Interview: chef Abram Bissell (The NoMad)
Abram Bissell is a native of the Florida Keys who worked in Boston at L’Espalier before shifting his attention to New York. He rose up the ranks at Eleven Madison Park and is now...
Interview: chef Matthew Lightner (Atera)
Cooking has allowed Nebraska native Matthew Lightner to travel the globe. His career has included stints in Spain, Cophenhagen and Portland. In 2011, Lightner teamed with Jodi Richard to open Atera in Manhattan, and...
Interview: chef Francois Payard
France native Francois Payard got his Stateside start at Le Bernardin and Restaurant Daniel and eventually graduated to his own restaurant group, which now includes bakeries, patisseries and cafes in New York, Las Vegas,...
Interview: bartender Brandon Duff (Lounge at Atera)
Brandon Duff is in a unique position as head bartender for Atera, the vaunted New York restaurant from chef Matthew Lightner. He has access to cutting-edge equipment and ingredients, and they’re able to team...
Interview: coffee pro Sam Penix (Everyman Espresso)
Sam Penix grew up in the spring training hub of Sarasota, Florida, moved to New York and fell for specialty coffee at Gimme! He joined Everyman Espresso, became the owner and now operates two...
Interview: chef Charlie Palmer (Aureole, Dry Creek Kitchen…)
Charlie Palmer has become one of America’s culinary giants. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, initially started working at New York’s legendary La Côte Basque, helped helm Brooklyn’s River Café and eventually...
