The People

Creator of Reem's, an Arab street corner bakery that connects people across cultures and experiences through the warmth of bread and hospitality.

Exceptional talent modernizing traditional Isaan-style Thai food.

Bringing the flavors of South America to the Bay Area

Bringing shawarma from the streets of Amman, Jordan to Oakland

The founder of Teranga Juice, a Senegalese food and beverage company inspired by baobab and hospitality.

Their dream of sharing Indonesian street food with the Bay Area led to the creation of D'Grobak.

Her love for Cajun, Creole, and Southern foods is clear through her cooking at Samara Southern Creations.

Owner of Besharam, a restaurant with Gujarati classics and modern Indian dishes.

A baker bringing Indonesian flavors to Northern California.

San Francisco native and owner and creator of Boug Cali.

Founder of VACOS, a catering company that specializes in vegan tacos.

Owner and baker for A Girl Named Pinky, a cake boutique in Berkeley.