Andrew Talks to Chefs

Episode 200: Shenarri Freeman (Cadence, NYC)

Episode Summary

Shenarri Freeman discusses her path to the plant-based soul food restaurant Cadence in NYC, and her upcoming residency at J Vineyards Winery in Healdsburg, California.

Episode Notes

With dishes like her signature Southern Fried Lasagna, chef Shenarri Freeman has been garnering media attention and a growing and devoted fan base at the plant-based soul food restaurant Cadence in New York City. On this episode of the pod, Shenarri sits down with Andrew to discuss her Richmond, Virginia, childhood; her evolution from carnivore to vegan; and her upcoming residency as part of the Shifting the Lens series at J Vineyards Winery in Healdsburg, California, which begins September 29.

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See Andrew in conversation with Mary Sue MIlliken, and take in a day's worth of knowledge from some of the best chefs on the West Coast at the 2022 LA Chef Conference--visit their site for information and tickets!

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