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Restaurant Tours
"...you've got to do this if you go to Santa Fe".
Only in Santa Fe for a few days and can't decide which of the world famous restaurants to choose for dining? Let us help you try as many restaurants as possible while you are here! Lace up your most comfortable walking shoes and arrive hungry for the only tour of its kind in New Mexico. We'll start at the internationally recognized Santa Fe School of Cooking for a meet and greet with our chef/guide and fellow adventurers, including a delicious sampling from our repertoire. Then its out for a guided tour of four of Santa Fe's most prestigious dining destinations.
Each stop will include a private tasting and audiences with the chefs, owners and other key players that make this city one of America's Top Culinary Capitals!
We look forward to introducing you to some of Santa Fe's top chefs and bringing you into our diverse culinary scene!
Restaurant Walk I - $115.00+tax per person.
- At the Galisteo Bistro meet the chef/owner Robert Chickering whose attention to detail and passion for authentic made-from-scratch Mediterranean food has skyrocketed his restaurant to #1 on Santa Fe Trip Advisor!
- Luminaria at the Inn at Loretto celebrates the art of food by presenting Santa Fe's only Concious Cuisine dining experience. The Luminario culinary staff purchases fruits, vegetables and spices from local farmers and prime grades of meat from regional ranchers to create a menu that focuses on a sustainable approach to food.
- La Boca/Taberna, James Campbell Caruso's Spanish tapas restaurant, has been the place to be seen in Santa Fe from the moment he opened the doors. James has a unique cooking style that has made his restaurant stand out. He has been nominated four times by the James Beard Foundation for the "Best Chef in the Southwest" award. James takes the concept of tapas to a whole new place.
- During the growing seasons Il Piatto chef/proprietor, Matt Yohalem has the local farmers bring their trucks to the front of his restaurant early in the morning to provide him with the best selection of the freshest local ingredients available in Santa Fe. Using these ingredients Chef Yoholem will entertain you with the preparation of one of his uniquely delicious regional Italian cuisine. Matt puts on a great show!
Restaurant Walk II - $115.00+tax per person.
- Restaurant Martin is the restaurant that Chef Martín Rios and his wife Jennifer envisioned: A comfortable, refined and pleasing atmosphere where local people and Santa Fe visitors can enjoy Chef Rios' award-winning progressive American cuisine. He has a long-standing reputation for his innovative combination of flavors, colors and presentation. Using fresh, local produce and organic meats and poultry, Chef Rios creates cuisine that reflects Southwestern and Asian styles influenced by his classical training in French technique. He has multiple nominations for the Best Chef in the Southwest by the James Beard Foundation.
- Secreto Lounge at Hotel St Francis offers a unique experience in Santa Fe. It features the unique concoctions of Santa Fe's #1 Cocktail Blogger and Mixologist, Chris Milligan and his talented staff. Chris' knowledge and passion for mixology are exemplified by his unique Garden-to-Glass cocktail creations.
- The Pink Adobe restaurant was established in 1944 by the legendary Rosalea Murphy. Known affectionately by locals as "The Pink," the restaurant has grown into a local and national landmark since its humble beginnings, serving French onion soup and apple pie. For over 50 years Rosalea used her considerable talents and energy to create a flavor, décor and personality that distinguishes this unique restaurant.
- Rio Chama is the largest restaurant in Santa Fe and as a result offers its clientele an eclectic choice of environments in which to wine and dine. Among the rooms that you will visit on a tour of the restaurant are a beautiful wine cellar, a private dining area decorated with unique photos of Georgia O'Keeffe's home, and a large party room exquisitely decorated in antique Native American textiles. After the tour you will visit the kitchen where you will be treated to a tasting of the food and wine that makes Rio Chama so popular.
Restaurant Walk III - $115.00+tax per person.
- At the Old House Restaurant meet Chef de Cuisine Evan Doughty, and sample innovative cuisine featuring Southwestern ingredients from artisan farms and contemporary regional influences. Indulge in seasonal, fresh and creative libations exclusive to the casual, yet sophisticated, Agave Lounge.
- 315 Restaurant & Wine Bar Chef Louis Moskow has been offering fine french cuisine at the 315 restaurant since 1995, First as partner, and four years later as Executive Chef and Owner. It is an elegant, intimate restaurant serving classically prepared French cuisine complemented by Moskow's seasonally-driven global wine list.
- Situated in a gorgeous 100 year old adobe home in historic downtown Santa Fe, Tanti Luce 221 is unique, warm and inviting, with its original kiva fireplaces and beautiful stained glass windows. You will be treated to tastings of their featured eclectic European cuisine crafted by Chef Tom Kerpon.
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The Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi is one of New Mexico's most highly acclaimed culinary destinations, The Anasazi Restaurant offers a fine dining atmosphere that is welcoming, elegant and rustic. Regional art is tastefully displayed throughout this beautiful Santa Fe restaurant. Enjoy tastings from the menu of Argentinean chef Juan Bochenski.