Episode 12: What happens when a woman takes over the restaurant kitchen and becomes the chief, cook and bottlewasher? with Anna Maria Santorelli

What happens when a woman takes over the restaurant kitchen? She can stand the heat . . . but where’s the balance when you are Chief, Cook and Bottlewasher. Hear Anna Maria’s story from immigrant to Executive Chef for NYC’s Gracie Mansion to Chef/Owner of her own establishments. Larchmont, NY lost out when she sold Anna Maria’s Restaurant, but Rye won with her Anna Maria’s Wine Bar which opened weeks before the pandemic hit. A pivot right into a frying pan! You won’t want to miss her tales from the pressure-cooker kitchen and adventures on Food Network’s “Chopped” series.