Food with Soul on the Mother Road

Food with Soul on the Mother Road

In our latest issue, Ungelbah Dávila explores a lesser-traveled stretch of historic Route 66 in western New Mexico, uncovering two memorable stops that serve meals worth celebrating.

In Milan, Thatz Good Eden delivers scratch-made comfort food inspired by flavors from around the world. In Grants, the Junkyard on 66 blends smoke, blues, and industrial character into an experience that lives up to its name.

Discover more in Food with Soul on the Mother Road. Read the digital edition or have a copy delivered to your door.

Indigenous Foodways Festival

Through storytelling, live demonstrations, hands-on classes, art, and shared meals, the Indigenous Foodways Festival celebrates Indigenous voices while creating space for connection, understanding, and community.

Add-On Highlights

Tickets are limited, but a few remain.

• The Journey of Corn with Pyet DeSpain — Cooking Demonstration — $65
• Mezcal Matters: Indigenous Knowledge, Global Markets, and a tasting with Tosba Mezcal — $30
• A Feather and a Fork Cooking Demonstration with Crystal Wahpepah — $25
• Indigenous Kitchens, Regional Voices featuring Elena Terry, Crystal Wahpepah, Alexa Numkena-Anderson, Johnny Ortiz-Concha, and Tina Archuleta — $25
• A Tale of Two Tribes with Alexa Numkena-Anderson of Javelina — $25

Join us on Museum Hill on Saturday, June 20, and experience Indigenous foodways in motion.

Online ticket sales close tomorrow at 4:00 PM. Tickets will also be available onsite beginning Saturday at 9:30 AM.

Cooking Fresh: Oaxacan Chocolate at Home

The newest edition of Cooking Fresh features recipes inspired by Oaxacan chef Oscar Carrizosa of Casa Crespo, where chocolate is crafted and sold above the cooking school.

Ingredients such as Rosita de Cacao—made from the same dried flowers used in tejate—and Chile Ancho add delicate heat and rich aromatics, creating a dessert that feels distinctly Oaxacan.

Oaxacan chocolate, including the Taza brand, can often be found at Mexican specialty markets throughout New Mexico.

Lena Street Summer Fest

Lena Street is excited to welcome the community back for the annual Lena Street Summer Fest on Saturday, June 27, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

This year’s celebration combines everything into one unforgettable event featuring a beer garden, live music, special guest vendors, and some of the best local creations around.

Mark your calendar and join the celebration on Lena Street.