As my time is winding down here in New Mexico, I’m trying to fit in every tourist-y thing that I haven’t seen yet. The mysterious Loretto Chapel Staircase, located near the Santa Fe Plaza, was on this list. Legend says that an obscure (and some say unpaid) carpenter built this magnificent structure for the sisters … More Loretto Chapel
Because I heard so many people disappointed by this museum, I put it off for quite some time. Anyway, I went to the museum on a First Friday in October, almost two years after I moved here. I was happy to hear that as a New Mexico resident, admission was free. Since living in New … More Georgia O’Keefe Museum
While I was out for First Friday, I decided to pop into the New Mexico Museum of Art. (Currently, admission is free on Fridays from 5-8 pm.) The Southwest Sampler exhibition was on display as I walked into the first floor gallery. The Sampler showcased work created in New Mexico by Taos Society Artists, Santa … More New Mexico Museum of Art
DE.PRESS.ING. Yikes! I knew that New Mexico had quite a history, riddled with wars and bloodshed, but seeing it all condensed into one seemingly never-ending display was very disturbing. I’m not much of a history buff, but I thought I’d finally stop in here during my First Friday excursion. Once again, the admission was free … More New Mexico History Museum
The historic La Fonda Hotel has several different restaurants to choose from, including a morning coffee bar. But this night, my friends and I were out bar hopping during happy hour, and at some point we ended up at La Fiesta Lounge. It was a lively and somewhat crowded atmosphere, but it was nice inside … More La Fonda on the Plaza
This was an amazing evening. No doubt the amazing quality of the night was due to who I spent Happy Hour — and beyond — with and the fact that I love swanky hotels. At any rate… The atmosphere at Loretto was similar to Agave Lounge, only there was a live musician/guitarist playing which added … More The Living Room @ Loretto
I wanted to like this place. Really, I did. But when I met a couple of friends here in the middle of the week, it was absolutely D-E-A-D. (See the picture above? That’s honest marketing.) Yeah, there were a few pictures of low riders on the wall and there was some chrome bling hanging around, … More Low ‘n Slow Lowrider Bar
This place was brought to my attention by a friend of mine. It’s right next to the Georgia O’Keefe Museum and there’s parking in the back. If you’re looking for a quiet spot to meet up, this is it. Georgia has a Happy Hour every day of the week from 4-6 pm, so forget about … More Georgia
From the first time I walked into Il Vicino (right off the Plaza in Santa Fe), I was in love. Their courtyard seating area in the back reminded me of the open air dining places in San Miguel de Allende. And Il Vicino serves GLUTEN FREE PIZZA… Yay! Unlike most places in downtown Santa Fe, … More Il Vicino
There was a lot of hype surrounding the grand opening of Meow Wolf & the House of Eternal Return. So, Sophia and I decided to go check out this major artist collab on opening weekend. Meow Wolf is described as “a combination of jungle gym, haunted house, children’s museum, and immersive art exhibit…with fictional worlds … More Meow Wolf
Enchanted New Mexico 