Lunch on June 25, 2004
Lunch or dinner at the four-star Anasazi Restaurant is always a delight. Since 1992, this fabulous restaurant has been turning out ‘Foods of the earth from the Native American, foods of the soul from the Northern New Mexican and foods of substance from the American Cowboy.’
A long hectic week prompted this well-deserved Friday luncheon and what better way to start than a glass of champagne? For only $4/glass of New Mexico ’s own Gruet sparkling wine, this was an easy choice. (A delicious raspberry sparkling wine is also available for $8/glass.) No less than 18 wines by the glass were offered on the day we went.
We both enjoyed the small salad with citrus vinaigrette. Various other starters include: smoked salmon nachos, fresh two-tomato gazpacho, unique quesadillas and salads.
For an entrée, I selected the omelet of the day and (sadly!) opted for the fruit accompaniment instead of the french fries, however the fruit was wonderful. My companion chose the famous grilled Corn –Tortilla soup complete with an adorable cracker in the shape of a snake. She quickly pronounced it to be perfect and finished it before I could ask for a bite.
For heartier eaters, the Inn of the Anasazi Restaurant offers exceptional fare such as their grilled buffalo burger with white cheddar and chipotle mayonnaise, roast chicken enchiladas and a few excellent fish dishes.
The Anasazi Restaurant truly is food for the soul of New Mexico , with lively nods to all the impressive cultures that make up Santa Fe .
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily as well as Sunday Brunch. Reservations are recommended and all major credit cards are accepted.
