Rising Star Chef of the Year: Zoë Kanan, Simon & the Whale

Candlelit, date night-friendly eatery Simon & the Whale at New York's Freehand Hotel may be focused on seafood, but it's their former head baker and pastry chef, Zoë Kanan, who is snagging the spotlight. Though she's recently moved on from the Freehand, we're sure her influence remains.

Simon & the Whale, 23 Lexington Ave.

[Photo via @simonandthewhale]

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