Advocacy journalism works!

Beverly Wettenstein’s advocacy, letters and annual reports for more than a decade — along with leading, outspoken women chefs — have made a difference. The proof is in the pudding. Dana Cowin, longtime Editor-In-Chief of Food & Wine, called to tell her F&W will dedicate the January 2015 issue to the women who rule the food world.  Plus, she reports women made “first female” records this year at the James Beard Awards, the White House, magazine lists and Michelin guides.

How To Suport Women Chefs And Restaurateurs:
Wettenstein is on a mission to urge women leaders and event planners to put your money where your mouth is and turn up the heat. Seek and support women chefs and restaurateurs when booking events and conferences. This is especially important for events honoring women and sponsored by women’s organizations. She also recommends requesting and hiring female wait and bar staff, to support working women.

Read: “FLOUR POWER: WOMEN CHEFS REAP JUST DESSERTS IN FOOD & WINE AND WHITE HOUSE”