David Nayfeld, author portrait
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David Nayfeld

David Nayfeld worked with some of the best chefs in the world before co-creating Back Home Hospitality and opening the group’s first restaurant, Che Fico, in San Francisco, which was named one of the best new restaurants in America by Bon Appetit and Esquire. He is also the chef and co-owner of Che Fico Parco Menlo, Il Mercato di Che Fico, and Che Fico Pizzeria, and was Star Chefs’ 2019 Rising Star Chef. Most recently, Nayfeld was named a semifinalist for the 2023 James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Chef.
Dad, What's for Dinner?

Books

Dad, What's for Dinner?

Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

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Books for National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

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Horror Titles for the Halloween Season

In celebration of the Halloween season, we are sharing horror books that are aligned with the themes of the holiday: the sometimes unknown and scary creatures and witches. From classic ghost stories and popular novels that are celebrated today, in literature courses and beyond, to contemporary stories about the monsters that hide in the dark, our list

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