Back in early August, we shared about a few Bon Appétit contributing writers and food editors who were not being paid fairly for their contributions to the popular series that many turned to for comfort during the quarantine. One of…
Back in early August, we shared about a few Bon Appétit contributing writers and food editors who were not being paid fairly for their contributions to the popular series that many turned to for comfort during the quarantine. One of…
COVID-19 didn’t stop female owner Rohini Dey, of Vermilion restaurant in Chicago from taking the lead and finding ways to support her fellow restaurateurs. As the pandemic dragged on in the spring, she invited 16 female restaurateurs to join her…
Back in February, Nkem Oghedo launched Adá Supper Club, a series of intimate, multi-course dinners spotlighting Black and female chefs in NYC. After launching in February, it became a hot place to eat in NYC until the pandemic struck shortly…
While many restaurants have focused their energies on dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, some women in the industry continue to seek equality and safety in the workplace, hoping that media outlets will continue to address issues that arose out of…
As the country begins to grapple with systemic issues in real and meaningful ways, many companies looking to industry leaders for guidance will be disappointed by an all too familiar pattern of lip service followed by inaction. The most recent…
As we all grapple with the new normal, restaurants face countless challenges as they navigate how best to reopen. Having a plan is key, but so is making sure that there is room to pivot as the landscape evolves day…
A college junior baking babka. A Spanish teacher making empanadas from her native Argentina. An out-of-work pizza chef looking to fill her time while applying for unemployment. These women turned to a place they know well in the absence of…
Black Enterprise is shining a light on the challenges that Jenny McDonald, owner of Jenny Dawn Cellars, an urban winery, has had to overcome to build her business. She founded her business in 2016 with her family and it has…
Nationwide, businesses are feeling the impact of a new wave of equality and equity-driven activism brought on by the surge in the Black Lives Matter movement. Restaurants, which have always been known for their diverse workforce, are at the forefront…
Every year, as a child, Michele Buck and her family would tour the Hershey Factory less than an hour away from their home. Together, they would stare at the conveyer belts full of chocolates and devour the sweet treats. Michele…
