Chef at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing named semifinalist for James Beard Award for Best Chef

SUNLAND PARK, N.M (KFOX14/CBS4) — Executive Chef Danny Calleros of Ardovino’s Desert Crossing has been named a semifinalist for the 2026 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest.

This recognition places him among the top culinary leaders from Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Oklahoma.

The James Beard Awards, often called the “Academy Awards of the food world,” honor chefs, restaurants, and food professionals who have significantly impacted American cuisine…

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