Food – growing it, preparing it and eating it – is an integral part of society, the economy and the community. For people living in storm zones, an interruption of the food supply and the power with which to cook it is a consideration built into daily life. This month, chefs from southern Florida and the CEO of a nonprofit working to nourish neighborhoods nationwide discuss how disasters affect their approaches to food.

Chef Michel Nischan of Wholesome Wave

Michel Nischan, President/CEO of Wholesome Wave, is the son the son of displaced farmers and grew up with great appreciation for sustainable agriculture. He is a chef and owner of Dressing Room: A Homegrown Restaurant in Westport, Conn... More

Chef Michael Schwartz

Chef Michael Schwartz owns Michael's Genuine Food & Drink, a Miami Design District dining sensation that has been the subject of much local and national acclaim since opening in 2007. Among the recognition Schwartz has garnered, Michael's Genuine was named one of the 10... More

Chef Michelle Bernstein

Michelle Bernstein, a Miami native, owns several Florida restaurants - Michy’s and Sra. Martinez in Miami and Michelle Bernstein Restaurant and MB Terrace at The Omphoy Ocean Resort in Palm Springs. A 2007 winner of the James Beard Award for Best Chef South... More