Restaurants Chefs Communal Table Podcast: Jessica Craig Jessica Craig talks about nurturing talent, Jamaican excellence, and kitchen dance parties. By Kat Kinsman Kat Kinsman Executive Features Editor, Food & Wine Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 12, 2019 Chefs and restaurant workers take great care of everyone else, but often they need a little help themselves. Each week, Food & Wine senior editor Kat Kinsman talks with hospitality pros about they manage their business, brain, and body for the long haul. Is there a topic you'd like to know more about or a guest you'd love to hear from? Tell us at [email protected] or tweet to Kat @kittenwithawhip, and subscribe to the weekly Food & Wine Pro newsletter. Subscribe to the new Communal Table YouTube page and never miss an episode. Episode 44: Jessica Craig It took one civil law class for Jessica Craig to figure out that she didn't want to spend time behind a desk. Luckily for the sweets-loving diners of New York City, she's found her calling as the powerhouse executive pastry chef at L'Artusi, and a role model for young people in the industry. Craig sat down for a heartfelt talk about nurturing talent, the importance of Jamaican cuisine, the heartbreaking history of shoebox lunches, and why she rocks out to Beyonce with her team. Follow Jessica Craig on Instagram: @dachocolatechef84 If you like what you hear, subscribe to, comment on, and rate Communal Table on these platforms: YouTube iTunes Stitcher Player FM Spotify Previous episode: Paul Kahan Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit