Interviews

Principal at Melba’s NYCand President of TheNYC Hospitality Alliance

Total Food Service had the chance to sit down with Deirdre Flynn to discuss what’s next for The NAFEM Show and its deep connection with the foodservice and hospitality industries.

Q&A with Chef Jon Ashton and Waring’s Marco Bottero and Daniel DeBari

Montiel is the Executive Chef of Cantina Rooftop, one of New York City’s most popular rooftop spots.

Tomoyuki "Tomo" Kobayashi, the first Japanese chef in the United States to earn the Academic Culinaire de France Diplome, showcases his Japanese and French training at a new Long Island restaurant, 1221 at MFP in the Roslyn Hotel. 

Hattie Hill is President and Chief Executive Officer of WFF, the industry’s premier leadership development organization working since 1989 on advancing women in the food industry. She is an international leadership development expert, business owner, best-selling author and globally renowned thought leader.

Senior Executive Director, New York City Office of Nightlife

After a legendary Hall of Fame baseball career, Cal Ripken Jr. is currently spending his time as the CEO and President of Ripken Baseball Inc. as well as the recently minted spokesperson for Roy Rogers Restaurants.

Read how the Cousins Maine Lobster duo made their success!

Chef & Owner, American Cut and Restaurant Marc Forgione