Evangelo’s

Evangelo’s has got to be the liveliest bar in Santa Fe around the Palace of Governors once the sun goes down, a rather disapointing discovery. No wolves howling at the moon, no wind talkers, wind walkers, or pub crawlers to be seen. Maybe Canyon Road is a better choice, although the one bar visited there was quiet, maybe too early in the day for the local artisans – will research that more on my next visit.

But regarding Evangelo’s…one can’t help but notice behind the bar, the wall-sized reproduction of the photograph pictured aove.

It was taken by W. Eugene Smith (1918-1978), titled “Frontline Soldier with Canteen, Saipan” June 1944

Highly respected for his brilliant and compassionate photo-essays, Smith was one of America’s most acclaimed photojournalists. During World War II, he gained a reputation for pictures that showed both the horror of war and the heroism of soldiers under fire, including “Frontline Soldier with Canteen, Saipan,” June, 1944.

From a couple reviews about Evangelo’s -‘it is one Santa Fe bar that has also gained a reputation of sometimes showing the horror of too much drink. I liked the place, it was blues night, the music was great, the drinks were strong, but it was standing room only.’