Back of House

The kitchen at Campo in motion, photo by Douglas Merriam.

From dishwasher to sous-chef to line cook, the people working in restaurant kitchens are some of the hardest workers in the industry, and they don’t often get much shine. So, here are shots from behind the scenes at three New Mexico restaurants, featuring the fine people who—quite literally—put the food on your table.

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Campo at Los Poblanos

Photos by Douglas Merriam
Rubin Romero, dinner line cook. Copyright: © Douglas Merriam
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Prairie Star Restaurant

Photos by Nathaniel Tetsuro Paolinelli

Brianna Barajas, server. Copyright © Nathaniel Paolinelli
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Dr. Field Goods

Photos by Douglas Merriam

Pablo, line cook, and Anfer, line cook. Copyright © Douglas Merriam
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