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.
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.
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.
New Mexico's official state question deserves a serious answer. After a year of diligent field research, I'm finally ready to rule.
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.
Puffed, golden, and drizzled with honey β the pastry that ends a New Mexican meal better than any dessert cart I ever reviewed.
Santa Fe takes its margaritas as seriously as its chile. A former wine writer applies old skills to new research.
When the roasters fire up, the whole town smells like autumn. How to buy, roast, peel, and freeze a year's supply without regret.