let the tourists know: Bring a friend with a sweet tooth and split a plate of Counter Culture’s French toast. Instead of bread, CC uses its own generously frosted cinnamon rolls. Normally this is the kind of sugary business we’d tackle L ourselves in a single sitting, but A those rolls are the size of a human head. You’ll need the help. RE

We’ve personally witnessed the bizarre time warp that happens around Back Road’s upstairs pool table. We think it has something to do with those delicious cornmeal-dusted crusts. Owner Piper Kapin recently reopened the dining areas, too—just in time for summer patio season!

There’s now one more place to get your Iconik caffeine fix—and this one’s right on Cerrillos, in prime pre-work commute territory.

Kai Sushi

Tajine

Counter Culture Café

Did you know you can get catfish here alongside the classic shrimp tempura and stir fry? We can’t think of a better way to pregame for the new season of Reservation Dogs.

We’ve never been morning people, but we make an exception where Saveur’s pre-10:30 am corned beef hash is concerned. And we hear the BLT—er, apologies, Le BLT, according to the website—is served on a croissant. Le croissant.

human if you haven’t yet sampled the coffee chicken at Chow’s. Enough said.

Cafecito 922 Shoofly St. (505) 310-0089

TRIANGLE DISTRICT/ ST. MICHAEL’S DRIVE Annapurna’s World Vegetarian Café 1620 St. Michael’s Drive (505) 988-9688

The offerings here come with a handy little key indicating which Ayurvedic doshas are associated with each dish. Its signature is the kitchari plate, which features toppings customizable to your dosha needs.

If you read our latest edition of 25 Things We Love About Santa Fe Right Now, you already know we go hard for those croissants. But if you haven’t already given Cafecito’s lunch menu a gander, now’s the time for an empanada sampler plate with fresh-brewed maté to match. Heck, just visit to meet the new busser—a literal robot.

Chocolate Maven 821 W San Mateo Road (505) 984-1980 Bread Shop

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RESTAURANT & BAR DIRECTORY Loyal Hound Pub

Pizzeria Espíritu

730 St. Michael’s Drive, (505) 471-0440

1722 St. Michael’s Drive (505) 424-8000

Mizu’s Boba Tea Spot 1700 St. Michael’s Drive, #A-118 (505) 690-7081

Even if you’re not yet a boba fan, you’re going to want to give this place your money. Mizu’s was literally started by a local 12-year-old, and it’s named after her family dog. Can’t get cuter than that.

Mucho Gourmet Sandwich Shoppe 1711 Llano St., Ste. F/G (505) 473-7703

There are plenty of spots in town that like to skimp on their sammy offerings (we won’t name any names)—but Mucho blessedly veers in the opposite direction. The sandwiches inside these nostalgic brown bags always come piled tall and accompanied by chips and a free cookie. Because you deserve it.

Ramblin’ Café

Root 66 Café 1704 Lena St., (505) 780-8249

The vegan baby challah buns here make our semitic hearts sing—and for the dog lovers among us, Root 66 also offers fresh-baked pup treats, so you and your canine companion can fully share the bakery experience.

Sagche’s Coffee House 730 St. Michael’s Drive (505) 780-5263

Breakfast specialties from cream cheese salmon omelettes to chilaquiles rub shoulders with Guatemalan classics and a whole host of herbal tinctures.

Santa Fe Bite

1098 ½ S St. Francis Drive (access on Pen Road), (505) 982-9692

1616-A St. Michael’s Drive (505) 428-0328

If you’re feeling sacrilegious and don’t want a classic caffeinated option, let yourself drift away in the warm embrace of that dandelion chicory latte.

The one undisputed heir to Bobcat Bite’s burger throne, we stan any employee-owned restaurant (shoutout to Angela Mason and Armando Rivas, who recently purchased the eatery from longtime owners Bonnie and John Eckre) offering buttermilk fried chicken as a weekend treat.

1708 Lena St., #101, ozusantafe.com

The kitchen supply company Tenzo opened this Japanese joint mere days ago, but we’re already hearing excellent things about the bento. Note that the namesake here is likely the ozu salad, not the contemplative director of Late Spring and Tokyo Story.

The kind of pages-long menu that makes our indecisive asses break into a cold sweat, you can find everything from Frito pie to Philly cheesesteaks underneath the enormous and heartwarming “THANK YOU” scrawled across Ramblin’s doorway.

1420 Second St. (505) 989-1272

Ohori’s Coffee Roasters

Ozu

As you might imagine, the goal here is to choose a dish that will let those ohso-fresh tortillas shine through. We recommend the steak quesadillas. But don’t sleep on the chips and guac.

While this is most definitely a dinnerfriendly spot, we prefer visiting in the daytime when there’s plenty of sunshine to play off the rock garden outside. And that portobello, cream cheese and avocado sandwich is hearty enough to please the most carnivorous palettes.

1314 Rufina Circle, Ste. A5 (505) 438-9545

Cafe Castro

honor the iconic exterior with a classic Sunrise breakfast plate (eggs, chilesmothered home potatoes and melted cheese), expand your palate with a menudo bowl.

Café Castro

Chicano Dog

1711 Llano St., Ste. A, (505) 473-9397

1311 Siler Road, in the Big Jo True Value lot

While we’re definitely not over the tragic loss of Felipe’s Taco’s, it’s good to know Rodrigo Rodriguez is filling the old kitchen with new recipes— including parrilladas (giant platters of barbecued and/or grilled meat) and intimidatingly good horchata.

Don’t let Armando Pacheco’s location in a hardware store parking lot fool you. This is the latest in Roque’s lineage—hot dogs good enough to turn your rabid vegan friends to the dark side.

El Comal Restaurant

Adelita’s Mexican Restaurant

1851 St. Michael’s Drive (505) 820-0643

3136 Cerrillos Road, (505) 474-4897

We have no idea what other place in town regularly serves nopalitos alongside its eggs, but this one’s named after La Adelita, the archetypal

Cuco’s Kitchen 2207 Cerrillos Road, (505) 365-2946

Sincronizadas, mar y tierra tacos y mas served up by some of the nicest folks in town. Seriously, if you’re feeling down on Santa Feans, go visit Cuco’s for a near-guaranteed restoration of at least some faith in humanity.

Fine, there are a few Texas locations, but Dion’s could pretty much be the state’s official pizzamaker by this point. Ranch fanatics be warned, though—once you’ve got the taste for Dion’s ranch, no other dressing purveyor will suffice.

2428 Cerrillos Road, (505) 772-0971

Tacos el Charrito

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Of course there’s a full selection of crepes and lonche options, but we just can’t get over the perfectly frosted seasonal bakery offerings. Put in an order for your next holiday party.

Dos Amigos

2811 Cerrillos Road (505) 473-5800

Given the proximity to SFR’s new offices, Sweetwater has saved many a staff member from deadline day nearstarvation. Plus, the entire kitchen is now gluten free, so your allergyplagued friends can order in safety. Also, those breakfast tacos? Dang!

1512 Pacheco St., Bldg. B (505) 795-7383

1382 Vegas Verdes Drive (505) 257-8775

2014 Cerrillos Road, (505) 424-7333

In addition to all the classic Mexican and New Mexican fillings, Baja also offers bean and tofu tacos for $2.95 a pop. For the protein-deprived Midtown vegetarian, it’s a life saver. The breakfast burrito is famous.

While some dumb chain coffee shop is now planning to open in the former Cheeks lot nearby, Café Castro will always have our full-hearted devotion. The Castro family are absolute sweethearts, the Guadalupe mural by Reyes Padilla always makes us smile and the melted cheese on those enchiladas is anything but skimpy. This is true New Mexican food and hospitality at its best.

Sweetwater Harvest Kitchen

Crepas-oh

Dion’s

2621 Cerrillos Road JO (505) 471-8762

Sunrise Family Restaurant

Why yes, that is a giant breakfast painted on that old decommissioned satellite dish. If you aren’t aiming to

Baja Tacos

901 W San Mateo Road, Ste. A (505) 820-3121

Alicia’s Tortilleria

Midtown Bistro

The self-titled pie (with mushroom, onion, bell pepper, garlic, mozzarella, provolone and romano) earns its namesake serious props—plus, where else in town can you find folks serving Chimayó chile on salmon?

Sure, the pub platters are everything you could hope for, but we really love that the “La Cart” menu section essentially lets you design your own symphony of flavors from the ground up.

Mexican soldadera. You’ll get the same revolutionary attitude in the food.

3571 Cerrillos Road (505) 471-3224

Man, do we get a kick out of seeing a classic eggs and bacon plate being labeled the “American breakfast” to flip the tables on the more US-centric menus around town (that dish is one of the relatively few Anglo offerings among a sea of Mexican and New Mexican options).

The old Souper Salad has turned into a locally owned sports bar offering live music and some damn good huevos divorciados. Take a friend or two.

Dr. Field Goods Butcher Shop 2860 Cerrillos Road, Ste. A1 (505) 471-0043

Chef Josh Gerwin plans to move this operation to the De Vargas Center, but for now it’s the OG shopfront for topnotch butcher and deli offerings.

Freezie Fresh 2631 Cerrillos Road, (505) 509-9310

Ice cream just hits different when it’s rolled Thai-style and served up by a Black-owned business run out of a precious little pastel truck. As we write this, Freezie is temporarily closed for the cold season—but we’re pining for the return of Xzavian Cookbey’s carrot cake and dulce de leche rum flavors.

Fritangas La Prietunga 2864 Cerrillos Road (outside Big 5 Sporting Goods), (505) 913-1558

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We have a childhood soft spot for both the lamb korma and paneer makhani, and it’s a blessing to find reliable Indian food on this side of St. Francis.

K’ Bueno Tacos, Burritos & More

Jambo Café and Jambo Hapa Food Truck

It doesn’t get more Cerrillos Road-y than K’ Bueno—and it’s one of the scarce few spots in town where you can still get things like tripitas and lengua tacos.

Java Joe’s 1248 Siler Road, (505) 930-5763

A sure place to spot Meow Wolfers on their way to the corporate offices, Java Joe’s offers intriguingly croissant-y flaky cinnamon rolls and a daily rotation of bagel flavors alongside its beverages.

Jesushi 2217 Cerrillos Road, (505) 204-5330

A precious and impressively fresh sushi truck whose namesake roll features shrimp tempura, avocado cream cheese, torched salmon, green onion, spicy mayo and eel sauce. All hail chef Jesus Mendoza!

Kakawa Chocolate House 1300 Rufina Circle, Ste. A-4 (505) 930-5460

Rounding out the holy trinity of Kakawa storefronts, this new Rufina Taproom-adjacent joint allows you to

2621 Cerrillos Road (505) 365-2076

Lu Lu’s Chinese Cuisine 3011 Cerrillos Road (505) 473-1688

The exterior might look a bit nondescript, but the bright walls and panda-covered menu awaiting you inside are as wholesome as they come.

Madame Matisse

Pho Ava Vietnamese Restaurant

Rowley Farmhouse Ales

outta the molcajete and feel truly at one with your meal.

1291 San Felipe Ave., (505) 772-0949

Ortega’s Jerky

The epitome of a local secret, you won’t believe the French onion soup, pear croissants, salmon goat cheese tarts and specialty breads at this French bakery tucked away behind a used car shop.

2631 Cerrillos Road (505) 484-9726

Mampuku Ramen 1965 Cerrillos Road, (505) 772-0169

The downright Ghibli-worthy tonkatsu bowls this side of town deserves. Don’t forget to save a little room for the quartered mochi.

Mariscos Costa Azul 2875 Cerrillos Road, (505) 473-4594

Eat the camarones agua chile straight

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Find your nearest pickup-owning friend and bribe them with veggie or meaty tacos to recreate Anthony Bourdain’s famous El Parasol moment. Hey, at least you aren’t asking them to help you move. Oh, and don’t forget the burritos.

What can be said about beloved chef Ahmed Obo that hasn’t been said by the folks at James Beard or bazillions of “we love you,” pieces across countless publications and websites? Kenyan cuisine is the specialty here, but there’s nothing Obo can’t ace, from Caribbean oxtail stew to Moroccan lamb to cumin French fries.

1833 Cerrillos Road (505) 995-8015

2010 Cerrillos Road, (505) 473-1269

El Parasol

2501 Cerrillos Road, (505) 471-2651

tell you the chicken fried steak is still one of our favorite breakfast items.

satisfy your cacao and hops cravings within walking distance of each other.

India House

Grab a gallon bag of smoked meats and call it a day.

El Paisano Supermarket 3140 Cerrillos Road, Ste. D (505) 424-9105

Stroll up to that lunch counter and order yourself some chicharrones while daydreaming you’re in Kahlo-era Mexico City.

The Pantry 1820 Cerrillos Road, (505) 986-0022

Please don’t judge our Nuevomexicanismo too harshly if we

2430 Cerrillos Road, (505) 557-6572

There are only two kinds of people in this world: rare steak and meatball noodle soup people and clay pot stir fry people. We’re both.

Leaf and Hive 1208 Mercantile Road, Ste. A (505) 699-3055

A key player in Santa Fe’s hard kombucha renaissance (kombuchassance?), Leaf and Hive’s lavender lemongrass brew tastes like a summer day at Las Golondrinas and we’re all about it.

Los Potrillos 1947 Cerrillos Road (505) 992-0550

That killer eatery has developed a devoted following for its abundant seafood-centric Mexican specialties.

La Reina El Rey Court 1862 Cerrillos Road, (505) 982-1931

Fine mezcal cocktails are the original name of the game at La Reina (the Ultima Palabra with maraschino liqueur is our current fave), but the bar has become one of the best spots in town for live music and queer nights.

Realburger 2641 Cerrillos Road, (505) 699-5392

Yes, you’ll most definitely adore that patty melt, but it’s worth an early trip to snag a breakfast burrito as well. The crinkling of those wrappers is supreme ASMR.

Red Enchilada 1310 Osage Ave., (505) 820-6552

For the full experience, you’re going to want the Typico Nativo Centroamericano platter: fried bananas, refried beans, scrambled eggs and crema salvadoreña.

Rowley Farmhouse Ales 1405 Maclovia St., (505) 428-0719

The head brewer here—John Rowley— is a chemist by training, which will come as no surprise once you’ve tasted his and chef Jeffrey Kaplan’s handiwork. The X-Files themed names scattered throughout the menu are just a bonus.

Second Street Brewery (Rufina Taproom) 2920 Rufina St., (505) 954-1068

The Tesuque Grandma sandwich (panko-fried marinated chicken, chipotle mayo, pickles and coleslaw) tastes all the better while you’re jamming to live music.

RESTAURANT & BAR DIRECTORY Soup Star

The Wok

Joe’s Dining

1372 Vegas Verdes Drive (505) 316-5168

2860 Cerrillos Road, (505) 424-8126

Rodeo Plaza, 2801 Rodeo Road, Ste. A5 (505) 471-3800

If you’re the kind of person who can’t miss out on Santa Fe’s yearly Souper Bowl, Soup Star’s rotating daily menu of bisques and broths (you might encounter anything from creamy curried carrot to Hungarian mushroom soup) will allow you to recreate that soup flight experience year round.

Sopaipilla Café 2900 Cerrillos Road (in the Days Inn Motel), (505) 474-1448

A cult favorite in the best sense, Sopaipilla Café is truly New Mexican, not just in its cuisine but also in its laid-back friendliness.

Tender Fire 1862 Cerrillos Road, in El Rey Court, tenderfirekitchen.com

There’s a reason this pop-up’s pizzas often sell out days in advance: that perfectly crunchy wood-fired margherita pie will make you see deities.

Tokyo Café 1847 Cerrillos Road, (505) 982-1688

There are certain itches that only the (drive-thru accessible) Hibachi Beef Teriyaki lunch special can scratch, but if you’re feeling fancier than that, teriyaki bacon-wrapped shrimp never hurt.

Tortilla Flats 3139 Cerrillos Road, (505) 471-8685

We’ve heard rumors of a Meow Wolf-related discount or two, but we’d like to argue that the green chile smothered pork chop is enough to advocate for itself.

Uncle DT’s Smokehouse 3134 Rufina St., (505) 372-7605

Brisket so charming, it could only come from an Americana musician turned barbecue entrepreneur. We’re not kidding: Check out pitmaster David Thom pluckin’ his way around town as part of the High Desert Rangers.

Weck’s 2000 Cerrillos Road, (505) 471-9111

While Wok is known for its expert handling of fried tofu in black bean sauce, we maintain that you need at least one order of egg flower soup per visit for it to really count.

Yamas Greek Rotisserie 2411 Cerrillos Road, (505) 930-5921

The restaurant’s motto is “with each bite you get a little more Greek,” by which logic we should be currently posing in the Met’s sculpture hall. Seriously though, the avgolemono soup works wonders for the common cold.

RODEO ROAD Los Amigos 3904 Rodeo Road, (505) 438-0600

Strawberry-stuffed pancakes and huevos rancheros with divinely thickcut potato chunks. Need we say more?

Double Dragon

Yes, that does make two Joes in one strip mall, but this one has such a fantastic Sunday brunch and Twin Peaks-style red/white/black midcentury decor that you won’t want to think about that coincidence for too long.

Posa’s El Merendero 1514 Rodeo Road, (505) 820-7672

While those freezable tamales have saved many a homesick college student, the burritos are truly Posa’s crowning glory. Just trust us on this one: Try the chile dog burrito.

Tibet Kitchen 3003 S St. Francis Drive (505) 982-6796

We guarantee you’ll adore the momo (Tibetan dumplings available with chicken, beef or vegetable filling), but don’t underestimate the value of being able to find real blood sausage and butter tea in this neck of the woods, either.

3005 S St. Francis Drive, Ste. D3 (505) 989-8880

The Happy Family special (lobster, scallop, jumbo shrimp, chicken, beef and pork with scrambled egg) may not be able to legally guarantee smoother relationships with your kin, but it’s at least a worthy match to most hangriness-related conflicts.

Garbo’s Restaurant

goodies, Angel’s tarts are straight up unmissable, and the tres leches cake is downright divine.

Café Grazie 3530 Zafarano Drive, Ste. C-3 (505) 471-0108

Something about this spot always makes us think of Lady and the Tramp. We recommend you grab a partner in pasta and share some pancette con penne magic.

Chapin y Mex 6417 Airport Road, (505) 467-8289

There are certain colds that only a traditional Guatemalan caldo de pata de res can cure, and Chapin y Mex is one of the few places in town offering that miraculous broth.

Angel’s Bakery & Cafe 4350 Airport Road, Ste. 13 (505) 557-6156

Even in that enormous display case stuffed with rolled and bedrizzled

Montecito Santa Fe 500 Rodeo Road (505) 428-7777

Country club type seafoodcentric dishes in a retirement community setting.

6700 Cerrillos Road, (505) 920-4682

Seasonal churros stuffed with everything from pecan cream to vegan apple pie filling. Are we allowed to say that’s hot? It’s hot.

Cleopatra Café (Southside) Find the divine dolmas and falafel-ly ever after you’re seeking. The fries go with everything.

La Cocina de Doña Clara 4350 Airport Road, Ste. 4 (505) 473-1081

One of the few places in town offering nopalito gorditas—which seems a little strange, given the abundance of said cactus right around our homes, but we’ll take all the nopalito we can get.

Dion’s

There’s something about the way Dion’s slices the tomatoes on that Santorini pie that’s so satisfying.

Rodeo Plaza 2801 Rodeo Road, Ste. B8 (505) 474-5282

The same potent beans powering the Siler Road location—but this time with a drivethru window.

Flying Tortilla 4250 Cerrillos Road (505) 424-1680

Perfectly crispy breakfast potatoes and a multitude of lunch offerings that don’t skimp on the gravy. Don’t underestimate that meatloaf and remember eggs are always a great start to the day.

Fusion Tacos Whether your delivery method of choice is chorreada, taco, quesadilla or burrito, make sure you try that deservedly prized birria.

Fusion Tacos Santa Fe Place Mall 4250 Cerrillos Road, (505) 303-3875

We’re so happy that Fusion has opened a brick-and-mortar spot, and that strategic mall placement makes it a blessed local oasis amidst a sea of chain stores.

Hidden Mountain Brewing Co. 4056 Cerrillos Road (505) 438-1800

A member of the Santa Fe Dining family, the former Blue Corn Brewery has a newish name and a glorious Old Mexican relleno. The bar and seasonal tap lists are local faves.

4354 Cerrillos Road (505) 471-5420

Los Dogos

Offering New Mexican dishes “como en su casa,” Horseman’s is best known for its blisteringly spicy green chile— which you can also buy by the quart if a single dish’s worth just isn’t enough to satisfy your need for heat.

3985 Cerrillos Road (505) 455-6147

El Milagro

Your go-to spot for Juárezstyle hot dogs, which for the uninitiated are bacon-wrapped for extra decadence. If you’re really looking to treat yourself, try CO the dogonachos.

It may not be the only Weck’s in the Southwest, but who are we to deny any huevos rancheros a seat at the table?

Don’t let that long line of cars scare you away. It moves just as fast as the name promises and the breakfast quesadilla is more than worth the brief wait.

Horseman’s Haven

4980 Promenade Blvd. (505) 501-6060

Java Joe’s

5741 Airport Road (505) 660-0087

5984 Airport Road, (505) 501-3677

Churro Bar

3482 Zafarano Drive, (505) 474-5644

SOUTHSIDE

Fast & Real Burritos

3482 Zafarano Drive, Ste. C (505) 474-2888

Roast beef burritos so good, we think they might actually have some talismanic properties.

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RESTAURANT & BAR DIRECTORY Monkey’s Food Truck

The Pantry Dos

Puerto Peñasco

Rustica Fresh Italian Kitchen

3300 Calle Maria Luisa #3 (505) 670-8351

20 White Feather Road (505) 365-2859

4681 Airport Road, Ste. 1 (505) 438-6622

2574 Camina Entrada, (505) 780-5279

The melty strings of cheese coming off the illustrated burger on the menu aren’t editorialized. The Hawaiian and green chile cheeseburgers really are dripping with that much deliciousness.

So many Pantries (Pantrys?), so little time. In all seriousness, though, this Pantry outpost provides IAIA and Community College folks a much-needed opportunity to fuel their studying without straying too far from the library.

El Paisano Supermarket 4405 Airport Road, (505) 416-5534

Stop in to the Southside’s newest fullservice grocery for a quick bite at the counter to-go. Carne asada or mole or picadillo or barbocoa? And that’s just part of the burrito list. Hungry hordes will also find a long list of gorditas, tacos, tortas y mas.

Paleteria Oasis #1 4641 Airport Road Ste. #2 (505) 780-8544

Fresh tortas, tostadas and tacos galore, in a section of Airport where El Queretaño stands out as an island amidst the onslaught of nationwide chain restaurants.

El Parasol 298 Dinosaur Trail (505) 995-8226

The Southside location of the famous eatery has an indoor dining space so you and your next-level tacos can feel truly at peace with each other.

PC’s Restaurant & Lounge 4220 Airport Road, (505) 473-7164

While the downtown crowd may not yet have developed a proper appreciation for the chile-smothered offerings here, we’re old enough (and Southside enough) to remember when Chelsea Clinton chose PC’s as her home base while stumping for her mom in Santa Fe. Also: Natillas like none other.

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Those Nutella paletas with fresh strawberries are known as some of the creamiest frozen treats in town.

4430 Airport Road (505) 501-5797

Now separated from the downtown Catron bagel joint that used to share its name, New York Deli offers the farm-fresh egg and cheese sandwiches that give us motivation to get up in the morning at prices that feel like 2013 rather than 2023.

El Queretaño

4056 Cerrillos Road, (505) 424-1200

New York Deli Southside

The specialty here is the pescado relleno, stuffed seafood served with fries you’ll have to try to believe. But, really, the whole menu’s a banger.

Puerto Peñasco

Pizza Centro 3470 Zafarano Drive, Ste. D (505) 471-6200

You’ll never have to wonder how long the calzones here waited for your arrival—they’re all custom-made to your order from the enormous list of standard and primo topping options.

La Plancha Latin Grill 3470 Zafarano Drive, Ste. C (505) 466-2060

Formerly based in Eldorado, La Plancha’s owners made the shrewd decision to share their pupusas and parilladas with the rest of Santa Fe, and we’re deeply grateful for that.

Plaza Café Southside 3466 Zafarano Drive (505) 424-0755

All the Nuevomexicano comfort of the downtown flagship, just without the parking issues. Celebrate not having to drive in circles around the restaurant with a plate of crispy avocado tacos.

Posa’s El Merendero 3538 Zafarano Drive, Ste. A2 (505) 473-3454

Having fed an entire film crew off these burritos on more than one occasion, one SFR staffer can firmly attest to the staying power (and budgetary bang for buck) of a proper Posa’s meal.

New York Deli

The Ranch House 2571 Cristo’s Road, (505) 424-8900

Texas oak-smoked red chile baby back ribs bring the best of New Mexico to Lone Star State barbecue, and it’s all thanks to chef/owner Josh Baum (the same dude behind Italian eatery Rustica across the street).

Rebel House Coffee Santa Fe Place Mall, 4250 Cerrillos Road (505) 819-1037

We love being able to get our midshopping spree coffee from a locallyowned joint, and Rebel House’s Nutella latte provides just the right fueling combination of caffeine, cocoa and sugar to keep you on your feet.

Refresquería Las Delicias 4350 Airport Road, Ste. 13 (505) 438-0280

Thank God, we finally get an opportunity to talk about chamango (aka chamoyada). We hope for your sake you’ve already enjoyed the classic combination of mango and chamoy, but blending it all up into a smoothie takes the summer treat to an indescribable new level.

Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q 6581 Cerrillos Road, (505) 395-4227

Featuring glorious peach cobbler and a Texas brisket so specialized, you can customize your order by moisture level. And if you’re in need of an excuse for early hours barbecue consumption, that same brisket is also available in a breakfast taco.

The Ranch House’s sister restaurant offers Pork Milanese and house-made bucatini fit for a pope.

Santa Fe Capitol Grill 3462 Zafarano Drive, (505) 471-6800

Offering all sorts of classic American specials along the fish and chips line, plus prime rib burritos and an entire newly added suite of sushi rolls.

Sweet Santa Fe 8380 Cerrillos Road, (505) 428-0012

More than 27 truffle flavors create near endless combination possibilities for your own hand-designed box, including pairing a blackberry balsamic truffle with raspberry cardamom and Grand Marnier-stuffed goodies. Sweet also has a full cafe menu filled with sandwiches and traditional breakfast options.

Taquería Argelia 4720 Airport Road (in the Airport Road Car Wash parking lot) (505) 204-5211

We strongly recommend the torta Hawaiana, which features ham, avocado and grilled pineapple.

Thai Café & Noodle Treats 3482 Zafarano Drive, (505) 424-1818

The only Thai restaurant in the whole state to be given the Thai Select Award three times by Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce (seriously). If you aren’t afraid of a little spice—and we sincerely hope you aren’t, living here— try the Pad Kee Mow.

Tribes Coffeehouse 3470 Zafarano Drive, Ste. A (505) 473-3615

While we still get a little sniffly every time we drive past the old Regal and see those marquee lights off, it’s worth it for Tribes’ intimidatingly stuffed menu ranging from smoothies and specialty lattes to falafel and tostadas.

NORTH OF SANTA FE Arroyo Vino Restaurant & Wine Shop 218 Camino La Tierra (505) 983-2100

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Izanami 21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, Ste. #2 (505) 982-9304

Undeniably some of the best sake in town, alongside wagyu beef ishiyaki and yuzu crème brulee for all your non-sushi centric Japanese cuisine cravings. You’re not wrong for thinking that produce tastes especially fresh, either—a good chunk of it is grown onsite at Ten Thousand Waves.

El Nido 1577 Bishops Lodge Road, Tesuque (505) 954-1272

If you’re looking for something delicious before the opera (or just an excuse to dress up and enjoy the heated garden), El Nido’s leg of lamb would satisfy Falstaff himself. Grab an order of fried chickpeas for the table.

NOSA 49 Rancho De San Juan, Ojo Caliente (505) 753-0881

We had a religious experience with that date puree, but every meal here will be different—chef Graham Dodds changes NOSA’s prix fixe menu constantly to make use of the freshest produce.

Rancho de Chimayó 300 Juan Medina Road, Chimayó (505) 351-4444

If you want your Chimayó chile done right, you’ve got to go to the source and enjoy it mere steps from the holy dirt where it’s grown. And out of all the green chile chicken enchiladas we’ve

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Sopaipilla Factory

7 W Gutierrez, Pojoaque (505) 455-2855

Don’t get fooled by the industrial name—this Pojoaque staple boasts a giant outdoor dining space, heavily-smothered everything and frequent performances from Carlos Medina (which makes any meal at least twice as enjoyable).

Terra Restaurant Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado 198 Hwy. 592 (505) 946-5800

The Eldorado Taphouse

No matter what top-notch New Mexican food you choose for your main course, you can’t miss the opportunity to order Gabriel’s acclaimed guac and watch it get prepared right there at your table. So satisfying.

The New Zealand lamb chop will be there to comfort you when Lady Luck turns the other way.

4 Banana Lane, (505) 455-7000

Sure, the coffee names are cute (A Day at the Beach, anybody?), but did you know this spot will let you pre-order up to 21 different flavors of actual New York bagels—like, from NYC—to pick up instore? Fellow bagel texture snobs, you’re welcome.

Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Pojoaque (505) 819-2056

Gabriel’s

Red Sage

Known in particular for its impressively melty prime rib, Tesuque Casino’s in-house restaurant offers bar food staples, upscale meats and an abundance of holiday-specific specialty menus.

La Tienda Shopping Center 7 Caliente Road, Eldorado (505) 466-3510

La Tienda Shopping Center 7 Caliente Road, Eldorado CO (505) 466-6938 Y

Tesuque Casino, 7 Tesuque Road (800)-462-2635

The Coffee Corral

Cottonwood Kitchen

had (and trust us, we’ve had...arguably too many), chef Janet Malcom’s are our favorites.

enjoy the roasted cauliflower steak and house-made stracciatella (although if you are, you’ll certainly be more than happy here).

Beer Creek Brewing Co.

deep-fried avocado, a concept we find sinfully attractive.

Black Bird Saloon 28 Main Street, Cerrillos (505) 438-1821

Fourteen taps and plenty of sportswatching opportunities for the justoutside-of-town crowd.

Harry’s Roadhouse 96B Old Las Vegas Hwy. (505) 989-4629

This place just drips old Santa Fe nostalgia, and the enormous California Dreamin’ handheld burrito (chicken or beef, rice, pintos, onion, poblano, cheese, guac and chipotle salsa) conjures tried-and-true comfort perfectly.

You might have come here for the views, but pastry chef Rebecca Freeman’s prickly pear limoncello-drenched boozy churros will quickly snap your attention back onto the plate.

Indulge in your most spur-filled fantasy while ordering rattlesnake and rabbit sausage.

Tesuque Village Market

Ojo Santa Fe, 242 Los Pinos Road (877) 977-8212

138 Tesuque Village Road (505) 988-8848

Half the tables have a great view of the lake, and the calabacitas that come with your enchiladas are made from La Cienaga squash. We love to see it.

A variety of Southern-tinged offerings such as pork biscuits, green tomato po’ boys and chile relleno burritos—all tantalizingly available only when the weather is warm.

The Brunch Box Blue

Java Junction

La Tienda Shopping Center 7 Caliente Road, Eldorado (505) 660-7052

2855 Hwy. 14, Madrid (505) 438-2772

Behind those gorgeous murals lie the wood fired pizza and green chile cheese bread that keep even the most drive-averse city folk heading north on the regular. Hear and believe us, too, that TVM has the best key lime pie in the biz, plus a full bar.

SOUTH OF SANTA FE Beer Creek Brewing Co. 3810 Hwy. 14, (505) 471-9271

Keeping the Turquoise Trail crowd wellstocked in beer and pizza inside a dining room so Western it has appeared in multiple TV shows and movies.

The Bourbon Grill 104 Old Las Vegas Hwy. (505) 984-8000

One of the few places in town offering

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Between the gravy-drenched buttermilk biscuit sandwiches and the sweet potato tots with peach ketchup, this petite spot is one of the most reliable purveyors of Southernstyle breakfasts in the 505.

Café Fina 624 Old Las Vegas Hwy. (505) 466-3886

A brunch and dinner spot forever on the minds of local Santa Feans who’ve ventured in, and the ricotta “cloud cake” pancakes are spoken of in hushed tones.

The Hollar 2849 Hwy. 14, Madrid, (505) 471-4821

The beans are roasted just 18 miles north of Madrid and, to the interest of all fellow cold black coffee enthusiasts, coffee ice cubes are available. The carrot cake is also hauntingly good.

Legal Tender Saloon & Eating House 151 Old Lamy Trail, Lamy (505) 466-1650

This restuaurant has been through many incarnations. Currently, it’s open for special events.

The Mine Shaft Tavern 2846 Hwy. 14, Madrid (505) 473-0743

The impressive live music lineup is worth the journey alone, and if you’re a brave soul, go for the mad chile burger. We’ll send thoughts and prayers to your stomach if you’re a chile newbie.

Pecos Trail Café Pecos Trail Inn 2239 Old Pecos Trail (505) 982-9444

Give the Burrito Borracho a try. Instead of simply smothering it, cooks also douse the burrito in pico de gallo beer sauce to give you (and presumably your plate) an extra little bit of buzzy joy.

San Marcos Cafe & Feed Store 3877 State Hwy. 14, (505) 471-9298

The massive cinnamon rolls here are so decadent, by the time you notice the peacocks wandering the yard you’ll think you’re just hallucinating from sheer deliciousness.

Santa Fe Brewing Co. 35 Fire Place (505) 424-3333

The main headquarters of the local brewing company features not only all its famous beers (and don’t forget about those strawberry and cherry ciders), but also a full lineup of both local and touring live acts. The Fusion Tacos truck (see literally three other entries on this guide) sure doesn’t hurt, either.

Upper Crust Pizza

Jambo Bobcat Bite

5 Colina Drive, Eldorado (505) 471-1111

2418 Old Las Vegas Hwy. (505) 467-8654

You already know our feelings on the green chile pies here, but if you’re looking for a more specific specialty, try the New Mex. It comes with Tortilla Flats red chile, shredded cheddar, onion, tomato and chorizo—what more could you need?

As of press time, this expanded location for Jambo and rebirth for the burger joint had been open for only days. Find that sweet Afro-Caribbean fusion and chef Ahmed Obo getting into the burger game.

FLY BY NIGHT Stalwart Taos-based indie act Art of Flying is back with a new record and an upcoming show to boot. The project of musicians David Costanza and Anne Speroni—plus any number of rotating guest artists—Art of Flying has long proven to have a knack for post-rock weirdness, but with their soonto-release Escort Mission, the dynamic duo is reaching new heights of vulnerable and introspective songwriting. Think the more emo-core side of bands like Guided by Voices or Yo La Tengo, and you start to get a better idea of the new jams. Of course, Art of Flying still has a distinctive sound. Brilliant in their imperfections and spellbinding in presentation, Costanza and Speroni are really onto something here. Is this maturation or was there was always an enticing bit of raw emotionalism at the core of Art of Flying? Maybe both, but it’s also about poetry and prettiness. Find the band performing alongside punk royalty Gregg Turner and burgeoning rockers Luminatrix this week at DIY space Ghost. (ADV) Art of Flying: 8 pm Saturday, April 8. $10-$15. Ghost 2889 Trades West Road, facebook.com/ggghhhooosssttt

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FOR THE KIDS While it’s kind of hard to say how a holiday about Jesus transformed into an event wherein a deathless rabbit demon hides eggs from children who must then unearth said eggs and collect them for their chocolate-laden baskets (ask the Pagans, maybe?), people who’ve reproduced are likely wondering how to best get in on the egg/chocolate game this Easter. Enter the Santa Fe Botanical Garden, an organization that just so happens to love doing stuff for families. At the garden this Sunday, Clover the Easter Bunny (did the Easter Bunny always have a name?) does the honors. You won’t have to paint anything, you’ll keep the kids busy for a few hours and everyone will agree that plants are cool and gardens are more interesting than they seem at first. Tl;dr? There’s a rabbit coming to hide eggs and your kids are the only ones who can stop them! Pre-registration is required for the event, which is free for kids under 6 and members; $5 for youths ages 7 to 17. (ADV) Easter Egg Hunt in the Garden: 11 am-1 pm Sunday, April 9 Free-$12. Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo (505) 471-9103, santafebotanicalgarden.org/event

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FILM TUE/11 TUTTI-FRUTTI Have you seen that meme about how James Brown changed music a bunch of times but we all still have to hear about The Beatles every other minute? It’s funny, true, but it also hints at a deeper subtext: Black people have done more for modern music than just about anyone, but white folks seem to get almost all the credit. Case in point? Little Richard. Arguably, the man created rock ’n’ roll—and he looked damn good doing it. With blazing piano skills, a keen eye for fashion, that haunting caterwaul and even a couple of Full House appearances, the late Richard Penniman did so much for culture itself, in fact, that we are (or should be) still celebrating him today. At an upcoming screening of the Lisa Cortés documentary, I Am Everything, learn why Little Richard’s contributions to the great musical lexicon cannot be denied. We hear John Waters is in this thing, too, so chalk another one up for queer excellence all-around. (ADV) Little Richard: I Am Everything Screening: 6:30 pm Tuesday, April 11. $13-$15. Violet Crown Cinema 1606 Alcaldesa St., (505) 216-5678

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Bill Palmer returns from his travels with some stories to tell about sweet surrender Singer-songwriter Bill Palmer was still in South America when he left the message: “Sorry I missed your call, I’m actually in Santiago, Chile,” he told SFR via voicemail. “I’ll be back in Santa Fe tomorrow.” Palmer’s South American sojourn with his longtime partner, the musician Stephanie Hatfield, came immediately after a two-week stint in the Netherlands that found the singer-songwriter playing with his fellow Santa Fe musician, Bard Edrington. Before that, he was hard at work producing a record with his contemporary, Wayne Sutton, at Palmer’s off-grid cabin in Terlingua, Texas, from where they enlisted the help of drummer Matthew Tobias and keyboardist Bruce Phillips via email. The whole thing took about a week in the sweltering Texas heat, and Palmer says they’re waiting to time a release for maximum impact, maybe at the beginning of the summer. He’s got a more solo-focused record waiting in the wings, too, with a similar release trajectory, but for now, he’s back in Santa Fe with a show slated for the Mine Shaft Tavern in Madrid this Friday. The thing is, Palmer says, he’s grown. “I have a lot of material, but this upcoming show is something I started back during the whole COVID thing,” he explains. “When everything was locked down

and there was nowhere to play, down in Terlingua, where my place is...those folks never even knew there was a pandemic— the bars were open, everything was normal; so I’d set up on the stage and play solo. That kept me sane, and I learned a lot.” Much of that learning comes in the form of Palmer’s new self-appointed place in the musical pantheon. “I’ve learned to be more of an elder statesman of songwriting,” he says. “I’m an old guy now, my beard’s gone white and I’m viewing my role in this world of singer-songwriters a little differently.” While he’ll stay true to his alt.country-ish roots, Palmer says he’s added a storytelling component to his live shows. This gives audiences a little background into the tales behind the songs, and it also helps Palmer connect with the listener more than ever. “As musicians, we’re always trying to stick our toes in different waters,” he says. “Now, I’m an old guy with some songs and some stories to tell.” (Alex De Vore)

BILL PALMER 5 pm Friday, April 7. Free. Mine Shaft Tavern 2846 Hwy. 14, Madrid, (505) 473-0743

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ONGOING ART ALBERTO VALDES Blue Rain Gallery 544 S Guadalupe St. (505) 954-9902 Probing the late modernist’s mysterious and reclusive world. 10 am-6 pm, Mon-Fri; 9 am-5 pm, Sat, free ALYSSUM PILATO Artichokes and Pomegranates Floral Design 418 Cerrillos Road, Ste. 8 (505) 820-0044 Plein air oil paintings of Santa Fe. 10 am-4 pm, Tues-Fri; 10 am-2 pm, Sat, free ARRIVALS 2023 form & concept 435 S Guadalupe St. (505) 216-1256 A sneak peek at the gallery’s upcoming exhibitions. 10 am-5 pm, Tues-Sat, free CALL TO ARTISTS Online whollyrags.org Submit recycled art by Aug. 1. IN THE CAMP OF ANGELS OF FREEDOM Santa Fe Art Institute 1600 St Michael’s Drive (505) 424-5050 Portraits from Arlene Goldbard’s book of the same name. 11 am-2 pm, April 8 and 10, free DANIEL BLAGG Aurelia Gallery 414 Canyon Road (505) 501-2915 Uncanny paintings of decay. 11 am-5 pm, Mon-Fri; Noon-5 pm, Sat-Sun, free

Rick Phelps puts recycled plumage on display in Post Fiesta Wares, opening this week at Axle Contemporary in the Railyard plaza near the farmers market.

EBENDORF AND THE USUAL SUSPECTS form & concept 435 S Guadalupe St. (505) 216-1256 Famed jeweler Robert Ebendorf. 10 am-5 pm, Tues-Sat, free EPHEMERALITY Strata Gallery 418 Cerrillos Road (505) 780-5403 A juried exhibition of 40 artists capturing fleeting moments. 10 am-5 pm, Tues-Sat, free

FEAR OF FLYING TITLE Gallery 423 W San Francisco St. titlegallery.org Hudson Heil’s surreal paintings of humans and birds. Noon-4 pm, Sat or by appt., free FOTO CUBA Artes de Cuba 1700 A Lena St., (505) 303-3138 Nine contemporary Cuban photographers documenting life on the island. 10 am-4 pm, Tues-Sat, free

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INVENTORY OF REFLECTION: C ALEX CLARK form & concept 435 S Guadalupe St. (505) 216-1256 Holograms embedded in glass. 10 am-5 pm, Tues-Sat, free JAMIE KIRKLAND: WARM AND COOL Winterowd Fine Art 701 Canyon Road (505) 992-8878 Southwestern landscapes. 10 am-5 pm, free

JEFF KRUEGER: DETAILS FROM THE SWAN’S GARDEN Kouri + Corrao Gallery 3213 Calle Marie (505) 820-1888 Abstract line drawings and biomorphic ceramic pieces. Noon-5 pm, Tues-Sat, free KEVIN BELTRAN: UNOBSERVABLE NOISE Iconik Coffee Roasters (Original) 1600 Lena St., (505) 428-0996 Photographs inspired by sound. 7:30 am-5 pm, free

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GRAND OPENING Edition ONE Gallery 729 Canyon Road (505) 570-5385 Photography by David Michael Kennedy and Jan Butchofsky. 10 am-4 pm, Tues-Sat, free HERMAN MARIL LewAllen Galleries 1613 Paseo de Peralta (505) 988-3250 Sparse modernist paintings. 10 am-6 pm, Mon-Fri; 10 am-5 pm, Sat, free

Alex and Olmsted return to the Santa Fe Playhouse with a puppet show about love for all ages.

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LAND, SPACE AND COLOR: FELIX VOLTSINGER Santa Fe Community College 6401 Richards Ave. (505) 428-1000 Plein air western landscapes. 8 am-5 pm, Mon-Fri, free LINDSEY REDDICK form & concept 435 S Guadalupe St. (505) 216-1256 Ceramic sculptures probing familial bonds. 10 am-5 pm, Tues-Sat, free LISBETH CORT El Zaguán 545 Canyon Road (505) 982-0016 Chromatic collages. 9 am-5 pm, Mon-Fri, free MOKHA LAGET CONTAINER 1226 Flagman Way (505) 995-0012 Geometric paintings. 11 am-5 pm, Tues-Sun, free MONOTHON SANTA FE PRINT WEEK Various locations Santa Fe, NM monothonsantafe.com Local print shops collaborate with artists to benefit Partners in Education. Through April 8. MOVING IMAGE FILM CO-OP No Name Cinema 2013 Piñon st., nonamecinema.org Ephemera from Santa Fe’s 1970s DIY film scene. During events or by appt., free THE NEW YORK SCHOOL LewAllen Galleries 1613 Paseo de Peralta (505) 988-3250 Abstract expressionist paintings from the late Albert Kotin. 10 am-6 pm, Mon-Fri; 10 am-5 pm, Sat, free NOURISHING BEAUTY Cafe Pasqual’s Gallery 103 E Water St., Second Floor (505) 983-9340 Multimedia pieces inspired by the art and culture of Japan. 10 am-5 pm, free PABLO PICASSO LewAllen Galleries 1613 Paseo de Peralta (505) 988-3250 The master’s rare figurative works on paper. 10 am-6 pm, Mon-Fri, 10 am-5 pm, Sat, free PEDRO REYES SITE Santa Fe 1606 Paseo de Peralta (505) 989-1199 Multimedia political sculptures. 10 am-5 pm, Sat-Mon, Thurs; 10 am-7 pm, Fri, free RESONANCES Currents 826 826 Canyon Road (505) 772-0953 Artists experimenting with futuristic techniques. 11 am-4 pm, Fri-Sun, free A SELECTION OF PRINTS Black Rock Editions 1143 Siler Park Lane (505) 982-6625 Archival prints. Part of Print Santa Fe. 9 am-5 pm, Tues-Fri, free

SHADOWS AND LIGHT ViVO Contemporary 725 Canyon Road (505) 982-1320 Chiaroscuro across media. 10 am-5 pm, free SIGUE PASANDO POR AQUÍ form & concept 435 S Guadalupe St. (505) 216-1256 Enrique Figueredo’s woodcut prints examining migration. 10 am-5 pm, Tues-Sat, free WHO COULD WIN A RABBIT: KATE STRINGER Iconik Coffee Roasters (Lupe) 314 S Guadalupe St. (505) 428-0996 Emotive portraits. 7:30 am-5 pm, free

WED/5 BOOKS/LECTURES HISPANO BASTION Online bit.ly/3G3rm36 Michael J. Alarid discusses the role of class in New Mexico's transition from Spanish to Mexican to US control. Noon-1 pm, free

DANCE PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY Lensic Performing Arts Center 211 W San Francisco St. (505) 988-1234 The company presents some of their namesake's best-known modern pieces. 7:30 pm, $45-$75

EVENTS A CIRCLE OF PRESENCE: A GATHERING BODY 333 West Cordova Road (505) 986-0362 Aggie Damron reads from her book Statements on Being, then leads a group meditation. 5 pm, tickets by donation FREE KIDS SING-ALONG Santa Fe Public Library Southside 6599 Jaguar Drive (505) 955-2820 Even babies can enjoy music. 3:15-4 pm, free GEEKS WHO DRINK Second Street Brewery (Railyard) 1607 Paseo de Peralta (505) 989-3278 Don't call it trivia. 8-10 pm, free HISTORY CHAT 35 Degrees North 60 E San Francisco St. (505) 629-3538 Tour guide Christian Saiia leads a discussion of geopolitics. Noon-2 pm, free OPEN MIC COMEDY Chile Line Brewery 204 N Guadalupe St. (505) 982-8474 The folks from Wayward Comedy dare you to crack ‘em up. 8 pm, free

THE CALENDAR PLAY PICHENOTTE! Santa Fe Children's Museum 1050 Old Pecos Trail (505) 989-8359 Tots improve motor skills with the French Canadian game. 4-6 pm, free SING ALONG WITH TEACHER B Railyard Park Community Room 701 Callejon St., (505) 316-3596 Queen Bee Music Association invites kids up to age 5 to jam. 10 am, free WEE WEDNESDAYS Santa Fe Children's Museum 1050 Old Pecos Trail (505) 989-8359 This week’s story theme is “the mischievous wind”. 10:30-11:30 am, free

FOOD MAS CHILE POP-UP Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery 2791 Agua Fria St. (505) 393-5135 For your late night chile needs. 4-10 pm, free

MUSIC FORREST MCCURREN DUO Cowgirl 319 S Guadalupe St. (505) 982-2565 Americana and folk. 4-6 pm, free HIGH DESERT TRIO Second Street Brewery (Rufina Taproom) 2920 Rufina St., (505) 954-1068 Bluegrass, folk and jazz. 6-9 pm, free JOHN FRANCIS & THE POOR CLARES El Rey Court 1862 Cerrillos Road (505) 982-1931 Storytelling folk. 8-10:30 pm, free KING TUFF Meow Wolf 1352 Rufina Circle (505) 395-6369 Garage rock and psychedelia. 7 pm, $22-$37 NEW MEXICO CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE AND THE GLASS KEY TRIO Jean Cocteau Cinema 418 Montezuma Ave. 466-5528 Chamber music and jazzy noir. 7 pm, $15 NIGHTSHADE GOTH NIGHT Altar Spirits 545 Camino de la Familia (505) 916-8596 Goth, post punk and beyond. 7-10 pm, free RAYLAND BAXTER Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery 2791 Agua Fría St. (505) 303-3808 Nashville alt-country. 7:30 pm, $25-$30 RHYME CRAFT Mine Shaft Tavern 2846 Hwy. 14, Madrid (505) 473-0743 A dance party hosted by O.G. Willikers and DJ D-monic. 7 pm, free CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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THE CALENDAR STREETLIGHT CADENCE Aldea Community Room 3 Nuevo Milenio, (505) 434-3901 Folk with hints of classical. 7-9 pm, $20

WORKSHOP AERIAL FABRIC WITH LISA Wise Fool New Mexico 1131 Siler Road, (505) 992-2588 Get all wrapped up. 5:30-7 pm, $23-$28 ALCHEMY OF BREATH: FULL MOON EXPERIENCE Bishop's Lodge 1297 Bishops Lodge Road (888) 741-0480 Breath-work to the sound of Tibetan bowls. 7-8 pm, $55 INTRODUCTION TO WICCA: A PATH OF NATURE, SPIRIT AND MAGICK Unitarian Church of Los Alamos 1738 N. Sage St., Los Alamos (505) 695-0278 An ongoing series on the pagan sect’s history, from the folks at Our Lady of the Woods Coven. 7-9 pm, free POI WITH ELI Wise Fool New Mexico 1131 Siler Road, (505) 992-2588 Get those fiery poles a-spinnin'. 7-8:30 pm, $20-$25 ROPES WITH CLARA Wise Fool New Mexico 1131 Siler Road, (505) 992-2588 Practice wraps, drops and aerial movement quality. 5:30-7 pm, $23-$28

THU/6 BOOKS/LECTURES THE SANTA FE OPERA 2023 SEASON Renesan Institute for Lifelong Learning St. John’s United Methodist 1200 Old Pecos Trail (505) 982-9274 Mark Tiarks tackles the history and context of the upcoming opera season, one production at a time. Part of an ongoing series. 10 am-noon, $100

EVENTS ADULTI-VERSE Meow Wolf 1352 Rufina Circle (505) 395-6369 No kids allowed. Looks like those ticket prices are going up, so maybe now's the time to see the space if you haven't yet? 6 pm, $42 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Edition One Gallery 729 Canyon Road (505) 570-5385 Jan Butchofsky hangs out to discuss her photographs of Mescalero Apache coming-ofage ceremonies. 1-4 pm, free CHESS & JAZZ CLUB No Name Cinema 2013 Pinon St., nonamecinema.org Chess playing, jazz listening and tea drinking. 6-8 pm, free 32

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DISTILLERY TOUR Santa Fe Spirits Distillery 7505 Mallard Way, Ste. 1 (505) 467-8892 Learn how whiskey is made— from grain to glass. 3 pm, 5 pm, $20 FUN WITH FIREFIGHTERS Santa Fe Children's Museum 1050 Old Pecos Trail (505) 989-8359 Firetrucks are just cool, especially when you yourself are still very small. 1-2 pm, free OPEN MIC POETRY AND MUSIC Chile Line Brewery 204 N Guadalupe St. (505) 982-8474 Be a modern-day bard for your fellow Santa Feans. 8 pm, free PAJAMA STORYTIME Santa Fe Public Library Southside 6599 Jaguar Drive (505) 955-2820 Cozy storytime for families with children ages 5 and under. 6:30 pm, free SEEDS & SPROUTS Santa Fe Children's Museum 1050 Old Pecos Trail (505) 989-8359 Little ones explore the museum's extensive backyard. 10:30-11:30 am, free WHAT WAS I THINKING? A LIGHTHEARTED ACCOUNT OF BRAIN DAMAGE, WRITING AND HEALING Teatro Paraguas 3205 Calle Marie, (505) 424-1601 Local writer Richard Earnheart uses humor to tackle the story of his own brain injury. 7-8:30 pm, $10

FOOD SUSHI POP-UP Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery 2791 Agua Fria St. (505) 393-5135 Dig into Brent Jung’s super fresh seafood. 4-8 pm, free

MUSIC ANNALISA EWALD Agave Restaurant & Lounge 309 W San Francisco St. (505) 995-4530 Classical and baroque guitar. 6-9 pm, free BILL HEARNE Cowgirl 319 S Guadalupe St. (505) 982-2565 Americana and honky-tonk. 4-6 pm, free DAVID GEIST Osteria D'Assisi 58 S Federal Place (505) 986-5858 The pianist and vocalist covers pop hits, American songbook classics and more. 7-10 pm, $5 GOROD Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery 2791 Agua Fria St. (505) 393-5135 The tech death metal outfit celebrates its new album, The Orb. 6:30 pm, $18-$22

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HALF BROKE HORSES Tiny's Restaurant & Lounge 1005 S St. Francis Drive (505) 983-9817 Honky tonk. 7-10 pm, free STRANGERS FROM AFAR Mine Shaft Tavern 2846 Hwy. 14, Madrid (505) 473-0743 The local folk group welcomes a new member. 7-10 pm, free SUNSET SERENADE Sky Railway 410 S Guadalupe St. (844) 743-3759 All rails and cocktails. 6:15 pm, $109-$129

THEATER HUBBA HUBBA Santa Fe Playhouse 142 E De Vargas St. (505) 988-4262 Puppeteers Alex and Olmsted share an all-ages story of love, supported by the Jim Henson Foundation. 7:30-8:45 pm, $15-$75 HUBBA HUBBA (PREVIEW) Santa Fe Public Library Southside 6599 Jaguar Drive (505) 955-2820 A free sneak peek of the kids-appropriate puppetry performance. 4 pm, free

WORKSHOP ABQ TAROT TRIBE: WILL YOU GIVE ME A READING? Online bit.ly/40SFXX2 Jenna Matlin discusses her latest book on tarot. 6-8:30 pm, free BEGINNER FABRIC WITH KRISTEN Wise Fool New Mexico 1131 Siler Road, (505) 992-2588 Learn the basic aerial ropes. But like, not literally with ropes. They’ve got a different class for that. 5:30-7 pm, $23-$28 CLARIFYING MEDITATIVE WORK Online bit.ly/3K8d586 (505) 281-0684 Forty minutes of quiet group meditation, followed by discussion. 7-8:30 pm, free HATHA YOGA Four Seasons Rancho Encantado 198 NM-592 (505) 946-5700 Gentle yoga with a focus on breath work. 10:30-11:30 am, $18-$90 SLACKLINING WITH ELI Wise Fool New Mexico 1131 Siler Road, (505) 992-2588 Learn all the skills you need to highline. 7-8:30 pm, $23-$28 TRAPEZE AND LYRA WITH LISA Wise Fool New Mexico 1131 Siler Road, (505) 992-2588 Float through the air with the greatest of ease. 5:30-7 pm, $23-$28

FRI/7 ART OPENINGS ART AS INQUIRY (OPENING) Vital Spaces Midtown Annex 1600 St. Michael’s Drive vitalspaces.org SciArt Santa Fe presents a group show of artists experimenting with scientific media. 5-7 pm, free DANIEL RAMOS: THE LAND OF ILLUSTRIOUS MEN (OPENING AND LECTURE) Foto Forum Santa Fe 1714 Paseo de Peralta (505) 470-2582 Black-and-white photographs exploring Mexican Americana. 5-7 pm, free ENRIQUE FLORES: VIENTO DE ABRIL (OPENING) Hecho Gallery 129 W Palace Ave. (505) 455-6882 An oneiric multi-media journey through San Pablo Huitzo. 5-7 pm, free FIRST FRIDAYS AT COE Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts 1590 Pacheco St., (505) 983-6372 Your final chance to catch the Lessons Learned through Play exhibit before it closes. 1-4 pm, free IMMERSIVE FIELDS | WILLY BO RICHARDSON + LLOYD MARTIN (OPENING) Nüart Gallery 670 Canyon Road (505) 988-3888 Geometric abstract paintings. 5-7 pm, free KALINE CARTER AND NATHAN AUFRICHTIG: LEVELS OF ABSTRACTION (OPENING) Canyon Road Contemporary Art 622 Canyon Road (505) 983-0433 Juxtaposing color-centric and texture-forward abstract paintings. 5-7 pm, free LONG LIVE: ALYSE RONAYNE (OPENING) smoke the moon 616 1/2 Canyon Road smokethemoon.com Everything from wool works to a site-specific installation. See sfreporter.com/arts for more on Ronayne. 5-8 pm, free POST FIESTA WARES (OPENING) Railyard Plaza Market and Alcaldesa St. (505) 982-3373 Axle Contemporary shares Rick Phelps’ recycled paper art in conjunction with the Museum of International Folk Art's exhibit on cartonería. 5-7 pm, free THE REAL AND THE IDEAL: DAVID KNOWLTON (OPENING) Sorrel Sky Gallery 125 W Palace Ave. (505) 501-6555 Western landscapes with an emphasis on abstracted shapes. 5-7 pm, free

WHO COULD WIN A RABBIT: KATE STRINGER (RECEPTION) Iconik Coffee Roasters (Lupe) 314 S Guadalupe St. (505) 428-0996 Emotive black-and-white illustrations. 4-6 pm, free

BOOKS/LECTURES NATACHEE MOMADAY GRAY: SILVER BOX Collected Works Bookstore and Coffeehouse 202 Galisteo St., (505) 988-4226 The local poet celebrates her debut collection honoring all things carnal and nourishing. 6 pm, free TO BE FOREVER AND IMMORTAL St. John's College 1160 Camino Cruz Blanca (505) 984-6000 Ahmed Siddiqi addresses struggle and salvation in the works of al-Farabi. 7 pm, free

DANCE ENTREFLAMENCO SPRING SEASON El Flamenco Cabaret 135 W Palace Ave. (505) 209-1302 Castanets, heel clacks and live guitar. 7:30 pm, $25-$45

EVENTS ALL AGES CHESS Vista Grande Public Library 14 Avenida Torreon, Eldorado (505) 466-7323 Go checkmate that king. 3-5 pm, free CRASH KARAOKE Chile Line Brewery 204 N Guadalupe St. (505) 982-8474 Howl at the moon—it’s still almost full. 9 pm-1 am, free DISTILLERY TOUR Santa Fe Spirits Distillery 7505 Mallard Way, Ste. 1 (505) 467-8892 Watch the whiskey-making process, then sample the results. 3 pm, 5 pm, $20 FINE ART FRIDAYS Santa Fe Children's Museum 1050 Old Pecos Trail (505) 989-8359 Guests from the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum stop by with a hands-on project. 2-4 pm, free KMRD HOUSEWARMING KMRD - Madrid Community Radio 2870 Highway 14, Madrid (505) 471-5673 An open house to celebrate Madrid Community Radio's new building. 5-8 pm, free PUBLIC GARDEN TOUR Santa Fe Botanical Garden 715 Camino Lejo, (505) 471-9103 Each staff or docent tour leader pays special attention to their unique floral faves, so it's worth taking the tour more than once. 11 am-noon, free

THE CELEBRATION PRESENTS: SWAMI LIVE National Education Association New Mexico 2007 Botulph Road (505) 982-1916 Steve Bhaerman shares his political humor. 7:30 pm, $20-$25

FILM AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE COLON MOVIE Jean Cocteau Cinema 418 Montezuma Ave. (505) 466-5528 The voices of the animated Master Shake (Dana Snyder) and Meatwad (Dave Willis) join for a reverse Q&A. 7 pm, $15 THE 8MM FILMS OF MICHAEL BARNARD (SCREENING AND Q&A) No Name Cinema 2013 Pinon St., nonamecinema.org Sharing newly restored shorts by the Santa Fe artist—who’ll be in attendance for the discussion. 7-9:30 pm, $5-$15 suggested

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MUSIC ANNALISA EWALD Agave Restaurant & Lounge 309 W San Francisco St. (505) 995-4530 The classical guitarist will be in residence through May. 6-9 pm, free BILL PALMER Mine Shaft Tavern 2846 Hwy. 14, Madrid (505) 473-0743 Singer-songwriter. (See SFR Picks, page 29) 5 pm, free FIRST FRIDAY MUSICAL PERFORMANCE & TOUR: PEDRO REYES' DISARM SITE Santa Fe 1606 Paseo de Peralta (505) 989-1199 Musicians play instruments made of decommissioned guns. 5:30 pm, free FIRST FRIDAYS The Matador 116 W San Francisco St. (505) 984-5050 DJ Le Kuro Neko spins rock. 10 pm, free JONO MANSON & FRIENDS Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery 2791 Agua Fria St. (505) 393-5135 New tunes from the singer-songwriter behind Kitchen Sink Studio. 7:30 pm, $15 MARION CARRILLO Cowgirl 319 S Guadalupe St. (505) 982-2565 Southwestern storytelling songs. 4-6 pm, free

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TGIF: GOOD FRIDAY First Presbyterian Church 208 Grant Ave., (505) 982-8544 The First Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir performs for the holiday. 5:30 pm, free

THEATER HUBBA HUBBA Santa Fe Playhouse 142 E De Vargas St. (505) 988-4262 Even puppets fall in love. 7:30-8:45 pm, $15-$75

WORKSHOP ENCOUNTERING YOUR ANGELS Santa Fe Art Institute 1600 St Michael's Drive (505) 424-5050 Arlene Goldbard guides participants in an exploration of the figures who've inspired them. 2-4 pm, free ETCHING TUSCHE WASHES Online bit.ly/3nDR1ZH Tamarind Institute students demonstrate for Print Santa Fe. 11 am-2 pm, free FIRST FRIDAY New Mexico Museum of Art 107 W Palace Ave. (505) 476-5072 Staff offer beginning drawing lessons. Supplies provided. 5-7 pm, free RELIEF PRINTMAKING Artisan Santa Fe 2601 Cerrillos Road (505) 954-4172 Make linoleum relief prints with Tim Pauszek and Josh Orsburn. 10 am-4 pm, $125

SAT/8 ART OPENINGS CEDRA WOOD AND NINA ELDER: PERPLEXITIES (OPENING) Pie Projects 924B Shoofly St., (505) 372-7681 Photos and graphite drawings addressing environmentalism. 4-6 pm, free

JAMES STERLING PITT: {#} [————] ########## _____%%%%%%%%_____ (OPENING) 5. Gallery 2351 Fox Road, Ste. 700 (505) 257-8417 No, we didn't just fall asleep on our keyboards: that's the exact title of this sculptural exhibition. 4-7 pm, free LORI DORN: LIVE IN THE LAYERS (OPENING) Calliope 2876 Hwy. 14, Madrid (505) 474-7564 Large scale abstract paintings. 4-6:30 pm, free PATTERNS OF LIGHT AND GROWTH: ANNE RAY AND ROSABETH LINK (OPENING) Eye on the Mountain Art Gallery 222 Delgado St., (928) 308-0319 An aunt and niece share watercolors and ceramics inspired by the reproduction of plants. 5-8 pm, free RECEPTION: JAMI PORTER LARA form & concept 435 S Guadalupe St. (505) 216-1256 Celebrating representation of the conceptual sculptor. 6-7 pm, free THE SANTA FE ARTISTS MARKET In the West Casitas, north of the water tower 1612 Alcaldesa St. Painting, textiles and more. 9 am-2 pm, free

BOOKS/LECTURES ART FROM THE SOUL: THE WORK OF MARLA ALLISON (LAGUNA) New Mexico History Museum 113 Lincoln Ave., (505) 476-5100 The acrylic painter discusses her experiences at Indian Market. 2-4 pm, free ARTIST TALK Cafe Pasqual's Gallery 103 E Water St., Second Floor (505) 983-9340 Gail Rieke presents her travel journals in conjunction the exhibit Nourishing Beauty. 2 pm, free

ENRIQUE FLORES ARTIST TALK Hecho Gallery 129 W Palace Ave. (505) 455-6882 The painter chats about process. 2 pm, free FROM HERE TO THE HORIZON New Mexico Museum of Art 107 W Palace Ave. (505) 476-5072 Local photographers pay tribute to the late essayist Barry Lopez. 1 pm, free TREES FOR SANTA FE Santa Fe Botanical Garden 715 Camino Lejo, (505) 471-9103 Tracy Neal names the best trees for Northern New Mexico. 10 am-1 pm, $45-$55 WHEN COWS WORE SHOES Travel Bug Coffee Shop 839 Paseo de Peralta (505) 992-0418 E. P. Rose explores life in Spain in the '60s and '70s. 5 pm, free

DANCE CONTRA DANCE Odd Fellows Hall 1125 Cerrillos Road (505) 690-4165 Contra to the music of the Adobe Bros. Lesson at 7 pm, dance at 7:30 pm. 7 pm, $9-$10 ENTREFLAMENCO SPRING SEASON El Flamenco Cabaret 135 W Palace Ave. (505) 209-1302 Din, drinks and flamenco pros. 7:30 pm, $25-$45

EVENTS SECRETS OF THE HEART Santa Fe Children's Museum 1050 Old Pecos Trail (505) 989-8359 This week’s emotional education theme is thankfulness. 10:30-11:15 am, free DISTILLERY TOUR Santa Fe Spirits Distillery 7505 Mallard Way, Ste. 1 (505) 467-8892 Whiskey production and consumption. 3 pm, 5 pm, $20

DOCENT TRAINING Santa Fe Botanical Garden 715 Camino Lejo, (505) 471-9103 Part of a series of botanical lectures to prep garden docents. 9 am-noon, free EL MUSEO CULTURAL MERCADO El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe 555 Camino de la Familia (505) 992-0591 Art and antiques. 9 am-4 pm, free MEET CORNELIUS Santa Fe Children's Museum 1050 Old Pecos Trail (505) 989-8359 One very friendly cornsnake acts as ambassador for the serpent community. 1-2 pm, free PUBLIC GARDEN TOUR Santa Fe Botanical Garden 715 Camino Lejo, (505) 471-9103 Honestly, this is probably one of the coolest times to check out the plants. Watch ‘em wake up! 11 am-noon, free SCIENCE SATURDAY Santa Fe Children's Museum 1050 Old Pecos Trail (505) 989-8359 Asis Gonzalez leads a stargazing adventure. 2-4 pm, free SEED LIBRARY SEED PACKING Santa Fe Public Library Southside 6599 Jaguar Drive (505) 955-2820 Help prepare seed packets for the seasonal seed library. 1-3 pm, free ZIRCUS EROTIQUE BURLESQUE & VARIETY SHOW Jean Cocteau Cinema 418 Montezuma Ave. (505) 466-5528 An adults-only revue featuring the talents of Coco Caliente, Aluna Bun Bun and more. 7:30 pm, $25

FOOD EASTER WEEKEND BRUNCH Terra Restaurant 198 NM-592, (505) 946-5800 Holiday offerings include prickly pear granola parfait, savory Easter pie and duck with waffles. 11 am-2:30 pm, free

MAS CHILE POP-UP Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery 2791 Agua Fria St. (505) 393-5135 Chile yourself up. 4-10 pm, free PLANTITA VEGAN BAKERY POP UP Plantita Vegan Bakery 1704 Lena St. Unit B4 (505) 603-0897 Lemon cupcakes, orange cardamom cinnamon rolls—and something called chocolate peanut butter pillows? We’re in. 10 am-1 pm, free

MUSIC AARON GOLDBERG TRIO GiG Performance Space 1808 Second St., gigsantafe.com Jazz for piano, bass and drums. 7:30 pm, $25 ART OF FLYING GHOST 2889 Trades West Road matronrecords.com Cult favorite Taos songwriters preview their forthcoming album alongside Luminatrix, Babelshack and the Gregg Turner Group. (See SFR Picks, page 29) 7:30 pm, $25 BOB MAUS Inn & Spa at Loretto 211 Old Santa Fe Trail (505) 988-5531 Blues and soul for piano and voice. 6-9 pm, free GLORIETA PINES Second Street Brewery (Rufina Taproom) 2920 Rufina St., (505) 954-1068 Original folk tunes on guitar, fiddle and mandolin. 8-10 pm, free IRON CHIWAWA Mine Shaft Tavern 2846 Hwy. 14, Madrid (505) 473-0743 Rock n' roll. 2 pm, free NORTH BY NORTH Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery 2791 Agua Fria St. (505) 393-5135 Garage and power pop. 8 pm, $10

THE CALENDAR QUEEN BEE Cowgirl 319 S Guadalupe St. (505) 982-2565 Rock, blues and pop covers. 1-3 pm, free RON ROUGEAU Pink Adobe 406 Old Santa Fe Trail (505) 983-7712 ‘60s and ‘70s acoustic tunes. 5:30-7:30 pm, free SMOKING TOAD Chile Line Brewery 204 N Guadalupe St. (505) 982-8474 Rock, blues and R&B. 8 pm, free STURTZ Mine Shaft Tavern 2846 Hwy. 14, Madrid (505) 473-0743 Acoustic harmonies. 8 pm, free SUNSET SERENADE Sky Railway 410 S Guadalupe St. (844) 743-3759 Leave the day behind. Literally. 7 pm, $109-$129 THE GET DOWN Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery 2791 Agua Fria St., (505) 393-5135 Featuring DJ Kaleido and more. 8 pm-1:30 am, $10

THEATER HUBBA HUBBA Santa Fe Playhouse 142 E De Vargas St. (505) 988-4262 Expect dynamic masks as well as puppets. 2 pm, 7:30 pm, $15-$75

WORKSHOP PHOTO ENCAUSTIC ART Angel Wynn Studio 34 Camino Potrillo, Lamy (505) 819-1103 The first of two days exploring wax encaustic mixed media techniques. Supplies included. 10 am-3 pm, $300 PRANAYAMA SHAKTI YOGA Four Seasons Rancho Encantado 198 NM-592, (505) 946-5700 Open those chakras. 10:30-11:30 am, $18-$90 CONTINUED ON PAGE 35

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The Farmington-based Delbert Anderson Trio already had a busy year ahead when the New York Times ran a Feb. 24 story on Anderson’s quest to integrate traditional Navajo sound into jazz and funk. The day the story ran, Anderson tells SFR, he watched the traffic rise on his website and his inbox fill with hundreds of emails. The trio is now booked at venues and festivals this year, next year and well into 2025. “It’s been great,” Anderson (Diné) says, while admitting he hasn’t yet “had time to stop and enjoy” the success. “I think I’m kind of a little too deep into the work where I feel like, ‘let’s keep going,’” he says. Anderson, 36, whom the First People’s Fund named of 12 national 2023 Cultural Capital Fellows, is an artist-in-residence at the Institute of American Indian Arts through April 20, where he is researching the musical ensembles that grew out of Indigenous boarding schools. He’s also performing: Catch him playing trumpet at La Fonda’s Thursday night jams, and on April 15 at the Jean Cocteau Cinema (find his complete schedule at delbertanderson.com). The following interview has been edited for clarity and concision. (Julia Goldberg)

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What are Navajo spinning songs and what role do they play in your music? Navajo spinning songs are sort of social songs; the earlier ones almost teach etiquette. When I talked to the elders and asked if it would be okay to fuse some of these spinning songs with modern day jazz and funk, I thought they were going to say no, but they explained it like a tornado. They said, ‘whatever is around you gets caught up with you and, like a tornado, spits it out.’ They see the group I formed as tied to me and mixed up with culture and different traditions. This is the music that came out: this Delbert Anderson kind of sound. The elders said: ‘We had to do what we had to do during our time; we made songs about our time…this is your time.’ The common conception is you’re not supposed to share Native American music because it’s sacred, but there’s different

songs for everything. I hovered around the Diné spinning songs because they were social and they were meant to be shared. Last year, your trio played in South Africa at the World of Music, Arts & Dance music festival and collaborated on the album Kindred Spirits A Navajo: South African Story, which includes the track “Grandma’s Song,” written and sung in Navajo by Alex Rose Holiday and featuring Nelisiwe Mtsweni, an Ndebele South African singer. Can you talk about that collaboration? We had an album that had been kind of sitting around… [and] we were trying to find a rapper or an emcee to help us release the songs. The guy who was bringing us down said, ‘If you have the tracks, just send them down and we’ll start pairing it with different South African artists.’ When I started to research some of the artists, it started to make more and more sense. Neli started telling me the hardships of being a woman in South Africa, and she also said the Indigenous tribe she’s in is [in danger of] being wiped out and no one’s acknowledging it. It was the same stuff that’s going on here with most Indigenous tribes. I thought it would be great to get Neli and Alex on the same track because Alex is also an advocate for women, for culture and for youth. When I put them together, they were talking about the matriarch of Indigenous tribes and how it’s not a thing anymore, but back in the very old tradition of Diné people—and many other Indigenous tribes—the woman was thought of as the wise person or the leader. It was very brave thing for Neli to be singing about in her native language. You loved jazz from a young age. Did you always know it had such a connection to Native Americans? No, I didn’t. About three or four years ago is when I started to really dig in deep. I was only going to people I knew…to try to learn songs, but they’d always say, ‘man, there’s so many songs that we don’t know’ because our knowledge and our stories and songs are passed down [orally] and it makes it very difficult to find out how music was even just 50 years ago. But after I started finding elders from different areas, I was able to start hearing about…people like Jacob C Morgan [band director, boarding school staff member, former Navajo tribal chairman] and that’s when I really started to dive deep into the research. I feel like if more students heard about this history…it would lift their spirits because it’s definitely motivating for me to know there was a high level of success for Indigenous musicians, not only playing Native American music, but classical, folk songs, marching band. When you put it all together, it’s very amazing.

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ART OPENINGS RAILYARD ARTISAN MARKET Santa Fe Farmers Market Pavilion 1607 Paseo de Peralta (505) 983-7726 Buy crafts from local creators. 10 am-3 pm, free

BOOKS/LECTURES ALUMNI READING GROUP St. John's College 1160 Camino Cruz Blanca (505) 984-6000 On excerpts from Simone Weil's The Human Personality. 2-4 pm, free

EVENTS EASTER EGG HUNT IN THE GARDEN Santa Fe Botanical Garden 715 Camino Lejo, (505) 471-9103 Expect a visit from the Easter Bunny. (See SFR Picks, page 29) 11 am-1 pm, $0-$12 EL MUSEO MERCADO El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe 555 Camino de la Familia (505) 992-0591 Art and antiques. 10 am-4 pm, free OPEN MIC Honeymoon Brewery 907 W Alameda St., Ste. B (505) 303-3139 Let the hard kombucha fuel you. (See Cover, pages 9-11) 6:30 pm, free OPEN MIC JAZZ Chile Line Brewery 204 N Guadalupe St. (505) 982-8474 Play with High City Jazz Quartet. 5-7 pm, free

FOOD EASTER WEEKEND BRUNCH Terra Restaurant 198 NM-592, (505) 946-5800 Why do chicken sandwiches feel so Easter-y? 11 am-2:30 pm, free

MUSIC GRAYSCALE Meow Wolf 1352 Rufina Circle, (505) 395-6369 Philadelphia alt rock. 8 pm, $22-$37 KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES Mine Shaft Tavern 2846 Hwy. 14, Madrid (505) 473-0743 Soulful funk. 2 pm, free RED MCADAM AND SIERRA BRYAN El Rey Court 1862 Cerrillos Road (505) 982-1931 Country-leaning folk. 7-9 pm, free SUGAR MOUNTAIN Cowgirl 319 S Guadalupe St. (505) 982-2565 Paying tribute to Neil Young. Noon-3 pm, free

SUNDAY SWING Second Street Brewery (Rufina Taproom) 2920 Rufina St., (505) 954-1068 Jazz from The Alpha Cats. 1-4 pm, free

WORKSHOP INTRODUCTION TO ZEN MEDITATION Mountain Cloud Zen Center 7241 Old Santa Fe Trail (505) 988-4396 Study posture, breath and more. 10-11:15 am, free PHOTO ENCAUSTIC ART Angel Wynn Studio 34 Camino Potrillo, Lamy (505) 819-1103 The final all-levels course. 10 am-3 pm, $300

MON/10 BOOKS/LECTURES CELEBRATING CREATIVITY THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES Center for Contemporary Arts 1050 Old Pecos Trail (505) 216-0672 Danyelle Means (Oglala Lakota) addresses her work as head of the center. 3:15-5:15 pm, $20 CHALLENGES FOR OUR NATIONAL PARKS Hotel Santa Fe 1501 Paseo de Peralta (505) 982-1200 Doug Crispin discusses the future of the parks system. 6 pm, $20 LIVING AND DYING WITH MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY Renesan Institute for Lifelong Learning St. John’s United Methodist Church 1200 Old Pecos Trail (505) 982-9274 The first of two lectures by Caroline Burnett on the ethics of technology in medicine. 10 am-noon, $40 SPRING CLEANING 2.0: AN EVENING WITH TERRAN LOVEWAVE The Ark 133 Romero St., (505) 988-3709 The astrologer talks spirituality and seasonal cycles. 6:30-8 pm, free

EVENTS LAND USE DEVELOPMENT CODE REWRITE PROJECT Santa Fe Community Convention Center 201 W Marcy St., (505) 955-6590 The department starts its new project with an open house. 6-8 pm, free THE SHAPE OF THINKING THROUGH TIME Renesan Institute for Lifelong Learning St. John’s United Methodist Church 1200 Old Pecos Trail (505) 982-9274 Lois Farfel Stark lectures on how shapes can help us understand changes in human thinking. 1-3 pm, $20

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POKI TAKO POP-UP Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery 2791 Agua Fria St., (505) 393-5135 Chef Randy Tapia’s dreamy poke. 4-9 pm, free

AFTER SCHOOL ART Santa Fe Public Library Main Branch 145 Washington Ave. (505) 955-6780 Creative decompression for kids. 3:30-4:30 pm, free COMEDY NIGHT Tumbleroot Pottery Pub 135 W. Palace Ave., Ste. 100 (505) 982-4711 No Bull Comedy takes the stage. 6 pm, free OPEN MIC POETRY AND MUSIC Chile Line Brewery 204 N Guadalupe St. (505) 982-8474 Be a modern-day bard. 8 pm, free

POKI TAKO POP-UP Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery 2791 Agua Fria St., (505) 393-5135 We’re talking quesa birria eggrolls and kimchi fries, people. Come on. 4-9 pm, free

AERIAL FABRIC WITH LISA Wise Fool New Mexico 1131 Siler Road, (505) 992-2588 Foot lock, drop and pose. 10:30 am-noon, $23-$28 CREATING A WORLD OF WEALTH Santa Fe Women's Club 1616 Old Pecos Trail (505) 292 5293 Guided meditations on generosity. 6-7:30 pm, $10 HATHA YOGA Four Seasons Rancho Encantado 198 NM-592, (505) 946-5700 Gentle yoga. 10:30-11:30 am, $18-$90 LIFE DRAWING New Mexico Museum of Art 107 W Palace Ave. (505) 476-5072 The museum will provide supplies and a clothed model. Noon-2 pm, $10 QUEER BURLESQUE WITH AUDREY Wise Fool New Mexico 1131 Siler Road, (505) 992-2588 Build your burlesque persona. 7:15-9:15 pm, $18-$22

MUSIC CHRIS BOTTI Lensic Performing Arts Center 211 W San Francisco St. (505) 988-1234 Top-tier trumpeting. 7:30 pm, free ZAY SANTOS Cowgirl 319 S Guadalupe St. (505) 982-2565 Bluesy rock n' roll. 4-6 pm, free

WORKSHOP ABSTRACT PAINTING SERIES Santa Fe Painting Workshops 341 East Alameda St. (505) 490-6232 The first of four acrylic workshops. Supplies provided. 9:30 am-noon, $427 for four ACRO BALANCE WITH COLLEEN AND JO Wise Fool New Mexico 1131 Siler Road, (505) 992-2588 Improve flexibility, circus style. 6-7:30 pm, $18-$22 PRANAYAMA SHAKTI YOGA Four Seasons Rancho Encantado 198 NM-592, (505) 946-5700 Elementally-focused yoga. 5:30-6:30 pm, $18-$90 ROSE PRUNING WORKSHOP Santa Fe Botanical Garden 715 Camino Lejo, (505) 471-9103 Scott Canning shows you how to wield your shears for success. 1-2:30 pm, $28-$35 TEEN/TWEEN AERIALS WITH KRISTEN Wise Fool New Mexico 1131 Siler Road, (505) 992-2588 Lyra, rope and more—student's choice! All levels, ages 11-15. 5:15-6:15 pm, $20-$25

TUE/11 BOOKS/LECTURES AI AND THE GIG ECONOMY Lensic Performing Arts Center 211 W San Francisco St. (505) 988-1234 Mary L. Gray and Cris Moore discuss sociological consequences of artificial intelligence. 7:30 pm, free JEWELRY TALK WITH JESSE ROBBINS & OLIN TSINGINE Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian 704 Camino Lejo, (505) 982-4636 The two artists address their work with silver and gems. 2:30 pm, $15 free to members RESTORATION OF FIREADAPTED FORESTS Christ Lutheran Church 1701 Arroyo Chamiso (505) 983-9461 With Mateo Pomilia of the Southwest Forest Stewards Guild. 6:30 pm, free

FILM LITTLE RICHARD: I AM EVERYTHING Violet Crown Cinema 1606 Alcaldesa St., (505) 216-5678 An examination of the Black queer multi-generic musical pioneer. (See SFR Picks, page 29) 6:30 pm, $13-$15

MUSIC DON CURRY Cowgirl 319 S Guadalupe St. (505) 982-2565 Classic rock covers and originals for guitar and voice. 5-7 pm, free EMILY NENNI Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery 2791 Agua Fria St., (505) 393-5135 A fresh face on the country and honky tonk scene. 7:30 pm, free ISRAEL VIBRATION The Bridge at the Santa Fe Brewing Company 37 Fire Place, (505) 557-6182 Three-part harmonic roots reggae straight from Kingston, Jamaica. 7:30 pm, $27

MUSEUMS GEORGIA O’KEEFFE MUSEUM 217 Johnson St. (505) 946-1000 Making a LIfe. Radical Abstraction. 10 am-5 pm, Thurs-Mon, $20 (under 18 free) IAIA MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE ARTS 108 Cathedral Place (505) 983-8900 Inherent Memory. Rick Rivet. The Stories we Carry. 10 am-4 pm, Wed-Sat, Mon 11 am-4 pm, Sun, $5-$10 MUSEUM OF ENCAUSTIC ART 18 County Road 55A (505) 424-6487 Selections from the Permanent Collection. 11 am-5 pm, Fri-Sun, $10 (18 and under free) MUSEUM OF INDIAN ARTS AND CULTURE 706 Camino Lejo (505) 476-1200 Grounded in Clay. Here, Now and Always. 10 am-5 pm, Tues-Sun, $3-$9 MUSEUM OF INTERNATIONAL FOLK ART 706 Camino Lejo (505) 476-1200 La Cartonería Mexicana. Between the Lines. Yokai. 10 am-5 pm, Tues-Sun, $3-$12 NEW MEXICO HISTORY MUSEUM 113 Lincoln Ave. (505) 476-5200 Silver and Stones. Segesser Hide Paintings. Setting the Standard. 10 am-5 pm, Tues-Sun, $7-$12, NM residents free 5-7 pm first Fri of the month

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Francisco Benitez, “Muse,” part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Encaustic Art. MUSEUM OF SPANISH COLONIAL ART 750 Camino Lejo (505) 982-2226 Pueblo-Spanish Revival Style. The Transferring of Cultural Knowledge. Trails, Rails, and Highways. 1-4 pm, Wed-Fri, $5-$12 NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF ART 107 W Palace Ave. (505) 476-5063 The Nature of Glass. Selections from the 20th Century Collection. With the Grain. 10 am-5 pm, Tues-Sun, $7-12

POEH CULTURAL CENTER 78 Cities of Gold Road (505) 455-5041 Di Wae Powa. Nah Poeh Meng: The Continuous Path. 9 am-5 pm, Tues-Sun, $7-$10 WHEELWRIGHT MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN 704 Camino Lejo (505) 982-4636 California Stars. From Converse to Native Canvas. Medicinal Healer, an Artist to Remember. Native Artists Make Toys. The Mary Morez Style. Portraits: Peoples, Places, and Perspectives. Rooted: Samples of Southwest Baskets. 10 am-4 pm, Tues-Sat, $8

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MIND BODY SPIRIT PSYCHICS

Rob Brezsny

Week of April 5th

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries-born René Descartes (1596–1650) was instrumental in developing of modern science and philosophy. His famous motto, “I think, therefore I am” is an assertion that the analytical component of intelligence is primary and foremost. And yet, few history books mention the supernatural intervention that was pivotal in his evolution as a supreme rationalist. On the night of November 10, 1619, he had three mystical dreams that changed his life, revealing the contours of the quest to discern the “miraculous science” that would occupy him for the next 30 years. I suspect you are in store for a comparable experience or two, Aries. Brilliant ideas and marvelous solutions to your dilemmas will visit you as you bask in unusual and magical states of awareness. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The dirty work is becoming milder and easier. It’s still a bit dirty, but is growing progressively less grungy and more rewarding. The command to “adjust, adjust, and adjust some more, you beast of burden” is giving way to “refine, refine, and refine some more, you beautiful animal.” At this pivotal moment, it’s crucial to remain consummately conscientious. If you stay in close touch with your shadowy side, it will never commandeer more than ten percent of your total personality. In other words, a bit of healthy distrust for your own motives will keep you trustworthy. (PS: Groaning and grousing, if done in righteous and constructive causes, will continue to be good therapy for now.)

this formidable Lord of Lords is far more likely to favor you than usual. (PS: I’m only half-kidding. I really do believe your financial luck will be a peak in the coming weeks.) LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It’s an excellent time to give up depleted, used-up obsessions so you have plenty of room and energy to embrace fresh, succulent passions. I hope you will take advantage of the cosmic help that’s available as you try this fun experiment. You will get in touch with previously untapped resources as you wind down your attachments to old pleasures that have dissipated. You will activate dormant reserves of energy as you phase out connections that take more than they give. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “The best revenge is not to be like your enemy,” said ancient Roman philosopher Marcus Aurelius. I’m tempted to advise every Scorpio to get a tattoo of that motto. That way, you will forever keep in mind this excellent advice; As fun as it may initially feel to retaliate against those who have crossed you, it rarely generates redemptive grace or glorious rebirth, which are key Scorpio birthrights. I believe these thoughts should be prime meditations for you in the coming weeks.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sometimes love can be boring. We may become overly accustomed to feeling affection and tenderness for a special person or animal. What blazed like a fiery fountain in the early stages of our attraction might have subsided into a routine sensation of mild fondness. But here’s the good news, Sagittarius: Even if you have been ensconced in bland sweetness, I GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “’Tis the good reader that suspect you will soon transition into a phase of enhanced makes the good book,” wrote Gemini philosopher Ralph zeal. Are you ready to be immersed in a luscious lusty Waldo Emerson. “In every book, he finds passages which bloom of heartful yearning and adventure? seem confidences or asides hidden from all else and CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): What shall we call this unmistakably meant for his ear.” In the coming weeks, a latest chapter of your life story? How about “Stealthy similar principle will apply to everything you encounter, Triumph over Lonely Fear” or maybe “Creating Rapport Gemini—not just books. You will find rich meaning and with the Holy Darkness.” Other choices might be “As Far entertainment wherever you go. From seemingly ordinary Down into the Wild Rich Depths That I Dare to Go” or experiences, you’ll notice and pluck clues that will be “My Roots Are Stronger and Deeper Than I Ever wildly useful for you personally. For inspiration, read this Imagined.” Congratulations on this quiet but amazing quote from author Sam Keen: “Enter each day with the work you’ve been attending to. Some other possible expectation that the happenings of the day may contain descriptors: “I Didn’t Have to Slay the Dragon Because I a clandestine message addressed to you personally. Figured Out How to Harness It” or “The Unexpected Expect omens, epiphanies, casual blessings, and teachers Wealth I Discovered Amidst the Confusing Chaos.” who unknowingly speak to your condition.” AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It’s sway-swirl-swivel time CANCER (June 21-July 22): Traditional astrologers don’t for you, Aquarius—a phase when you will be wise to regard the planet Mars as being a natural ally of you gyrate and rollick and zigzag. This is a bouncy, shimmering Crabs. But I suspect you will enjoy an invigorating interlude that will hopefully clean and clear your mind as relationship with the red planet during the next six weeks. it provides you with an abundance of reasons to utter For best results, tap into its rigorous vigor in the following “whee!” and “yahoo!” and “hooray!” My advice: Don’t ways: 1. Gather new wisdom about how to fight tenderly expect the straight-and-narrow version of anything. Be and fiercely for what’s yours. 2. Refine and energize your sure you get more than minimal doses of twirling and ambitions so they become more ingenious and beautiful. swooping and cavorting. Your brain needs to be teased 3. Find out more about how to provide your physical body and tickled, and your heart requires regular encounters with exactly what it needs to be strong and lively on an with improvised fun. ongoing basis. 4. Mediate on how to activate a boost in PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): When I was growing up in your willpower. suburban America, way back in the 20th century, many LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I won’t ask you to start heading adults told me that I was wrong and bad to grow my hair back toward your comfort zone yet, Leo. I’d love to see really long. Really! It’s hard to believe now, but I endured you keep wandering out in the frontiers for a while longer. ongoing assaults of criticism, ridicule, and threats It’s healthy and wise to be extra fanciful, improvisatory, because of how I shaped my physical appearance. and imaginative. The more rigorous and daring your Teachers, relatives, baseball coaches, neighbors, experiments, the better. Possible bonus: If you are willing strangers in the grocery store—literally hundreds of to question at least some of your fixed opinions and people—warned me that sporting a big head of hair dogmatic beliefs, you could very well outgrow the part of would cause the whole world to be prejudiced against me the Old You that has finished its mission. and sabotage my success. Decades later, I can safely say VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The Supreme Deity with the that all those critics were resoundingly wrong. My hair is still long, has always been so, and my ability to live the life most power may not be Jehovah or Allah or Brahman or I love has not been obstructed by it in the least. Telling Jesus’s Dad. There’s a good chance it’s actually Mammon, you this story is my way of encouraging you to keep being the God of Money. The devoted worship that humans who you really are, even in the face of people telling you offer to Mammon far surpasses the loyalty offered to all that’s not who you really are. The astrological omens say the other gods combined. His values and commandments it’s time for you to take a stand. rule civilization. I bring this to your attention, Virgo, because now is an excellent time for you to deliver extra Homework: What do you love most about yourself? intense prayers to Mammon. From what I can determine, Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology.com

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