Foodservice stories to spark your inspiration

Foodservice stories to spark your inspiration

Foodservice stories to spark your inspiration

Foodservice stories
to spark your inspiration

Foodservice stories
to spark your inspiration

Foodservice stories
to spark your inspiration

Foodservice stories
to spark your inspiration

Foodservice stories
to spark your inspiration

Foodservice stories
to spark your inspiration

Libbey is proud to partner with some of the industry's most dynamic chefs and mixologists, leaders who share our passion for crafting unforgettable food and drink experiences. Their grit, innovation and creativity drive our work every day, and we think you'll be inspired by their stories, too.

Read on to learn more about the people who are elevating food and drink through one-of-a-kind food and hospitality, what sparks their creations and what fuels their fire.

This chef is transforming senior dining, one fresh veggie at a time

Senior dining has long had a bad rap. The phrase conjures images of unidentifiable purees, mushy canned vegetables and uninspired menus – far from fine dining.

But over the past few decades, a growing segment of the senior living industry has pushed for a higher standard, with experiences that rival the world’s best hotels and restaurants.

February 2025

Reem Assil

Through Arab hospitality, the owner of Reem’s California builds community and connection in her San Francisco neighborhood

February 2025

Chef Ferrell Alvarez flips the script on restaurant management by fostering positive workplace culture


May 2025

Avishar Barua

The 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist fuses fine dining and fast food for a fun and playful take on food that surprises and delights guests

May 2025

LP O'Brien

LP O’Brien is a highly decorated and award-winning Afro-Boricua mixologist. Her dedication to education, innovation, and cultural integration through cocktail creations led her to publish LP Drinks.

June 2025

Monique Feybesse

From Instagram post to COVID-era project to bustling storefront, pastry chef Monique Feybesse has been on a journey to bring French flair and Filipino flavors to the Bay Area

September 2025

José Medina Camacho

The 2025 James Beard Award finalist brings the spirit of Mexico to Birmingham, Alabama, with his creative mixology.