Amber Love Bond is a Miami-based food + beverage and travel writer who loves a good party and a strong cocktail. After a decade-long career in corporate finance, she stumbled upon her passion for sharing stories about the hospitality community and it’s taken her all over the world. Amber contributes to over a dozen publications including Southern Living, Fodor’s Travel Guide, Forbes, Eater, Thrillist, Travel & Leisure, and more. Typically you can find her at the trendiest new restaurant, sipping cocktails at the coolest bars around the world, or hanging out on the beach with her laptop in tow. Follow her adventures on Instagram at @amber__love.
Francesco Martucci is widely regarded as one of the most influential pizzaioli in the world. Born in Caserta, Italy, his journey began early, shaped by responsibility and a deep respect for ingredients long before accolades followed. From his...
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Part three of our series examines the turning point when chefs step into mentorship themselves, exploring legacy, responsibility, and how the profession renews itself across generations.
Part two of our three-part series explores how mentorship unfolds in different ways, from lifelong guides to kitchen lineages and institutions that shape chefs for decades.