Dreaming of adventures on Canyon Rd? Meet me at the Compound Restaurant
by Mary MacIntyre
Photo by Mary MacIntyre
Love to walk down Canyon Road and soak in Santa Fe Art scene?
This time of year the Canyon Road dazzles the senses, even before you pay attention to the galleries. A cool breeze may gently rustle your hair and brow. Crowds fluctuate, and you may find yourself practically alone to stroll slowly. Flowers abundantly call your name as an orchestra might invite you travel through the ages. Hark! Before you float away or meet your favorite artist, remind yourself to tend to your bodily hunger, and find a restaurant that will compliment the magic of the day. If fortune bestows favors, you may not even wait long to be seated.
The Compound Restaurant Canyon Road Santa Fe NM
Friends have bestowed upon me many treasures. This week I was invited to have lunch at the Compound Restaurant. I tried to rattle old memories: did I ever eat here before, and I think the closest I got was a “closed sign”. We drove down the shady drive and found convenient parking. I privately marveled at the trees, vines, and landscaping. As we were early, we sat on a bonco in a small courtyard. The plastered adobe was cool. Almost instantly numerous folks arrived. Folks from all over, most dressed finely, and each impatient that le restaurant was not open yet! It opens at noon and it was not noon yet, relax!
The minutes flew by and soon a line of voracious patrons forged ahead creating an eager line. Even the rich and well off seniors can act like schoolyard children when appetites flourish. We were brought to a small table under a niche of colorful saints and their friends. To the right was a large window framing a view of a brick courtyard with tree boughs hanging. TO our left was a much smaller window framing a small skyscape with fluffy white clouds over treetops, matching the all white indoor décor. Pristene.
The menu included many options rarely presented in Santa Fe. We each chose a lobster/crab salad. Small tufts of herb bread and a few crackers were served. At first I thought, hardly enough, how wrong I was. Yes there was plenty of lettuce, but the lobster and crab also created a bountiful portion. So sweet, fresh, and tender. We had a tangerine vingarette that was light and creamy. My peach shortcake on a most delicious herb biscuit completed a fine dining adventure. Ah Santa Fe offers excellent cuisine in so many locations. Of all my recent experiences, this restaurant resides in my top three. A meal ought to contain all the delicacies of fine art, and the chef succeeded magnificently.
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