21 Kickass Female Chefs Who Are Changing the Food Industry

Few Chicago chefs have résumés that can rival that of pastry chef Amanda Rockman — past gigs include The Bistrol, Balena, and L20, and she’s currently whipping up sweet treats at Austin, Texas's South Congress Hotel. Here, she’s settled into a delectable balance of traditional American dishes (steak, eggs, and chips) and innovative twists (potato bread French toast with whipped ricotta and fruit jam).