New Mexico

On our first night in Santa Fe, we had a wonderful dinner at The Old House, a four-star restaurant in the Eldorado Hotel. Jan talked her way into the kitchen, where award-winning executive chef Martín Rios was very cordial. (He didn't, however, mail the recipes that he promised to Jan!)

What did we have?

	Yukon Gold Potato and Leek Soup Sautéed Maine Lobster, Savory Roasted Butternut Squash Flan and Osetra Caviar Crème
	Pan Roasted Chilean Sea Bass Porcini Risotto Fritters, Spinach, Baby Squash, Salsify and Citrus Flavored Carrot Emulsion
	Lemon Grass Ice Cream

	Red and Green Baby Romaine Salad Savory Sweetwood Farm Goat Cheese, Pumpkin Seeds, Crispy Herb Filo, Endive Leaves and Roasted Pepper Goat Cheese Fondue
	Pan Seared Cervena Venison Loin and Braised Osso Bucco Roasted Baby Turnips, Chestnut Bread Gnocchi and Sweet Potato, Black Currant-Star Anise Jus
	Warm Liquid Center Chocolate Cake Apple-Caramel Sauce, Puree of Honey Braised Black Currants and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream