The scent of roasted green chile wafted along Bishops Lodge Road as tourists and locals alike poured into Fort Marcy park Friday for a taste of New Mexico food, brews and the signature spice.

The Land of Enchantment’s official state aroma teased guests waiting in a long line at local company Bueno Foods’ booth, where employees were roasting fresh Hatch-certified chile, then placing it in quesadillas.

The booth’s visitors hailed from all over the country, and for many it was their inaugural introduction to green chile, according to regional sales manager Veronica Zavala.

“It’s great being the ones to tell them, ‘It has a little bit of a kick, but you’re going to get that great taste in there,’ ” she said. “It’s awesome.”

Bueno Foods was one of dozens of culinary vendors set up in Fort M

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