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]

Santacafé
Santacafé matchbook circa 1994
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Restaurant information
Established1983 (1983)
Owner(s)Quinn Stevenson
Head chefDale Kester
Food typenew American
Street address231 Washington Ave.
CitySanta Fe
StateNew Mexico
Postal/ZIP Code87501
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35°41′24″N 105°56′10″W / 35.69000°N 105.93611°W / 35.69000; -105.93611
Other informationPhone: 505-984-1788
WebsiteSantacafe.com

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

  1. ^ a b c Meadows, Susan. "Fit for a king: Santacafé". Pasatiempo. The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
  2. ^ Beckeley, Barbara. "U.S. couples' getaways showcase traditional to contemporary cuisine". Los Angeles Times. Viator. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  3. ^ Madden, Ben. "First impression tops second at Santa Fe's Santacafe". Albuquerque Business First. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
  4. ^ Wagner, Kyle. "Santa Fe". Denver Post. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  5. ^ "Ming Tsai". LifeStyle Food. T Media. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  6. ^ "SantaCafé Restaurant & Bar". Food Network. Television Food Network G.P. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  7. ^ Smith MacIsaac, Heather. "Home to an Urbane Cowboy". Travel + Leisure. Time, Inc. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  8. ^ Schirtzinger, Alexas. "The Middle". Santa Fe Reporter. Wehaa. Retrieved July 31, 2014.

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