I fell in love with
Santa Fe. My first time there and it blew me away with the charm and artistic
nature of the town. I definitely want to go back sometime very soon.
The Shed
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sfshed.com
Charbroiled Steak and Enchilada 10 oz. of Ribeye or NY Strip
cooked to your liking & a red chile, blue corn, cheese & onion
enchilada. Served with Pinto beans & calabacitas.
This place was
fantastic. I liked the vibe of the restaurant, how it was back off the street
in an older pueblo style house. The meal was really really good. I can say I
enjoyed every little bit of it. I know we tried making reservations elsewhere
but so glad we went here. I would definitely go back on my next trip to Santa
Fe.
The Teahouse
teahousesantafe.com
teahousesantafe.com
Perfect location at
the top of Canyon Road. So after climbing up and exploring all the little art
galleries along the way, stop here for a break and enjoy some great tea
options.
La Posada de Santa Fe
laposadadesantafe.com
laposadadesantafe.com
My friend scored a
great Priceline deal for this hotel. It was all ritzy. We received free
margaritas upon check-in. Stayed in this fabulously large room with super nice
bathroom. And it was within walking distance of all the sights in Santa Fe. We
enjoyed a great night sitting out under the lights and listening to this
country musician while drinking tea and eating a yummy desert. Even though it
was chilly, they provided outdoor heaters and warm blankets. Wonderfully
relaxing evening. Keep in mind that they do charge a per day fee for amenities
– so make sure you take some use of it. My friend had one slight issue,
apparently the place is haunted by ghosts and hand trouble sleeping due to this
fact and creaking noises at night. I, on the other hand, am fine with ghostly
presences and was out for the count each night.
French Pastry Shop
thefrenchpastryshop.com
thefrenchpastryshop.com
We ended up getting
breakfast from here twice. It was within walking distance of our hotel
and open early. I tried a little bit of everything – the crepe, croquet
monsieur, quiche and a couple of the various pastries that we bought for snacks
later in the day. It was all tasty and fast service. I am sucker for yummy
French pastries.
I
think stopping by to check out all the goods being sold by local Native
Americans was my favorite part of Santa Fe. I love shopping for jewelry and
little trinkets, especially if they are locally made and have some ties to the
region. The Native Americans selling their wares line up on one side of
the Plaza by the Palace of the Governors and they must hold some sort of
certificate showing they are authentic in order to set up here (I believe they
are authenticated by the local museum) . So you know you are truly getting
locally made products and supporting local people. Personally, I am not a
haggler. So I willingly paid the asking price. If I can afford the jewelry, who
am I to deny what little money they make. Plus some of the pieces were gorgeous
and I enjoy handmade products. I would rather give my money to an individual
than to some touristy shop. Plus I had a great time talking to everyone and
learning about their crafts. I bought this lovely little vase and the artist
explained how the vase shows the different seasons and it was a design he
learned from his grandmother. Very cool.
