

397. Rupa Bhattacharya on Building Empathy into a Culinary Curriculum
Oct 5, 2023
Rupa Bhattacharya, Executive Director of the Strategic Initiatives Group for the Culinary Institute of America, discusses the impact of small adjustments on culinary culture, the role of chain businesses in driving change, and the strategy of addition rather than subtraction when making dietary changes. They also explore the influence of social media on food trends and the challenge of inclusivity within the plant-forward movement.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Empathy, Flavor, and Culinary Education
02:12 • 8min
Shifting Diets and Culinary Traditions
09:50 • 16min
The Role of Chains and Fast Casual in the Food Industry
25:35 • 2min
Culinary Traditions and the Influence of Social Media
27:49 • 12min
The Next Big Trend in Sustainability for Chefs and Restaurants
40:18 • 6min
Navigating a Diverse Generation and Bringing Big Conversations about Food on a Large Stage
46:24 • 3min