Alexa Numkena-Anderson
Chef Alexa Numkena-Anderson weaves together her Yakama, Hopi, and Mexican Indigenous roots to impart a culinary experience rooted in tradition, storytelling, and community. After a year and a half of operating pop-ups, she opened her first brick-and-mortar location in May 2025 in NE Portland, Oregon. Javelina is Portland’s first Indigenous restaurant.
Indigenous Kitchens, Regional Voices - $25
Five leading chefs from across the country share how their work is rooted in place while navigating the realities of running restaurants and food businesses. From sourcing ingredients and honoring ancestral knowledge to building sustainable models and educating diners, each chef brings a distinct perspective shaped by their region and lived experience. Together, Elena Terry, Crystal Wahpepah, Alexa Numkena-Anderson, Johnny Ortiz-Concha, and Tina Arguleta explore how Indigenous foodways continue to evolve—shaped by land, culture, and community—while redefining what Indigenous cuisine looks like today. This moderated conversation with Andi Murphy will be recorded for the Toasted Sister podcast, giving audiences an opportunity to join a broader conversation on Indigenous food, identity, and the future of the industry.
A Tale of Two Tribes with Alexa Numkena-Anderson, Javelina - $30
Weaving together traditional elements of her PNW and SW Tribes, Chef Alexa Numkena-Anderson will prepare a Smoked Salmon and Berry Salsa dish accompanied by Hopi Blue Corn Bread Bites.