Rasheeda Purdie

Today’s guest is Rasheeda Purdie, the chef and founder of Ramen by Ra, the cult-favorite breakfast ramen shop in New York City’s East Village. Rasheeda joins host Kerry Diamond for a conversation recorded live at Cherry Bombe House, where guests got to sample her inventive ramen creations, including her signature bacon, egg, and cheese ramen. They discuss Rasheeda’s early career in fashion, from working with Betsey Johnson to styling Michelle Obama and Beyoncé, and how she pivoted to the culinary world at age 30. Rasheeda shares how a pandemic project turned into one of New York’s most buzzed-about ramen spots, the inspiration behind her breakfast-inspired bowls, and why attention to detail is at the heart of everything she does. Plus, they talk about her recent trip to Paris, learning to slow down, and what’s next for Ramen by Ra. Thank you to Barilla, Square, and Haven Well Within for supporting our show. Get $25 off your Haven Well Within order with code CHERRYBOMBE. Valid 10/21 to 11/15. The new issue of Cherry Bombe Magazine Sign up for our free Radio Cherry Bombe newsletter at cherrybombe.substack.com Follow Rasheeda on Instagram Follow Kerry on Instagram