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LDNY Spotlight: Change On the Horizon, Finally, For Women Sommeliers?

Ongoing patterns of sexual misconduct by male sommeliers and conflicts of interest in fine dining have led to the suspension of 7 members of the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas. What’s next for the women in this industry besides a public apology? New York Times November 3, 2020

LDNY Spotlight: Insider Q&A: Leader for independent restaurants hit by virus

Insider Q&A: Leader for independent restaurants hit by virus By Marcy Gordon WASHINGTON — Amanda Cohen is a leader of the Independent Restaurant Coalition, a new lobbying group of chefs and restaurants that was formed in response to the viral pandemic. Professionally, Cohen is the chef and owner of Dirt Candy, a fine-dining vegetarian restaurant

LDNY Spotlight: The Tablet with Rozanne Gold

The Unofficial Spokesperson of Israeli Food By Leah Koenig In this feature article in The Tablet, food writer Leah Koenig dives into the genesis of modern Israeli cuisine, and it is not surprising to find Dame Rozanne Gold at the heart of the story.  As a young “gastronomad” scouring the world looking for good things to eat in