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Each fall, edibleASPEN invites the public to vote for those who are making a difference in our local food community. We host online open voting in each of the following categories and the individuals and businesses listed below received the most nominations. Please join us in celebrating these winners in the edibleASPEN region for their outstanding contributions to the local foods movement.

local_heroesFarm/Farmer
Daphne Yannakakis and Don Lareau, Zephyros Farm & Garden, Paonia
www.zephyrosfarmandgarden.com
This husband-wife duo run a small, diversified farm on 35 acres in the North Fork Valley, growing certified organic vegetables and flowers for Aspen and Telluride farmers’ markets, restaurants and their own CSA.

Chef/Restaurant
Todd Slossberg, Plato’s, Aspen
www.platosaspen.com
This James Beard Award–nominated chef oversees catering at the Aspen Meadows and fine dining at Plato’s Restaurant. By focusing on quality, locally sourced ingredients, Chef Slossberg has transformed the West End destination.


Food Artisan
Wendy Mitchell, Avalanche Cheese Co., Basalt
www.avalanchecheese.com
Internationally recognized for her award-winning, handcrafted goat cheeses—from fresh to aged and hard cheeses—Wendy Mitchell has garnered rave reviews from chefs and cheese connoisseurs alike.


Beverage Artisan
Jeff Dahl, Carbondale Beer Works, Carbondale

www.carbondalebeerworks.com
Bringing craft-brewed beer to Carbondale, Jeff Dahl has added a link to the culinary chain of amazing Main Street establishments in this ranching community. A must try: Dahl’s brew made from Carbondale’s native potato, the Red McClure.


Food Shop
Valerie Fabian, Val’s Gourmet, Basalt
www.valsgourmet.com
Offering gourmet sandwiches, salads, seafood and meats, Valerie Fabian has maintained Val’s Gourmet as one of the finest food shops in the Roaring Fork Valley.


Nonprofit
Tenille Folk, Aspen School District, Aspen

www.aspenk12.net

Credited with changing the way Aspen School District students see, eat and appreciate food, Tenille Folk, chef and food service manager for Aspen’s elementary and middle schools, crafts homemade meals full of fresh fruits and vegetables.

 
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