New Fall/Winter hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 4 PM to 10 PM.
Team
JESSICA Brewer: Executive Chef
Jessica Brewer is the Executive Chef of Palace. Born in Sacramento, California, she grew up in a multigenerational family of women in hospitality, spending her childhood at the side of her mother, an executive chef, as soon as she was tall enough to reach a counter. Brewer studied criminal justice with a concentration in forensics and minored in culinary arts- a combination that shaped the disciplined, analytical approach she brings to the kitchen.
Savory-trained and rooted in classical technique, Brewer began her professional career at eighteen when she accepted a pastry position at Santacafe. Though she never took a pastry class in school, she became well known for her precision, balance and ability to lead both savory and pastry programs throughout her career.
Brewer’s cooking reflects her committed to locally sourced, sustainable ingredients and a deep respect for the agricultural and culinary landscape of New Mexico. Her leadership continues the legacy of the women chefs who have shaped her, while bringing a fresh, intentional perspective to Palace’s culinary identity.
TONY ZAYAS: Director of Operations
With over two decades in the hospitality industry, Tony brings a rare depth of perspective to his role as General Manager at Palace. A Miami native, his career spans nearly every position a restaurant can offer — from line cook and executive chef to bartender, server, general manager, and owner — giving him an instinctive understanding of what it takes to run a great operation at every level.
Tony built his culinary foundation at what is widely considered the premier ski resort in North America, where he earned three consecutive #1 food and dining awards as Executive Sous Chef. Driven by a desire to understand the full arc of the food chain, he then made a deliberate pivot to work at Moloaʻa Farm on Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi — immersing himself in farm-to-table principles from the ground up.
Santa Fe’s pull has been a constant throughout his career. He first answered it when he came to open a local brewery and distillery, before returning to Miami to serve as Managing Partner of a premier vegan restaurant in Wynwood, the heart of the city’s vibrant arts district. A period of consulting for restaurants across the Southeast followed, deepening his breadth of operational expertise.
When Santa Fe called again, Tony answered — and brought everything with him.
Fall/Winter Hours
Wednesday – Sunday
4 PM to 10 PM
(Happy Hour 4 PM to 5:30 PM)
142 West Palace Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
505-919-9935
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