Santacafé

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]

Santacafé
Santacafé matchbook circa 1994
Restaurant information
Established1983 (1983)
Owner(s)Robert Morean
Judith F. Ebbinghaus
Head chefMartin Anton
Food typenew American
Street address231 Washington Ave.
CitySanta Fe
StateNew Mexico
Postal/ZIP Code87501
CountryUnited States
Other informationPhone: 505-984-1788
WebsiteSantacafe.com

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. 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.
  9. Eddy, Kristin. "Santa Fe Style". Portobello. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
  10. "SantaCafe chili bread is a real treat". Deseret News. Retrieved September 29, 2013.

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