Edible Art Tour

Stop Look & Eat

Friday, February 22, 5:00 to 8:00 pm - purchase tickets

Canyon Road and Downtown

Exquisite sculpture, masterful paintings, and other great works of fine and folk art have inspired some of Santa Fe’s renowned chefs to prepare culinary delights served during the Edible Art Tour. The doors to more than 30 of Santa Fe’s finest art galleries welcome guests to this unique visual and culinary feast. World-class pottery, paintings, sculpture, photography, art glass, prints, and weavings are among the treasures displayed during the three-hour event. Wander through the Downtown and on Canyon Road, sampling sumptuous fare along the way. Free shuttle buses join the two areas and make multiple stops throughout the event. Restaurants pending at publication are indicated TBA (to be announced). All phone numbers are area code 505.

Underwritten by Santa Fean magazine.

DOWNTOWN

Artistas de Santa Fe Gallery & Celebrations, 228B Old Santa Fe Trail (enter on Alameda), 982.1320. Take a trip to Tuscany at this successful artist-owned gallery. Superb Italian hors d’oeuvres from Celebrations complement realistic and abstract works by local artists, ranging from oils to handmade paper.
Blue Rain Gallery & Piñon Grill, 130 Lincoln Ave., 954.9902. The Piñon Grill in the Hilton of Santa Fe prepares culinary delights to accompany an exhibition of paintings by Tony Abeyta, blown-glass sculpture by Preston Singletary, and Tammy Garcia’s stunning lead crystal sculptures, panels, and glass vessels.
Frank Howell Gallery & Vanessie of Santa Fe, 103 Washington Ave., 984.1074. Lithographs, giclées, and serigraphs by Frank Howell, as well as sculpture by Bill Worrell and jewelry by Ray Tracey create a dynamic ambience for marvelously prepared chowder by the chefs at Vanessie.
Galerie Züger & Dinner for Two, 120 W. San Francisco St., 984.5099. Galerie Züger showcases a variety of painters Carrie Fell and Rolinda Stotts, and sculptor Gib Singleton, as Dinner for Two provides delectable treats for the many!
Heidi Loewen Porcelain Studio & Mauka, 207 North Guadalupe St., 988-2225. Loewen’s smoke-fired porcelain vessels, platters, goblets, and bowls along with collaborative pieces with internationally known trompe l’oeil painter Braldt Bralds are complemented by Euro-Asian cuisine created by Mauka.
Joe Wade Fine Arts & El Farol, 102 E. Water St., 988.2727. The center of attention is Manfred Rapp, whose style combines impressionism with Old Master glazing techniques. Gaze upon his architectural landscapes and portraits while indulging in Spanish themed hors d’oeuvres by El Farol.
Kiva Fine Art & Red Mesa Catering, 102 E. Water St., 820.7413. Native American artists Michael Horse, Yellowman, Ben Nelson, David K. John, and Roark Griffin are showcased with Native and contemporary southwestern cuisine by Red Mesa Catering.
Manitou Galleries & Guadalupe Café, 123 W. Palace Ave., 986.0440.Treats for the taste buds from Guadalupe Café join a feast for the eyes in the powerful paintings of Ethelinda and Roger Hayden’s New Mexico themed landscapes.
The Peterson-Cody Gallery & The Club, 130 W. Palace Ave., 820.0010. The Club in Hotel St. Francis is known for its High Tea, and Chef Jacqueline Hopkins offers a sophisticated mini version as you view artworks by Annie Dover, Stephen Day, Lane Timothy, and Gordon Inyard.
Sage Creek Gallery & Las Fuentes, 200 Old Santa Fe Trl, 988.3444. Chef Patrick Bartnett at Las Fuentes in Bishop’s Lodge comes into town to serve savories amidst sculptures-in-progress by Vala Ola, Lincoln Fox, and Ken Rowe, and paintings by Sue Krzyston and William Scott Jennings.
SanTaos Gallery & Osteria d’Assisi, 204 N. Guadalupe, 982.7772. Mouthwatering sweet treats prepared by Osteria’s Chef Lino Pertosini are served in this warm adobe gallery appointed with sculpture by M.H. Hodge and paintings by Rod Goebel, Ron Barsano, Valerie Graves, and Carlo Gislimberti.
Three Ravens Fine Art & Baleen, 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Inn at Loretto, 989.7077. Gregg Albracht’s photos take you to timeless places where humans live in a deep connection with animals and the land. Savor his “Windows to the West” while delighting in delectables by Baleen at the Inn & Spa at Loretto.
Windsor Betts Art Brokerage House & Osteria d’Assisi, 136 Grant Ave., 820.1234. View museum-quality artworks by more than 300 artists, including Kevin Red Star, Fritz Scholder, and Joe Andoe, in this 155-year-old adobe while enjoying the Italian specialties of Osteria d’Assisi.

CANYON ROAD

Adieb Khadoure Fine Art & TBA, 610 Canyon Rd., 820.2666. Hang out with the bon vivant characters created by Earl Linderman as you explore this gallery’s diverse sampling of contemporary abstract and representational paintings, contemporary and traditional sculpture, and hand-blown glass.
Canyon Road Fine Art & Cowgirl BBQ & Western Grill, 621 Canyon Rd., 988.9511. Cowgirl’s Chef Patrick Lambert designs a bountiful spread amidst works created by still life painter Wendy Higgins, impressionist Joseph Breza, landscape painter Harold Deist, and sculptor Siri Hollander.
Darnell Fine Art & Torinos’ @ Home Catering, 640 Canyon Rd., 984.0840. Three new artists—Marc Katano, Monica Mariniello and Kevin O’Toole—are spotlighted in “Visualize Your Vote” with Torinos’ all-American fare including hot dogs and apple pie.
Galerie Esteban & The Shed, 241 Delgado St., 988.1002. Representational art by painters Tim Horn, Ann Templeton, Judith Crowe, Tatiana Koch, and Judith Durr vie for attention with food provided by The Shed, one of Santa Fe’s best known restaurants.
Gaugy Gallery & Peas n’ Pod Catering, 418 Canyon Rd., 984.2800. “Peas n’ Pod always does a wonderful spread for us,” says gallery director Peter Gaugy. Eight exhibition rooms featuring the work of Gaugy’s father Jean-Claude Gaugy are enlivened by light jazz in the background.
Giacobbe-Fritz Fine Art & Rooftop Pizzeria, 702 Canyon Rd., 986.1156. EAT adventurers are invited to see paintings by Roseta Santiago, Craig Losak, and Mark Gould displayed in the homey atmosphere of this rambling 1890 adobe.
Hahn Ross Gallery & Zia Diner, 409 Canyon Rd., 984.8434. Zia’s reputation for comfort food satisfies the soul as you view the sculptures of Honorary Artist Roxanne Swentzell, paintings by Margaret Nes, and mixed-media animals by Geoffrey Gorman. Also preview the masks made by high school students under Swentzell’s tutelage (see pages 12-13).
InArt Santa Fe & La Boca, 219 Delgado St., 983.6537. “Expect some extraordinary Spanish/Mediterranean tapas provided La Boca,” says co-owner Mike McKosky, who showcases inspirational modern and traditional art, including paintings by Sharon Craft and Leopoldo Duranona and sculpture by Mike and Mark Garcia.
Jane Sauer Thirteen Moons Gallery & Whole Foods Market Catering, 652 Canyon Rd., 995.8513. Masters of glass, fiber, textiles, bronze, ceramic, and metal have work on display, including wool tapestries by James Koehler, dolls by Charla Khanna and horsehair baskets by Jane Chavez. Whole Foods prepares healthy and delicious dishes in their Santa Fe kitchen.
Klaudia Marr Gallery & Il Piatto, 668 Canyon Rd., 988.2100. Il Piatto, voted 2007 best Italian restaurant by SFR, serves during the opening of “The Missing Peace Project: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama,” a multi-media work inspired by the Dalai Lama’s visions and values, featuring artists such as Chuck Close and Richard Avedon.
McLarry Fine Art & Amaya, 225 Canyon Rd., 988.1161. Amaya, in the Hotel Santa Fe, weaves together traditional Native American foods in a style that is both ancient and contemporary. Enjoy the fare while viewing the sculptures of Tim Nicola and still life paintings of Chuck Sabatino.
Meyer Gallery & Pranzo Italian Grill, 225 Canyon Rd., 983.1434. Pranzo Italian Grill’s sumptuous culinary comestibles entice you to the gallery-wide show of paintings and sculptures that includes Robert Daughters, Kent Wallis, and Dave McGary.
Meyer East Gallery & Walter Burke & Museum Hill Café, 225 Canyon Rd., 983.1657. Burke whips up bistro food to go with the European buildings, street facades, and café scenes of artist Danny McCaw, and re-creates (in chocolate!) the narrative and trompe l’oeil paintings of Natalie Featherston.
NuArt & La Casa Sena, 670 Canyon Rd., 988.3888. It’s “Bon Appetite!” at NuArt, where a French theme inspires epicurean edibles by La Casa Sena and artworks by Juan Kelly, Michael Kessler, Cecil Touchon and Hyunmee Lee.
Pippin-Meikle Fine Art & Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen, 236 Delgado St, 992.0400. If you enjoy Maria’s world-famous Margaritas stop by this gallery where color is always the theme in the vibrant paintings of Aleta Pippin and Barbara Meikle.
River Trading Post & Josh’s Barbeque, 610 Canyon Rd # B, 982.2805. Texas-style barbecue is served with plenty of napkins as you view contemporary and antique works of Native American art, such as weavings, baskets, jewelry, pottery, Kachina dolls, and sculptures by Cliff Fragua of Jemez and Caroline Carpio of Isleta.
Seven-O-Seven Contemporary & Izmi Sushi, 707 Canyon Rd., 983.3707. Highlighted are Martin Spei’s fat, happy sculptures, SK Cothren’s mixed media paintings, and Jeffrey Palladini’s abstract narratives. Expect Izmi to deliver the freshest sushi in town.
Ventana Fine Art & Ore House on the Plaza, 400 Canyon Rd., 983.8815.
Beetles, moths, butterflies, spiders, and more are frozen forever in “Metamorphosis,” which features 2,000 mounted and glass-encased insects and arachnids. The Ore House serves treats that include cookies disguised as chocolate-covered ants and ladybugs.
Waxlander Gallery & Fuego, 622 Canyon Rd., 984.2202. La Posada Resort & Spa’s dynamic Chef Maxime Bouneou is known for his magic in the kitchen, lending a magical air to works by Phyllis Kapp, Marshall Noice and Matthew Higginbotham. Also on view are artworks in “Art Engages the World” by high school art students.
Wiford Gallery & Baleen, 403 Canyon Rd., 982.2403. Baleen, in the Inn & Spa at Loretto, titillates gastronomes from around the world as do Wiford’s sculpture garden and paintings by Lyman Whitaker, Christopher Ries, Jack Perno, Mirtala, and Veronica Leiton.
Winterowd Fine Art & O’Keeffe Café, 701 Canyon Rd., 992.8878. With a name like O’Keeffe Café, the food has to be famous, as is Winterowd’s reprise of filling the gallery with red roses. Paintings by Charlie Burk, Jamie Kirkland, Sarah Bienvenu, and Jim Bagley are on view along with an exhibition of works by kids in Fine Art for Children & Teens.