Native American Culinary Association, Oaxaca

Condé Nast TravelerDec 24, 2025

Documenting the Indigenous Food Movement Across North America

Writer Kate Nelson and chef Sean Sherman travel to meet the people spotlighting and preserving Indigenous culinary traditions—in Oaxaca, Minneapolis, New Orleans, and beyond.

Founded by chef Nephi Craig.

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Native American Culinary AssociationPlaceFounded by chef Nephi Craig.
OrigenRestaurantModern Oaxacan restaurant in a historic manor home.
Elsewhere
Bayou RosaPlaceNew Orleans, United StatesSustainable oyster farming operation by Jason Pitre.
OwamniRestaurantMinneapolis, United StatesIndigenous-focused Minneapolis restaurant owned by Sean Sherman.
Native American Nutrition ConferenceFestivalMinneapolis, United States

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Native American Culinary Association

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Documenting the Indigenous Food Movement Across North America