Vanessie of Santa Fe

Description:

• This is unquestionably Santa Fe's most popular piano bar. The talented Doug Montgomery and Charles Tichenor have a loyal local following. Their repertoire ranges from Bach to Billy Joel, Gershwin to Barry Manilow. They play nightly from 8pm until closing, which could be anywhere from midnight to 2am. There's an extra microphone, so if you're daring (or drunk), you can stand up and accompany the piano and vocals (though this is not a karaoke scene). National celebrities have even joined in -- including Harry Connick, Jr. Vanessie's offers a great bar menu.

• © Frommer's 2012

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Recommended 2010