15 LGBTQ+ Chefs That Should've Been On Your Radar, Like, Yesterday
"There was an instance when of my colleagues stated that they felt being gay was a choice. I spoke up and said that it was not a choice, why would I choose to have a more difficult life.
From there, I felt more comfortable speaking my truth and having conversations without any judgment."As we celebrate Pride month and the accomplishments of those in the LGBTQ+ community, here are 15 LGBTQ+ chefs making waves in the restaurant industry and achieving success- not despite, but because of- celebrating who they areTara Monsod is the executive chef of San Diego steakhouse Animae, serving up Japan's finest Wagyu 5 beef and fine dining dishes influenced by her Filipino-American childhood.
She recently took the position next to head chef and Animae owner Brian Malarkey after working in a string of prestigious establishments like Herringbone, Burlap, and at the acclaimed Mozza PizzeriaIsraeli-born British celebrity chef Yotam Ottlenghi wears many hats.
He's the co-owner of six London restaurants and delis with Sami Tamimi, along with many bestselling cookbooks. He's also a devoted husband and father; in 2013, he shared the gestational surrogacy journey him and his partner of 20+ years Karl Allen in an essay for The Guardian.
