Kathy has been recognized for her foresightedness in identifying new concepts in culinary trends and introducing them to Boston.
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Kathy Sidell’s earliest memories take her back to food. At age 5 she
was taken with her grandmother’s artistry in the kitchen, and even more
so by the big, family meals shared on the front porch of their seaside
home. Though raised among foodies– her mother, a talented home
entertainer, her banker father who single-handedly is credited for
building the restaurant business in Boston; and a sister, now a chef and
restaurateur–Kathy s route to food was not as linear.
In October of 2011, Kathy opened her newest venture, MET Back Bay, on
the corner of Newbury and Dartmouth Streets in the heart of Boston’s
historic Back Bay. MET Back Bay is housed in a landmark brownstone and
features four separate dining areas including the Library, the Ham and
Cheese Bar, the Dining Room, and the exclusive, members-only Townhouse.
Once a month she and her executive team along with Style Boston, a regional lifestyle television show, highlight food trends and New England hotspots. The show, 24 Hours with Kate
airs on WCVB/ABC. The Met Team has traveled and filmed segments in
Woodstock, Vermont, Portland, Maine, Providence, Rhode Island, New
Haven, Connecticut and Provincetown, Massachusetts.
Her early
life as a film producer developed her love for story, themes, and
setting. But by age 47, she found herself drawn back to food and the
risk of restaurant life. When I Met Food chronicles this adventure, from
how she selected her first location to the careful branding decisions
required to build a highly successful restaurant enterprise in
metropolitan Boston. In this engaging book, Kathy shares her business
savvy peppered with encounters with influential people and even favorite
recipes for the aspiring chef.
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