Israel Rivera Archives

A Seat at the Table

Chef Israel Rivera offers a plea to give people who cook for a living the chance to eat at top-tier restaurants.

Chef Israel Rivera, en route to Truth or Consequences for a healing soak, makes the case for exiting the highway both for the food and the rocks.

Chef Israel Rivera recommends where to eat New Mexican in Albuquerque, based not only on the quality of the food but on the quality of the vibe.

These three simple recipes prove that beets can hit more notes than they usually get credit for.

Carlos Condit and Israel Rivera on their Rough-and-Tumble Paths into Albuquerque’s Food Scene By...

photos by Stephanie Cameron an Interview with Israel (IZZ) Rivera, Chef and Owner...