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Annamaria Brezna O’Brien
James Beard Award winner
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i. Biography
Annamaria Brezna Brezna cooks Eastern European dishes with New Mexican flare at Dolina Bakery & Cafe in Santa Fe, New Mexico. That overlap of regional memory and local ingredients defines the work she brings to the city.
Coming Up
At Dolina Bakery & Cafe, Annamaria Brezna Brezna works as chef/owner, keeping the kitchen centered on Eastern European dishes with New Mexican flare.
Where They Are Now
The current line of work at Dolina Bakery & Cafe is built around Eastern European dishes filtered through New Mexican flare, with Annamaria Brezna Brezna behind it as chef.
Signature
Morning soup and Orechovník French toast sit among Annamaria Brezna Brezna's signature dishes.
Honors
James Beard Foundation Best Chef - Southwest semifinalist is among Annamaria Brezna Brezna's honors.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Annamaria
What recognition has Annamaria Brezna Brezna received?
James Beard Foundation Best Chef - Southwest semifinalist (2024).
What is Annamaria Brezna Brezna known for?
Eastern European dishes infused with New Mexican flare.
