An Interview with Ron Ben-Israel
Ron Ben-Israel not only makes breathtaking cakes, but he is also an amazing conversationalist. From a falafel stand in his backyard in Israel to working with Martha Stewart and having his own television show, with a fifteen year career in dance in between, Ron has had...
Helen Yung is a Food Truck Pioneer
Helen Yung is the co-founder of the artisan ice cream shop Sweet Republic, which has locations in Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona (including at Sky Harbor Airport). They offer flavors ranging from Malted Chocolate Chip and Salted Butter Caramel Swirl to Coconut Cashew...
Bernie Kantak Wanted to be an Artist
Bernie Kantak is the chef and partner of In Good Spirits Hospitality Group in Phoenix, Arizona, but he hails from Upstate New York and a family of Hungarian cooks and butchers. After coming to Scottsdale for culinary school, he never left and worked his way up through...
Sylvain Delpique Started his Culinary Career Early in Life
Chef Sylvain Delpique has been cooking for a long time. He started culinary school at age 15 when most Americans are still in high school. Since he emigrated from France, Sylvain has held jobs in New Haven and Greenwich, Connecticut as well as all over New York City,...Japanese Knives
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