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F&Be: Our column celebrating women of taste and experience–sharing their recipes for work, life, and...actual food and drinks, too!


The Wine Industry’s Double Challenge: Changing Drinking Habits, Still Feeling Exclusive
At the Hallgarten & Novum Wines Annual Tasting, a diversity panel exposed how exclusivity, leadership gaps, and changing drinking habits are colliding in the wine industry.
Feb 45 min read


Holiday Cookie Swap! 10 Recipes From Women in Hospitality
From gingerbread to red velvet s’mores, discover holiday cookie recipes shared by women in hospitality, from global hotels to home kitchens.
Dec 19, 20257 min read


Four Female Chefs, Four Delicious Dishes to Elevate Your Thanksgiving
Celebrate Thanksgiving with four delicious recipes from rising women chefs in hospitality. From Buckeyes to a white chocolate pumpkin tart, roast carrot salad, and a deconstructed pumpkin pie, these dishes add flavor, comfort, and fresh inspiration to your holiday table.
Nov 19, 20254 min read


At The Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay, Chef Alessandra Banfi Turns Pastry into Poetry
At Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay, Executive Pastry Chef Alessandra Banfi blends her Italian, Greek, and Venezuelan roots into desserts that tell a story.
Nov 8, 20257 min read


Cooking Without Borders: Hilton’s Chef Gemma Carlassara’s Culinary Journey Rooted in Tradition and Connection
Executive Chef Gemma Carlassara blends Italian roots with global flavors at Hilton Sofia, creating soulful dishes and leading with empathy and authenticity.
Sep 29, 202510 min read


Leading with Flavor: Chef Gaia Bartolini’s Rise in the Hilton Kitchen
Chef Gaia Bartolini went from marble sculptor to Hilton award-winner. Her bold journey proves passion can take you anywhere — plus her squid ragu recipe!
Aug 15, 20256 min read


Chef Sunaina Sahadeo: Building Flavor, Growing Talent, and Feeding the Soul
Chef Sunaina Sahadeo is redefining leadership in hospitality—mentoring women, breaking barriers, and cooking with creativity, empathy, and purpose at Hilton.
Jul 3, 20256 min read


Family, Food, and the Hardcore Heart of Laura Lee Flanagan
Laura Lee Flanagan's "Hardcore Vegetarian" cookbook blends family recipes, bold storytelling, and fearless flavor—shared from the heart.
May 8, 20253 min read


Breaking Barriers and Elevating Palates: Chef Ivana Bogicevic Redefines Culinary Excellence at the Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis
From Serbia to Cairo, Chef Ivana Bogicevic blends tradition and innovation to lead Waldorf Astoria’s kitchens with heart and global flair.
May 2, 20256 min read
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