Cafe Pasqual's sits just south of the Plaza,
so it's no secret, but they've kept fresh with organic ingredients and
inventive cuisine. Go for breakfast, and enjoy the Tamal Dulce ($12), a
sweet corn-and-raisin tamale wrapped in banana leaves, served with black
beans and Mexican hot chocolate.
A Pepper Primer We asked Courtney Carswell, whose
family owns both La Choza and longtime Santa Fe icon The Shed, to help
us understand the difference between red and green chiles.
"Dried red chiles are green chiles that mature on the vine. The
sauce has a rich, piquant flavor. Green chile sauce comes from chiles
picked green on the vine and then roasted until the skin blisters. When
it's well-roasted, it has a smoky flavor," he explains.
above: The excellent decor matches Cafe Pasqual's sumptuous offerings.
