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Food
The Chile Shop
This store has too many cheap trinkets for me, but many people find
some novelty items to take back home. You'll find everything from salsas to cornmeal and
tortilla chips. The shop also stocks cookbooks and pottery.
109 E. Water St.
&
505/983-6080.
www.thechileshop.com.
Señor Murphy Candy Maker
Unlike any candy store you'll find in other parts of
the country—everything here is made with local ingredients. The chile piñon-nut brittle
is a taste sensation! Señor Murphy has another shop in the Santa Fe Place mall (
&
505/
471-8899
).
100 E. San Francisco St. (La Fonda Hotel).
&
505/982-0461.
www.senormurphy.
com.
Furniture
Southwest Spanish Craftsmen
The Spanish colonial and Spanish provincial fur-
niture, doors, and home accessories in this store are a bit too elaborate for my tastes, but
if you find yourself dreaming of carved wood, this is your place.
314 S. Guadalupe St.
&
505/982-1767.
www.nussbaumerfineart.com.
Taos Furniture
Here you'll find classic Southwestern furnishings handcrafted in solid
ponderosa pine—both contemporary and traditional. Prices are a little better here than
in downtown shops.
217 Galisteo St.
&
800/443-3448
or 505/988-1229. www.taosfurniture.
com.
Gifts & Souvenirs
El Nicho
Value
If you want to take a little piece of Santa Fe home with you, you'll
likely find it at this shop. You'll find handcrafted Navajo folk art as well as jewelry and
other items by local artisans, including woodcarvings (watch for the
santos!
) by the
renowned Ortega family.
227 Don Gaspar Ave.
&
505/984-2830.
Hats
Montecristi Custom Hat Works
This fun shop hand-makes fine Panama and
felt hats in a range of styles, from Australian outback to Mexican bolero.
322 McKenzie St.
&
505/983-9598.
www.montecristihats.com.
Jewelry
Packards
Opened by a notable trader, Al Packard, and later sold to new owners,
this store on the plaza is worth checking out to see some of the best jewelry available.
You'll also find exquisite rugs and pottery.
61 Old Santa Fe Trail.
&
505/983-9241.
www.
packards-santafe.com.
Tresa Vorenberg Goldsmiths
You'll find some wildly imaginative designs in this
jewelry store, where more than 40 artisans are represented. All items are handcrafted, and
custom commissions are welcomed.
656 Canyon Rd.
&
505/988-7215.
www.tvgoldsmiths.
com.
7
Malls & Shopping Centers
de Vargas Center
There are approximately 50 merchants and restaurants in this mall
just northwest of downtown. This is Santa Fe's small, more intimate mall, with anchors
Ross Dress for Less and Office Depot. Open Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm, Saturday
10am to 6pm, and Sunday noon to 5pm.
N. Guadalupe St. and Paseo de Peralta.
&
505/982-
2655.
www.devargascenter.com.
