History of Sophia's Place Sophia's place began in the heart and soul of owner and Chef Dennis Apodaca. The restaurant is named after Dennis' daughter Sophia. Mr. Apodaca has cooked in many restaurants in San Francisco and Santa Fe. He was the Sous Chef at the world famous Santa Cafe, and worked for such well-known chefs as Mark Miller of the Coyote Cafe and Alice Waters of Chez Panizze. Dennis...
You might not notice tiny Sophia's Place as you drive through the North Valley, dwarfed as it is by the chain giants that dominate Fourth Street. But locals seek out this New Mexican gem, packing it at weekend brunch hours. Sophia's offers variations on American, Italian and New Mexican food, but puts a distinctly local stamp on them, such as serving pancakes with pinon (pine nut) butter. If...