10 women changing the way we eat, cook, and gather.
This year's culinary honorees are chefs, founders, and food creators who are redefining what it means to build a career around food. They're opening restaurants, launching brands, and proving that food is one of the most powerful ways to shape culture. Meet the 10 women changing the culinary world in 2026.
Nara Smith
Model, LIFESTYLE CREATOR, and author
There’s a quiet kind of magic in the way model and food creator Nara Smith cooks: it's rooted in nostalgia, but she makes it her own.
Julianna McIntosh
Founder and Creator
Julianna McIntosh has a gift for making even the fanciest cocktails feel approachable.
Kristen Kish
Chef, Host, and NYT Best Selling Author
From winning Top Chef Season 10 to returning as the show’s Emmy-nominated host and NYT best-selling author, Kristen Kish has made the culinary world remember the emotional power of food.
Remi Cruz Parsons
NYT Best Selling Author, Award-Winning Podcast host, and content creator
From beauty tutorials to bestselling recipes, Remi Cruz Parsons has built a career by inviting her audience into every corner of her life.
