Santacafé
| Santacafé | |
|---|---|
 Santacafé matchbook circa 1994 | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1983 |
| Current owner(s) |
Robert Morean Judith F. Ebbinghaus |
| Head chef | Martin Anton |
| Food type | new American |
| Street address | 231 Washington Ave. |
| City | Santa Fe |
| State | New Mexico |
| Postal code/ZIP | 87501 |
| Country | United States |
| Other information | Phone: 505-984-1788 |
| Website |
Santacafe |
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 Jose Manuel Gallegos.[1]
Background
The restaurant, which is located in a historic building that was once the home of congressional delegate Jose 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
Before Anton joined the restaurant, Santacafé was described by the Chicago Tribune as serving Southwestern cuisine "with Asian influences."[9] The Santa Fe New Mexican described Santacafé's food as being "East meets Southwest tradition." Sauce is a major component of much of the food.[1] The restaurant serves chili bread with every dinner service.[10]
References
- 1 2 3 4 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.
- ↑ Eddy, Kristin. "Santa Fe Style". Portobello. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
- ↑ "SantaCafe chili bread is a real treat". Deseret News. Retrieved September 29, 2013.