At Algodones Distillery we honor that philosophy and hand craft spirits that reflect their time and place.  Using traditional pot stills, artesian well water and our bosque location for aging, we source and distill local ingredients from blue corn to juniper, piñon and more into "The Spirits of New Mexico". All Algodones products are available at our 2 Tasting Room locations - Algodones and Ruidoso - and in may fine retailers, bars and restaurants statewide.  If you don't see us on the shelves or behind the bar be sure to have the manager ask for us. Be our guest(s)!  Interested ..read more

Taylor Garrett Spirits was borne out of an aviator’s vision to produce a unique line of spirits using breakthrough aging technology while honoring the traditions of the world’s great Master Distillers. We are a veteran-owned company located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and founded by Scott Feuille, a retired Naval Aviator and commercial airline pilot. Having traveled the globe and tasted some of the finest spirits the world has to offer, he’s always been fascinated by the skill and traditions of the great American distillers. With a passion for distilling and in pursuit of the perfect timeless ..read more

Celebrating 100 Years of Hospitality! Step into the past and experience the splendor of the American Southwest at La Fonda on the PlazaTM, the only Santa Fe New Mexico hotel situated on the historic Santa Fe Plaza. Start your vacation in Santa Fe and experience the allure of old world charm at one of the best Santa Fe hotels, where tasteful, modern conveniences blend with the warmth of authentic New Mexican style ..read more

Founded in 1998, Twisters has grown to 17 awesome locations centralized in New Mexico and is now expanding into Colorado with 2 restaurants! Twisters is a fast casual dining experience specializing in New Mexican foods with our famous red and green chile as well as American favorites! Twisters was started with the idea that customers wanted quality food at fast food prices with quick service in a pleasant environment. Our goal is to always exceed our customers’ expectations in value, quality, and service ..read more

This year’s winners started early in the NM restaurant industry.  One partner started as a dishwasher straight out of high school at Cattle Baron and eventually moved up to management at other restaurants.  Years later, he’d share his superpowers by traveling to struggling restaurants from Oregon to Florida and help to turn them around by focusing on retraining staff and revamping menus and décor.  In 2015, a lifelong dream was realized when a partnership was formed to open their own restau ..read more

This year’s Superhero Chef has spent 45 years completely dedicated to the passion and craft of the table.  For him, food is not about trying to create a new trend but perfecting what you are doing every day.  He was awarded James Beard Best Chef of the Southwest in 2005 and just celebrated his 20th anniversary as the owner of The Compound in Santa Fe. Under his energetic leadership, The Compound has won many awards for their food, wine, and service. His superpowers of innovation, style, and freshness ..read more

This year’s Restaurant Neighbor Superhero spearheads the charity Kitchen Kids Inc, which is in its 6th year of providing free cooking courses where kids work side-by-side with professionals.  He is also the director of the 505 Food Fights, a food competition that promotes our industry and has raised tens of thousands for charity. His own personal and physical challenges have been no match for his superpowers of empathy and tenacity.  In his words, he uses life’s challenges as motivation to professionally and personally be an inspiration to others chasing down their dreams. Congr ..read more

2021’s Manager of the Year winner has been in the industry for years.  Starting at 15 at Santa Fe’s Haagen-Dazs.  She moved up, including managing the Student Café in college.  20 years ago, she began Barista work at began Barista work at Ohori's Coffee, Tea, and Chocolate, and became the General Manager in 2006.  She gained partial ownership and continued as general manager for what is now Ohori's Coffee Roasters in 2017.  She has shown extraordinary management skills in listening and training staff, provides a safe environment for staff and customers and continues to ..read more

Annapurna is the place for a healing cuisine. To accomplish this mission of serving a healing cuisine as prescribed in the Ayurvedic tradition, our restaurants maintain certain principles and philosophies that are very unique in the food industry. Our food is made by hand in our kitchens from fresh produce, locally grown and organic. Our food is FREE of dead animals (eggs, meat, poultry or seafood), cholesterol, saturated fats, trans fats, white sugar, refined sugar, white flour, artificial sweeteners, honey, peanuts, preservatives or pesticides. We use rice bran oil - cholesterol free, trans ..read more

Vick's Vittles Country Kitchen is well known across Albuquerque for its excellent selection of southwestern and country food. Vick's Vittles also has a conference room with 40-50 seats available for parties and special events. We also offer catering services ..read more