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Hillary Clinton mobilizes chefs for presidential campaign

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Lisa Jennings, Executive Editor

August 18, 2016

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Arguing that “making history never tasted so good,” Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign has invited chefs to show their support by contributing recipes.

The campaign launched a Pinterest board on Wednesday at #ChefsforHillary with recipes for grilled swordfish from Mario Batali (Babbo, Eataly, La Sirena), blueberry cookies from Dominique Ansel (Dominique Ansel Bakery) and avocado bruschetta from Bruce Hill (Picco Restaurant), among others. 

A goal is for the recipes to be used at campaign events and house parties, or to feed phone bank volunteers. Some participating chefs are also hosting a tasting reception/fundraiser on Sept. 13 in Washington, D.C., including Victor Albisu (Del Campo, Taco Bamba), Ris Lacoste (Ris) and Art Smith (Art and Soul, Table Fifty Two). 

Clinton, through a campaign aide, told Eater, “In all my travels throughout America and around the globe, some of my fondest memories have been formed over a meal — or a really good drink. And a great recipe lets you relive those experiences over and over. That’s why I’m thrilled to have the support of these incredibly talented chefs. The recipes they’ve created will bring our volunteers and supporters together at house parties and phone banks across the country, and I hope they’ll be inspired to make them for years to come.” 

Correction: Aug. 19, 2016  An earlier version of this story included an outdated reference to Ris Lacoste’s restaurant. She is chef at the restaurant Ris.

Contact Lisa Jennings: [email protected]
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About the Author

Lisa Jennings

Executive Editor, Nation's Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality

Lisa Jennings is executive editor of Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality. She joined the NRN staff as West Coast editor in 2004 as a veteran journalist. Before joining NRN, she spent 11 years at The Commercial Appeal, the daily newspaper in Memphis, Tenn., most recently as editor of the Food and Health & Wellness sections. Prior experience includes staff reporting for the Washington Business Journal and United Press International.

Lisa’s areas of expertise include coverage of both large public restaurant chains and small independents, the regulatory and legal landscapes impacting the industry overall, as well as helping operators find solutions to run their business better.

Lisa Jennings’ experience:

Executive editor, NRN (March 2020 to present)

Executive editor, Restaurant Hospitality (January 2018 to present)

Senior editor, NRN (September 2004 to March 2020)

Reporter/editor, The Commercial Appeal (1990-2001)

Reporter, Washington Business Journal (1985-1987)

Contact Lisa Jennings at:

[email protected]

@livetodineout

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-jennings-83202510/

 

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