In 2015, Lauren Abda founded Branchfood, a launchpad for food innovation that provides specialized support for “stage two” brands. Read more here.
Feeling burnt out from a career in restaurants, a R.I. chef sought a more meaningful next act
August 9, 2022 by Alexa Gagosz - Boston Globe
Sean Kontos, the former chef de cuisine at Local 121 in Providence, is now program director at Harvest Kitchen, a culinary job training program for Rhode Island teenagers involved with DCYF. Read more
How Black history and culture influenced Rhode Island’s cuisine
June 17, 2021 by Alexa Gagosz - Boston Globe
Lobsters, oysters, and one-pot meals have long been associated with New England. But there’s a direct link between these foods and the enslaved people who lived in Rhode Island. Read more here.
