Santa Fe Restaurant Coming Soon

Heritage Cuisine Reimagined

Alkemē at Open Kitchen

Culture-to-table dining with an innovative spirit.

Asian Fusion heritage cooking. Photo by Tira Howard

Coming Soon

Heritage Cuisine Reimagined

Alkemē at Open Kitchen

Culture-to-table dining with an
innovative spirit.

Magic happens when we gather to share a meal. What we eat and how it’s prepared tells a tale of who we are – our cultural identity, beliefs and unique histories. When we eat food from another culture, we connect with the special place to which it belongs.

ROOTED IN TRADITION. TRANSFORMED BY MAGIC.

For nearly a decade, Open Kitchen, LLC has created and curated original, unforgettable gatherings that celebrate joyful human connections.

Now, Open Kitchen Chef-Owner Hue Chan Karels and Executive Chef Erica Tai are excited to bring Santa Fe a restaurant that pays homage to their culinary roots and brings to life ancestral recipes, stories, and memories of flavors combined with their innovative approach.

  • Vietnamese Cooking Photo credit Vy Vu
  • Asian Heritage Cooking Photo credit Vy Vu
  • Cocktails Photo credit Vy Vu
  • Elegant asian cuisine in Santa Fe Photo credit Vy Vu
  • Fine Dining in Santa Fe Photo credit Vy Vu
Santa Fe Restaurant Chefs Hue Chan Karel and Erica Tai - Photo credit Doug Merriam

Our Story

What binds us at Open Kitchen is our belief that food is a bridge to cultural understanding and brings people together for the common good.

Over the years, Chefs Hue-Chan and Erica have pursued their passion to discover, revive, interpret, and share their collective cuisines (Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Korean, and Hawaiian) with friends in Santa Fe and the surrounding areas.

Join us on this journey and experience
the magic as it unfolds.