NM chef named 2020 James Beard finalist

A New Mexico chef has been named a finalist for the 2020 James Beard Foundation Awards. The awards are known to be the culinary equivalent to the Oscars, making them the most prestigious honor for those working in the culinary industry.

Jonathan Perno, executive chef of Campo at Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm, has been named a finalist for the Best Chef Southwest category, which includes chefs from Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and Oklahoma. Perno was one of the five New Mexico chefs announced…

Source: The Business Journal