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ed and noelle randolph

Handsome Devil Dishes Up Ribs & Literature

By Mia Salas

Two New Yorkers have reinvented Southern barbecue and share it in a new cookbook that’s part mouthwatering recipes, part pitmaster travelogue.

brian malarkey with his line of oils

Top Chef Brian Malarkey Loves Cooking Oils; Here’s Why

By Elizabeth Hazard

What does it take to open a successful restaurant? We asked Chef Brian Malarkey of San Diego’s Herb & Wood and Animae.

genevieve brazelton

The Sweet Business of Bitters

By Sarah Strong

Genevieve Brazelton went from blogger to founder, launching her own company, Portland, Oregon’s The Bitter Housewife.

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Be a Mensch to Your Gut with Fermensch Kombucha

By Sarah Strong

This Huntington Beach-based Kombucha maker takes a chef’s approach by sourcing from local farms and relying on family to communicate, communicate, communicate.

matthew doerr

Stirring Things Up: Sedona Mixologist Matthew Doerr Talks Cocktails

By Victoria Pardo

Call him old-fashioned but Matthew Doerr, food and beverage director at Willows Kitchen and Bar in Sedona, AZ is all about creating thoughtful cocktails.

nick and kathryn wilson

Lobster in Detroit? Sure, Why Not.

By Victoria Pardo

From the Ritz to the pits. Lobster Pitstop & Food Truck that is. Chef Nick Wilson talks change, perseverance and crustaceans.

chef alain with steaks

Taste of Haiti: A Serving of Inspiration with Chef Alain Lemaire

By Elizabeth Hazard

South Florida Chef Alain Lemaire has a lot of things up his sleeve, including a new series, “Luda Can’t Cook,” airing this month on Discovery+.

michael silverstein holding cake

Q & A with Chef Michael Silverstein

By Elizabeth Hazard

He’s conquered the Keto Diet, gone head-to-head with Gordon Ramsey and found a way to “Keto-fy” his mom’s brisket. What’s next for MasterChef personality Michael Silverstein?

brad with a bagel spread

Bagel + Slice Combines New York’s Best – in LA!

By Sarah Strong

LA’s Bagel+Slice aims to make New York street foods accessible and affordable with a focus on artisanal techniques and regenerative organic ingredients.