Rebecca Freeman delivers stunning desserts at Coyote Cafe and Santacafé, defined by refined artistry, imagination, and years of experience. In this episode of 5-Minute Fridays, we dive into her inspiration, her favorite flavor combinations, baking at high altitude, and why dessert is always worth ordering.

Lost Cultures Tea Bar is located in the heart of the Sawmill District in Albuquerque, and they prove not only that a good mixed drink is possible without alcohol, but that a good social space is equally possible without it. In this episode of 5-Minute Fridays, we talk with Ryan Brown about creating nonalcoholic drinks inspired by different cuisines and ingredients. 

Ray Naranjo of Manko Native American Fusion uses modern and ancestral cooking techniques, pushing the limits of what is known, unknown, and forgotten about the Indigenous food cultures of North America. In this episode, we talk with Naranjo about the years of kitchen experience that brought him to his work today.

When Liz Gaylor opened tiny grocer ABQ in 2020, her goal was simple: make it easier for people to eat local every day. Stocked with New Mexico-sourced meats, dairy, grains, produce, and herbs along with locally roasted coffee, her small shop has become a hub for community and connection. In this episode, we discuss the realities of running a neighborhood grocery store and how her café and prepared foods are helping to make eating local more accessible to everyone.

Kosmos Restaurant & Astropub, housed in a 1930s-era warehouse in Albuquerque’s Wells Park neighborhood, opened its doors in 2018. In this episode, we talk with owner Jerry Miller and head chef Cheyne Bishop, who together have created an eclectic dining experience that goes far beyond typical bar food. 

Sean Sheehan started chasing his dream of becoming a vintner in his own backyard ten years ago—and his home is still the heart of his operation today. In this episode, we talk about Sheehan Winery’s growth over the past decade, the science behind winemaking, and the push to put New Mexico wines on the map alongside Napa and the Willamette Valley.

With more than 120 varieties of heirloom fruits, vegetables, and grains, in addition to milk goats, laying hens, sheep, rabbits, and geese, Chispas Farm is the embodiment of diversified agriculture in Albuquerque’s South Valley. In this episode, we talk with farm manager Casey Holland, who has been with Chispas since 2017, about mentorship and building a legacy farm. 

NOSA Restaurant & Inn sits at the end of a secluded gravel road in Ojo Caliente. As the sole chef and innkeeper on duty, Graham Dodds preps, cooks, plates, and, often, checks guests in, all while tending to whatever is simmering on the stove. In this episode, we talk with Dodds about the inspiration behind his multicourse prix fixe menu, which changes not only with the seasons but every weekend of the year. 

Chris and Yana Whitson are the owners of Farm to You by Bomvida. They’re passionate about bringing you 100 percent local products at their three locations in Belen, Albuquerque, and Grants. In this episode, we talk with Chris about why supporting local businesses is so important. He shares how spending just ten dollars a week on local goods can make a big difference in our economy and how their market is helping seventy local producers get fair prices for their products. 

Ihatov Bread and Coffee opened its doors in Albuquerque’s Nob Hill in 2020 and recently celebrated its fifth anniversary. In this episode, we interview the husband-and-wife team, Nobu Mizushima and Yuko Kawashimo, who embrace a zen approach to baking, delivering happiness in every loaf of bread and pastry. We discuss how the flow of water parallels the art of baking and the importance of being able to respond to ever-changing circumstances.