Southwestern Enchantments

Inn at Loretto

Inn of the Anasazi

Restaurant at the Inn of the Anasazi

Santa Fe, New Mexico is by far the most authentic city in US. As a matter of fact, it is the oldest city in the US, first settled by the Anasazi Indian tribe 400 years ago of what is now New Mexico. The city was later occupied by the Spanish, Mexicans and later Americans. However the city maintained its architectural character. The use of adove and adobe like structures are part of the city building codes, therefore every street and every corner is adobe.

After visiting Santa Fe back in 1997, I have been visitng it on a regular basis ever since. The streets filled with antique and art shops. Cozy cafes and uber trendy restaurant filled every corner, courtyard and plaza. A walk in the central plaza near the Loretto church. A walk on a beautiful Sunday morning after having a fabulous breakfast of waffles an pancakes in the French Bakery near the church, and heading towards Indian art market where various Indian artisans display everything from jewlery to pottery in the open air. I would then enjoy the rest of the day exploring every shop in the town, which in and of itself is an amazing experience.

Niveau Southwestern Cuisine

Huevos Rancheros - Two Eggs Over-Easy, on Black Beans and a Whole-Wheat or Corn Tortilla, Choice of Red or Green Chile, or Tomatillo d'Arbol Salsa and Melted Jack Cheese

Warm Brie and Whole Roasted Garlic with Salsas of Roasted
Tomato~Jalapeño and Tomatillo

Smoked duck in a coffee barbeque sauce with aged Mexican cheeses in a flour tortilla. Served with a mango-chipotle salsa.

Southwestern Chicken Sandwich - with Manchego Cheese, Caramelized Onions and Jalapeños on Toasted Chile-Cornbread

Chile en Nogada – Poblano Chiles stuffed with Mushrooms, Tomatoes, and Raisins, Drizzled with Queso Blanco Walnut Sauce and Served with Sautéed Bananas

Ancho Chile Mocha Mousse -Flavors of ancho chile and espresso belded in a rich chocolate mousse.