Restaurant Review--Blade's Bistro in Placitas

Have you been in NM long enough to remember Placitas as a sleepy little hippy commune? Well, it's not that anymore. It's now an upscale bedroom community just a few miles north of Albuquerque. And it sports a very good restaurant--Blade's Bistro, located in the Homestead Shopping Center. We went last night and we're already planning the next visit.

I had two appetizers--the classic wedge salad and the roasted beets. Both were very delicious. The salad greens were fresh and crisp, the blue cheese dressing was creamy and delectable, and sprinkled with a generous amount of real bacon pieces. So good! And the beets almost defy description. They were roasted to perfection, then topped with goat cheese-then toasted and drizzled with a balsamic glaze. Oh yummy! I could not have been happier with my choices.

Another of our party ordered the baked mushroom appetizer and pronounced it rich, satisfying, and savory. My husband ordered the London Steak, which was served with well-seasoned potatoes and green beans, and was a happy man with his choice. One taste of his steak and I could see why he was happy. Tender, juicy, and delicious.

The food and the ambiance were both perfect. We sat on the sail-shaded patio, listened to the two Michaels (Anthony and Olivolo) playing enchanting soft jazz, enjoying the soft NM breeze. Now all that is left is to decide when we go back. I vote for soon!