When we have down time we look for new ideas. Sometimes we find them in very unusual places. As a full service catering company that deals with design and event structure as well as food and service, we often need to visit the places that offer the most in way of history, architecture and culinary excellence in order to gain insight and perspective for what we do during our busiest months with clients back home in Sonoma County. We took a few days over the Christmas holiday to visit Santa Fe and Taos for the inspiration the region offers with its magical and festive vibrations, uniqueness of style and exquisite culinary creations.
Tacos at Mary & Tito’s Cafe in Albuquerque, NM
Carne Adovada stuffed Sopapilla at Mary & Tito’s with Christmas Chile in Albuquerque, NM
Mary & Tito’s Wedding Cake to go in Albuquerque, NM
Tesuque Market in the snow just North of Santa Fe
Warm colors in winter, Santa Fe
Chili Works has the best breakfast in Los Alamos
Green Chile Frito Pie from Chicago Dog Express
The Frito Pie from The Five & Dime
Blue Corn Enchiladas at The Shed
Sopapilla at The Shed
Taco at the Shed
Full table of local specialities at The Shed
El Parasol is the best take-out joint in Santa Fe
El Parasol Menu
Hottest green chile in town at Horseman’s Haven Cafe
Chile Blends in Santa Fe
Green Chile Powder in Santa Fe
The road to the Taos Publo
Taos Peublo in the morning
Mante’s Chow Cart
Tamale with Red Chile at Mante’s Chow Cart
Taos Inn
La Queva
New Mexico Breakfast
Breakfast along the main road in Taos
Giant Cinnamon Rolls at Michael’s Kitchen
Chorizo and Eggs, Christmas Chile
Taos Ski Valley.
Rancho Plaza Grill
Sopapilla at Rancho Plaza Grill
Pork Tamale with Green Chile at Rancho Plaza Grill
Carne Adovada at Rancho Plaza Grill
Mural on Taos town wall
Dandy’s in Espanola
Green Chile Cheeseburger with Bacon at Dandy’s
Housemade Sour Cherry Bread at Dinner for Two
Cheese Stuffed Fried Chicken with Bacon Gravy and Mashed Potatoes at Dinner for Two
Bbq Cowboy Ribeye with Onion Rings at Dinner for Two
A drizzly evening in early May set the stage for an incredible night of Zinfandel and family style dining at Limerick Lane Cellars in Heladsburg, Ca. Members of the Historical Vineyard Society were treated to an ‘old school’ menu of classic Italian-American standards like meatballs, […]
