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Rio Chama Raises the Bar for Santa Fe Dining

11-17-2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SANTA FE, N.M. November 2007 � Rio Chama, part of the Gerald Peter�s Santa Fe Dining group, opens a few new doors to tourists and Santa Feans alike. The restaurant is hosting a grand opening, presenting guests with two new banquet rooms, a spectacular wine cellar that holds 11,000 bottles and a menu full of seasonal favorites. Offering five private dining facilities, a popular bar, eight cozy kiva fireplaces and an exquisite menu, it is easy to see why Rio Chama is a premiere dining destination in Santa Fe.

Since its opening in 2001, Rio Chama has entertained a solid local crowd while offering visitors a true taste of the "City Different." The restaurant is also a prime destination for lobbyists during the legislative session, as it sits next door to the New Mexico State Capitol building.

Executive chef Tom Kerpon continues to create a menu that reflects the expectations of guests while remaining unique to Santa Fe. Bar guests can enjoy a relaxing and cosmopolitan setting with an array of menu items such as seasonal Pacific Northwestern oysters on the half shell. Dining room guests are treated to classic comfort- think hearty slow roasted prime rib, slow braised venison osso bucco, and cinnamon chile rubbed beef tenderloin medallions.

President's Room

Kerpon anticipates a promising future for the restaurant. "Rio Chama is beautiful; the popular bar is one of the best in Santa Fe," he said. "Our food continues to get spectacular reviews. This is going to be a destination unlike any other in Santa Fe."

The President�s Room is the restaurant�s newest banquet area with handcrafted wooden doors opening to a banquet room with seating for 80 guests, and standing room available for 100. The dramatic white adobe walls pleasantly contrast with dark wood flooring and are accented with 18th century Navajo and American Indian woven rugs from Gerald Peter�s private collection.

Abiquiu Room

Downstairs in the Abiquiu Room, Rio Chama caters exclusively to private parties by offering four to seven course meals with wine pairings. Thick transparent glass allows dining guests to view the large capacity display cellar while enjoying their meal.

The banquet rooms are booking up quickly. "We have been pleasantly surprised with the public response," said general manager Jim Hargrove. With the new space, Rio Chama will have the capacity to hold up to 300 guests, making it one of the largest restaurants in Santa Fe.

Rio Chama is located in the historic Barrio de Analco, at 414 Old Santa Fe Trail. For more information please visit www.riochamasteakhouse.com .

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