Restaurant Guides
Celebrating Women in Food: Exploring Our Women-Owned Restaurants
Guide By Cassie Eufracio
As we celebrate Women's History Month, we're thrilled to shine a spotlight on the incredible contributions of women in the culinary world.
From chefs to restaurateurs, women have been shaping the food industry with their talent, creativity, and dedication. In honor of this month-long celebration, we're excited to showcase our women-owned and operated restaurants, each offering a unique culinary experience that reflects the passion and expertise of its female founders.
Join us as we take a delicious journey through these remarkable establishments, where the spirit of innovation and hospitality thrives in every dish served.
Join us as we take a delicious journey through these remarkable establishments, where the spirit of innovation and hospitality thrives in every dish served.
New York City
- Multiple Locations in NY
A popular New York City artisan bagel shop using only high-quality ingredients and special baking techniques from Montreal. Bagel enthusiasts, Black Seed Bagels is a must try.
Executive Chef: Dianna Daoheung
- 1431 3rd Avenue, New York, NY, 10028Flex serves up an unexpected menu that reads like a who's who of mussel-centric gastronomy. With pounds of Prince Edward Island mussels prepared every which way, guests are taken on a veritable tour of the world's cooking cultures—via the mollusk experience.
Owner: Alexandra Shapiro
- 174 E 82nd Street, New York, NY, 10028Your favorite neighborhood brasserie. Come in for a perfectly chilled martini and shrimp cocktail at their bar or indulge in their decadent gorgonzola garlic bread and a steak au poivre in one of their elegant dining room banquettes.
Owner: Alexandra Shapiro - 225 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10281Mah-ze-dahr bakery transports the curious on a delectable journey of mystery and desire that will elevate the baked good to a piece of comforting decadence that can be experienced every day.
Chef: Umber Ahmad
- 69 Lafayette Ave., Brooklyn, NY, 11217Margot Brooklyn is highly seasonal, featuring seafood, vegetables, and pasta. Their menu changes regularly with nightly specials, as well as large format dishes to share.
Co-partner: Halley Chambers
- 265 Elizabeth Street, New York, NY, 10012Musket Room is a celebrated neighborhood restaurant offering a reliably indulgent experience, whether for a special occasion or enjoying dinner with friends.
Executive Chef: Mary Attea
Owner: Jennifer Vitagliano - 25 1st avenue, New York, NY, 10003A vegetarian restaurant, serving fresh, balanced meals that are prepared with love for your body and mind.
Founder & Executive Chef: Divya Alter - 242 10th Avenue, New York, NY, 10001A popular, cozy eatery in a four-story townhouse offering American comfort food with a twist & creative cocktails.
Co-partner: Natalie Freihon
California
- 1085 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA, 94109DACHA Kitchen & Bar combines Eastern European classics with a healthier and more elegant twist, complemented by delicious cocktails and spirit-free options.
Co-owners: Katya Skye, Suki Skye, and Tanya Ivanovich
Co-Owner & Executive Chef: Katerina Pervushina - 360 13th St., Oakland, CA, 94612CoCo Noir Wine Shop & Bar is a Black-owned and women-owned business operating in the hospitality and wine space. They offer a multilevel experience that includes wine tasting, wine retail, private events, and small tapas bites.
CEO & Founder: Alicia Kidd - 771 N Virgil Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90029KinKan serves creative Thai-Japanese cuisine with a seafood-centric a la carte and tasting menu. Curated by Chef Nan and celebrated in the LA Magazine and Infatuation LA.
Owner & Chef: Nan Yimcharoen
- 2901 Mission St., San Francisco, CA, 94110Reem's California is a down-to-earth corner bakery offering shared plates, flatbreads and Arab specialties.
Owner & Chef: Reem Assi - 3333 North Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90032A creative culinary experience on classic dishes featuring exotic ingredients and unconventional flavor combinations. Created by James Beard Award-nominated chefs Alex and Elvia Garcia.
Co-Owner & Chef: Elvia Garcia - 144 North Larchmont Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90004An all-day, grab-and-go, marketplace specializing in fine Chinese food with exceptional ingredients.
Co-Owner: Stephanie Liu Hjelmeseth
Texas
- 1919 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX, 77007Julep is a classic cocktail bar highlighting the global flavors of Houston and the cultures and experiences of the staff. Grab a seat in the intimate bar or cozy up in the parlor with a hand-crafted drink and snacks from the expertly curated menu. A James Beard Award Winner.
Owner: Alba Huerta - Multiple Locations in TXA Texas neighborhood favorite for signature steaks, burgers, and comfort foods served in a family-friendly setting.
Family-owned; Co-owners Rainey Fogiel & Natalie Fogiel Moon
- 500 San Marcos St. #102, Austin, TX, 78702Cape Bottle Room aims to eliminate the pretense people associate with wine and focus purely on its enjoyment and the uniqueness South Africa brings. South Africa radiates creativity, community and sustainability with a similar exuberance to Austin.
Owner Danya Declusin
Across The US
- Multiple Locations in NY, DC, PA, CT, MD, FL, & NJmaman is a café, bakery, restaurant and event space. Their menu highlights childhood favorites from the south of France and North America.
Co-founder Elisa Marshall - Multiple Locations in NY, NJ, NV, MD, MA, & PARosa Mexicano is a fresh take on authentic Mexican cuisine, serving both beloved classics and sophisticated dishes in a stylish and festive atmosphere. Each dish honors Mexican heritage, culinary techniques, and global explorations.
Founder: Josefina Howard
- Multiple Locations in ILMomentum Coffee offers a carefully curated selection of coffee blends, tantalizing teas, and delectable pastries.
Owners: Nikki Bravo & Tracy Powell - 326 Holcomb St, Springdale, AR, 72764Bauhaus Biergarten has brought a taste of Germany to the city's arts district. They offer German favorite foods, beers, and wines.
Chef: Jennifer Booker - 216 S King St, Leesburg, VA, 20175Goosecup is a casual, hip coffee shop that serves speciality coffee in the morning and craft cocktails in the evening.
Co-Owner: Zaara Raza
- 1403 SE Stark Street, Portland, OR, 97214Grand Fir Brewing is an intimate beer and food experience focusing on craft beer and expertly prepared food served in a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere.
Co-Owner & Brewmaster: Whitney Burnside - Multiple Locations in WAHow to Cook a Wolf pays homage to MFK Fisher and the philosophy of taking simple ingredients and transforming them into culinary splendor.
Chef: Nicole Matson
- 2080 Defoors Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA, 30318LOL Burger Bar is serving up burgers, wings, and shakes in Atlanta. Enjoy their over the top milkshakes and customizable burgers.
Founder & CEO: Cassidy Jones
- 565 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32789Stylish gastropub serving inventive New American fare, beers brewed on-site, and handcrafted cocktails.
Husband and wife co-owners: Co-owner Julie Petrakis
- 916 W. 36th St., Baltimore, MD, 21211Led by Chef Jasmine Norton, The Urban Oyster will be the first Black woman-owned Oyster bar in the US.
Owner & Chef: Jasmine Norton (Photo By Eric Stocklin) - 7100 Bicayne Blvd, Miami, Fl, 33138Half Colombian, half Viet, this is not your classic Viet spot. It's next level Vietnamese; they have created their own style and flow.
Co-owner & general manager: Ani Meinhold