Restaurants Serving Local/Seasonal Food
Farmers’ Markets in New Mexico
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market – Support agriculture in Northern NM by connecting community and agricultural producers
Find A Market – New Mexico Farmers’ Marketing Association – Find CSA (community supported agriculture) subscriptions, farm stands, farmers’ markets, grocery co-ops and mobile markets selling fresh, local produce.
The Farm Stand – a café and retail space that highlights local and small-scale sustainable agriculture in Corrales, NM
Sustainable Meat/Poultry/Seafood
Beck & Bulow – Pasture-raised buffalo and other sustainably raised animal products
C4 Farms – Forage-fed and finished beef
Lotus Farms – Transparently grown, pasture raised poultry and pork
Shepherd’s Lamb – The only producers of certified-organic lamb in New Mexico, and among few ranchers in the U.S. who still graze sheep on wild land
Local Organizations Making a Difference
Support Local Farmers / Food Access / Food Justice / Food Policy
Agri-Cultura Network – Contribute to a community driven, farmer-owned cooperative supplying sustainably grown local produce
Cooking with Kids – Educate and empower children and families to make healthy food choices
Farm to Table – Build a local, healthy, equitable and sustainable food system
The Food Depot – Support Northern New Mexico’s food bank
Indigenous Farm Hub (CSA) – Engage Indigenous communities in creating a network to strengthen local, sustainable food systems
Kitchen Angels – Deliver nutritious meals to homebound people in Northern NM
The Kitchen Table – Empower entrepreneurs and businesses to innovate, grow, and thrive at an accessible, affordable commercial kitchen
LaMontañita Food Co-Op – Shop at New Mexico’s largest community-owned natural foods market
Lineage Seeds – organic seed company dedicated to preserving heirloom varietals in handmade clay pots
New Mexico Farmers’ Marketing Association – Support farmers and food access programs
New Mexico Food & Agriculture Policy Council (NMFAPC) – Advocate for food systems to strengthen our food and farm economies
New Mexico Harvest – Join one of the largest direct-to-consumer local food suppliers (CSA) in New Mexico
New Mexico Healthy Soil Working Group – Accelerate soil health stewardship in the state
Northern New Mexico Young Farmers’ Alliance – Engage in policy advocacy, peer to peer learning, and resource sharing to support new and beginning farmers in NM
Rio Grande Grain – Connect heritage grain enthusiasts in Northern New Mexico
Reunity Resources – Volunteer at a regenerative, nonprofit community farm, soil yard, local grocery, and education center
Santa Fe Botanical Garden – Celebrate, cultivate and conserve the rich botanical heritage and biodiversity of our region
Santa Fe Community College Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) program - The Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) program is designed for those who are interested in pursuing a sustainable agriculture career and learning about modern farming practices to efficiently enhance plant growth and create sustainable production systems.
Santa Fe Extension Master Gardeners – Learn, teach, and promote locally sustainable gardening
Santa Fe Food Policy Council – Create and maintain a regional food system that provides safe, nutritious food at reasonable prices
Seeds in Common – Support for seed keepers and food growers to nourish healthy communities, care for land & water, and grow seed diversity
Shed Project – Contribute to a regenerative ecosystem
Slow Food Santa Fe – Take pleasure in sharing good food and supporting our community
Southwest Grassfed Livestock Alliance (SWGFLA) – Support and promote grassfed production and consumption across the Southwest
Squash Blossom (CSA) – Find your local farm source for healthy food
Street Food Institute - An organization dedicated to shaping a healthy, sustainable and creative food future across New Mexico.
Tesuque Pueblo Farm & Seed Bank – Help the community become more sustainable,
preserve traditional seeds and foods, and maintain a healthier lifestyle
Thornburg Foundation (Land & Agriculture Initiative) – Support advancement of more resilient, sustainable, and localized agricultural systems in NM
Quivira Coalition – Build soil, biodiversity, and resilience on western working landscapes
YouthWorks Culinary Arts Training Program & Social Justice Kitchen – Train young people to prepare meals for school food services, summer meal programs, food trucks, and catering
Cookbooks Featuring Native American + Southwestern Cuisine
The Ark of Taste: Delicious and Distinctive Foods that Define the United States by Giselle Kennedy Lord and David S. Shields
Café Pasqual’s Cookbook by Katharine Kagel
Celebrating the Foods of New Mexico by Susan Curtis & Nicole Curtis Ammerman
The Chile Line: Historic Northern New Mexican Recipes by Liddie Martinez
Cooking with Café Pasqual’s by Katharine Kagel
Coyote Café by Mark Miller
Coyote’s Pantry by Mark Miller and Mark Kiffin
Farm Fresh Journey: Santa Fe Farmers Market Cookbook by Douglas Merriam
Flavors of the Southwest by Susan Curtis & Nicole Curtis Ammerman
Foods of the Southwest Indian Nations by Lois Ellen Frank
From Seed to Plate, Soil to Sky: Modern Plant-Based Recipes Using Native American Ingredients by Lois Ellen Frank
Geronimo: Fine Dining in Santa Fe by Cliff Skoglund, Eric DiStefano & Judyth Hill
Harry’s Roadhouse Cookbook by Harry Shapiro & Peyton Young
Mark Miller’s Indian Market Cookbook by Mark Miller
Native American Cooking by Lois Ellen Frank
The Pueblo Food Experience Cookbook: Whole Food of Our Ancestors co-edited by Roxanne Swentzell and Patricia M. Perea
The Rancho de Chimayó Cookbook by Cheryl Alters Jamison & Bill Jamison
Salsas and Tacos by Susan Curtis
The Santa Fe School of Cooking Cookbook by Susan Curtis
Taco Table by Lois Ellen Frank
Cooking Classes
New Mexico Food & Wine Events
A directory of food & wine events across the state
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute events
Angels Dine Out
Crawdaddy Blues Fest (Madrid)
Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown
Las Golondrinas Annual Santa Fe Wine Festival, Harvest Festival
Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta
Santa Fe Restaurant Week
Souper Bowl
Taco Wars (NM Cocktail Week)
New Mexico Food Publications
Edible New Mexico – celebrate our state’s vibrant food culture, season by season
Table New Mexico – explore food culture, cutting-edge design, a growing neighborhood, and a flourishing educational climate
Food Podcasts
Down to Earth: The Plate to Planet, Mary Charlotte Domandi
The following podcasts (non-local) can be found on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.
Eat Drink Think, Edible Communities
The Food Chain, BBC
Food Politics, Marion Nestle
Food with Mark Bittman
Gastropod
Good Food, Evan Kleiman
Grazing Grass, Cal Hardage
Milk Street Radio, Christopher Kimball
Proof, America’s Test Kitchen
Savor
Splendid Table
The Sporkful
A Taste of the Past, Linda Pelaccio, Heritage Radio Network
Toasted Sister, Andi Murphy
What You’re Eating – Food Print, Nathan Dalton
ZOE, Science and Nutrition, Jonathan Wolf