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Jennifer Russo, Owner and Executive Chef of The Market Restaurant + Bar by Jennifer's and Jennifer's Catering

Instagram and Twitter: @themarketbyjen

I chose this as my career because there is no better way express my creativity than with food and wine! 

I hope my greatest contribution to the Valley culinary scene is to let my love for food shine through every bite.

Making every meal a special occasion for my guests and clients is what I love most about what I do. Juggling as a single parent of my fabulous son, Cooper, and owning the restaurant and Jennifer's Catering is the biggest challenge.

I separate myself and my brand from others by offering a fresh twist on the classics, wine pairings, appearing on television and being a female in kitchens for 30 years.

I draw inspiration from the chefs I have worked under, chefs from the world over, other great catering companies, lifestyle gurus, travel and television.

My New Year’s resolution is to create a local entertainment show and to launch our two-year-in-the-making Napa Food and Wine experience.

My greatest advice to share with young girls is to know your ability, know your equality and realize just how challenging the food business can be.