New Mexicans are well aware that some of the best bread you’ll ever taste is cooked in a horno and, throughout the nation, wood-fired pizza has gathered loyal fans. If this style of pizza appeals, you’re definitely going to want to try the hearth-cooked meals at this one-of-a-kind restaurant.
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The centerpiece of Common Fire, in Taos, is a massive, hand-built, wood-fired oven. Forgot sautéing or frying. Here, most dishes are prepared in the hearth.
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Since the restaurant has an open kitchen, you can watch the chef at work. The best view is from the long communal table.
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It’s always intriguing to see your food being prepared by an expert. Chef Andrew Horton is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute and has experience in New York restaurants and also locally, in the Taos area.
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The menu here is short yet curated. It changes constantly to ensure freshness.
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This is a haven for foodies wanting locally sourced cuisine. The cheeses here are purchased from The Cheesemongers of Santa Fe, while pork comes from Kyzer Farm.
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Although there is no set menu, various flavors of gourmet flatbreads are available and you’ll want to order anything that involves bread, since that’s baked daily and is a definite highlight.
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Keep an eye out for the bo’ssam, a Korean-inspired dish of cabbage-wrapped “tacos” and the delectable desserts, which run the gamut from fruit galette to butterscotch custard.
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The atmosphere at Common Fire is cozy. It’s a good date spot…
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…Since individual tables are available, in addition to the communal one. There’s also a pretty outdoor patio that affords great views and even has a bocce court!
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The restaurant is open Thursday through Sunday, from 12:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Common Fire doesn’t take reservations so, at peak dinner times, there’s sometimes a line. Wait before you have a little time before stopping by because this is one experience you’re going to want to savor – in every sense of the word.
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Wait until you have a little time before stopping by, because this is one experience you’re going to want to savor – in every sense of the word.
Common Fire is located at 88 State Highway 150 in Taos. For more info.
Learn more about Cheesemongers of Santa Fe, which always warrants a visit, here.
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