Karen Akunowicz

James Beard Award-Winning Chef & Restaurateur; Owner, Fox & the Knife & Bar Volpe; Founder, Fox Pasta; Author, "Crave"; Top Chef Alum

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Karen Akunowicz Biography

Karen Akunowicz is a renowned figure in the culinary world. She is the Chef and Owner of Fox & the Knife Enoteca in South Boston and Bar Volpe, which opened in November 2021 and specializes in wood-fired, Southern Italian cuisine. Fox & the Knife Enoteca was recognized as one of Food & Wine's "Best New Restaurants in America, 2019."

Akunowicz has achieved significant recognition in her field. She is the 2018 James Beard Foundation Award winner for “Best Chef: Northeast” and a 2020 James Beard Award finalist for “Best New Restaurant.” Marie Claire Magazine also named her one of the “21 Badass Women Changing the Food World.”

In addition to her successful restaurants, Akunowicz is known for her appearances on popular cooking shows. She competed on "Top Chef Season 13," returned to compete in "Top Chef: All-Stars L.A. Season 17," and served as a judge on "Top Chef Season 16" and "Top Chef Canada." Moreover, she has appeared as a judge on Food Network's "Beat Bobby Flay" and has also competed in "Tournament of the Champions."

Not only is she a successful chef and restaurant owner, but Akunowicz is also a published author. She co-authored the cookbook "Myers+Chang at Home" and published her second cookbook, "Crave" in the fall of 2023. She also runs Fox Pasta, a company that ships sauces and handmade pasta nationwide.

Akunowicz's work has been featured in numerous national publications, including The New York Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, People, Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, Forbes, and Wall Street Journal Magazine, further cementing her status in the food world.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/01/2024.

Karen Akunowicz Videos

  • Lamb Shank Osso Buco with Karen Akunowicz
    Karen Akunowiscz, chef/owner of Boston’s Fox & the Knife and Bar Volpe, makes her version of osso buco, a classic braised Italian dish. Karen uses...
  • Chef Karen Akunowicz's new cookbook "Crave"
    Karen Akunowicz is a staple in the Boston area, with two restaurants in the city. Many of her most beloved recipes will now be available to home...

Karen Akunowicz Books

  • Crave: Bold Recipes That Make You Want Seconds
    Crave: Bold Recipes That Make You Want Seconds
  • Myers+chang At Home: Recipes from the Beloved Boston Eatery
    Myers+chang At Home: Recipes from the Beloved Boston Eatery

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