Stewarding their land and serving gorgeous meals in Albuquerque's North Valley. What you'll notice when you arrive is a working farm, a restaurant, outdoor spaces purposed into picnic areas, and a team of professionals. This is the brainchild of a father and daughter team. David Montoya purchased the farm forty years ago, rather than seeing it turned into a housing development. Daughter Cherie Montoya who envisioned the working farm could also be serving amazing meals, overlooking a beautiful kitchen garden, the expansive farm and David's cattlefield with grazing cattle.
Today's interview is with Rosa Zamora who weaves together the nine year history of Farm & Table. Rosa's role as Manager, allows us to see the behind-the-scenes--the pandemic pivots and the energy of a terrific team. Chef Steve Riley landed Edible's Local Hero award during the pandemic. A New Mexico native, he is proudly bringing forward the permaculture at the farm with sunchokes, tomatoes, peppers, a new herb garden to name a few. In spite of the pandemic Farm and Chef has kept on as many team members as they can, including Wine Director James Krajewski. Let's not leave out the good work of the rest of the team: Manager Max Wager, Pastry Chef Vanessa Martinez and Lead Line Josh Loveless and Sous Chef Jens Peter Smith. Clearly they recognize their role caring for a farm in the best of times, and eagerly recognize their role of creating a special corner of the world where diners can get into nature, get away from their day to day, and experience a dinner or a picnic...or a subscription!
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