Six New Mexico Spots Named 2026 James Beard Semifinalists

Six New Mexico eateries and chefs were named semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards, including Albuquerque’s Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. (Outstanding Bar), Daydream Rum Bar (Best New Bar), and The Burque Bakehouse (Outstanding Bakery), plus chefs Steve Riley of Mesa Provisions, Graham Dodds of NOSA Restaurant & Inn, and Danny Calleros of Ardovino’s Desert Crossing in the Best Chef: Southwest category. Finalists will be announced March 31, with the awards ceremony June 15 in Chicago. Bow & Arrow is Indigenous- and female-owned; Calleros notes the family-run Ardovino’s history since 1949, and NM chefs see growing recognition beyond Santa Fe.