Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

Eldora Chocolate [https://eldorachocolate.com/] represents a newer era of small-batch, bean-to-bar chocolate—chocolate made from scratch with a focus on quality, transparency, and education. In this episode of 5-Minute Fridays, we chat with Steve Prickett about the importance of building relationships with farmers, R&D, and the challenges of fine chocolate making.

Handed Down

Rancho de Santa Fe [https://www.facebook.com/Velarde.Orchards] is a sixteenth-generation farm; the Velardes have been growing fruit at Velarde Orchards for over four hundred years, since 1598. They sell their produce and dozens of value-added products at the Fruit Basket. In this episode of 5-Minute Fridays, Eddie Velarde and his son Caleb share their family’s history and reflect on what farming will look like for the next generation. This episode is brought to you by  Quivira Coalition. [https://quiviracoalition.org/]

Table 32

Through his dedication and hard work, Jonathan Ashworth, of Arroyo Vino [https://arroyovino.com/], has become known as one of Santa Fe’s best servers, consistently going above and beyond for his guests. In this episode of 5-Minute Fridays, we talk about the diplomacy and delicate balance of details needed to be an exceptional server, and along the way, Jonathan shares some anecdotes on unusually big tips.

Beer for a Better Burque

Tractor Brewing [https://getplowed.com/] has been around for more than two decades, not only making award-winning beer but also contributing to their community through donations and by cultivating inclusive, neighborhood-driven spaces where live music, local art, and community-led events regularly bring people together. In this episode of 5-Minute Fridays, we talk with Jeremy Kinter about the challenges of operating a brewery when the industry as a whole is on a downward trend.   This episode is brought to you by Quivira Coalition [https://quiviracoalition.org/].

Raising the “Steaks” in Hospitality

Market Steer Steakhouse [https://marketsteersteakhouse.com/] delivers a modern take on the classic steak house and is dedicated to the fine art of front-of-house hospitality. In this episode of 5-Minute Fridays, we visit with general manager Kristina Goode and executive chef Kathleen Crook and chat about all things beef, regional sourcing, and the service that has made them one of Santa Fe’s premier dining spots.