This month, we spotlight Graze and Braise, the meal prep company chef Ayaz Adiguzelli built over the last four years. He joined Garden State Kitchen in March, right when stay-at-home orders came down and food supply chains started to seize. Ready to cook for his regular customers again, he shared how he kept his business going during lockdown.

Meet Anna Helm Baxter of Poppikit This month we speak with Anna Helm Baxter, one of the entrepreneurs behind the fun, kid-friendly baking kit company, Poppikit. Anna and co-founder Jade Zimmerman met as neighbors in Brooklyn while raising kids the same age. Not only did they live in the same apartment building, they’re both trained

Meet Carolyn Gainey Ballard, the entrepreneur behind A’Jar Sweet Cream Factory, a pudding dessert in a jar made with love and a nod to classic flavors. She’s one of the culinary vendors at the new American Dream mega mall, a venture that’s helping her prove her concept and grow her own version of the American

Leveling Up: Three Daughters Baking Company Opens Café As Garden State Kitchen celebrates its first year open for business, another important milestone approaches. One of the first entrepreneurs to sign up and cook in our shiny new space is about to move on to a kitchen of her own. Congratulations Erica Leahy – we can’t

There’s a Long Line at BelleJohns’ Soul Food, But it’s Worth the Wait The line in front of BelleJohns’ Soul Food is always long, but customers are willing to wait. “They have a lot of options around Military Park and South Orange,” chef and owner Jewel Domino says, “but they know I use high quality

Going Green is Easy with Java’s Compost This month, we talked to Java and Michelle Bradley, the West Orange duo behind Java’s Compost. While they don’t cook at Garden State Kitchen, they are here in spirit every day. Last month, we were one of the first businesses to sign up for their new green waste

Monday is Prep Day for So Fresh So Clean If it’s Monday, there’s a good chance you’ll find Steven Cortopassi and Gina Hascup, the entrepreneurs behind So Fresh So Clean Meal Prep, hustling in one of our catering kitchens. Gina stands at the prep table chopping bell peppers, the slices falling into a neat green line

Meet Garden State Kitchen member Pamela Beardslee, the entrepreneur behind Puras Paletas, a gourmet ice pop company focusing on pure ingredients. Here’s her story. Puras Paletas – Gourmet Ice Pops Loaded with Latin Flavor Coming up with the concept for her artisan ice pops, Pamela leaned on her roots. “I have the culture and passion

Those of you who spend time at the kitchen, may have started seeing this month’s entrepreneur feature around lately. Dan Lipow is not only a unique entrepreneur with an incredible story, but he is Garden State Kitchen’s first full-time tenant! Dan recently set up his business The Foraged Feast, in one of the front spaces

Each month we feature a different food entrepreneur. This month’s feature, Jenny Belliveau, owner of A Butter Life, really opened up to us about everything from her start in media and video production through her decision to change her career, to her fears and how she works through them, to what inspires her and keeps