Meet the Chef – ep.4 – featuring Angela Borah
We are excited to have Chocolatier Angela Borah. Originally from South Korea, Angela has lived in Spain, Ghana, and Peru before settling in New York City. As Head Chocolatier at Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate, Angela oversees a program recognized as the 2021 Best Chocolate Shop in America by Food & Wine Magazine.
In this episode we will discuss how to balance tradition and innovation in chocolate making, the importance of women in the industry, and honoring ingredients.
“Tradition is the backbone to innovation.” – Angela Borah
Originally from South Korea, Angela Borah grew up in Spain, Ghana, and Peru before calling New York City her home. She garnered experience in the pastry field at the notable Del Posto restaurant, two Michelin-starred The Modern, three-Michelin-starred Per Se as well as New York boutique MarieBelle Chocolate.
Currently, as Head Chocolatier, she oversees the chocolate program at multiple award-winning Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate which was named 2021 Best Chocolate Shop in America by Food & Wine Magazine. Angela is a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier New York and is also visiting Chef Instructor at L’Ecole Valrhona Brooklyn.
Angela draws inspiration from her Korean background. She finds inspiration from her Korean childhood and the ingredients that she grew up, as well as the flavors of NYC.
Learn more and follow Angela on Instagram: @angela.borah
