My friend Pamela Hamilton, editor of Edible Phoenix, just sent an invitation to Chow Bella readers to vote online for this year's Local Hero Awards, the annual accolades given to hard-working people in the culinary community. Friday's the last day.
If you're familiar with the mag, then you'll recognize the past winners as people who are key players in the local Slow Food scene. I already have some folks in mind for my write-in votes, but check out the below list to get the gears
I just got the word from Edible Phoenix publisher Pamela Hamilton that the quarterly mag has its official winners list for the annual Local Hero Awards, which recognizes people in the culinary community. Nominees and votes were collected online through mid-December.
So congrats to the following folks who get this year's honors:
Farm/Farmer: Maya's Farm
Chef/Restaurant: James Porter, Tapino
Food Artisan: Fossil Creek Creamery
Beverage Artisan: Four Peaks Brewery
Non-profit: Downtown Pho
