Maisha R.
Yelp
During a quick trip to Santa Fe with girlfriends, we thought a cooking class would be fun. Clearly we didn't read the description closely as none of us realized that we registered for a "demonstration only" class! Oh well, since we'd paid in advance, we tried to make the best of it.
Seated in front of the demonstration kitchen, we watched as two chefs prepared the major aspects of the meal. Over the course of two hours, we learned tips for making mole, choosing peppers, cooking moist chicken, and listening to various intertwined stories. We sipped on water, tea, and coffee as we anxiously awaited our meal.
The last hour was dedicated to eating! Perfectly plated meals were assembled on the counter and brought to our table. We started with a delicious, fresh salad, followed by smoked chicken with mole, arroz verde, and chile glazed carrots. That mole made me a believer! It was rich, smooth, chocolately, and just a little spicy. It was easily the best mole we had in Santa Fe! The only thing better than the chicken was the Mexican chocolate torte with raspberry sauce.
While it certainly would've been better to spend a few hours cooking, this was the next best thing. Although it was hard to completely pay attention for two hours of demonstration, in the end, we thought that the $82 was worth it. It was a great experience and a fantastic meal.