Vegans of Color
Chef Edwin Anthony Rodriguez Has Seen It All, From Hospital Dietician to Contestant on ‘Chopped’
‘I have gratitude for all those years I spent in restaurants, [but I yearned] for being around just vegans and cooking just vegan food’
What happens when a seasoned gourmet chef discovers firsthand the many benefits of plant-based eating? Some of the most stunning vegan dishes you could imagine!
Chef Edwin Anthony Rodriguez, who came up in New York City and currently resides in Charlotte, N.C., worked in Michelin-starred restaurants for over a decade before launching his own private vegan chef business. From appearing on Chopped to working as a consultant for hospital dietitians and nutritionists, Chef E has truly seen all sides of the food service industry.
“I have a large amount of gratitude for all those years I spent in restaurants,” says Chef E (he speaks highly of the work environment that allowed him many opportunities to mentor others in the kitchen), “as I got older, though, I did start to yearn for being around just vegans and cooking just vegan food.”
Chef E spoke with Tenderly over the phone about becoming vegan while working as a chef, his unusual…
