In 1977, the United Nations recognized March 8 as International Women’s Day to support women’s rights and gender equality. But we know that women and their achievements should be celebrated year round, especially in the workplace. In honor of National…
New year, new role—at least for several major companies. Last year truly highlighted racial and gender injustices, with the public demanding better from businesses. As a result, several companies made promises to do just that. From hiring new diversity officers…
Female-led restaurants Connaught by Hélène Darroze and Core by Clare Smyth were just awarded three Michelin stars during Michelin’s UK and Ireland ceremony. These achievements bring hope to restaurants, to women, and to female chefs who have longed for recognition…
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Eater recently celebrated Mariya Russell, the first black female chef to head a Michelin-starred restaurant. She’s the chef de cuisine of Chicago cocktail bar Kumiko and its sister omakase concept, Kikko. She’s a big deal. An intimate, candle-lit bar with…
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After a night out at a particularly celebrated, high-end restaurant in New York City last winter, restaurant critic Korsha Wilson questioned, “What would restaurant criticism look like if it represented diners like me?” In an Eater op-ed, she said instead…
For those lucky enough to have a ticket to the big game this weekend, most of the focus will be on the field. But behind the scenes, Chef Dayanny De La Cruz is calling the plays. Her goal: to ensure…
Ladders gives an inside look into the world of filmmaker-turned-restaurant owner Kristin Canty and the hurdles faced by women in the restaurant industry. Kristin Canty became passionate about the origins of food after her son started developing allergies. This soon…
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When the industry wouldn’t give some of the wine world’s most successful and educated women a seat at the table, they made their own table. That was Food & Wine Magazine’s main take away from the Women in Wine Leadership…
Did you know that some of the most profound male-owned restaurant groups are run by women? We often hear the stories of male leaders mentoring women, but rarely hear about the women leaders mentoring and sponsoring men. The reality is…
