A Conversation with Kim Olson "This pandemic has really exposed the inherent brokenness of our existing food system." ~Joi Chevalier On Wednesday, May 20th, The Cook’s Nook’s Joi Chevalier participated in a Zoom call with local leader Kim
In August 2019, the Cook's Nook was nominated for a Mosaic Award. The Mosaic Awards celebrate diversity in the Austin area. The Cook's Nook was in good company in the accelerator category, joining Capital Factory, Founder Institute, Mass
On Thursday, June 18th, 2019, seven of the country’s most prominent chefs prepared and presented dishes in honor of Juneteenth. One of those chefs included the Cook’s Nook’s founder Joi Chevalier. “For us, Juneteenth is about food, family,
The Cook’s Nook members collaborated with Vinder to highlight local growers and produce. Taking advantage of local resources doesn't just boost the local economy, local produce that hasn't been on a truck for days is fresher and packed
The Refresh Working Group brings together farmers, small business owners, researchers, corporate partners, nonprofit leaders, educators, community organizers, and innovators to integrate food and technology in a responsible way. Joi Chevalier is a board member of the Refresh Working
You can find our members giving demos at the HOPE Farmers Market on Sundays between 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Members will be giving demonstrations on how to prepare fresh ingredients at The Cook's Nook booth. Stop by the
The Refresh Working Group, Google and Swell Creative Group have come together for a daylong discussion on how innovative technology is changing the way we produce, eat, distribute and manufacture food. If the future of food is in technology,
The Cook’s Nook own Joi Chevalier is making history right here in Austin. KVUE recently profiled her experience and contribution to Austin’s food scene. “I was obligated to be better, to do better, to do more...," Chevalier said in
We had the pleasure of catching John T. Edge, director of The Southern Foodways Alliance, at Book People in Austin, Texas last week! Presenting his latest work, The Potlikker Papers: A Food History of the Modern South, Edge spoke
We couldn't be more proud of The Cook's Nook making headlines on the front page of the Austin American-Statesman! Cited from Addie Broyles of the Statesman as the city's first food incubator, Joi Chevalier's passion for business in the food
