Natasha David 1/30/21 Natasha David 1/30/21

Natasha David on Embracing Change

Natasha David tells the story of closing Nitecap and reckoning with the state of the hospitality community.

Emmeline Zhao 12/21/20 Emmeline Zhao 12/21/20

The New Hospitality

Carrying the weight of New Yorkers' livelihoods, restaurant professionals like Sommelier Emmeline Zhao of Silver Apricot, are leveling with their guests to make operations a bit simpler.

Marcus Samuelsson 11/21/20 Marcus Samuelsson 11/21/20

Marcus Samuelsson’s Dear New York

A message from Marcus Samuelsson to the New York City restaurant community.

Kyisha Davenport 9/26/20 Kyisha Davenport 9/26/20

Yes, I'm an Owner

Bartender and worker/owner at the cooperatively run Tanám, Kyisha Davenport shares her experiences and thoughts on women of color in hospitality, leadership and breaking into bartending as a Black women in Boston.

Ana Sortun 9/14/20 Ana Sortun 9/14/20

Ana Sortun’s Dear Boston

Chef Ana Sortun of Oleana reflects on the current state of the hospitality industry in Boston.

Chintan Pandya 7/18/20 Chintan Pandya 7/18/20

COVID-NYC: Chef Chintan Pandya

Masked & gloved, Team StarChefs recreated portraits & conducted interviews in New York City during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This is Chef Chintan Pandya's story.

Eric Sze 7/14/20 Eric Sze 7/14/20

COVID-NYC: Chef Eric SZE of 886

Masked & gloved, Team StarChefs recreated portraits & conducted interviews in New York City during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This is Chef Eric Sze's story.

Silvia Barban 7/10/20 Silvia Barban 7/10/20

COVID-NYC: Chef Silvia Barban of LaRina

Masked & gloved, Team StarChefs recreated portraits & conducted interviews in New York City during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This is Chef Silvia Barban's story.

Claire Sprouse 7/6/20 Claire Sprouse 7/6/20

COVID-NYC: Claire Sprouse of Hunky Dory

Masked & gloved, Team StarChefs recreated portraits & conducted interviews in New York City during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This is bar professional Claire Sprouse’s story.

Jae Lee 7/2/20 Jae Lee 7/2/20

COVID-NYC: CHEF Jae Lee of Nowon

Masked & gloved, Team StarChefs recreated portraits & conducted interviews in New York City during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This is Chef Jae Lee's story.

Eric Bolyard 6/28/20 Eric Bolyard 6/28/20

COVID-NYC: Chef Eric Bolyard

Masked & gloved, Team StarChefs recreated portraits & conducted interviews in New York City during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This is Chef Eric Bolyard’s story.

Simone Tong 6/24/20 Simone Tong 6/24/20

COVID-NYC: Simone Tong of Little Tong

Masked & gloved, Team StarChefs recreated portraits & conducted interviews in New York City during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This is Chef Simone Tong’s story.

Kilolo Strobert 6/20/20 Kilolo Strobert 6/20/20

COVID-NYC: Kilolo Strobert

Masked & gloved, Team StarChefs recreated portraits & conducted interviews in New York City during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This is wine professional Kilolo Strobert of FreshDirect Wine & Spirits’ story.

Kaleena Bliss 2/13/20 Kaleena Bliss 2/13/20

Redefining Badassery

No one is immune to burnout and Chef Kaleena Bliss of Six Seven at The Edgewater Hotel says you're still a badass... and a human.

Jonathan Sutton and Tony Ferrari 6/14/19 Jonathan Sutton and Tony Ferrari 6/14/19

The Indelible Power of the Neighborhood Restaurant

Chef/Owners of Hillside Supper Club, Jonathan Sutton and Tony Ferrari, had a day of reckoning at their established Bernal Heights restaurant, and their neighbors helped turn it all around.