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Our server Jennifer belts out a Broadway tune<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the dark ages of 1979 when the world wasn\u2019t nearly as connected as it is today, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) ruled the airwaves throughout the United Kingdom just as it had since its founding in 1922. Young listeners complained that the monopoly of control had forged a monotony in programming. For Yanks like me, however, the so-called \u201cmonotony\u201d provided the most interesting diversion. In perhaps trying to appeal to listeners of all demographics with a one-size-fits-all approach, the BBC\u2019s programming didn\u2019t seem to make any sense\u2026at least by American standards.<\/span><\/p>\n

My own musical tastes tend to be very eclectic, but the BBC sometimes stretched eclectic beyond logical sense. One of my favorite examples of the \u201cdiversity\u201d of the BBC\u2019s music programming was a succession of songs that included True Love<\/em> by Bing Crosby, Werewolves of London<\/em> by Warren Zevon and If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body<\/em> by the Bellamy Brothers. This example of the BBC\u2019s programming was antithetical to that of American radio stations which then and now subscribe to fairly predictable programming formats. Country music stations will play country music, Oldies music stations will play oldies and so forth. Never the twain (not Shania) shall meet. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Seafood Sampler – Lobster Sausage, Tortilla Crusted Shrimp, Pasilla Crusted Tuna Sashimi, Edamame-Wasabi Puree<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The BBC\u2019s varietal selections immediately came to mind when one of the performers of La Cantina\u2019s singing wait staff<\/a> announced the evening\u2019s program, a repertoire that would include jazz and musical revues of the best of Broadway as well as selections from Walt Disney movies. Among the Broadway tunes to be showcased were selections by Cole Porter, coincidentally the composer who wrote the aforementioned True Love<\/em>. Wouldn\u2019t it have been appropriate if Werewolves of London<\/em> was also on the night\u2019s parade of tunes?<\/span><\/p>\n

La Cantina is Santa Fe\u2019s best year-round attraction for audiophiles, especially those who enjoy great food presented artistically in a warm and intimate environment. La Cantina is part of the sprawling Casa Sena<\/a> complex on Palace Avenue just east of the famous Santa Fe Plaza. The singing wait staff, accompanied by some of Santa Fe\u2019s most accomplished pianists, performs daily starting at 6:00pm. This terrific troupe of troubadours has been featured collectively and individually in media across the country. Reservations are highly recommended and there is no cover charge.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Guacamole and Chips<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Doubling as your servers and as the night\u2019s entertainment, the performers are superbly talented in both roles. As servers, they\u2019re highly personable and surprisingly attentive, especially considering each one performs several numbers. As performers, they shine, each with professional caliber voices that resonate strongly across the entire room. Engage them in conversation during a lull in the program and you\u2019ll find they\u2019re genuinely happy to be performing and serving guests. Two and even three hours will pass quickly as you thoroughly relish the evening\u2019s entertainment.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a rare restaurant in which the menu takes second or equal billing to the wait staff, but perhaps only the chef wouldn’t agree that at La Cantina, the night\u2019s entertainment is on par with the excellent food. La Cantina\u2019s menu showcases locally farmed and sustainable foods. The Casa Sena family of restaurants participates in Santa Fe\u2019s Farm to Table program and supports local farmers outside the program. Chef Patrick\u00a0Chef Gharrity believes in \u201cbuilding community through the vehicle of food,\u201d demonstrating this approach through his commitment to supporting local farms, dairies and ranches.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pan-Seared Scallops with Oregano Sauteed Zucchini, Purple Potato Chips and New Mexico Harissa Sauce<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The culinary offerings are described as \u201cNew American West Cuisine.\u201d The flavors and configurations of New Mexico products are proudly showcased on the menu, but so is a surprising diversity considering there are fewer than a dozen entrees on the menu. Entrees range from New Mexico\u2019s ubiquitous green chile cheeseburger and traditional enchiladas to pan-seared scallops and grilled venison Italian sausage. The appetizer menu is similarly diverse. There is truly something for all tastes.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the seafood lover in you, the Seafood Sampler<\/em> (lobster sausage, tortilla-crusted shrimp, Pasilla-crusted tuna sashimi, edamame-wasabi puree and a mango-sesame dressing) brings the bounty of the sea to your table. \u00a0 The only thing not<\/em> to like about this sampler is how very little of each item there is, especially if you’re sharing among any more than two.\u00a0 The lobster sausage is especially notable with the texture of a sliced sausage and the unmistakable sweetness of lobster punctuated by flecks of red pepper.\u00a0 We didn’t discern horseradish on the wasabi which has the earthiness of the real thing.\u00a0 The sashimi is fresh and lightly seared.<\/span><\/p>\n

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BBQ Pork Sliders with House Sesame Slaw and Sweet Potato Fries<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At the risk of stereotyping, you might expect a restaurant named La Cantina to serve good guacamole and chips<\/em>.\u00a0 La Cantina certainly does.\u00a0 The blue and yellow corn tortilla chips are housemade and the guacamole is made-to-order which means it arrives at your table at the height of freshness.\u00a0 It’s made with perfectly ripened avocados tinged with a citrus influence more common in Mexican guacamole than it is on New Mexican guacamole.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are a couple schools of thought about scallops.\u00a0 Most chefs believe in saucing simply so as not to detract from the sublime sweet richness of pan-seared scallops.\u00a0 The risk-takers among chefs will introduce elements that change or ameliorate that flavor profile.\u00a0 The latter approach is what La Cantina does, generously applying a deeply red New Mexico harissa sauce.\u00a0 Harissa is a piquant North African sauce often used as a condiment, so it’s not necessarily a great departure to envision a New Mexican version.\u00a0 The New Mexico harissa sauce is made with red chile, olive oil and cilantro, emphasis on the red chile.\u00a0 The scallops are served with oregano-sauteed zucchini cut into julienne-type strips and with purple potato chips.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"CantinaSena07\"<\/a>
Aztec Dusted Salmon – Pan-Seared Filet with Spiced Mocha Crust, Yellow Mole, Quinoa-Radicchio Salad and Mango-Sesame Dressing<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For more casual fare such as you might have on a fancy picnic, you can’t go wrong with BBQ Pork Sliders<\/em>, shredded pork slathered in a guava BBQ sauce sandwiched between buttermilk biscuits and served with a sesame Napa cabbage slaw and sweet potato fries. \u00a0 The guava BBQ sauce imparts a sweet Tropical flavor on the delicate pork.\u00a0 It’s a biscuit sandwich as good as you’ll have anywhere.\u00a0 The sweet potato fries are served with a smoky barbecue-flavored ketchup, but it’s the house sesame slaw that will really grab you.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

If you think you’ve seen and had salmon every conceivable way it can be made, Chef Gharrity will surprise you with a rendition called the Aztec Dusted Salmon<\/em>.\u00a0 The Aztec dusting is a spiced mocha crust, but this dish owes its\u00a0 amazing flavor to perhaps the very best yellow mole I’ve ever had.\u00a0 It’s a mole so good you’ll want to sop it all up from the plate with the restaurant’s bread.\u00a0 Yellow mole, a specialty of Oaxaca, is usually made for chicken.\u00a0 Salmon, it turns out, is an excellent vehicle for the mole, too.\u00a0 The salmon is made with a quinoa-radicchio salad and a terrific mango-sesame “dressing” which involves finely chopped mangoes tempered with green onions and red peppers.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"CantinaSena08\"<\/a>
Left: Sour Cream-Blue Berry Sundae (Frozen Sour Cream Mousse, Blueberry Compote, Blue Corn Crumble)<\/span>
Right: Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake (Pistachio Whipped Cream, Blackberries)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Desserts remain a strong suit of the Casa Sena family although the sublime chocolate red chile soup is no longer on the menu.\u00a0 The sour cream-blueberry sundae<\/em> is a worthy successor. It’s made from a frozen sour cream mousse punctuated with a blueberry compote and a sweet blue corn crumble.\u00a0 The frozen sour cream is a textural success and is surprisingly flavorful.\u00a0\u00a0 The blueberries ensure it’s not too sweet, lending a tangy flavor.\u00a0 Another terrific dessert is the warm chocolate pudding<\/em> nestled neath a pistachio whipped cream and a handful of blackberries.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

Had the BBC allowed the singing wait staff at La Cantina to perform every song in its nonsensical playlist, this is one listener who would have enjoyed the programming much more.\u00a0 But not nearly as much as I enjoy it today within the comfy confines of a wonderful restaurant serving excellent and adventurous food.<\/span><\/p>\n

La Cantina at Casa Sena<\/strong><\/span>
\n125 East Palace Avenue
\nSanta Fe, New Mexico<\/strong>
\n(505) 988-9232
\nWeb Site<\/strong> <\/a>
\nLATEST VISIT<\/strong>: 11 May 2013
\n# OF VISITS<\/strong>: 2
\nRATING<\/strong>: Excellent<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 High quality dining experience; very good to excellent food, attentive service, and a well-maintained atmosphere; worth a detour.
\nCOST<\/strong>: $$$ – $$$$
\nBEST BET<\/strong>: Sour Cream – Blueberry Sundae, Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake, BBQ Pork Sliders, Aztec Dusted Salmon, Pan-Seared Scallops<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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