Things to do in Santa Fe
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Artisan Santa Fe
Since this art-supply shop's selection of oils, pastels and watercolors is good enough for the world-class artists of Santa Fe, it's probably good enough for you - buy yourself a present.
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Chiaroscuro Gallery
This sophisticated and often abstract collection moved recently into this glorious large space, all the better to showcase extravagant yet minimalist modernism like the work of Udo Noger.
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Il Piatto Cucina Italiana
This crowded, spirited establishment serves up creative Italian fare. When you want a night off from red and green chile sauces, a pasta dish with sun-dried tomatoes may be just the thing.
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Burrito Company
Because of its prices, this pleasant, plaza-side favorite will allow you to spend more money on art. Enjoy budget blue-corn enchiladas and chorizo burritos that compete with the best of 'em.
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Ventana Fine Art
Stroll the sculpture garden and then step inside for contemporary American painting, including the color-saturated work of Native American artist John Nieto, available in poster form as well.
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Downtown Subscription
The coffee shop of choice for resident artists and writers. It does 31 types of tea, espresso, pastries and savory offerings, complemented by a truly spectacular newsstand and flagstone patio.
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La Cantina at La Casa Sena
Expect an abbreviated menu of La Casa Sena's finest. Make reservations for this serious visitor magnet, which offers one huge bonus: the waitstaff gets dressed up and sings show tunes and jazz!
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Economos/Hampton Galleries
Museums come here to purchase fantastic examples of ancient Native American art, pre-Columbian Mexican pieces and much, much more, all crammed onto two huge floors swirling with history.
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Lannon Readings & Conversations
These staged readings, which tend to focus on cultural and progressive issues, by local and internationally renowned poets and authors take place on various Wednesday evenings throughout the year.
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Santa Fe Children's Museum
The Santa Fe Children's Museum features hands-on exhibits on science and art for young children. The museum runs daily programs tackling subjects like solar energy and printmaking.
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Tecolote Café
It's all here - any enormous combination you want to dream up of eggs, potatoes, tortillas, beans, salsas and the best Hollandaise sauce in town - at the finest, oldest hole-in-the-wall on the strip.
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Garcia Street Books
Scavengers are rewarded with excellent bargains as well as the town's best selection of art books, and such rarities as the wood engraving prints of Willard Clark.
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Back at the Ranch
You'll get a kick out of high-style boots that go for up to around US$4000 - definitely more art than craft. That's when that pair of basic black ones (around US$900) starts seeming like a real bargain.
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Sangre de Cristo Mountain Works
When you're not wearing cowboy boots, you should be wearing biking or hiking shoes to make an impression in Santa Fe. Shop here for anything high-end outdoorsy - you know, a GPS unit, Gore-Tex and fleece.
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Santa Fe Workshops
Develop your inner Ansel Adams awareness at these legendary weeklong traditional photography and digital imagery workshops. Course fees do not include meals and lodging.
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Café San Estevan
Settle in at a humble wooden table in this cozy dining room with a stone kiva fireplace. And then start enjoying burgers, steaks, salads and New Mexican favorites prepared by Franciscan monk Estevan Garcia.
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Cleopatra Cafe
Makes up for lack of ambience with taste and value: big platters of delicious kebabs, hummus, falafel and other Middle Eastern favorites.
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Shed
Superconvenient to the Plaza and with a fun ambience. The food, however, is seriously overrated, aiming straight for the perceived middle-of-the-road tourist palate. There's a nice patio.
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Upper Crust Pizza
Relax on a nice outdoor patio or in a cozy interior over pizza piled with green chile, piñon, or traditional favorites like pesto and pepperoni. This is considered by many (including us) to be Santa Fe's best.
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J Mark Sublette: Medicine Man Gallery
It shows quality antique retablos, Navajo blankets, around US$5000 kachinas and more Maria Martinez pottery than her San Ildefonso museum. You'll also find artwork by seminal Western landscape artist Maynard Dixon.
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Five and Dime General Store
For a memorable local dish, sidle up to the counter at this sundries shop and order a Frito pie ($4.35). They say this delicacy - a bag of Fritos topped with meat, beans and onions - has been served here since 1962.
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Santa Fe Brewing Company
Santa Fe's original microbrewery covers the full beer spectrum, from pilsner to porter to stout. Big-name bands perform here surprisingly often.
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Adobe Gallery
This gallery includes pieces by the 'Five Matriarchs' of the Pueblo pottery renaissance: Maria Martinez, Margaret Tofoya, Maria Nampeyo, Lucy Lewis and Helen Cordero, among many other famed Southwestern Indian artisans.
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Warehouse 21
This all-ages club and arts center in a 3500-sq-ft warehouse is the perfect alcohol-free venue for edgy local bands, plus a fair number of nationally known acts, or for just showing off the latest in multihued hairstyles.
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Aztec Cafe
Our pick for best local coffeehouse, the Aztec welcomes all kinds to its low-key indoor art space and outdoor patio.
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