Meet Chef Bintou N’daw of Nafi’s Hot Pepper Condiments. Bintou, a caterer and food consultant, took over Nafi’s from her mother, Nafi. Nafi created the line of West African peanut sauces to fill a market need for African-influenced products in New York City. Nafi’s catering and in-store sales have slowed down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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Voices from the Field: Kanpekies
Meet Suzanna of Kanpekies. A systems-focused architect, Suzanna started her shortbread cookie company as a side-business. In Japanese, the word kanpeki translates to “perfect,” which is what Suzanna wants to convey with her cookies (shop online here). Suzanna’s goal in 2020 was to increase her wholesale orders, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, her existing […]
Voices from the Field: Janie’s Life Changing Baked Goods
Meet Janie’s Life Changing Baked Goods. After a dark period of addiction and homelessness, Janie Deegan found solace and healing through baking. Now, she’s a Food Network CHOPPED Sweets champion, and baker of sweet treats including her famous pie crust cookies (available online here). Janie had plans to scale her business through several grocers this […]
Voices from the Field: Fauzia’s Heavenly Delights
Business at Fauzia’s famous food truck came to a screeching halt in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving the family out of work.
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 […]
Meet Amuse Bouche: Your new East Harlem neighbor
Hot Bread Kitchen Incubator member Amuse Bouche is coming to La Marqueta this Spring! Amuse Bouche will serve French-style to-go items like their signature stuffed jamón and swiss chard croissant sandwiches, freshly baked goods like white cheddar savory scones, and daytime coffee and tea. The East Harlem based catering company has been a member of […]
