At our 2018 Roots culinary conference, the theme was cultivation – and panelists, attendees and keynote speaker Andrew Zimmern each provided a wealth of insights. People who gathered together at Roots were warm, transparent and genuine, willing to openly discuss their challenges, share insights and ideas, and propose solutions.
Chef Jill Vedaa wouldn’t think of asking Vincent Van Gogh to paint his sunflowers purple, and the Cleveland chef said she wants the same respect from guests dining in her restaurant.