Alex De Vore
Food, Sept 18: “You Can’t Win ‘Em All”
Quelle Surprise!
I was surprised at the coverage [Alex] De Vore gave Tribes—with a swipe here and there that seemed unnecessary. Rather scant—almost like he was given a homework assignment, but never actually showed up. Rather than critiquing the reviewer, I’d like to add a brief review of my own for Tribes:
A patron of many years, here’s why I keep going back: Approximately 70 items on the menu spanning the culinary cultures of Northern New Mexico and the Middle East, where the owner Zeinab grew up. Frequent specials, Including vegetarian and vegan. Home-baked goods, cakes, chocolate tortes, muffins, cookies and gluten-free offerings. Delicious juices and smoothies, coffees and teas. Another huge plus for me: an emphasis on healthy food choices and cooking oils. I think of my letter as a PS to Alex’s critique.
Barbara Gage, Santa Fe
The Fork, Sept 26: “PSA: Dr. Field Goods has the best French dip in town"
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
Having been a lover of the previous, long-lived SF Bar & Grill, I, along with other lovers of [now-closed Santa Fe Bar & Grill] find Dr. Field Goods an ineffable -disappointment. And we don’t like the slabs of meat on display at his in-mall butcher shop! Did he have to get a special permit to do that? Sorry vegetarians and vegans! And his logo sends the message that his food is poison…skull with chef’s hat?? We miss the days of Robbie Day!
Lynn Gary, Santa Fe
