“In Their Own Words …” grants a forum to chefs to discuss issues in and out of the kitchen that are important to them. If you’re interested in submitting a topic, email kgemmell@chefworks.com The road to culinary wasn’t always an easy one for Chef Maria C. Kemp. There were twists, turns, parenthood and gender/racial discriminationFIND OUT MORE |

Welcome to Week 26 of 2019! Chef Works Weekly Bites is where we take a dive into the notable and fun food stories of the week. First up is guess the quote. “Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” (Do you know who said it? Answer at the bottom). APPETIZER While hot dogs andFIND OUT MORE |

Chef Works will be spotlighting someone in the front of the house each month through November as part of our “Five-Star Service” blog feature. In December, we’ll ask our blog’s readership to vote who has the “best story.” We’ll dress the winning restaurant with Chef Works gear! Pictured above is Jackson Tuday, photographed by ChefFIND OUT MORE |

Happy Summer 2019! That’s right, today is officially the first day of summer! That means there is going to be lots of time with friends and family at barbecues and pool parties. Chances are, one of your friends is going to have a potluck and you’re going to have to bring something. Sure, you canFIND OUT MORE |

Each month we feature an International Chef of Chef Works. If you’re a fan of Chef Works gear and are interested in being featured, email kgemmell@chefworks.com. Pictured above is our June International CoCW, Lauren Marshall, photographed by KT Lamond Media, her Women’s Springfield Chef Coat and Black Denim Berkeley Bib Apron.  As Lauren Marshall tellsFIND OUT MORE |

Sure, dad is going to love that necktie you gave him for Father’s Day. But chances are he’s going to enjoy spending time with his family more than anything. So whether you’re a dad grilling for your family or a dad who loves when others cook for him, we’ve got a recipe that will satisfyFIND OUT MORE |

Welcome to Week 24 of 2019. Chef Works Weekly Bites is where we take a dive into the notable and fun food stories of the week. First up is guess the quote. “Humor keeps us alive. Humor and food. Don’t forget food.  You can go a week without laughing.” (Do you know who said it?FIND OUT MORE |

With its agricultural roots and Old West history, Phoenix – once the capital of Arizona Territory – has skyrocketed to become the fifth largest city in the United States. No surprise, the culinary scene has exploded with the population. “It’s onwards and upwards,” said Beau MacMillan, executive chef at Elements Restaurant and Sanctuary on CamelbackFIND OUT MORE |

Note: This article originally appeared in our “Find the Fork” newsletter for the National Restaurant Association Show. Above, Chef Elizabeth Falkner is photographed by Chef Works in her Executive Roxby Chef Coat. It should come as a surprise to no one that Chef Elizabeth Falkner is spending her days running around. That’s very much inFIND OUT MORE |

Welcome to Week 23 of 2019. Chef Works Weekly Bites is where we take a dive into the notable and fun food stories of the week. First up is guess the quote. “Food is an important part of a balanced diet.”(Do you know who said it? Answer at the bottom). APPETIZER Fresh off of gettingFIND OUT MORE |