Red and Green: New Mexico’s Culinary Scene is on Fire: April, 2024
JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION (JBF) HONORS NEW MEXICO RESTAURANTS, BAKERS AND CHEFS: Four New Mexico-based restaurants, chefs and bakers are finalist for James Beard Foundation awards. Two of the awards–“Outstanding Restaurant” and “Outstanding Restaurant” are national awards. Santa Fe’s The Compound is a finalist for “Outstanding Restaurant” honors. Welcoming guests since 1966, The Compound is on every local’s short list as New Mexico’s best restaurant. Could it also be the nation’s most outstanding restaurant. One Thrilling blogger thinks it just might be. The Burque Bakehouse, ensconced in downtown Albuquerque is a finalist in the “Outstanding Bakery” category. The bustling bakery offers an array of baked goods and pastries unlike any bakery in New Mexico. The best thing about waking up is…