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Santa Fe Guide

For attendees of

2008 QFD Symposium

 and training programs

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Native flute performance by Ronald Roybal at Hotel Santa Fe's Amaya restaurant; photo courtesy of Hotel Santa Fe & The HaciendaSanta Fe, the venue city of 2008 Symposium on QFD, is located in north central New Mexico in the United States at an altitude of 7,000 feet (approx. 2,134 meters). The region averages 300 days of sunshine a year. With nearly 300 art galleries and more than a dozen major museums, Santa Fe is one of only nine cities in the world to receive the “Creative City” designation by UNESCO, offering a unique blending of Native American, Hispanic American, and Anglo American heritages and cultures. Travel and Hotel information...

Sightseeing Highlights

The following attractions are within a walking distance from the Symposium venue hotel. The hotel also provides free local transportation to its guests.

  • Santa Fe Plaza: Located at the corner of San Francisco St. and Lincoln Ave, the Plaza is the heart and soul of Santa Fe, surrounded by numerous shops, museums, and restaurants. Within walking distance from the Symposium venue hotel.

  • Palace of the Governors: Located adjacent to the Plaza. The museum portion of the Palace is open daily 10am-5pm. Built in 1610 as the original capitol of New Mexico, the palace houses 400 years of New Mexico history.

In front of the Place, Native Americans sell jewelry, pottery, weavings, etc. This is a good place to buy authentic hand-made Pueblo goods because the artisans selling here must obtain a permit proving authenticity of their products such as use of traditional materials, methods, and quality.

The following attractions require transportation, but they make interesting day trips from Santa Fe.

 

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History: Santa Fe was originally occupied by a number of Pueblo Indian villages between 1050 to 1150. Most archaeologists agree that these sites were abandoned 200 years before the Spanish arrived between 1607 and 1610.

When Mexico gained its independence from Spain, Santa Fe became the capital of the province of New Mexico.

In the early period of the Mexican American War, an American army general, Stephen Watts Kearny, took Santa Fe on August 18, 1846, leading to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo by which Mexico ceded New Mexico and California to the United States.

New Mexico gained statehood in 1912, making Santa Fe the second oldest city as well as the oldest capital in the U.S.

[source: Hotel Santa Fe; Santa Fe CVB]

 

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument: photo courtesy of www.blm.gov

 

Santa Fe Dining: photo courtesy of Santa Fe Convention & Visitors BureauDining:  Santa Fe is famous for green chilies, blue cornmeal, "Christmas" (a combination of green and red chili sauce) and wines. Listed below are just some of the popular local restaurants. There are many restaurants within walking distance from our conference venue. The hotel concierge can help you with more information and making reservations. You can also get more information from Santa Fe Visitors Bureau .

 

 

Cafe Pasqual's

121 Don Gaspar
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
(505) 983-9340 or 1-800-722-7672
Mon-Sat 7 am - 3 pm; dinner from 5:30 pm
Sun 8 am - 2 pm

The restaurant is named for the folk saint of Mexican and New Mexican kitchens and cooks, San Pasqual. Located one block southwest of the plaza, Cafe Pasqual's serves wonderful Southwestern cuisine in a casual atmosphere.

 

 

Tomasitas
500 S Guadalupe St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-5721
M-Sa 11am-9pm
Located right next to the old railroad depot, this restaurant has been a local favorite for many years. The atmosphere is pleasant, and during warmer weather the patio is a great place to dine. Both the food and the margaritas served here have won acclaim. Locals will tell you that if you want really good red or green chile, this is the place to find it. The Chile Rellenos, green chiles stuffed with cheese, dipped in batter and deep-fried, are fabulous. No reservations are accepted, but you can always enjoy a Margarita at the bar while you wait.
 

Cowgirl Bar & Grill
319 S Guadalupe St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(866) 477-7075
Mon - Fri: 11:00 am. - 2:00 am

Sat: 8:30 am - 2:00 am

Sun: 8:30 am - 12:00 a.m
This cowgirl-themed, fun BBQ restaurant is located near our venue hotel and serves food until late night. This restaurant has been featured in New York Times (“great margaritas”), The Wall Street Journal (“best Nachos”), Cowboys and Indians Magazine (“One of the Best BBQ joints in the West”), and Rachel Ray’s Forty Dollars a Day TV show.

 

Cafe Paris

31 Burro Alley Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501-2102
Phone: (505) 986-1688
Fax: (505) 986-0504
7 Days a Week, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

Cafe Paris is restaurant and bakery offering the finest in authentic French cuisine and freshly baked pastries.

The Shed
113 & 1/2 E. Palace Ave.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
505-982-9030
Mony - Sat (lunch) 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Dinner 5:30 - 9:00 Reservations needed
Located just east of the plaza and behind Prince Patio, The Shed is one of the most popular local restaurants. Family owned and operated, this restaurant has been serving Northern New Mexican cuisine since 1953.


Amaya at Hotel Santa Fe
Hotel Santa Fe,1501 Paseo de Peralta
505-982-1200

Amaya is located in our venue, Hotel Santa Fe. This restaurant serves traditional Native American foods. Salmon, bison, oysters, and other natural ingredients are woven together in a style that is both ancient and contemporary.

 


Pinon Grill
100 Sandoval St
Santa Fe, NM 87501-2131
+1 505 988 2811
Daily 5p-10p
When the Hilton was built, part of the original house that stood on the site was incorporated into the hotel. This has been turned into one of the finest dining experiences in Santa Fe. The menu changes with the seasons. You will want to begin your meal with a gourmet salad or appetizer. Entree choices include steaks, seafood and pasta. When available, the Roulade Atlantic Sole is heavenly, as is the slow-roasted prime rib rubbed with Chimayo chili.

 

 

The Pink Adobe
406 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
For dinner reservations, call (505) 983-7712 or request a reservation online.
Fax: (505) 986-9558

The Pink is located in the historic Barrio de Analco, across the street from the San Miguel Mission, the oldest church in the United States, just two blocks south of the Plaza. This restaurant is known for New Orleans-style Creole and New Mexican dishes, including 14 oz Steak Dunigan served with Green Chile and sauteed Mushrooms, legendary French apple pie, and more.

 

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