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Who's FRESH

Operators, chefs and designers whose decisions are shaping the next decade of the industry. Selected by the FRESH editorial desk.

F/People 002 Newark, NJ / 2026

FRESH cover portrait of Fahkir and Nadia, founders of A&K Seafood, holding oysters under a patio umbrella in Newark, New Jersey

A&K Seafood · Newark, New Jersey

From a Few Bushels to a Bigger Table

What started in Newark with a few bushels of crabs is becoming something much bigger. Fahkir and Nadia, the couple behind A&K Seafood, are bringing Louisiana-inspired seafood culture to New Jersey through crabs, oysters, raw bars and the kind of abundant hospitality that turns eating seafood into an experience.

Crabs · Oysters · Raw Bars · Family · Hospitality · Scale

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F/People 001 Detroit, MI / 2026

FRESH cover portrait of Miss Ruth in chef hat and black uniform holding a tray of individually plated shrimp and grits

Miss Ruth’s Catering · Detroit, Michigan

The Queen of Elevated Southern Catering

Miss Ruth is building a Detroit catering brand around soulful food, polished presentation and an ambition to bring elevated Southern hospitality to every corner of Metro Detroit — and eventually across Michigan.

Soul · Service · Abundance · Presentation · Production · Scale

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