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grow through the roof. In addition to the tempting lunch and bar menu, there's always
a complimentary bowl of popcorn close at hand.
406 Old Santa Fe Trail.
&
505/983-7712.
El Paseo Bar and Grill
You can almost always catch live music at this casual, unpre-
tentious place (yet it's not a “sports bar”). The crowd here is somewhat younger than at
most other downtown establishments; and, on certain nights, the bar is completely
packed. In addition to the open-mic night on Tuesdays, a variety of local bands play here
regularly—cranking out many types of music, from blues to rock to jazz to bluegrass.
208
Galisteo St.
&
505/992-2848.
www.elpaseobar.com. Cover $3-$5 Fri
-Sat
.
Evangelo's
A popular downtown hangout, with tropical decor and a mahogany bar,
this place can get raucous at times. It's a bit seedy, but more than 200 varieties of
imported beer are available, and pool tables are an added attraction. On Friday and
Saturday nights starting at 9pm and Wednesdays at 7:30pm, live bands play (jazz, rock,
or reggae). Evangelo's is extremely popular with the local crowd. You'll find your share of
businesspeople, artists, and even bikers here. Open Monday to Saturday noon to 1:30am
and Sundays until midnight.
200 W. San Francisco St.
&
505/982-9014.
Cover for special per-
formances only.
Vanessie of Santa Fe
This is unquestionably Santa Fe's most popular piano bar.
The talented Doug Montgomery and Charles Tichenor have a loyal local following.
Their repertoire ranges from Bach to Billy Joel, Gershwin to Barry Manilow. They play
nightly from 8pm until closing, which could be anywhere from midnight to 2am. There's
an extra microphone, so if you're daring (or drunk), you can stand up and accompany
the piano and vocals (though this is
not
a karaoke scene). National celebrities have even
joined in—including Harry Connick, Jr. Vanessie's offers a great bar menu.
434 W. San
Francisco St.
&
505/982-9966.
www.vanessiesantafe.com.
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TOURING SOME PUEBLOS AROUND
SANTA FE
Of the eight northern pueblos, Tesuque, Pojoaque, Nambe, San Ildefonso, San Juan, and
Santa Clara are within about 30 miles of Santa Fe. Picuris (San Lorenzo) is on the High
Road to Taos (see “Taking the High Road to Taos,” later in this chapter), and Taos Pueblo
is just outside the town of Taos (p. 220).
Pueblo Etiquette
When you visit pueblos, it is important to observe certain rules of etiquette.
These are personal dwellings and/or important historic sites and must be
respected as such. Don't climb on the buildings or peek into doors or windows.
Don't enter sacred grounds, such as cemeteries and kivas. If you attend a dance
or ceremony, remain silent while it is taking place and refrain from applause
when it's over. Many pueblos prohibit photography or sketches; others require
you to pay a fee for a permit. If you don't respect the privacy of the Native Ameri-
cans who live at the pueblo, you'll be asked to leave.
