Santacafé
| Santacafé | |
|---|---|
 Santacafé matchbook circa 1994 | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1983 |
| Owner(s) | Quinn Stevenson |
| Head chef | Dale Kester |
| Food type | new American |
| Street address | 231 Washington Ave. |
| City | Santa Fe |
| State | New Mexico |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 87501 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 35°41′24″N 105°56′10″W / 35.69000°N 105.93611°W |
| Other information | Phone: 505-984-1788 |
| Website | Santacafe.com |
Santacafé is a new American restaurant located in Santa Fe, New Mexico in the United States. The restaurant is located in the former home of José Manuel Gallegos.[1]
Background[edit]
The restaurant, which is located in a historic building that was once the home of congressional delegate José Manuel Gallegos, has kiva style fireplaces and courtyard dining.[1][2] The interior has been described as minimalistic.[3] The interior has a close seating arrangement and was described as being "close together, so don't plan on sharing anything intimate that you don't mind sharing with the class," by the Denver Post.[4] Ming Tsai is the former executive chef.[5] Martin Anton became executive chef in 2012.[1] The restaurant was chosen as one of Giada De Laurentiis favorite restaurants in Santa Fe on Giada's Weekend Getaways.[6] In 1998, Tom Ford named the restaurant one of his favorites in Santa Fe.[7] Former chef Ángel Estrada left the restaurant to start his own restaurant, The MidTown Bistro, in 2013. He had worked at Santacafé for 18 years.[8]
Cuisine[edit]
Dale Kester continues Santacafe's tradition of serving high-quality New American Cuisine with New Mexican and international influences.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Meadows, Susan. "Fit for a king: Santacafé". Pasatiempo. The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
- ^ Beckeley, Barbara. "U.S. couples' getaways showcase traditional to contemporary cuisine". Los Angeles Times. Viator. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
- ^ Madden, Ben. "First impression tops second at Santa Fe's Santacafe". Albuquerque Business First. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
- ^ Wagner, Kyle. "Santa Fe". Denver Post. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
- ^ "Ming Tsai". LifeStyle Food. T Media. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
- ^ "SantaCafé Restaurant & Bar". Food Network. Television Food Network G.P. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
- ^ Smith MacIsaac, Heather. "Home to an Urbane Cowboy". Travel + Leisure. Time, Inc. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
- ^ Schirtzinger, Alexas. "The Middle". Santa Fe Reporter. Wehaa. Retrieved July 31, 2014.