Santa Fe is a food lover's paradise. Where else in the country can you find an official state question that relates to food? "Red or green?" refers to the kind of chile you'd like served over enchiladas, chile rellenos or other staples of New Mexican fare. Answer "Christmas" and you'll get both.

Ask the locals to name their favorite Santa Fe restaurants and you'll end up with a lengthy list of worthy choices. Innovative Southwestern fare created by award-winning chefs and hearty New Mexico dishes such as breakfast burritos and green chile stew are reason enough for Santa Fe to have earned a prominent place on the world's culinary map.

But if you're hungry for creative contemporary cuisine or Asian, French, Italian, Indian or Middle Eastern cuisine, you'll find them all here as well. Santa Fe also has a huge selection of American cuisine, from brew pubs to barbecue, hamburgers and steaks. And there are plenty of places to grab quick bites, too.

Santa Fe is a culinary capital, with an annual festival devoted to wine and chile. Food events take place throughout the year, and a busy schedule of cooking classes ensures that you can make some of the dishes you sample in Santa Fe at home.


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The city's culinary arts scene is sizzling. So when you pack for your trip to Santa Fe, make sure to bring your appetite. You'll use it often while you're here.