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Why Cooking is Caregiving, with Chef Hillary Sterling | Better in Person

July 22, 2026·42 min·5-min readinterviewdocumentary
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Chef Hillary Sterling, executive chef at Chisiamo in New York City, shares her journey from a Brooklyn upbringing with humble, texture-averse meals to leading a high-volume, emotionally intelligent kitchen rooted in sensory cooking and Italian authenticity. Her philosophy centers on conne

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Hillary Sterling

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People

Hillary SterlingStephen DubnerDanny MeyerCarlosBeatrice Inzo

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Amatsaby Hillary Sterling

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ChisiamoUnion Square Hospitality GroupMesa GrillVIX

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Career DevelopmentCookingFood ScienceLeadershipRestaurants

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