Santacafé is a
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located in
Santa Fe,
New Mexico
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, population_demonym = New Mexican ( es, Neomexicano, Neomejicano, Nuevo Mexicano)
, seat = Santa Fe
, LargestCity = Albuquerque
, LargestMetro = Tiguex
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in the
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. The restaurant is located in the former home of
Jose Manuel Gallegos.
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
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dining.
The interior has been described as
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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 ''
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is the former executive chef.
Martin Anton became
executive chef in 2012.
The restaurant was chosen as one of
Giada De Laurentiis favorite restaurants in Santa Fe on ''
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In 1998,
Tom Ford named the restaurant one of his favorites in Santa Fe.
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.
Cuisine
Dale Kester continues Santacafe's tradition of serving high quality New American Cuisine with New Mexican and international influences.
External links
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"Choice Tables"in the ''
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