Shelly, a single parent and first-generation Jamaican American, launched her business, 2Girls & A Cookshop, from her home with her teenage daughter. Her business goals were humble and ambitious at the same time. She wanted to find a way to move production to a commercial kitchen space to ensure more consistent income for her family, […]
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Voices from the Field: Ruby Schechter of The Better Pop
Ruby Schecter, founder of The Better Pop, shares how she keeps her dream of running a small food business alive during COVID-19.
Voices from the Field: Claude and Craig of Cornbread26
Meet Claude and Craig Malone, founders of Cornbread 26, a full service catering company and member of Hot Bread Kitchen’s Small Business Incubator since 2018. Claude and Craig are also partners—their company is named after their first couple of recipes, cornbread, and their anniversary, the 26th! While their business as caterers has slowed down due […]
HBK Incubates alum brings Ethiopian bowls to Chelsea Market
Photo Credit: Wall Street Journal Hot Bread Kitchen Incubator alumni, Hiyaw Gebreyohannes, is bringing his Ethiopian fast-casual restaurant, Gorsha, to Chelsea Market through Hot Bread Kitchen. On May 25, Gorsha will open their second location in Hot Bread Kitchen’s permanent pop-up space in the historic Chelsea Market food hall. Growing up in his parent’s Ethiopian […]
Pierre Thiam Brings West African Hospitality to East Harlem
There are many ways of getting to know the celebrated Senegalese chef Pierre Thiam: by watching his TED Talk on the resiliency of the ancient grain fonio, the center of his purpose-driven African food company, Yolele. Or you can catch Pierre proudly sharing traditional coastal dishes in a Dakar waterfront restaurant with the late Anthony […]
Amuse Bouche at La Marqueta
Welcome Amuse Bouche Bistro to La Marqueta! We are excited to announce that Hot Bread Kitchen Incubator Member Amuse Bouche will take over our former retail space in La Marqueta starting in April! Amuse Bouche Bistro will bring French specialties and delicious lunch and dinner specials to La Marqueta. Learn more about Amuse […]
