Arroyo Vino

"Open for: Dinner Price range: $$$$ Over the past several years, this off-the-beaten-path restaurant and wine shop, located eight miles northwest of Santa Fe’s main plaza, has become known for serving some of New Mexico’s most creative cuisine. Kaleidoscopic edible flowers and a wide variety of vegetables from the on-site garden accent the rigorously seasonal menu of chef Allison Jenkins. Specifically, opt for dishes that highlight the variety of earthy, locally foraged mushrooms. If you’re looking for an extensive wine list and a meal that incorporates the flavors of the state in innovative ways, this is your spot.  Know before you go: Visit in the early evening and try to snag a table outside to enjoy jaw-dropping views of the high desert sunset." - Karen Fischer

"Over the past several years, this off-the-beaten-path restaurant and wine shop, located eight miles northwest of Santa Fe’s main plaza, has become known for serving some of New Mexico’s most creative cuisine. Kaleidoscopic edible flowers and a wide variety of vegetables from the on-site garden accent the rigorously seasonal menu of chef Allison Jenkins. If you’re looking for an extensive wine list and a meal that incorporates the flavors of the state in innovative ways, this is your spot." - Willy Carleton, Justin De La Rosa, Karen Fischer

"Food Worth The Drive A ten minute drive from Santa Fe to the new Arroyo Vino is a treat. The space functions as a sleek, well-stocked wine shop and a delicious gourmet dining spot from chef Mark Connell. Expect a rotating menu of seasonal items. For now, the lobster bisque warms the soul and the housemade pappardelle with lamb bolognese is a perfect bowl of goodness. Larger appetites will appreciate the plates of lamb top sirloin and seared duck breast. Wine lovers will take delight in the menu or shopping the store for their table's bottle."

Located outside of the city center, Arroyo Vino is a restaurant and a wine shop, with multi-digit bottles to smaller natural producers. Each bottle can be purchased to-go or drunk onsite for a $30 corkage fee. On the menu, you’ll find an excellent cheese board, as well as seasonal plates using locally grown produce from their own garden.