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Lantern & Farolito Dinner NYE Illumination


  • Alkemé at Open Kitchen 227 Don Gaspar Avenue Santa Fe, NM, 87501 United States (map)

Date, Time, Cost:
DECEMBER 31, 2025 | 6:30 PM
$135 PER PERSON · PLUS 20% GRATUITY & TAX

$50 OPTIONAL PAIRING
(Transferrable, not refundable)

Description:
Join us this New Year’s Eve as Alkemē brings together two traditions of light— the glowing lanterns of Asia and the warm farolitos of Santa Fe.

Ring in the year with a feast inspired by these luminous symbols, where global flavors meet local spirit. This one-night-only menu blends vibrant color, seasonal warmth, and festive creativity, with each course crafted as a spark of brightness guiding us into the year ahead.

Celebrate where cultures converge, lights shimmer, and the first moments of the new year glow with promise.

Menu

THE FIRST SPARK
Pickled Daikon & Shiso–Wrapped Yellowfin Tuna
Golden berry l roasted pink peppercorn tamarillo vinaigrette (gluten-free, dairy-free)

ILLUMINATED BOUQUET
Alkemē Masa Tempura Root Vegetable Bouquet
Eggplant l zucchini l squash l sweet potato l lotus root l Japanese yam l savory roasted red pepper sabayon (vegetarian)

GLOW OF UMAMI
Chawanmushi with Asian Herb Butter Mussels
Mushroom dashi custard l tableside potato–parsnip bisque l toasted pine nuts (gluten free)

NEW YEAR’S EMBER
Choice of Entrée

New Mexican Red Chile–Crusted Grilled Lamb
Braised endive l red wine bordelaise l caramelized shallot–stuffed sopaipilla

OR

Green Chile Butter-Basted Lobster Tail & Fennel Seed-Crusted Scallop
Asian mixed herb pearl couscous risotto I fish-sauce sautéed red cabbage

THE FINAL GLOW
Profiteroles in Dipped Whisk
Brandy Biscochito cream l almond–thyme meringue shell l presented on a mini whisk (vegetarian)

Tickets: https://alkeme-santafe.com/product/12-31-25-newyearseve/

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