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Like everything else
in Santa Fe, your choices for
nightlife are varied. But of
course, they're not the usual
kind of choices you'd find in other
cities this size.
No, no - we're talking spine-tingling
talent and dazzling performance. And much of for very
little cost or even FREE! It may not be New York or Los Angeles,
but Santa Fe CAN hold a candle. Well we couldn't go everywhere,
but we try to get around a bit - we actually do this
part really well.
Unfortunately we took Stephanie
Beninato's Bars and Brothels tour on our last
night, so we missed some
good places, but we'll
know better next time.
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Here's where we went and what
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Vanessie
(free)
434 San Francisco Street
(505) 982-9966 |
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The
ultimate in piano bar. Doug Montgomery (who we
heard) and Charles Tichenor run the piano
show.
This was my favorite, so I had a lot more
to say here.
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big fireplace and nice art on the wall make this
spacious place cozy for drinks or dinner.
Locals come here and listen, or the
bold ones pick up the mic and belt out something.
A friendly venue for new talent to try their wings. |
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El
Dorado Hotel (free)
309 W. San Francisco Street
505-988-4455 |
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After a nice dinner
when you're feeling a little sleepy, this is a
wonderful lounge with big cushy chairs and
couches to curl up in. |
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And, yes, I said
"free." Amazing. Ruben also has a Music Gallery right of
The Plaza.
Ruben Romero World Music Gallery
66 East San Francisco Street, Gallery 12-A
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
Telephone: 505-989-7611
You can order his albums on Amazon
or listen to some clips here
(scroll down the page).
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Saturday nights, Ruben Romero, a Santa Fe
native, will entertain you with award winning
classical and flamenco guitar.
Ruben has won two NAMMY
awards; Best Latin Recording and Best World
Music Recording. |
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Don't
Spend the Night in Your Room!
Take
Stephanie Beninato
Bars
& Brothels Tour.
I
suggest you take it as soon as you get there so you
don't waste a night.
It lasts about an hour and a half and she'll show you
places you didn't know existed.
She'll
not only tell you where to find the best jazz, piano,
blues, rock and roll, but she fill you in on Santa Fe's
'colorful' past.
And if
your visit is on a weeknight or in the off-season (I
haven't figured out when that is), she'll show
you where to go and have the evening you hoped for.
Stephanie
gets out and about; she knows what's happening in her
town. It's like going out with a buddy!
Other
tours by Stephanie Ghosts of Santa Fe
Historical Overview
Art Walks
Gardens Past & Present
She'll
also take you on delightful day trips to fascinating and
spiritual centers of New Mexico.
See her
website
for details or call her at
505-988-8022
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Evangelos
200 W San Francisco St
(505) 982-9014
This brought out the 70's in us - no bowls or
pipes though. But it got us dancing - and that's an accomplishment!
The rock and roll band kept things lively and the place was
packed - not an uncommon scene.
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| Evanglos is probably the last of the old downtown bars in
Santa Fe and its claim to fame is a commemorative stamp with the image
of a soldier who is none other than Papa Evangelos, the original
owner.
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Things can get rowdy - even raucous - at
Evangelos. It's not uncommon for a fight to break out or someone
to get thrown out on the street. But no one seems too upset about
any of it - just a day-in-the-life- of Evangelos.
A great time.
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La Casa Sena (free)
125 E. Palace
Santa Fe,
(505)988-9232
Where wait staff and talent meet. First they
take your beverage order, scurry around to serve it, then launch into a
jazz tune or My Fair Lady or some other Broadway hit.
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This caught our attention.
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Here's talented Ben Callan, the
"pockets-on-the-back-of-your-coat" guy, singing 'Bring Him
Home' from Les Misérables. Let me tell you - he can wear
his pockets wherever he wants!
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Richard Peters & Stephanie Duran - what a
team!
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That over, they're back getting
your entree order, waiting on other tables, making sure all is
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"stage" for a duet, a piano solo, or some funny talk.
But now you're ready for your salad, and here it comes. They
manage this toggling act until 9 or 10 o'clock. |
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wait staff is in the La Cantina room, a casual environment.
A more formal dining room, is
also available with a more complex menu.
Give me simplicity and a lot of
fun any day. This is a treat and the wine list is great. |
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In the summer they serve on Sena Plaza, one of the
most beautiful and historic spots in Santa Fe - if you like musicals,
this is a don't miss.
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