Fuego at La Posada

A GuestLife New Mexico
Great Chef

If you are looking for 'Top of the Mountain,' world class dining in Santa Fe, this is it… an elegant, romantic setting in one of the most historic locations in Santa Fe, Fuego at La Posada. Executive Chef Rahm Fama and his sophisticated, near-ballet-level wait staff and attendees provide some of the best service in this unique and most creative mountain community. Surrounded by exceptional art by local and Western Regional artists in a beautifully appointed, high-ceilinged room, be prepared to be pampered, well fed and fully sated in this AAA Four Diamond Award-winning dining establishment.

Chef Fama’s cuisine, steeped in traditional Mediterranean influences, is uniquely creative and adventuresome. His signature Grand Tasting Menus, each consisting of numerous selections, adjust with the seasons and afford many culinary opportunities for even the most discerning diners. Typical is the Lobster Luxury menu, beginning with a simple knuckle meat presentation with orange-vanilla infused butter followed by a delightful Claw Risotto. The seared Sonoma foie gras with butter poached lobster tail in a white balsamic reduction will take you to the limit, but only after you wrap up this feast with a mango and cucumber vinaigrette salad with lobster bacon.

The world-class wine service, orchestrated by talented Wine Steward Diane Hebert and recently recognized by Wine Spectator with an Award of Excellence, is well balanced, beautifully presented and fairly priced. The entire staff is well prepared to provide expert advice on selection and pairings.

Pastry Chef Maxime Bouneou brings it all home with an exquisite presentation of unique and tasty selections that include a delightful upside-down Quince Tarte with a spiced Chimay sorbet, a Hazelnut and Manjari Chocolate Bar and a playful carrot cake with saffron crème brulee. The Cheese Service is known as one of the best in the Western United States. With Fromagier Matthew Merrill directing the finest artisanal selections from around the world, save room for these seasonal and exceptionally persuasive treats which arrive at your table on the eloquent ‘Grand Chariot of Cheeses.’

In addition to a sumptuous daily lunch service starting at 11:30 a.m., a unique and extensive culinary experience is presented each Sunday with the Rancher’s Brunch. A local favorite, one can expect to be presented with a most satisfying array of special treats prepared on order.

Dining at Fuego in the heart of this extraordinary city nestled at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains is of the highest order … exceptional food, great atmosphere and impeccable service.

Menu Highlights

First Course

Big Eye Yellowtail and Foie Gras
Stuffed sashimi grade tuna, radish greens and a Lillet rouge gastrique

Seared Sonoma Foie Gras
Chilled rhubarb soup, vermouth poached Vidalia onion and micro Swiss chard

Second Course

East Coast Style Bouillabaisse
Saffron poached potatoes, baby corn, Neuske’s bacon, black mussels, razor clams, lobster and whitefish

Rancho Cieros Organic Baby Greens
~ tossed at the table for two ~ pickled cherry tomatoes and shallots, watermelon radish and your choice of premium vinegar

Entrée

Organic Vegetable Surrealism
An abstract “canvas” of hand-picked baby vegetables from The Chef’s Garden, Ohio

Seared Breast of Pennsylvania Bobwhite Quail
On a miniature white bean cassoulet with sautéed creamed cabbage and celeriac

Châteaubriand of Oregon Country Natural Beef
~ carved at the table for two ~ potato soufflé, truffled white asparagus, Béarnaise foam and marchand du vin sauce

Fuego at La Posada de Santa Fe:
330 East Palace Avenue,
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(866) 727-5276; (505) 986-0000;
Fax: (505) 986-9646

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