SANTA FE CUISINE

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Ask any Santa Fean what their favorite season is, and most will tell you fall—the chile-roasting season. From mid-August to early October, a distinctive smoky aroma wafts through the air, from the chile-roasting machines set up at the farmers’ market in the Railyard to the grocery stores all around town. Whether you favor green, red, or both (aka Christmas, as the locals call it), there are a multitude of local eateries in Santa Fe that will satisfy your every craving.

Local family-owned restaurants have been creating popular fare for decades, blending the influences of Pueblo, Spanish, and Mexican dishes.

To create your own New Mexican cuisine from home, we are sharing an instructive pre-recorded cooking demonstration from The Santa Fe School of Cooking, which is celebrating its 30th year. View the online tutorial­—including a recipe—to learn how to make a traditional green chile and chicos stew, one of New Mexico’s best-loved comfort foods. Enjoy!

VISIT THE SANTA FE SCHOOL OF COOKING

Santa Fe Favorites

La Choza and its sister restaurant, The Shed, are popular Santa Fe eateries, creating delicious, Northern New Mexican cuisine for its chile-loving patrons.

Located in the old adobe headquarters of the turn-of-the-century Mercer Ranch, La Choza’s warm, friendly atmosphere, authentic dishes, great margaritas, and colorful decor welcome those who need to get their red and green chile fix.

VISIT LA CHOZA RESTAURANT

The Shed is world renowned for its red chile enchiladas and other blue corn specialties, as well as tempting desserts and, of course, margaritas!

VISIT THE SHED RESTAURANT

ANNAPOLIS CUISINE

When you think of Maryland, you think of CRABS! This local favorite works its way into many dishes of the region. From soups and salads to cakes and pretzels, Maryland Blue Crab is used as often as possible—with no complaints from diners. While many have their personal favorite ways to create these dishes, we’ve included two recipes from tried and true sources that are sure to delight. Bon appétit!

MARYLAND CRAB CAKES   CREAM OF CRAB SOUP

JOHNNIE WINEMAKERS

• Rory Williams (A07)
  Calder Wine Company
• Zach Rasmuson (A95)
  Duckhorn Portfolio
• Evan Frazier (SF04)
  Ferdinand Wines
• John Williams, father of Rory Williams (A07)
  Frog’s Leap
• Paul Speck (A89), Matt Speck (A92), and Daniel Speck (A96)
  Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery
• August Deimel (SF04)
  Formerly of Keuka Spring Vineyards
• Alex Kongsgaard (SF05)
  John Kongsgaard, father of Alex Kongsgaard (SF05)
  Kongsgaard Wine
• Helen Turley (A67) and John Wetlaufer (A67)
  Marcassin Vineyards
• Grayson Hartley (SF02)
  Preston Winery
• Warren Winiarski (A52)*
  Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
  *Warren sold Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars in 2007, but continues to grow grapes at his Arcadia Vineyards.
• Abe Schoener (A82)
  The Scholium Project
• Larry Turley (SF69)
  Turley Wine Cellars

JOHNNIE MOVIES

Jeremy Leven (A64)
Writer and producer

• Girl on a Bicycle (2013)
• My Sister’s Keeper (2009)
• The Notebook (2004)
• Alex & Emma (2003)
• The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
• Don Juan DeMarco (1994)
• Playing for Keeps (1986)

Lee David Zlotoff (A74)
Writer and producer

• The Spitfire Grill (1996)
• McGyver (television) (1985–1992)

Michael Elias (A62)
Actor, writer, producer, and director

• The Jerk (1979)
• The Frisco Kid (1979)
• Head of the Class (television) (1986–1991)

JOHNNIE MUSIC

Ahmet Ertegun (A44)
July 3, 1923–December 14, 2006

• Turkish-American businessman, songwriter, and philanthropist
• Co-founded Atlantic Records in September 1947
• Served as the president of Atlantic Records
• Established the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation in 1983
• Discovered and championed many leading rhythm and blues and rock musicians, including: Ben E. King, Solomon Burke, Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Percy Sledge, Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett, Led Zepplin, Rolling Stones, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Bette Midler, Abba, Bee Gees, Bobby Darin, Ray Charles, INXS
• Wrote classic songs under the name A. Nugetre (Ertegun backwards), including: “Chains of Love” performed by Pat Boone and “Mess Around” by Ray Charles
• Described as “one of the most significant figures in the modern recording industry.”
• Atlantic Records contemporary artists include: Alt-J, Bruno Mars, Cardi B, Charlie Puth, Coldplay, Danny Ocean, Death Cab for Cutie, Ed Sheeran, Janelle Monae, Kelly Clarkson, Lizzo, Max Frost, Miike Snow, Sia, Vance Joy, Weezer
• Established a scholarship endowment for Turkish students at St. John’s College.

Jac Holzman (Class of 1952)
Born September 15, 1931

• American businessman, best known as the founder, chief executive officer, and head of Elektra Records and Nonesuch Records
• Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011
• Founded Elektra Records in his St. John’s College dorm room in 1950 and Nonesuch Records in 1964
• Signed such acts as The Doors, Queen, Love, Josh White, Carly Simon, The Stooges, MC5, Harry Chapin, and Bread
• Elektra Records contemporary artists include: Anderson East, Brandi Carlile, Fitz and the Tantrums, Kaleo, Young the Giant

This guide provides helpful tips for participants who will be joining us for our weekend of programming.

Joining a Webinar or a Meeting

Device Usage and Downloading the Zoom Application

Most live panels will be using the Zoom Webinar format, with the exception of the two Career Services and OPPD presentations on Saturday, October 23, which will use the regular Zoom meeting format. You can simply download Zoom to your computer in advance. For the best experience, we highly encourage you to use a desktop computer or laptop, although you may also access our panels on a smart phone (please download the Zoom app from the App store in advance).

As an attendee of a webinar, you will have view-only status, meaning you will be able to see and hear the panelists, but will not have the ability to interact with other audience members. In addition, in a webinar, panelists will not be able to see your face on video.

During our live panels, you will be able to ask questions to panelists by submitting questions using the Q&A button on the bottom toolbar. We will try our best to get to each and every question as time allows.

As an attendee of a Zoom meeting, you will have participant status, meaning everyone in the virtual space will be able to see you onscreen if your video is on. Please continue to stay on mute unless you are asked to unmute for a particular question. This meeting format will only be available for the Career Services and Santa Fe Office of Personal and Professional Development (OPPD) Panels on Saturday, October 23.