{"id":3128,"date":"2021-12-20T22:26:41","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T02:26:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=3128"},"modified":"2021-12-21T20:25:11","modified_gmt":"2021-12-22T00:25:11","slug":"12-days-of-christmas-giveaway-day-eight-soif-la-posta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=3128","title":{"rendered":"12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Day Eight: Soif & La Posta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Downtown Santa Cruz’s Soif is near Pearl Alley, photo courtesy of restaurant<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Soif Wine Bar & Merchants<\/a><\/strong> and La Posta Restaurant<\/strong><\/a> are today\u2019s partners for the \u201c12 Days of Christmas Giveaway:\u201d the prize is a $50 gift card redeemable at either restaurant. Keep reading for how to enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Owner Patrice Boyle, who opened Soif in 2002 and La Posta in 2006, considers herself extremely fortunate to have the current executive chefs at these restaurants. Soif\u2019s Tom McNary joined the team in 2018 and La Posta\u2019s Rodrigo Serna first worked for Boyle at Soif in 2002. \u201cI really love working with both of them,\u201d shares Boyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soif has always had a separate retail wine shop<\/strong> that customers can visit; in 2015 they added a full bar which features handcrafted seasonal cocktails. During the pandemic, Soif expanded to offer front patio seating which is the site of occasional \u201cwinemaker takeovers\u201d with special flights. The restaurant also has Oyster Wednesdays<\/strong>. Signature dishes include Little Gem Caesar Salad<\/strong> and a Cheese Board<\/strong> with rotating cheese selections plus quince paste and other goodies. Recent entrees have included Risotto with wild mushrooms, roasted Butternut squash and sage, and Duck Breast with pancetta, balsamic glazed Brassicas, sweet potato puree, and citrus marsala pan sauce. For New Year\u2019s Eve<\/strong>, Chef Tom has created an a la carte menu and Soif is accepting reservations for the dining room and the patio beginning at 5 p.m. Guests dining indoors must provide proof of vaccination. Starters include Humboldt Kumamoto Oysters with Uni, Scallion, Soy, and Sudachi<\/strong>; Warm Crab Salad Stuffed Piquillo Peppers; and Leek and Cauliflower Soup with Gruyere. Main courses include Lobster and Scallop Ravioli<\/strong> with Nantua and Herbs and Squab Breast with Wild Mushroom Ragout, Farro, and Candied Citrus. Desserts include Pumpkin Fritters<\/strong> with Spiced Creme Anglaise, Candied Pepitas, and Chocolate Sauce. Make reservations online or by phone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Posta<\/strong> is renowned for dishes like seasonal rotating pasta<\/strong> selections, specialty pizza<\/strong> (like popular Salsiccia with housemade sausage and Calabrian chili), and exquisite fresh seafood<\/strong> specials featuring fish from Ocean2Table. They are also famous for their bread<\/strong> made with 30-year-old sourdough starter. At the restaurant, you can enjoy White or Walnut-Rosemary Brown (the latter is my favorite) and you can even buy loaves to take home. La Posta also added patio seating during the pandemic that has proven to be very popular; it\u2019s located behind the restaurant. In addition, they offer Neighborhood Nights every Wednesday<\/strong> where you get a free salad (for take-out orders) or a free glass of wine (for on-site dining) with any pizza or pasta purchase. La Posta will offer a fixed price menu to celebrate New Year\u2019s Eve<\/strong>; watch the website for details coming soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need a gift for a foodie or wine connoisseur in your life? Both venues sell gift cards in any amount<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Information<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soif<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

105 Walnut Ave., 831-423-2020, soifwine.com, IG @soifwine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Posta<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

538 Seabright Ave., 831-457-2782, lapostarestaurant.com, IG @ lapostarestaurantsc<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CONTEST:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One lucky reader will win a gift card worth $50 redeemable at either La Posta or Soif<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To enter, email your name to tara@santacruzfoodie.com by Tuesday Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. with the words \u201cSoif\/La Posta\u201d in the subject line. The winner will be notified via email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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