“I certainly don’t feel ‘done’ with pizza,” Christensen says. “And, like a lot of the wildly fun ideas in food that are always running around in my mind, I don’t think pizza is done with me yet either.”
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A Former Raleigh Homebuilder Hung Up His Hard Hat to Run a Modular Farm
Trevor Spear traded homebuilding for farming out of a shipping container and now sells produce to some of Raleigh’s most acclaimed eateries.
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Ashley Christensen Wasn’t Immune to the Tumult of 2020. But on the Cusp of Opening Three Locations of Her New Fast-Casual Restaurant, She’s Looking Forward.
The restauranteur reflects on the future of restaurant workplaces.
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A “Shatteringly Crisp” Fried Chicken Sandwich Is at the Heart of Ashley Christensen’s New Restaurant Menu
The sandwich will debut at Christensen’s new fast-casual restaurant, BB’s Crispy Chicken, slated to open in three locations this year.
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Ashley Christensen Claims She Didn’t Know Extent of Abuse at Poole’s Diner After Former Employee Comes Forward
Christensen, who has been a vocal supporter of survivors, penned the letter following allegations of workplace sexual abuse at Poole’s Diner from a former employee.
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How Bida Manda and Brewery Bhavana Harbored a Culture of Abuse Behind a Progressive Facade
A deep dive into the inner workings of Brewery Bhavana and Bida Manda, as recounted by the employees who experienced the company’s cult-like environment.
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Ashley Christensen Will Not Reopen Downtown Raleigh Burger Joint Chuck’s
Neighboring Beasley’s Chicken and Honey will absorb the space where Chuck’s was.
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Cheetie Kumar is a James Beard Finalist for Best Chef: Southeast
“Who could have predicted this?” Kumar says of the announcement, which was delayed due to the pandemic. “But nevertheless, it’s a much welcome and needed bit of good news.”
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19 People of 2019: Ashley Christensen
Raleigh’s own badass won the James Beard Award for Outstanding Chef while her protégés spread their wings