Santa Fe Restaurant Week 2011

The 2nd Annual New Mexico Restaurant Week returns to Santa Fe March 6 through March 13. This once-a-year happening offers specially created, multi-course dinners at a range of prices and venues, from two for $20 to $40 per person, depending upon the restaurant.

More than 50 of Santa Fe's most popular restaurants will be showcasing a wide variety of cuisines, including New Mexican, Contemporary American, Southern European, Fusion, Spanish, New World, Asian, Continental, Regional American and Italian. In addition, there are wine, sake and spirits tastings, as well as cooking classes, chef demonstrations and other events at local restaurants. Packages and special rates being offered at many Santa Fe hotels give visitors the opportunity to enjoy a culinary vacation at budget-friendly prices.

Thousands of diners took advantage of Santa Fe Restaurant Week 2010, so it's advisable to make reservations now, before the most coveted tables are gone. For details, menus and more, visit www.santafe.nmrestaurantweek.com.

For further information about visiting Santa Fe and for a complimentary Santa Fe Visitors Guide, call the Santa Fe Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-777-2489 or visit www.santafe.org.