Awards and Accolades

5- Time Chef of the Year Finalist, NMRA

4- Time Restaurant Neighbor Finalist, NMRA (Philanthropy)

2016 Rio Rancho Best of the City Winner: Best New Restaurant

2016 People’s Choice Award Winner: Best of Rio Rancho

2017 Best of the City Winner: Best Undiscovered Restaurant

2017 Mac and Cheese Festival: Bronze Award Winner

2018 Reader's Choice: Best Upscale Restaurant

2018 Reader's Choice: Most Supportive Business (Philanthropy) 

2018 Best of the City Winner: Best Destination Restaurant

2018 Best of the City Finalist: Best Chef

2018 New Mexico Chef of the Year Winner, NMRA

2019 National Restaurant Neighbor New Mexico Philanthropist Winner, National Restaurant Association

2019 Denver Pairsine Wine and Food Pairing: Judges Choice Winner

2019 Hot Plate Award Winner: ABQ Best Dessert

2019 Holman's for Autism Cook-off Winner: Judge's Choice

2019 State Fair Winner: Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown

2019 Best of the City Winner: Best Chef

2020 Local Hero Award Winner: 505 Food Fights

2020 Best of the City Winner: Best Undiscovered Restaurant

2020 Best of the City Winner: Best Appetizer Menu

2020 Best of the City Winner: Best Fries

2020 Best of the City Finalist: Best Chef

2021 New Mexico Restaurant Neighbor Award Winner, NMRA (Philanthropy)

2021 New Mexico Restaurateur of the Year Finalist, NMRA

2021 Best of the City Winner: Best Chef

2021 Best of the City Finalist: Best Appetizer Menu

2021 Best of the City Finalist: Best Dessert Menu

2021 Best of the City Finalist: Best New Restaurant - Rustico Italian Kitchen