Awards & Recognition
★Michelin star for Dirt Candy (2023)
★James Beard Award nomination
★Two stars from The New York Times for Dirt Candy - first vegetarian restaurant in 17 years to receive this honor
★Recognized by Michelin Guide for 5+ consecutive years
★Named 'Absolute Best Restaurant on the Lower East Side' by New York Magazine
★Selected as one of '100 Best Wine Restaurants in America' by Wine Enthusiast
★Awards from Gourmet Magazine and Village Voice
★PETA award with $10,000 prize for portobello mousse dish
Notable Facts
→Chef and owner of Michelin-starred Dirt Candy restaurant in NYC's Lower East Side
→First vegetable-focused fine dining restaurant in NYC, pioneer of vegetable-forward movement
→First vegetarian chef to compete on Iron Chef America, now Iron Chef on Iron Chef Canada
→Restaurant was first in NYC to eliminate tipping and share profits with employees
→Published first graphic novel cookbook in North America, now in 7th printing
→Board member and treasurer of Women Chefs and Restaurateurs
→Restaurant included in 'Ten Restaurants Changing America Now' alongside Momofuku and Eleven Madison Park
→Co-chair of No Kid Hungry New York dinner and Leadership Council member