Far above the bustling streets of Manhattan and many floors of priceless art and antiquities, Culinary Director Bill Telepan and the Bon Appétit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art team are tending to their garden.
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The Buena Vista Café Team Wow Guests During Service Awards Event
A big congratulations to Executive Chef Mayet Cristobal, Catering Director Michelle Gomez-Arguello, General Manager Branden Vendiola, and their extraordinary team at Buena Vista Café for a successful Service Awards event that was recently held for nearly 2,000 guests.
Meet Executive Chef Amira Cooke, Bon Appétit’s 2022 Chef Appreciation Week Chef of the Year
Meet Bon Appétit’s nominee for 2022 Chef Appreciation Week Chef of the Year, Amira Cooke! We chatted with Amira about her childhood and career, as well as the work she has done giving back to the Pittsburgh community she calls home.
Creativity is Brewing at St. John’s College Fermentation Station
Bon Appétit Management Company General Manager Michael Cleary and his team introduce students to house-made ferments with new station concept.
A Spring Harvest Dinner at Penn’s Quaker Kitchen
Led by Executive Chef Daniel Stern, the Quaker Kitchen is creating weekly food-centered opportunities for students to build community at University of Pennsylvania. Every Friday students gather together in Quaker Kitchen to prepare and share a meal, but this particular week was distinct. Through a partnership with Penn’s campus farm, a unique group of students were invited to enjoy a simple plant-forward meal highlighting seasonal ingredients.
Explore Vietnamese Recipes from Chef, Educator, and Author Andrea Nguyen
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As an immigrant from Vietnam who arrived in the United States after the fall of Saigon in 1975, Andrea made it her mission to change attitudes about “exotic” Asian cuisine, working hard to make her community a part of the food conversation. Andrea has been extraordinarily successful, publishing numerous celebrated cookbooks, and being featured in The New York Times, Milk Street Radio, and even the History Channel. This AAPI month, Bon Appétit is excited to be serving recipes from Andrea in our cafés and we encourage you to explore them below.
Bon Appétit Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month With Andrea Nguyen
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We’re partnering with James Beard-award winning chef, educator, and author Andrea Nguyen during this year’s Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Female Chefs Featured on Exhibit-Inspired Menu at the Met
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This summer, as guests lined up outside of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, eager to traipse around the museum, Bon Appétit Executive Chef Bill Telepan was in the Met’s kitchen below the labyrinthine floors of priceless artifacts, hatching a plan.
Safety is a Hands-On Affair for Bon Appétit at Adobe San Jose
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The Bon Appétit at Adobe San Jose team recently held a hands-on safety training to complement their existing safety curriculum.
Food Unites Us and Chefs Inspire Us: Celebrating Chef Appreciation Week 2021
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This Chef Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating the people who put in long hours, going the extra mile to put a smile on a guest’s face, or coaching a team member through a challenging task.