With access to some of the most spectacular sunsets, a big sky, and one of the longer warm seasons in the country, New Mexico has an abundance of beautiful patios where the great outdoors enhances even the best food, service, and atmosphere. Even pre-pandemic, outdoor dining has always had an allure, so in this issue’s Eight Around the State, we explore stellar spots with patios and outdoor dining. ⁠
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Here we’re featuring Santacafé, a restaurant icon for over forty years. It was bought in 2019 by Santa Fe restaurateur Quinn Stephenson, the driving force behind another Santa Fe legend, Coyote Cafe.⁠
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This is by no means an exhaustive list—if you have the lowdown on the best patios in your city or county, drop us a line, and we will be sure to check them out. Get the Guide to Patios & Outdoor Dining Around the State at the link in our bio. ⁠
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In “A Geothermal Greenhouse to Combat Greenhouse Gas,” Susan DeFreitas tells how Khalsa Family Farms in Española melds community and technology to reduce their carbon footprint. The 8,600-square-foot greenhouse features an underground “climate battery,” which utilizes the thermal mass of the soil under the structure to help regulate its internal temperatures. This, in combination with a “wet wall” evaporative cooling system, helps keep the greenhouse environment temperate on even the hottest days. Story by @defreitassusan and photos by @stephcameron. Read the story at the link in our bio. ⁠
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The businesses we feature are the reason we are able to tell the stories of local food throughout New Mexico. Please give them your support! ⁠ ...