A new pop-up restaurant opened this week, serving some first-rate food to the Boston community. The chefs are high school teenagers with sharp knife skills and a huge passion for cooking.
Under the mentorship of the nonprofit organization Future Chefs, these teens have worked hard to serve out some incredible food, while also making an impact in the community. Future Chefs aims to help high school students learn and develop both culinary and essential life skills, supporting their development along the way.
Founded by Toni Elka in 2008, programs include a short-term introduction into the culinary world, a paid after-school work-based learning program to further their culinary skills, and a program providing continuing support on their culinary path after graduating high school.
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