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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 […]
Chef Nick Zocco brings his Southwestern roots, more than two decades of culinary experience and a commitment to seasonal, locally sourced ingredients to Urban Hill in Salt Lake City. Born in Utah and raised in Los Alamos, New Mexico, the “Beat Bobby Flay” winner has earned national recognition while helping advance Utah’s growing culinary identity. […]
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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 […]
Chef Linda Garcia was born in Ventura, California, and grew up in San Diego, where she discovered her love for cooking at just eight years old in her grandmother’s kitchen. Watching her abuela cook, she learned that food is about creating connections — a lesson that ignited her culinary journey. For Garcia, cooking was never […]
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