Why Food?

Episode 36: Dianna Daoheung: Bringing New Ideas to the Iconic NYC Bagel

Episode Summary

Dianna Daoheung left a career in advertising because she wanted to work with her hands. She decided to challenge herself by enrolling in a culinary school's pastry program, where she found she loved the science behind bread baking. She took a job at the newly-opened Mile End Deli in Brooklyn, where she learned the fundamentals of Jewish cuisine and when Mile End's owners decided to open a bagel shop, Dianna was the natural choice to run it. Since then, she's overseen its significant expansion, become a partner in the business, and been recognized by the James Beard Foundation (twice!) as a nominee for Best Baker. Join us for a fun, honest conversation about how she balances the creative and commercial aspects of running NYC's only Montreal-inspired bagel bakery.

Episode Notes

Dianna Daoheung left a career in advertising because she wanted to work with her hands. She decided to challenge herself by enrolling in a culinary school's pastry program, where she found she loved the science behind bread baking. She took a job at the newly-opened Mile End Deli in Brooklyn, where she learned the fundamentals of Jewish cuisine and when Mile End's owners decided to open a bagel shop, Dianna was the natural choice to run it. Since then, she's overseen its significant expansion, become a partner in the business, and been recognized by the James Beard Foundation (twice!) as a nominee for Best Baker. Join us for a fun, honest conversation about how she balances the creative and commercial aspects of running NYC's only Montreal-inspired bagel bakery.

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