The Santa Fe Farmers Market has been recognized as one of the top local markets in the country and is a popular spot for locals and visitors during its Saturday and Tuesday market days. After polling local restaurants, an additional market day was selected to better serve busy Santa Fe chefs wanting to support the Santa Fe Alliance’s growing Farm to Restaurant initiative.

Beginning on June 24, 2010, the Santa Fe Farmers Market will be open on Thursdays from 3-7 pm to allow chefs, and the public, to shop for locally produced foods. In addition, the Thursday markets will feature Cook with the Chef from 5:30 to 6:30, when Santa Fe chefs prepare and share a signature dish made from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Cook with the Chef takes place each Thursday through October 7. Sixteen of Santa Fe’s best known chefs will take part, talking about their recipes, their choice of local food sources, preparing a dish, and answering questions.

No cost to attend. Just keep in mind, we are not just handing out free food. We’d like your attention during the presentations. See you there!

Once we have the recipes, they will be posted under the restaurant listing.

• Cook with the Chef - George Gundrey of Atrisco Cafe & Bar
  Thu Sep 9th, 2010 - 05:30pm
• Cook with the Chef - Patrick Gharrity of La Casa Sena
  Thu Sep 16th, 2010 - 05:30pm
• Cook with the Chef - Jennifer Nelson of Annapurna's World Vegetarian Cafe
  Thu Sep 23rd, 2010 - 05:30pm
• Cook with the Chef - Ahmed Obo of Jambo Cafe
  Thu Sep 30th, 2010 - 05:30pm
• Cook with the Chef - Megan Tucker of Amavi
  Thu Oct 7th, 2010 - 05:30pm