Briana Riddock

Pastry chef, Rock Steady, Atlanta

Why she’s one to watch

With a hearty set of accolades, Riddock effortlessly creates art out of her decadent dishes.

Her culinary philosophy

“Cook with your intuition and taste everything. Cooking is a feeling and balancing act. I always use my natural senses when it comes to seasoning food and developing a dish that’s balanced with the perfect blend of texture and flavor.”

One woman who has inspired her throughout the years

For Riddock, it’s pop star Rihanna’s boss-like behavior that motivates her. “She lives by her own rules, and she is a boss. I’d love to cook for her one day. She redefines every genre and lane that she’s been in, from music to makeup to lingerie and clothing,” the pastry chef says.

Accolades

Earned a master’s degree from New York University in food studies. Recognized as a NYU Paris Provost's Global Research Initiatives Fellow, The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts Food Writing Fellow and Village Micro Fund 2019 Cohort Graduate.

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