Karen Akunowicz
James Beard Award-Winning Chef, Restauranteur and Television Personality
Award-Winning
Restaurants
Located in the heart of South Boston, Bar Volpe is the perfect venue for those seeking a blend of exceptional Southern Italian cuisine and outstanding service in a modern setting, providing an unforgettable dining experience with its sleek décor and warm atmosphere. Meanwhile, Fox & the Knife offers a vibrant venue that combines award-winning Northern Italian cuisine with rustic charm, making it ideal for memorable gatherings with friends, family, or colleagues. Both restaurants promise a unique and delightful culinary journey, ensuring every event is special and memorable. Both are also perfect for celebrations and gatherings, ready to make your occasions truly unforgettable.
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About Karen
Chef Karen Akunowicz is a celebrity chef and restauranteur, renowned for winning the 2018 James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Northeast. Her debut restaurant, Fox & the Knife, was a 2020 James Beard Award finalist for Best New Restaurant in America. Known as “Boston’s Queen of Pasta,” she owns Fox & the Knife Enoteca, Bar Volpe Ristorante, and Fox Pasta Company. In 2024, she opened Fox & Flight at Logan Airport.
A beloved TV personality, Karen has appeared on Bravo’s “Top Chef” and Food Network’s “Tournament of Champions.” She judges on shows like “Beat Bobby Flay” and “Top Chef.” Named one of Marie Claire's “21 Badass Women Changing the Food World,” Karen authored “Crave: Bold Recipes That Make You Want Seconds,” acclaimed as the 2023 Cook Book of the Year by Readable Feast and a top 20 Amazon cookbook for 2023. Chef Karen’s innovative cooking continues to inspire home cooks and food enthusiasts everywhere.
