First came the cries from across the world. Here in America, we listened but never thought to grapple with the idea that we might soon follow suit. After all, we are the land of…
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Advice on Opening a Restaurant from a Michelin-Starred Restaurateur
It’s 2013, in the middle of one of the coldest winters on record in Washington D.C. The city is asleep. A young woman with dark hair sits in a frigid room. The space is…
In the Age of Political and Cultural Mistrust, Food is Our Common Denominator
The trip took two years to coordinate. Lauren Bernstein was the Director of the U.S. State Department’s Diplomatic Culinary Partnership Program for almost five years. She spearheaded projects that involved welcoming leaders of foreign…
Tabletop Stylist is the Coolest Job You Never Knew You Wanted
Some might say that Alena Makarycheva has the dream job. She gets paid to travel around the globe, dining at the finest of restaurants and helping well-known chefs make crucial decisions. As the District…
We’re Hiring
HIRING: EXECUTIVE PROJECTS ASSISTANT Un-Plated is an online digital media platform dedicated to highlighting behind-the-scenes stories of the restaurant industry. Focused primarily on people working in the restaurant business, Un-Plated celebrates those who dedicate…
From Vegan Yoga Instructor to Celebrated Chef & Advocate for Seafood Sustainability
The teeth of the grater are spackled. Fine shavings of cheese settle on top of an ever-growing pile. Smells of marinara waft through the house as a trusty wooden spoon churns the contents of…
Food Doesn’t Eradicate Hunger. People Do.
In Washington D.C., the restaurant industry leader in terms of hourly and full-time pay, benefits, gender ratio, child-care, and scheduling is not one of the finest restaurants in the city. It’s DC Central Kitchen. …
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…
A Centuries-Old Tradition Keeps Modern Restaurants Running
There is no official record of the first “family meal”. We only know that it has been a tradition for hundreds of years, as long as restaurants have been an established institution—and probably even…
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