Chefs

Jody Adams

Jody Adams

Chef Jody Adams says her priorities are working with people, working with food, and building a community, and she lives these priorities every day. Jody’s priorities and passions have driven her long career in the kitchen, in her philanthropic work, and in communities here and abroad. Jody’s currently devoted to La Padrona, the newest venture from A Street Hospitality.

Robert Andreozzi

Robert Andreozzi

Robert Andreozzi worked at Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Del Posto, and Frasca Food and Wine before helping open Sarto in Providence. In 2017, he co-founded Pizza Marvin with Jesse Hedberg, a community-oriented pizza place known for craft cocktails and events benefiting local causes, including a beach cleanup and “12 Pies of Christmas” fundraiser.

Chef Michael Anthony

Mike Anthony

Michael (Mike) Anthony has been the Executive Chef of Gramercy Tavern since September 2006. In this role, he leads the restaurant into its next chapter while staying true to its original vision: to honor the rich tradition of American cooking and bring guests together in a convivial spirit of community to enjoy exceptional, seasonal food.

Chef Kimberly Beatrix

Kimberly Beatrix

With over 15 years of experience in food and beverage hospitality, specializing in pastry, there’s nothing Chef Kimberly enjoys more than her work each day. As the Pastry Chef at La Padrona, a fine dining Italian restaurant in Boston, Chef Kimberly continues to refine her skills, bringing her extensive pastry and management expertise to the table.

Franklin Becker

Franklin Becker

Franklin Becker is an American chef, restaurateur, author, and dedicated philanthropist. His distinguished career includes roles as Chief Culinary Officer of Hungryroot, Co-Founder/Chef at Little Beet, Culinary Director for Aurify Brands and Chef/Partner at The Hospitality Department where he currently oversees acclaimed New York restaurants Point Seven and Coral Omakase.

Mike Beltran

Michael Beltran

Born in Hialeah, raised in Little Havana, and trained at some of Miami’s most celebrated restaurants under legendary chefs, Mike is at the forefront of a new generation of South Florida chefs helping the region establish itself as a destination for world-class cuisine and define its culinary voice for the long haul.

Emma Bengtsson

Emma Bengtsson

Emma Bengtsson, an innovative and reputable mentor chef, led Aquavit in NYC to two Michelin stars within a year of becoming Executive Chef. She became the first Swedish woman to hold two stars and the second in the U.S. Known for elegant Nordic dishes, she was also granted the prestigious Michelin Mentor Chef Award in 2003.

Michelle Bernstein

Michelle Bernstein

Chef Michelle Bernstein, James Beard Foundation Award-winner is a Miami native of Jewish and Latin descent. With her husband and partner, David Martinez, they own and operate Michelle Bernstein Catering and a host of successful concepts including: Miami Beach cocktail bar, Sweet Liberty; Little Havana’s Café La Trova; and La Cañita and Sra. Martinez.

Rawia Bishara

Rawia Bishara

Rawia Bishara, a visionary chef and proud Palestinian, opened Tanoreen in 1998, now New York’s premier Palestinian restaurant. A three-time James Beard Award nominee, she has authored Olives, Lemons, and Za’atar and Levant. Her culinary excellence has earned Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition and features in The New York Times and Bon Appétit.

Rachel Bossett

Rachel Bossett

Rachel Bossett began her career at Grand Central Bakery before training under chef James Miller at Cafe Besalu. She attended The French Culinary Institute in 2010 and worked with Betony, Major Food Group, and Marcus Samuelsson. Now at Dirt Candy, she highlights African contributions to American foodways through her culinary work.