HofArc Holiday Celebration

The holiday season at HofArc is all about family and friends. It’s a chance to pause and show how much we appreciate each other.

This month, we celebrated with a delicious dinner at Cádiz Restaurant Lounge. This casual, yet elegant, spot is one of the up-and-coming stars on Santa Barbara’s State St. It’s unanimous, Cádiz gets a big thumbs up from HofArc, and if you give them a try we think you’ll agree. If you’re looking for an amazing culinary and top shelf evening out — this is the place.

About 30 of our team members and their guests joined in a delightful evening that was opened up by HofArc’s owners Matthew and Wally Hofmann. “We are so grateful for the personal care and quality you each put your work,” said Wally. “Your fine craftsmanship is only exceeded by the value of your friendship… we are so blessed to share each day at work with you.”

Then we all got down to the business we know best: having a great time. How fun? Well, as they say in Las Vegas, “What happens at Cádiz, stays at Cádiz.” Suffice to say, we did have a perfect evening thanks to a the amazing team that owners Messina, Dante and Michael DeRose have assembled. We especially like the way that Cádiz is a family — just like HofArc.

Whether your evening calls for a party of 30 (as ours), or a delicious dinner for two, you’ll be treated to a cornucopia of seafood, pizzas, pastas, and creative entrees. Or, you may simply want to enjoy a seasonal cocktail and scrumptious Italian small plates. Either way, at Cádiz you’ll be treated to Southern Seaside fare and first rate service in the heart of historic downtown Santa Barbara.

There’s a reason their food tastes so good — it’s all fresh and local. Several times a week, their Head Chef Alex Bollinger, Consultant Chef John Pettitt and their staff shop the local Farmer’s Market for fresh produce. Almost daily they visit the Santa Barbara Harbor for fresh seafood such as crab, lobster, and sea bass.

Did we mention the drinks? Ah, yes, the drinks. You may not find a better frosty beverage in town thanks to bartender Scotty. Servers Dudley and Sean, supported by Antoine, and hostess Alex, provided a great experience all around.

After the party, most of us walked off the meal and drinks with stops at several of State Street’s finest clubs — starting off with The James Joyce for some swing music ‘n’ dancing, and ended up at… now, wouldn’t you like to know!

Thanks for a fabulous time, Cádiz! Congrats, to the entire HofArc Team!

Cádiz, 509 State St., (805) 770-2760