To hear Leah Penniman, Co-Executive Director and Program Manager of Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, NY, describe the act of farming is to discover an elegance in simplicity and a renewed respect for Mother Earth.…
Year: 2019
Blog posts
From NFL Redskins Cheerleading Captain to Japanese Pop-Up Restaurant Chef Sensation
For many kids who grow up around restaurants, they either absolutely love it or want nothing to do with it. For Masako Morishita, the last thing she ever wanted to do was to work…
Doi Moi’s Chef Johanna Hellrigl Gets Real About Working in Restaurants
Johanna Hellrigl grew up with a mutual love for and resentment of restaurants. Being the daughter of chefs and restaurateurs, she was exposed to all angles of restaurant management as a young child. “The…
A Brief History of Tandoor Cooking and the Chicago-Based Restaurant That’s Known for It
For many, there’s nothing better than mom’s home cooking. For Chef Faraz Sardharia of Tandoor Char House in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, the notion is a mantra that runs his own restaurant. “My parents were…
Chicago’s Proxi Restaurant is a Crucial Statement About the Inclusivity of American Food
The usually airy dining room is packed with hordes of people, all dressed in their finest suits and gowns. It’s T-minus two hours until the 2018 James Beard Awards and Chicago’s Proxi is one…
The Best Summer Wine Pairings For Your 4th of July BBQ or Picnic
Fourth of July is upon us, which means it is peak season for backyard BBQs, picnic foods, and poolside treats! Up your game this year with the best (and affordable!) wine pairings for these…
Chef Lucas Sin & the Junzi Kitchen Movement Redefining Chinese Food in America
Seventeen. That’s how many names and accompanying job descriptions appear under the “Our Team” section of Junzi Kitchen’s website. When scanning the page, words like, “Business Intelligence”, “Marketing and Technology”, and “Real Estate Development…
Top Ten Pieces of Advice on Restaurant Management by Female Chefs and Restaurateurs
Ten female chefs and restaurant owners weigh in on going in with your eyes wide open and doing it right. 1. Think long and hard before going into a turn-key situation. “Unless it’s the…
Chef Kelly Fields of Willa Jean & Her James Beard Award-Winning Journey
Chef Kelly Fields’ James Beard award-winning career began entirely “on accident”. Kelly was 19 at the time and found herself working in a bakery owned by a friend’s parents as a favor. “That’s when…
The True Costs of Opening a Restaurant
So, you’re thinking about opening a restaurant. Whether it’s been a childhood dream or a more recent inclination, there comes a time when a decision must be made: to invest or not to invest…
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