Good food, good stories β€” from Santa Fe, New Mexico
Notes from the City Different

Santa Fe Dining

I spent a career telling readers where to eat. Old habits die hard. These are dispatches from the markets, restaurants, food trucks, and chile stands of my adopted hometown β€” written for pleasure, not for stars.

πŸ“· Your photo here β€” a wide shot of the Plaza or the farmers' market
A cocktail garnished with a rosemary sprig, skewered cherries, and a citrus twist at Geronimo
Restaurants

An Evening at Geronimo

Canyon Road's landmark β€” one of Santa Fe's most outstanding restaurants. Photos from a recent dinner, from a rosemary-crowned cocktail to a chocolate finale; Dale's full notes to come.

πŸ“· Your photo here β€” market vendors
Markets

Saturday Morning at the Santa Fe Farmers' Market

One of the oldest farmers' markets in the country, and still one of the best. What to grab first, and why you never skip the chile roaster in September.

πŸ“· Your photo here β€” enchiladas, Christmas-style
Chile

Red or Green? A Former Critic Takes a Side

New Mexico's official state question deserves a serious answer. After a year of diligent field research, I'm finally ready to rule.

Caramelized fruit crepes with crème anglaise at Clafoutis
Guides

Where I Send Friends

The real list, now live: Dale's favorites from Geronimo to the Churro Bar β€” upscale, mid-range, breakfast, coffee, and where to rest with a glass of Gruet.

πŸ“· Your photo here β€” sopaipillas and honey
Traditions

In Praise of the Sopaipilla

Puffed, golden, and drizzled with honey β€” the pastry that ends a New Mexican meal better than any dessert cart I ever reviewed.

πŸ“· Your photo here β€” margaritas at sunset
Drinks

The Margarita Trail, Responsibly Sampled

Santa Fe takes its margaritas as seriously as its chile. A former wine writer applies old skills to new research.

πŸ“· Your photo here β€” chile ristras
Seasons

Chile Season: A Beginner's Field Guide

When the roasters fire up, the whole town smells like autumn. How to buy, roast, peel, and freeze a year's supply without regret.