More than 20 years ago, glancing around the room at an American Society of Baking conference, Lee Sanders, who’d been handling technical, legislative and regulatory affairs for the American Bakers Association, and several of the other attendees noticed only a…
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In his new book, Taste Makers: Seven Immigrant Women Who Revolutionized Food in America, author Mayukh Sen highlights women who are equally “revered and overlooked for their contributions to American food culture.” Sen explores why notable names like “celebrity chef”…
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…
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.…
A new report released by Queens College and One Fair Wage reveals restaurant employees working through the pandemic are at a higher risk for contacting COVID-19 and becoming victims of sexual harassment. According to the report titled Take off your…
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…
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…
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…
