CulEpi | Voices of The Industry

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

PX+ Festival: Celebrating & Challenging Hospitality

Shayna Miller

The hospitality world unites for the 2019 PX+ Festival to celebrate and discuss the future of the industry, and CulEpi is a proud co-producer of this year’s LTAI!

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

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

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!

Francisco Migoya on Remembering Anthony Bourdain

Francisco Migoya

On the one year anniversary of the passing of Anthony Bourdain, we honor his life and memory through the moving words of Pastry Chef Francisco Migoya’s personal tribute.

Angel Investor Joanne Wilson on Bravery, Luck & Diversity

Regina Varolli

Culinary Industry Angel Investor Joanne Wilson shares her keen insights into success, diversity, and investing in women

Here’s Your Hot Guide to Cool NYC Rooftops

Shayna Miller

Summer in NYC means hanging out on the city’s coolest rooftops, this guide helps you discover them all!

Ramadan, Remembrance and Reason

Omar Zahirović

Pastry Chef Omar Zahirović is fasting for Ramadan, for him it’s a journey of memories, appreciation, and personal betterment

Why & How I Take Action for Women’s Reproductive Rights

Miro Uskoković

Op-Ed: Renowned Pastry Chef Miro Uskokovic takes action in his community to defend women’s reproductive rights and support Planned Parenthood

Restaurants Host Refugee Chefs for Pop-Ups with A Purpose

Emmanuel Dupuy d'Angeac

Chefs are opening their kitchens to collaborate with refugee chefs for the Refugee Food Festival, here’s how you can be a part of this awesome experience!

Elizabeth Falkner Joins Chefs Cycle 300-mile Charity Bike Ride

Shayna Miller

Chefs across the country are joining forces for Chefs Cycle, a 300-mile charity bike ride supporting No Kid Hungry

Stand Against Hate: Swastikas Carved in My Restaurant

Bonnie Morales

As a frightening wave of anti-Semitism spreads across America, Author and Executive Chef & Co-Owner of Kachka and Kachinka Bonnie Morales speaks up about swastikas carved in her restaurant by vandals

Chef Eric Ripert: An Interview of Ideals

Regina Varolli

An in-depth interview with Le Bernardin’s Eric Ripert, a chef who strives to live by his ideals