Our first stop on our Albuquerque dining was the famous Frontier Restaurant. Since we had to get up at 4 a.m. to get to the airport on time and our layover in Dallas was so short, we were starving. As the photos indicate, we divulged in some serious bad for you, but oh so good, stuff.
Our first breakfasts at Los Pablanos consisted of polenta topped with eggs and their own farm made sausage and crepes with goat cheese, dragon beans, and other vegetables. The localvore and organic theme would continue with most of the meals on our trip.
Our second morning we were treated to what was one of my favorite dishes the entire trip--creme anglaise folded with whipped cream, fresh figs, and anise. Soooo good. Also on the menu, eggs benedict with fresh greens, and Danish pancakes with homemade applesauce and local bacon.
Our first night, we enjoyed the "Field to Fork" dinner at Los Pablanos and dined under the stars. The homemade pappardelle with rosemary brandy cream was especially lovely. I had our server take our photo because we never have pictures of us (together) anymore. So focused on Audrey.
Our last night, we dined at Jennifer James 101. Wow! Located in a very unassuming strip mall area, I was initially wary. But I had read great things and we were not disappointed. It is pretty small and the kitchen is open, which I loved. I could see everything. Our service was fantastic. I couldn't take photos without looking like a real rube, but I couldn't resist with the appetizer--a porter cheddar with green garlic jam and arugula. Simple and amazing. Lindsey got halibut with a summer succotash and basil aioli and I got a crab pasta with bacon. We shared a divine chocolate pot de creme.
On our anniversary, we ate at Max's in Santa Fe. I don't have pictures, but it was incredible. Treated to an amuse-bouch of watermelon gel with white wine foam and microgreens. I know. Sounds goofy. Surprisingly not. Lindsey got foie gras that he oohed and ahhed over more than I've ever heard. I had a stone fruit salad with buttermilk panna cotta, fennel, and balsamic. We both ordered the Wagyu flank steak with roquefort polenta and wild mushrooms. Um. No. Words. After chocolate cake (Hey, it was our anniversary!) and coffee, another surprise. This time it was a white chocolate ball (sort of like a small translucent truffle) infused with liquefied passion fruit sorbet and topped with lemon zest and black pepper. The chocolate was very thin and it burst open into your mouth like some kind of crazy lemony candy. Delightful. I highly recommend.
As Lindsey reminded me, we don't go on vacation to eat at Hardee's. Our anniversary trip was short and we tried to make every part of the experience memorable. It really was.
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