Autor/-in: John Doherty

John Doherty is the owner and executive chef of Blackbarn Restaurant in NoMad and Hudson Valley, New York. He operates the celebrated restaurant with his business partner and childhood friend Tom Struzzieri. Previously, John oversaw the kitchen of the iconic Waldorf-Astoria for more than twenty-five years while becoming the hotel’s youngest executive chef. John is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and founder of Heavenly HARVST, a foundation to help end world hunger by providing nutritious, shelf-stable meals to those in need. He resides in New York with his family. James O. Fraioli is the award-winning author of more than 50 books, one of which won a prestigious James Beard award. His titles have been showcased on the Food Network and featured in People, O, The Oprah Magazine, Vogue, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times. James is best known for his collaborations with world-renowned chefs, bartenders, restaurants, resorts, and industry professionals, capturing the artistry and spirit of dining at its very best. Along the way, his work has earned the admiration of cultural icons such as Emeril Lagasse, Robert Redford, Mario Andretti, Sammy Hagar, Al Michaels, and Dustin Hoffman, among many others. His books continue to celebrate the flavors, stories, and people that define the culinary landscape, inviting readers everywhere to savor the experience.