Since 2005, nonprofit La Cocina has focused on small business incubation to cultivate low-income food entrepreneurs and help grow their business and community. The incubator’s vision is to increase inclusivity in the food industry and offer equitable opportunities for living-wage…
Nikki Hanna, Hell’s Kitchen Season 19 contestant and new Chef de Cuisine at Hudson’s Mill in Garnerville, NY, is gently nudging both diners and colleagues out of their comfort zone with her approach to food and kitchen operations. Menu-wise, she…
Chef Mary Lou Davis, Chef de Cuisine of Whiskey Cafe in San Antonio, writes, “Anyone that knows me, or has seen me on “Hell’s Kitchen” (Season 19, what’s up!), knows I’m a loud ball of energy, and I laugh at…
Sushi, once a strictly male dominated niche, has become more open to the growth of female kitchen leadership in recent years. While it’s a little more common to see females on the sushi line it is also still, unfortunately, common…
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…
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…
