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e had the pleasure of dining with
Lawrence and Suzanna at both
restaurants. They, along with their
W award-winning chefs and restau-
rant teams, have set the standard for excellence
on the Santa Fe dining scene.
For us, memorable dining requires more than
spectacular food, atmosphere, and service. It re-
quires a wow factor that heightens all senses and
leaves an indelible impression. Sazón does that
the moment you walk through the door.
Energy pulses through the rooms, dominated by
dramatic paintings by Mexican artists Julio de
Rita and Federico Leon De La Vega. Many are
drawn from the Becerras’ collection gleaned dur-
ing extensive travel in Mexico. Meticulously se-
lected by Suzanna, they set the stage for Chef
Olea’s equally bold dishes. “We want every indi-
vidual to take away not only a gastronomical ex-
perience, but an enriching one too,” she explained,
as we settled into a corner table on a busy night.

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