Santa Fe Community Orchestra Sunday Afternoons through February 26th.

Take the New Mexico Rail Runner Express to Sanbusco Market!

As the northernmost stop, the Santa Fe Depot serves residents and visitors of Santa Fe.  Click to read more information on promotions and discounts for Rail Runner ticket holders!

Be sure to save your Rail Runner ticket!  As long as the date is valid on the ticket, you can present your ticket to any of the 100+ stores throughout the corridor for a discount.

Currently many shops around the Santa Fe Depot offer discounts for ticket-holders, including shops in the Sanbusco Market Center.  Click on the following link to see a complete list!

NM Rail Runner Discounts

Bravo to Pranzo! When, for the first time in my life, I had my leftover
Pranzo’s duck pasta for breakfast, it was almost as good as the night before.
The main thing missing was the sweet piano music of David Geist and the
soothing tree house view from the upstairs dining room. I think the music
makes this good food taste even better. (More on that later.)
My three friends and I knew we were in competent hands from the moment
our first appetizer, polenta with creamy gorgonzola sauce, appeared at the table.
What a treat it was. Golden triangles of grilled polenta surrounded by a
stunning sauce of mushrooms, marsala wine, delicious light cream and melted
gorgonzola cheese. The large white bowlful offered plenty for the four of us to

share. At $9.95, it was a fine value in term of both quality (excellent) and quantity

(more than ample). The same sense of generosity pervaded every dish we tried.

We shared the antipasto misto, ($9.95) a classic Italian starter plate which
featured three different cold meats, an assortment of olives, two kinds of
cheese, pepperoncini and other treats. Fresh sliced baguette with a lovely crust
added to the pleasure.
The staff scurried from table to table but never seemed rushed in dealing
with us. Our waitress didn’t hesitate to give us recommendations, and at the
end of the meal offered to redo our bill to give each of us a separate check. The
staff took our plates to the kitchen, boxed up our leftovers and put each “to
go” container in a white paper bag for easier transport.
We ate in the large upstairs room lined with windows looking out at tree
tops. It’s one of Santa Fe’s loveliest dining spaces, although it can be noisy
when all the tables are full. The room now has a piano and microphone and
former Broadway musician, vocal coach and composer David Geist entertains
here several nights a week. In addition to selections from “Cats”— which he
said he played more than 600 times on Broadway— we heard music from
Stephen Sondheim, George Gershwin and Richard Rodgers played with
passion, relaxed showmanship and a bit of audience participation.
Meanwhile, our dinners arrived, not a second-string performer in the bunch,
everything beautifully presented. The osco buco ($22.95), which our waitress
said is one of Pranzo’s signature dishes, was stellar. The meat, a huge lamb
shank, had been cooked long and slow, until it emerged fall-off-the-bone
tender and full of hearty flavor. It shared the plate— a bowl, actually— with
soft polenta, white beans, slender green beans and shredded carrots, all in a
sauce that combined the natural juices with red wine.
But, in my opinion, another signature dish, mezzaluna con anatra ($18.95),
was even better. This pasta-gone-wild features fat, crescent-shaped noodles
stuffed with creamy mozzarella and pine nuts as the first layer. The pasta dough
was made with red chile, but the result is subtle— something rare in the chile
world. However there’s nothing subtle about the mountain of shredded duck
meat or the sauce with slivers of fresh garlic and a generous sprinkling of fresh
thyme in a shallot-truffle cream base. This is a dish worth saving your calories
for.
Totally different, and also wonderful, was the gnocchi astice ($24.95), an
amazing combination of tender house-made gnocchi— those little Italian
dumplings— in a cream sauce with generous pieces of shelled lobster meat,
smoky bacon, spicy red pepper flakes, garlic, peas and saffron. Everything
works together to create an effect that’s part gourmet, part comfort food. To
say this dish is rich is like saying Venus Williams knows how to play tennis. The
scrumptious veal marsala ($22.95) had a slightly sweet sauce that complimented
the tasty breaded veal. The comforting mashed potatoes were the perfect way
to enjoy the last few spoonfuls.

Diners can add a salad, either an overflowing plate of fresh mixed greens
with roasted pine nuts and red peppers like I had or a Caesar for an additional
$2. Pranzo also features six meal-sized salads, a broad selection of pasta
including some with cream sauces, many of which are available in half portions,
seven kinds of pizzas, some interesting daily specials and a children’s menu.
For dessert, we shared some F.X. O’Reilly ice cream, a scoop of Vietnamese
cinnamon and espresso toffee, both slightly softened. The toffee was great but
the cinnamon was even better ($5.95). O’Reilly is the son of Pranzo’s owner
Michael O’Reilly and knows his way around an ice cream freezer. We also
shared a square of excellent tiramisu ($5.95).
Our dinner for four with two salads and a latte was $129.90 before tax and
tip.
If you enjoy Italian food and haven’t been to Pranzo for a while, go. The
meals are memorable and Geist’s music makes the dining experience even more
special.

Friday, October 1st:  David Geist

Saturday, October 2nd:  David Geist with Julie Trujillo

Sunday, October 3rd:  David Geist

Friday, October 8th:  Phyllis Love

Saturday, October 9th:  (Private Party – No Music)

Sunday, October 10th:  Phyllis Love

Friday, October 15th:  Phyllis Love

Saturday, October 16th:  Phyllis Love

Sunday, October 17th:  David Geist

Friday, October 22nd:  David Geist

Saturday, October 23rd:  David Geist with Julie Trujillo

Sunday, October 24th:  David Geist

Friday, October 29th:  David Geist

Saturday, October 30th:  David Geist

Sunday, October 31st:  David Geist (“Phantom Night”)

Quotes on David Geist’s performances…

“Well done.”
- Andrew Lloyd Webber

“A wonderful pianist”
- Stephen Sondheim

“Thanks for helping make the ‘Parade’ workshop a resounding success!”
- Harold Prince

“David’s not background music, he’s a nightly concert.”
– Michael O’Reilly

Join us every Saturday & Sunday

for Adoption Days at Teca Tu!

12 – 3:00pm

Please view the Events Calendar for monthly specifics on hosting organizations.

Call for more information:  505-982-9374

or click here to visit our website)

500 Montezuma Ave
Suite 111
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: (505) 988-3840
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“Wink dominates Santa Fe in both product and procedure”. New Mexico Traveler

For more information on products (including Kiehl’s, Bumble and Bumble, Phytologie and Annick Goutal) and services available,

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Suite 103
Santa Fe, NM 87501

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Love of original handcrafted home furnishings, arts and crafts of New & Old Mexico, was the inspiration behind the creation of Terra Bella artful interiors. Every piece at Terra Bella is personally designed specifically for its stylish clientele. For surprisingly fair prices, you can own breathtaking, personalized handmade originals by New Mexico¹s & Old Mexico’s most talented artisans. We are known for create the heirloom art and furniture reflecting the grand old haciendas of the Southwest and at the same time combining your special taste and functions. Terra Bella has also established its reputation as an “eclectic Southwest” decorating center that has a wonderful source of quality, original art, lighting, decorative mirrors, copper accents, sinks and architectural details.

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Suite 116
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: (505) 982-9374
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Pamper your pets as you would yourself at this plush emporium, which won the Best of Santa Fe Top 3 award four times including 2008.

Dogs will look spiffy in a silver concho collar, hand-knit alpaca sweater, not to mention a Doggie Vestido coat. or vest – all part of Teca Tu’s signature line of designer wear. Indulge your canine or feline with their own handpainted bowl, fresh-baked treats and fun-filled toys. Or, sweeten their dreams with a comfy and unique bed.

Website, e-mail and phone orders are also welcomed.

Heidi Kingsbury, MSW is offering classes for A) Puppy Kindergarten B) Advanced Beginner (Canine Good Citizen)  and C) Agility Training (all in front of our store!!) Costs: $135 for 6 weeks…(Shelter and Rescue dogs receive 10% off!!) Please visit Heidi’s website at www.heidiscanineservices.com or call her at 577.1826 for more information…Heidi is also offering Doggie Daycare on Mondays and Fridays.