However, whilst women are expected to be home cooks, traditionally chefs and restaurateurs have been expected to be men. In addition to cooking prowess and the quality of the dining experience, the awards now consider a nominee’s treatment of staff, work in the community and commitment to broader issues like equity and climate change. Female chefs and restaurants associated with women include:Outstanding restaurant - Langbaan, Portland, OR: Maya Erickson, Pastry Chef; Heaven-Leigh Carey, General Manager. The judges maintain that both are indicators of the gaps in Swiss climate policy, which constitute a breach of Article 8 of the Convention. Nevertheless, they predict that the likely outcome is more action addressing climate change.

Source: The Guardian June 16, 2024 00:18 UTC