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If you watch reality food networks, you can't help but notice that some of the biggest contenders have been gay women. Many lesbian chefs have made names for themselves in and outside the traditionally male-dominated commercial kitchen, opening up their own reputed restaurants to become staples of the culinary world. Find out what and where they're cookin'.
El Arrayán
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
A perennial winner in "Best Mexican Restaurant" competitions, lesbian-owned El Arrayán is a culinary tour of the country with authentic dishes from throughout...
- Casual
- Mexican
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Organic Select
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Lesbian-owned Organic Select is an organic food market and cozy café in mid-town. Starting with breakfast, it has daily vegan and organic dishes made on the spot...
- Market
- Organic
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Lolita
Philadelphia, United States
Lesbian-owned Lolita is a modern Mexican eatery with award-winning margaritas and happy hours. Chef Marcie Turney gives a creative twist to popular street foods...
- Café or Bistro
- Mexican
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Prune
New York City, United States
Chef Gabrielle Hamilton's serves a clean, minimal menu of New American food in a tiny box of a restaurant on 1st St. The menu changes with the seasons, but...
- Café or Bistro
- Organic
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Take Root
New York City, United States
Chef Elise Kornack and her wife Anna Hieronimus, sole employees of Take Root in Brooklyn, earned a 2015 Michelin star as "one of the most personal culinary...
- Casual
- American
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dish Creative Cuisine
Palm Springs, United States
A prime viewing spot for the Pride Parade, dish Creative Cuisine makes the Pride best-eats list with some of the most creative food in town and top craft...
- Fine Dining
- American
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Tin Shed
Portland, United States
A good breakfast while traveling is critical and the Tin Shed is one of the best brunch spots in Portland. It's an unassuming spot in NE Portland that is...
- Café or Bistro
- Local Cuisine
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Annisa
New York City, United States
Annisa--which means the women in Arabic--is a lesbian-owned and operated restaurant serving Asian fusion cuisine in the West Village. Chef Anita Lo is a...
- Casual
- Asian fusion
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Bubbles + Pearls
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Top Chef veteran Josie Smith-Malave specializes in champagne and oysters at her Bubbles + Pearls raw bar, but you'll also find other seafood, small plates, a...
- Seafood
- American
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Cat Cora's Kitchen
San Francisco, United States
Iron Chef and TV personality Cat Cora opened her New American tapas and cocktail lounge near Gate 55 in Terminal 2 of the San Francisco airport. Ingredients are...
- Café or Bistro
- Tapas Bar
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Petit Crenn
San Francisco, United States
Five-course tasting menus change daily at the Petit Crenn from chef Dominique Crenn, who is behind the two-Michelin starred Atelier Crenn across town....
- Family style
- French
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Elizabeth
Chicago, United States
Winner of Food & Wine's Best New Chef in 2016, Iliana Regan showcases her midwestern roots in her communal fine-dining restaurant's farm-and-forage-to-table...
- Fine Dining
- American
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Yogurt Stop
Los Angeles, United States
The self-service Yogurt Stop offers 30 rotating flavors with names like Milk My Harvey Chocolate and 48 toppings, many made from locally sourced fruits....
- Specialty Shop
- Sweets
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Madame Tartinette
Berlin, Germany
Easy to miss but hard to forget, this neighborhood café run by lesbian proprietors serves espresso, "belegtes Brot"-style sandwiches, and house-baked goods that...
- Café or Bistro
- Local Cuisine
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Madcapra
Los Angeles, United States
Chefs and partners Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson moved from Booklyn to LA to open Madcapa, a falafel stand and then some, in Grand Central Market. Their creative...
- Casual
- Middle Eastern
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Lix by Xocodiva
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Canadians Charlotte Semple and Carole Fast have been handcrafting chocolates at Lix by Xocodiva since 2007 and now have two locations. The original on Rodolfo...
- Specialty Shop
- Sweets
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Highland Bakery
Atlanta, United States
Though this lesbian-owned chain has now expanded all throughout the city, the original location in the Old Fourth Ward is still full of charm. Party bake shop,...
- Bakery
- American
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Central House at the Crown
Provincetown, United States
Executive Chef Michele Ragussis heads the kitchen at Central House, and her menu is a refined presentation of contemporary Cape Cod cuisine. Seafood is...
- Seafood
- American
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2 Girls and a Grill
Fort Lauderdale, United States
2 Girls & a Grill self-describes as a fast food restaurant, but that's only because of the speed of its service. It offers eat-in and take-out and all-day...
- Fast Food
- American
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The Must
Los Angeles, United States
Lesbian-owned The Must on a small side street downtown has an extensive wine selection, a southern-inspired menu that changes seasonally, a Sunday brunch and a...
- Café or Bistro
- American
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Juhu Beach Club
San Francisco, United States
Juhu Beach Club by Chef Preeti Mistry features raved-about Indian street food and cuisine, as well as a super friendly staff and fun atmosphere. Look for the big...
- Casual
- Indian
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