EATOLOGY
Taste of
Pride Dive deep into the batter with New York's infamous LGBTQIA+ chefs. By: Amanda Younger
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orking in the highly machismo culinary industry is hard enough, but place that industry in New York City and the challenge can drive chefs and their creations to incredible heights. As cream rises to the top, so too have many LGBTQIA+ chefs.
NYC Pride Guide 2018
ZAC YOUNG is the Pastry Di-
rector of Creaveable Hospitality Group and responsible for the all-inone Thanksgiving dessert sensation, The "PieCaken." Named one of the "Top Ten Pastry Chefs in America" by Dessert Professional, his passion and pastry wisdom has been showcased on Cooking Channel’s Unique Sweets and on Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay, Chopped, and Worst Cooks in America . When asked advice on entering the industry, Young stated, "Kitchens can be hot, tempered, exhausting and also a second home. Find a nurturing environment where you can learn, grow and find a family. Technique can be taught; attitude and work ethic can't." Come enjoy a taste of Young’s expertise at David Burke Kitchen in SoHo. chefzacyoung.com 20