Santa Fe, NM – February 15, 2010) Ever wanted to learn how to cook Native American foods, mix the perfect margarita, toss an authentic Caesar salad or make incredible tacos?
These and other classes are there for the taking during New Mexico’s first Restaurant Week – an extravaganza of daytime events and delectable prix-fixe dinners that showcase the culinary richness and diversity of northern New Mexico. Restaurant Week premiers in Santa Fe (February 28th to March 6th) and Albuquerque (March 7th to 13th). Held at various restaurants and the Santa Fe School of Cooking, the classes range in price from free (“The Art of Making Caesar Salad” at Osteria d’Assisi in Santa Fe) to $35 (“Foods of the Americas” at Epazote Restaurant in Santa Fe). Numbers are limited, so interested people are urged to reserve their spots now at www.nmrestaurantweek.com.
A successful event in cities around the U.S., New Mexico Restaurant Week is designed to boost the economy during the slow season and give diners the opportunity to try new restaurants at a discounted price. More than 60 restaurants in Santa Fe and Albuquerque are offering three-course, prix-fixe dinners priced at just $25 per person, $25 for two, or $40 per person at a few fine-dining restaurants. Several hotels are featuring Restaurant Week packages to attract both out-of-town visitors and locals looking for a culinary “stay-cation.” The list includes El Corazon Residences, El Rey Inn, Encantado Resort & Spa, Hotel Santa Fe, The Inn & Spa at Loretto and the Santa Fe Sage Inn in Santa Fe; and the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa and Hotel Andaluz in the Albuquerque area.
All events, menus and special packages at local hotels can be found at www.nmrestaurantweek.com.
While online, people also can sign up for the Restaurant Week Sweepstakes. Prizes include hotel-and-dinner packages at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa and the Inn and Spa at Loretto, as well as dinner for two at several restaurants, redeemable after Restaurant Week.
Sponsors of New Mexico Restaurant Week include American Airlines, Citadel Broadcasting, Edible Santa Fe, Hutton Broadcasting, Local IQ, Michael’s Valet & Private Ride, National Distributors, New Mexico Rail Runner Express, New Mexico Tourism Department, Santa Fe Restaurant Association, Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta, Santa Fe.com, Santa Fean Magazine, Southern Wine & Spirits, Sysco and The Santa Fe New Mexican. The event is being organized by Wings Media Network, a Santa Fe public relations and marketing firm.
New Mexico Restaurant Week features the following restaurants:
Santa Fe:
¡A la Mesa!
Anasazi Restaurant
Amavi
Amaya at Hotel Santa Fe
Andiamo
Blue Corn Café (1)
Blue Corn Café (2)
Cowgirl BBQ
Dinner for Two
El Meson
Epazote
Flying Star Cafe
Fuego! at La Posada
Galisteo Bistro
Geronimo
Joe’s Diner
La Boca
La Casa Sena
La Plazuela
Luminaria at the Inn at Loretto
Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen
Milagro 139
O’Keeffe Cafe
Osteria d’Assisi
Pranzo
Rio Chama
Ristra
Rooftop Pizzeria
Santa Fe Bar & Grill
San Francisco Street Bar & Grill
Sleeping Dog Tavern
Terra at Encantado
The Compound
The Old House
The Ore House
The Railyard Restaurant
Trattoria Nostrani
Vanessie
Vinaigrette
Ze French Bistro
Zia
Albuquerque:
Artichoke Café
Brasserie La Provence
Casa Vieja
Chama River Brewing Company
Corn Maiden at Tamaya Resort
El Pinto
Flying Star Cafe – Downtown
IPCC Harvest Pueblo Cafe
Lucia at Hotel Andaluz
McGrath’s at the Hyatt Regency
Pars Cuisine
Prairie Star at Santa Ana Golf Course
Sandiago’s Mexican Grill on Sandia Peak
Savoy
Scalo
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill
Slate Street Cafe
St. Clair Winery & Bistro
Trombino’s Bistro Italiano
Zea Rotisserie & Grill
Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro