Born in Queens, New York, Dr. Jessica B. Harris has a pulse of the city forever running through her veins. She is also a master of the French language, a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (a philanthropic organization of…
Born in Queens, New York, Dr. Jessica B. Harris has a pulse of the city forever running through her veins. She is also a master of the French language, a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (a philanthropic organization of…
In her modeling days, Chef Clarice Lam explored the world while immersing herself into the culture through local food and flavor. But her growing interest and passion for food demanded a career change that led her straight to the kitchen,…
Women are breaking down new barriers in the foodservice industry every day. But none of us could be where we are without the women who came before. From bringing new cuisine styles to America to blazing new trails, here are…
When it comes to people making change in the foodservice industry, you needn’t look further than Martha Hoover. A former sex crimes prosecutor, Patachou Inc. owner Martha Hoover has spent the last 30 years building a culinary empire in Indianapolis.…
James Beard-nominated chef/owner of Dirt Candy and Lekka Burger, Amanda Cohen, has climbed the culinary ladder. You might recognize her from both Iron Chef Canada and Iron Chef America where she got her start as the first vegetarian chef to…
Surrounded by a family of strong women who never said “no” and always made things happen, Ellen Bennett—of Hedley & Bennett—was born to be an entrepreneur. After cooking alongside top-level chefs in some of LA’s finest restaurants, she left the…
The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on our industry and our lives. According to the latest numbers from the National Restaurant Association, 100,000 restaurants (the equivalent of 1 of every 6) have closed long-term or permanently due to the…
Using her classical training and Caribbean roots, chef-owner Nina Compton rose through BRAVO TV’s “Top Chef” season 11 in New Orleans as the runner-up and fan favorite. She has gone on to open her decorated restaurants, Compère Lapin and Bywater…
How did your career in pastry start? Give us the movie montage version. I really wanted to go culinary school when I was in high school, but my parents said I should go to college first. I don’t think they…
When we trekked downtown to the O.G. Murray’s Cheese on Bleecker Street one rainy Friday morning in February, we’re not there, as you might expect, to eat our weight in cheese. Instead, we met up with Elizabeth Chubbuck, Chief Strategy…
