Rooted in Durham: Meet Chef Amy Tornquist of Watts Grocery
Born just about a block away from Watts Grocery in Durham, North Carolina, Executive Chef and Owner Amy Tornquist cannot imagine working anywhere else. She loves... Read More
Bellissimo! Meet Chef Rob Kinneen of The Boot
Originally from Alaska, Executive Chef Rob Kinneen is passionate about his roots, as well as using local and indigenous ingredients. He attended the Culinary Institute... Read More
Be Transported to France: Meet Chef John Knox of Vin Rouge
At Vin Rouge in Durham, North Carolina, Chef John Knox prepares Provincial French cuisine in the restaurant’s large open kitchen. Upon being seated in this warm... Read More
2017 Taste For a Cure Culinary Team Announced!!
It’s official! Can you believe the 2017 Taste For a Cure Gala is almost here? We’re excited to announce the chef line up, and this... Read More
Bold Flavor and Personality: Meet Chef Kaci Walker of Juju
At Juju in Durham, North Carolina, you’ll find Executive Chef Kaci Walker serving up Asian tapas with bold flavors and personality. This 23-year-old chef prepares each... Read More
A Baking Renaissance: Experience the Awakening at Chez Moi with Rhonda Jones
Have your dessert and booze, too! Chez Moi is a specialty bakery based in Durham, North Carolina offering a variety of desserts not found in traditional... Read More
Meet Chef Ricky Moore of Saltbox Seafood Joint
In an unassuming seafood stand, Chef Ricky Moore is hard at work filleting fish and mixing up batter while seafood sizzles on a frying pan. Only... Read More
A Locavore’s Delight: Meet Chef Regan Stachler of Patria Food
Regan and Dawn Stachler are a culinary power couple in the Triangle. The two met in 2004 during culinary school while living in New York... Read More
Part 1: Reflections
My involvement in Polka Dot Mama was by way of email introduction from a friend of mine, Un Kyong Ho, to Tracy Callahan in September... Read More
Taste For a Cure: Chef’s Retreat
Today I am overwhelmed with gratitude and excitement. Yesterday we had an opportunity to host a Chef’s Retreat for our Taste For a Cure Gala... Read More