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Say hello to the women leading the way at each restaurant, both in the kitchens and front of house.

Photos provided by Epping’s on Eastside

International Women’s Day is around the corner (Sunday, March 8), and the team behind Coles 735 Main, Epping’s on Eastside, and Black Squirrel is honoring the women leading the way at each restaurant.

In a traditionally male-dominated industry, Executive Chef Cole Arimes celebrates the growth and longevity of women guiding teams, including:

  • Coles’ Chef de Cuisine Megan Duffy and Black Squirrel’s Chef Olivia Jackson
  • Coles’ GM Rita Kraynak and Maitre’d Maggie MacChesney
  • Epping’s Assistant Manager Kayla Knisely
  • Black Squirrel GM Holly Hampton
  • Epping’s Event Coordinator Jazz Gibson
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