Shenarri Freeman
Chef, Restaurateur
Shenarri Freeman is the executive chef of Cadence, a vegan Southern soul food restaurant in New York City’s East Village. A recent graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education, Freeman made it to the 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 Food & Drink List. She is also a holistic researcher and wellness advocate.
New York
United States
- Cooking
- Vegan
- Vegan Food
- Wellness
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Vegan Dinner Party
Socializing with friends can help you live longer. Here’s how to throw a plant-based dinner party.
Collard Greens
This is a traditional collard greens recipe, passed down through three generations. We’ve each added our own little twist to it.
Skillet Maple Cornbread
Chef Shenarri Freeman takes one of her Aunt Tina's most famous recipes, Maple Buttermilk Cornbread, and makes a vegan version of it.
Mixed Berry Cobbler
This recipe for a vegan Mixed Berry Cobbler, topped with a pomegranate syrup, is a great way to use any fruit on hand, fresh or frozen.
Tamarind BBQ Oyster Mushrooms
Chef Shenarri Freeman's Tamarind BBQ Oyster Mushrooms are a showstopper for a vegan dinner party.
Wedge Salad with Mushroom Bacon
For chef Shenarri Freeman's wedge salad, the standouts are the vegan ranch dressing and the vegan shiitake “bacon,” which you can prepare ahead of time.
Education
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Institute of Culinary Education
Health Supportive Culinary Arts 2019 - 2021 -
Howard University
Physical Therapy 2011 - 2015
Experience
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Executive Chef
Overthrow Hospitality Apr 2020 - Present (5 years)