We sat down with Executive Chef Melissa Araujo of Alma Cafe in New Orleans, Louisiana. Alma Cafe is an award-winning Honduran restaurant located in the Bywater, just outside of the French Quarter. From Pollo Chuco, to Bloody Mary's and avocado toast Alma offers an extensive array of dishes focusing on Honduran food.

We sat down with James Beard Foundation’s 2024 “Best Chef Southwest” Semi-Finalist, Executive Chef Steve Riley of Mesa Provisions in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Winners of the prestigious James Bear Foundation awards, which debuted a new “Outstanding Bakery” category this year, will be announced June 5, 2023.