ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Chef Marie Yniguez has become one of New Mexico’s most recognizable chefs, earning national attention through her appearances on Chopped, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, and recognition as a James Beard Award semifinalist. But behind the success is a reality local restaurant owners know all too well.
Chef Marie joins Chris and Gabby this week on the New Mexico News Insiders Podcast for a heart-to-heart about her decision to close her downtown Albuquerque restaurant, My Moms, on July 31st. She shares the challenges of running a small business amid rising food costs, increasing expenses, and a changing restaurant industry.
A New Mexico native, Chef Marie also reflects on how she fell in love with cooking as a child in her mom’s kitchen, the inspiration behind her authentic New Mexican comfort food, and what makes our state’s cuisine so special. She also explains why this latest chapter isn’t the end of her food journey…