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Chef Jessica Biederman brings experience from distinguished hotel restaurants and seafood-focused kitchens to her role as executive chef of Urban Farmer Denver. Throughout her career, Biederman has worked alongside celebrated culinary leaders, opened a major Denver restaurant and developed an approach to modern American cuisine informed by thoughtful sourcing, collaboration and technical precision. 2026 BOSW […]
Born and raised in Maryville, Tennessee, Chef David Rule discovered his passion for cooking early on, spending time in the kitchen with his Mamaw. Her influence and the culinary traditions of Southern Appalachia taught him that food could preserve family history, evoke memories and bring people together. That foundation now informs Rule’s work in West […]
James Beard Award-nominated chef Kim Canteenwalla brings more than 30 years of culinary experience and industry leadership to Las Vegas. His international career has included work in Singapore, Thailand, Dubai, Bali, Toronto and Montreal, along with leadership roles at restaurants and resorts around the world. 2026 BOSW Southwest Chef Series Hub Canteenwalla later brought that […]
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Scheduled to open in April 2027, Under Canvas Santa Fe will occupy 640 acres of rolling high desert near the Galisteo Basin Preserve. It will be the company’s first New Mexico location and 18th property overall. The camp will introduce several firsts for the hospitality brand, including temperature-controlled cabins, on-site saunas and a dedicated event […]
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Meet 41 chefs and culinary leaders shaping the future of dining across the Southwest. The Southwest’s culinary identity cannot be defined by a single flavor, ingredient or tradition. It’s shaped by family recipes, Indigenous foodways, borderlands influences, global perspectives, local agriculture and the chefs who transform those stories into memorable dining experiences. The inaugural 2026 […]
At Kai, Chef Drew Anderson approaches fine dining through education, seasonality, local sourcing and respect for the Gila River Indian Community. His cooking combines Indigenous ingredients and Southwestern food traditions with global techniques while helping guests understand the people, land and stories behind each dish. Need more? Read more: 2026 BOSW Southwest Chef Series Chef […]
Denver’s Tamayo is marking two meaningful occasions this fall: Día de los Muertos and the restaurant’s 25th anniversary on Larimer Square. From Oct. 6 through Nov. 3, 2026, chef and restaurateur Richard Sandoval’s contemporary Mexican restaurant will present El Sol: The Golden Sun, a month-long celebration featuring seasonal dishes, handcrafted cocktails, a community ofrenda and […]
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