Albuquerque brewery and local chef named 2026 James Beard Award nominees

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — An Albuquerque brewery and a local chef have both been named 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award nominees. According to the James Beard awards, these nominees "embody exceptional talent and leadership within the independent restaurant industry." There's a total of 13 categories and a "Best Chef" category based on region. Read [...]