About Chefs Press

Chefs Press is dedicated to the creation of beautiful, high-quality cookbooks that celebrate the best chefs and restaurants in California. Our publishing program spotlights the innovative cooking styles, diverse ingredients, and ethnic influences that make California Cuisine so unique and appealing. As book publishers, we seek out owners, chefs, and companies who will be strong partners in text-and-recipe creation as well as in publicity and marketing.

Amy Stirnkorb, Publisher

Amy is an award-winning graphic designer and editor with more than two decades experience in the publishing industry. She has worked on hundreds of books in many areas, including cookbooks, children’s books, college textbooks and trade books. Amy enjoys cooking although she wishes she had more time to spend in the kitchen. Her favorite drink is champagne, which is perfect with French fries!

Bruce S. Glassman, President & CEO

Bruce brings more than 25 years of book publishing experience to Chefs Press, in addition to a well-rounded professional knowledge of wine and food. During his career, Bruce has created and published books in many areas, including children’s books, college textbooks, and trade books. He has worked on cookbooks with Conde Nast, Oxmoor House, Ladies’ Home Journal, and Macmillan, among others. In 1990, Bruce graduated from the French Culinary Institute in New York City, which also trained him as a sommelier. He is thrilled to be able to combine his passion for food and wine with his varied editorial and publishing skills as a key member of Chefs Press.

Michael D. Pawlenty, Executive VP

Mike has more than 25 years experience in publishing and print manufacturing. He has had a lifelong interest in photography with a recent focus on food photography and videography. Mike loves a good French Bordeaux and wants to someday own a chateau and vineyard in France.

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