Cultivated By Caryn

The Cultivated by Caryn Show is a blend of culture, cuisine, and comfort. Host Caryn Antonini explores culinary and cultural experiences from around the globe, learns about people whose love for food and drink have inspired enterprises, and discovers simplified traditional recipes. Each week Caryn is joined by a special guest who will undoubtedly entertain, educate, and inspire.Learn more at https://cultivatedbycaryn.com/The Cultivated by Caryn show is a Park City Productions 06604 presentation https://www.facebook.com/parkcityproductions06604###

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Cultivated By Caryn w.guest Chef Ashfer Biju, Baccarat Hotel NY

March 13, 2025 • Caryn Antonini • Season 2 • Episode 33

On this week’s episode host Caryn Antonini is joined by Chef Ashfer Biju, Executive Chef at the award-winning Baccarat Hotel in New York, who oversees all food and beverage operations at the property. Chef Ashfer brings more than 25 years of culinary experience, beginning in his home country of India and throughout various parts around the globe from the Seychelles to Mauritius to London, California and NY. Chef Ashfer studied hospitality and earned a degree at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa, California. He has held leadership positions in top-tier hospitality establishments, including Taj Hotels and Resorts and their NY location at The Pierre Hotel where he worked for 12 years as Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director. Ashfer is a supporter of the James Beard Foundation, City Harvest and Careers Through Culinary Arts Program, he’s an avid photographer and a self proclaimed “crafter of perishable art”.

For more information on our guest:

@ashferbiju

Homepage baccarathotels.com |

Caryn Antonini
www.cultivatedbycaryn.com
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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