CulEpi | Where Industry Voices Make An Impact

Robert De Niro & Nobu Matsuhisa: Two Legends Talk Shop

Regina Varolli

Robert De Niro, Nobu Matsuhisa and Meir Teper take a deep dive into the history, philosophy and expansion of Nobu Restaurants and Hotels

Here’s the Real Dirt on Restaurant Letter Grades

Rebecca Riddle

There’s way more to a restaurant’s letter grade than you might think – it’s not all rats and food poisoning – here’s everything you need to know.

Social Entrepreneurs & Impact Investors Connect Over Food

Shayna Miller

High Impact Paris event puts purpose and profit on the menu

Hitting a New High on My Quest for Mental & Physical Health

Evan Hennessey

Chef Evan Hennessey shares his raw account of life behind the burner, and his personal quest for mental and physical health.

Big-Hearted Bakeries Give Ex-Cons Second Chance Careers

Meryle Evans

When it comes to giving a second chance at a career after incarceration, the hospitality industry has been way ahead of the U.S. Government

‘All in the Industry’ Podcast Has Killer Convo with CulEpi Founder

CulEpi Editorial Team

Regina Varolli was a guest on Shari Bayer’s popular podcast All in the Industry this week, and these lively ladies lit up the airwaves!

Smash Server Stereotypes & Show Some Respect

Rebecca Riddle

A self-respecting server speaks up for FOH workers and calls for an end to the negative attitudes they don’t deserve

One Solution to Fight CO2 Emissions, Food Waste & Hunger

Calvin McCarthy

This national non-profit is battling the vicious cycle of food waste, hunger and carbon emissions, and you can help

Sustainable Alternatives to the Big, Bad Meat Biz: Some Facts You May Not Know

Jimmy Carbone

Chefs and consumers are rejecting the big, bad meat business, and are shifting towards small, sustainable farms, read what these farmers are doing to benefit the animals and the planet

Dominique Crenn on Activism, Politics & Influence

Regina Varolli

An in-depth discussion with Dominique Crenn about activism and politics. Part One of a two-part series of interviews with CulEpi Editor-in-Chief Regina Varolli

PX+ Festival: Celebrating & Challenging Hospitality

Shayna Miller

The hospitality world unites for the PX+ Festival to celebrate and discuss the future of the industry, and CulEpi is the proud Co-Producer of this year’s LTAI!

Food Photography Shouldn’t Fake With Mother Nature

Thomas Schauer

A world-renowned food photographer shares his philosophy for capturing the work of chefs like Dan Barber, José Andrés, Daniel Boulud, and Dominique Ansel

Baking the “Bread of Inclusion” with Holy Water

Jovana Djak

A Serbian food historian and avid baker sets out to bake bread with holy water and creates the Bread of Inclusion

We Took Our Support for Sustainable Seafood to Capitol Hill

Sammy Monsour

Sammy Monsour’s personal account of what happened when he and other ‘Chefs for Fish’ hit The Hill!

Bread & Beer: Women Leaders in the Slow Grains Movement

Jimmy Carbone

Local, slow grains make beer and bread better! Meet the women who made the movement happen.

Ode to The Kitchen | Symphony & Battle, Love & Fear

Omar Zahirović

A ground-breaking Poem from Pastry Chef Omar Zahirovic expressing the beauty and the beast that is life on the line.

Carbon Free Dining Initiative Launches in U.S. at Bosie NYC

Bradley Hennessy

Here’s everything you need to know about the highly successful Carbon Free Dining initiative that’s just hit the States from Europe

I Ran A Gay Pride Ad on Social Media, Here’s What Happened

Gregory León

Chef León shares what happened when he and his husband / business partner ran a Gay Pride Month FB Ad for their restaurant Amilinda – plus a little history of Pride Month!

Café D’Avignon Co-Owner Reflects on Global Refugee Crisis

Regina Varolli

Decades ago, Uliks Fehmiu was displaced by the war in the former Yugoslavia, today he talks about his take on fear and isolationism, and how he built a successful business in the U.S. with his lifelong friends

Australian Barista Champion & Roaster Hits US With Gumption

Liya Cui

Hazel de los Reyes has got gumption! She’s a champion among baristas, and she’s a stellar example of famous female barista-roasters not taking a back seat at the machine!