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La Posada de Santa Fe boasts its own sumptuously rich history and an on-site collection of art well befitting our reputation as “The Art Hotel of Santa Fe.” Our resort therefore makes its own rich cultural world to explore, but we also provide our guests with easy access to the nationally renowned lineup of museums and historic sites in Santa Fe, one of the oldest cities in the United States. (more…)
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Ample sunshine, a canyon-to-mountaintop spread of landscapes, and a host of cultural activities, entertainment, and luxury R&R: That’s the seductive appeal of a wintertime escape to Santa Fe, NM at La Posada de Santa Fe!
Santa Fe’s agricultural heritage extends back thousands of years, and that heritage is expressing itself as richly as ever these days. Today residents and visitors alike can enjoy the bounty of our northern New Mexico foodshed in myriad ways, not least in Santa Fe’s fabulous lineup of restaurants—our own eateries here at La Posada de Santa Fe most assuredly among them.
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Santa Fe and the entire Four Corners country where it lies compose one of the most historically and culturally rich corners of the United States. Our resort here at La Posada de Santa Fe has its own fascinating heritage—something each and every guest of ours can enjoy. But we also provide our guests with close proximity to some of the Southwest’s most remarkable archaeological sites. (more…)
No doubt about it: Santa Fe lays claim to some of the Southwest’s most dynamic cuisine. And when you stay with us here at La Posada Santa Fe, the city’s most exceptional dining opportunities are at your beck and call. We give you the best of both worlds: a luxurious and tranquil six-acre haven with the delights of downtown Santa Fe—including stellar eateries—within easy reach.
For a convenient and illuminating introduction to the cream-of-the-crop of Santa Fe Cuisine, consider joining one of the guided Restaurant Walking Tours offered by the Santa Fe School of Cooking. Offered in three different packages, these gustatory walkabouts include private tastings and meet-and-greets with chefs, sommeliers, and other restaurant professionals. It all adds up to a fun, intimate look at the diversity and quality of cookery in one of America’s oldest cities.
Whether you’re signing on to a Santa Fe School of Cooking Restaurant Walking Tour or striking out on your own self-guided dining safari, let’s take a look at a mere sampling of the top-class restaurants you can check out in the La Posada Santa Fe neighborhood!
From the Grand Dining Room to the saloon, elegant nods to Santa Fe’s past help define the ambiance at the Palace. The menu covers a lot of culinary territory, but New Mexican stylings anchor proceedings: from mole-boosted lamb chops to delectable stuffed peppers.
The Old World-inspired dishes conjured up at il Piatto Italian Farmhouse Kitchen benefit from the local bounty of Santa Fe’s foodshed: The restaurant taps New Mexico producers and foragers for the freshest and most flavorful ingredients. Bolstering lunch and dinners are il Piatto’s highly recommended afternoon and late-night happy hours…
This absolutely gorgeous restaurant brings you old and new flavors alike from the fabulously rich and complex world of Mexican cuisine, your skillful and creative guide Mexico City-born Chef Fernando Olea. The bloodstream of Sazon, you might say, is mole: that ancient and highly varied sauce that can take your tastebuds to transcendent heights. Don’t miss an opportunity to experience this sublime concoction from a genuine mole master.
How can you resist an establishment labeled as a “culinary pub?” The latest version of Chef Joseph Wrede’s beloved Joseph’s Table (established in Taos close to two decades ago), this bold eatery draws on inspiration from New Mexico and all around the world and marries old-school tradition with creativity and kitchen artistry.
Dining at La Posada
We heartily encourage you to explore the fantastic restaurants of downtown Santa Fe—but be sure to spare some of that appetite of yours for our very own exquisite dining destinations right here at La Posada! Julia ranks among the best places for a meal anywhere in the city, while the Patio Restaurant and the Staab House combine tasty eats and choice libations with convivial and relaxing atmosphere.
With Santa Fe’s finest epicurean opportunities at your fingertips—and right under your nose, too—a stay at La Posada Santa Fe can be a genuinely mouthwatering experience. Explore the unique multicultural cuisine of New Mexico and dishes from all over the globe, both, with La Posada your gourmet launch pad.
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One of the great public rituals of Santa Fe—a quirky expression of the city’s cultural and artistic spirit—the Burning of Zozobra is most definitely something you want to experience at least once. (more…)
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For more than 25 years, the Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta has celebrated the annual green chile harvest with a festival that showcases the culinary artistry of the city’s restaurants and nearly 100 national wineries. This year, the fiesta takes place September 27 – October 1, 2017 and features wine luncheons and dinners, cooking demos, seminars and more.
The weekend culminates with the Grand Tasting at the Santa Fe Opera as all 75 participating Santa Fe restaurants and all 90 wineries serve samples of their best food and wine. For full details on all fiesta events, click here.
La Crema wines will be paired with exceptional cuisine from new executive chef Jon Jerman at a wine dinner and reception on Friday, September 29th at 6:30 pm. The dinner is $150 per person and reservations are required. Reservations may be made by calling the restaurant directly at 505-954-9670 or by clicking here.
Le Crema Wine Dinner Menu
Reception – Passed Hors d ’Oeuvres
Oysters on the Half Shell
Green chile mignonette/charred lemon
Prosciutto & Melon
Canary melon/speck chip
Ceviche Tostada
Citrus cooked fish/heirloom tomato pico
Paired with La Crema Pinot Gris
Dinner
Frisee and 146 degree Farm Egg
Smoked blue cheese mousse/lamb bacon lardon/banyuls vinaigrette
Paired with La Crema Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Ankimo Torchon
Apricot jam/grilled baguette
Paired with La Crema Rose of Pinot Noir
New Mexico Lamb Three-Ways
Achiote rubbed rack
Barbacoa
Tamale
Served with black bean puree, black garlic mole and agave glazed carrots
Paired with La Crema Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
CoonRidge Goat Cheese
Blackberry compote/ local honeycomb
Paired with Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Award Winning Chef Joins La Posada de Santa Fe, a Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa
The culinary scene at La Posada de Santa Fe, a Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa, has gotten even hotter with the recent appointment of Jon Jerman as executive chef.
Over the past two decades, Jerman has sharpened his award-winning skills at some of the most prestigious resorts in the country including the Mansion on Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia, the Harbor View Hotel in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts and the Sonnenalp Resort & Spa in Vail, Colorado.
“Exceptional hospitality and cuisine are long-standing traditions at La Posada,” said Joe Kelley, general manager of the resort. “Jon and I worked together previously and he has both the vision and expertise to build upon these traditions and take our culinary programs to even higher levels.”
Jerman’s vision incorporates upscale dining with regionally-inspired fare and unique menus at each of the resort’s venues. Restaurants include Julia, a Spirited Restaurant & Bar, named after Julia Staab, the resort’s original owner, legendary hostess and reputed ghost; the La Posada Patiofor seasonal outdoor dining andThe Staab House, named “Santa Fe’s Coziest Bar” by Travel+Leisure Magazine.
As a long-term advocate of the Farm to Table movement, Jerman utilizes locally sourced products including beef from a coop of small Native American ranches and produce from family-owned local farms. For food that cannot be obtained locally, he focuses on securing the highest quality products available from sustainable sources.
Signature dinner entrees include Grilled Coffee Rubbed Native American New York Strip with Dark Chocolate Mole Demi, Fresh Water Alamosa Striped Bass with Lime Emulsion and PEI Mussels with Crispy Spanish Chorizo and Tequila. View all of his restaurant menus or make reservations here.
A trip to Santa Fe is not complete without taking in a performance at The Santa Fe Opera. This summer, in its 61st season, The Santa Fe Opera will put on five major opera productions. In fact, nearly every evening will feature a performance. (more…)
Where in the U.S. can you find a better margarita than in the Southwest? Nowhere, that’s where! And for many, Santa Fe is the mecca of margaritas in this region — so many different colors, blends, glasses, and flavors. And now, you can try them all on the Santa Fe Margarita Trail. (more…)
