Shenarri Freeman (Cadence, NYC)

With dishes like her signature Southern Fried Lasagna, chef Shenarri Freeman has been garnering media attention and a growing and devoted fan base at the plant-based soul food restaurant Cadence in New York City. On this episode of the pod, Shenarri sits down with Andrew to discuss her Richmond, Virginia, childhood; her evolution from carnivore to vegan; and her upcoming residency as part of the Shifting the Lens series at J Vineyards Winery in Healdsburg, California, which begins September 29. 

And in our new Tech and Restaurants segment, brought to you by BentoBox and Clover, BentoBox’s Director of Design Operations Jaqueline “Jaq” Andre shares advice for fashioning an effective restaurant website. Please visit the website for BentoBox and Clover to learn how they provide restaurants with the technology they need for even more success, and book a demo today.

See Andrew in conversation with Mary Sue MIlliken, and take in a day’s worth of knowledge from some of the best chefs on the West Coast at the 2022 LA Chef Conference–visit their site for information and tickets!

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