Kathy Cary (born 1954) [1] is owner and executive chef at Lilly's Bistro in Louisville, Kentucky and a seven-time James Beard Award nominee. [2]
Cary grew up on a farm and has been noted for her work in the farm-to-table movement, [3] emphasizing locally sourced ingredients. [4]
In addition to Lilly's Bistro, [1] Cary also owns La Peche Gourmet To Go. In May 2015, [5] she competed on the Food Network's show Beat Bobby Flay. [6] Among other nominations, Cary was one of 20 semifinalists for the 2015 James Beard Foundation's restaurant and chef awards. [7] In 2016, she was again named a semifinalist, one of 20 named to the foundation's "Best Chef: Southeast" list. [8]
Cary's daughter Lilly Cary, for whom Lilly's Bistro is named, is now a pastry chef with a doughnut delivery service in Louisville. [9]
Kathy Cary (born 1954) [1] is owner and executive chef at Lilly's Bistro in Louisville, Kentucky and a seven-time James Beard Award nominee. [2]
Cary grew up on a farm and has been noted for her work in the farm-to-table movement, [3] emphasizing locally sourced ingredients. [4]
In addition to Lilly's Bistro, [1] Cary also owns La Peche Gourmet To Go. In May 2015, [5] she competed on the Food Network's show Beat Bobby Flay. [6] Among other nominations, Cary was one of 20 semifinalists for the 2015 James Beard Foundation's restaurant and chef awards. [7] In 2016, she was again named a semifinalist, one of 20 named to the foundation's "Best Chef: Southeast" list. [8]
Cary's daughter Lilly Cary, for whom Lilly's Bistro is named, is now a pastry chef with a doughnut delivery service in Louisville. [9]