'Chef Michael is working towards training and mentoring more Native chefs in our own kitchen.' 'There need to be more Native American chefs in the industry,' said Boris Revilla, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center's Food & Beverage Director. One of Giese's greatest achievements as Pueblo Harvest Cafe's Executive Chef is cultivating and mentoring a team of Pueblo and Native American chefs.

With dishes like Chackewe con Huevos, the Rez Dog and Blueberry Juniper Elk, Giese has created a cross-cultural culinary experience that makes Native cuisine accessible to all. Chef of the Year is among the highest honors a chef can receive in New Mexico.Ĭhef Michael Giese is known for his work elevating Native American cuisine and developing a Native fusion menu at Pueblo Harvest Café that bridges cultures by pairing traditional indigenous foods with culinary influences from around the world. The award is given annually to a New Mexico chef who demonstrates leadership, creativity, and culinary excellence contributes to the advancement and prestige of the foodservice industry and exemplifies remarkable guest service, mentorship, and quality inside and outside the kitchen. (September 16, 2015)-Executive Chef Michael Giese CEC, CCA, of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center's Pueblo Harvest Café was named Chef of the Year by the New Mexico Restaurant Association at their annual Hospitality Industry Awards held September 14th at the Albuquerque Convention Center.

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