An edible Local Hero is an exceptional individual, business, or organization making a positive impact on New Mexico’s food systems. These honorees nurture our communities through food, service, and socially and environmentally sustainable business practices. Edible New Mexico readers nominate and vote for their favorite local chefs, growers, artisans, advocates, and other food professionals in two dozen categories—including this year’s new Innovator award. In each issue of edible, we feature interviews with a handful of the winners, allowing us to get better acquainted with them and the important work they do. Please join us in thanking these Local Heroes for being at the forefront of New Mexico’s local food movement.
Campo at Los Poblanos
Restaurant, Albuquerque
David Sellers, Street Food Institute
Olla Award (Local Hero Award)
Duran Central Pharmacy
Cafe, Albuquerque
Rancho Gallina
Innovator
Three Sisters Kitchen
Organization/Non-Profit
Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown
Food Event
The Copper Lounge
Mixologist / Cocktail Program
Silver Leaf Farms
Farm, Albuquerque
Black Bird Saloon, Cerrillos
Restaurant, Greater New Mexico
Marc Quinones, MAS
Chef, Albuquerque
Dolina Bakery & Cafe
Cafe, Santa Fe
Talin Market
Food Shop/Specialty Retailer
Peculiar Farms
Farm, Greater New Mexico
Cacao Santa Fe
Food Artisan
Humble Coffee
Beverage Artisan, Non-Alcoholic
"A Farm, A Ranch, A Refuge," Briana Olson
Edible Writer/Best Story
Coyote Cafe
Restaurant, Santa Fe
Mark Kiffin, The Compound
Chef, Santa Fe
Malaguena's Latin Tapas
Food Truck
Dr. Fieldgoods
Gastropub
Bosque Brewing
Beverage Artisan, Beer
Casa Rondeña Winery
Beverage Artisan, Wine
Still Spirits
Beverage Artisan, Spirits
Urban Rebel Farms
Farm, Santa Fe
