JULIA FOXWORTHY
I’m a proud Michigander born and raised, but Chicago is my home and favorite city. I grew up in a restaurant family full of food and wine lovers and feel lucky to have found a career that celebrates both. My most special memories—past and present—center around hosting...
TATIANA PRAET, Ph.D.
I grew up in Belgium and now call the Bay Area home, a perspective that has shaped how I engage with food, culture, and creativity. I’m a devoted sampler—tapas over entrées—drawn to exploring multiple ideas rather than committing to a single point of view. Outside of...
UMAIMA MERCHANT
That photo captures just about all the great loves of my life—food, travel, language, history, context… and of course, the husband. 😊 It was taken at Çiya Sofrası in Istanbul, a magical little restaurant run by the legendary Musa Dağdeviren. He’s one of Turkey’s most...