Justin Pioche
Justin Pioche, a Salt Clan Dine’ born for the Folded Arms people, is a James Beard Finalist for Best Chef: Southwest (AZ, NM, NV, OK), Farmer at NEA, Public speaker for various organizations, and advocate for Agricultural Education. Pioche Food Group is a food service business based in Upper Fruitland, NM, providing catering services, private dining, and a nine-course dining experience called ‘LorAmy’.
Chefs' Tasting Experience - $55
Taste your way through the Indigenous Foodways Festival with seven curated bites from a diverse group of Indigenous chefs and food businesses representing a range of culinary traditions, regions, and perspectives. Participants will receive one signature tasting from each featured vendor, offering a sampling of Indigenous ingredients, ancestral knowledge, and contemporary Native cuisine. Ticket includes general admission, museum admission, and seven tasting tickets.
Squash Seven Ways Cooking Demonstration with Justin Pioche - $25
As a huge part of Dine' history, diet, and culture, the humble, nutrient-dense vegetable—squash—is represented in a modern way by Chef Pioche. From seed to skin, puree to puck, squash can be prepared in multiple shapes and forms to ensure full utilization of this underrated vegetable.