TS Sweets

Pastry Chef Trish SIECKMANN

Trish founded Flour Power in 2016, and in 2022 rebranded to become TS Sweets. She has been actively making cakes and pastries for over 20 years. TS Sweets is a small bakery being run from the shared kitchen called CoMo Cooks, where she is currently the new kitchen manager.

Sugar, butter, & Flour

Baker Alanna Ti’a

Alanna has been baking for about 27 years and has been in business making cakes, cupcakes and many other delicious desserts for almost 6 years. Her mouthwatering flavor combinations and creative decorations set her luscious desserts apart. As she says, “I have degrees from the Universities of YouTube and Instagram. And have many credit hours in various [baking] Blogs. I’ve worked hard and spent many, many hours finding and developing the perfect recipes.

GOLDIe’s Bagels

Pastry Chef Jill Rostine

Bagels and delicious treats like rugelach and tahini chocolate chip cookies, Goldie’s Bagels on 9th St. is the best bet for a filling breakfast and an afternoon pick me up.

Tsokolate Confections

Pastry Chef Jannah Sanchez

Jannah Sanchez, the pastry chef and chocolatier behind Tsokolate, creates handcrafted, hand-painted chocolates with a focus on tradition and quality. 

With experience working alongside Michelin-starred chefs like Daniel Boulud at Daniel in New York City and A-list celebrity cake artist Elin Katz of Rosebud Cakes in Beverly Hills, Jannah’s chocolates are a fusion of artistry and community. 

Tsokolate emphasizes supporting cacao and CoMo local farmers while offering plant-based, gluten-free, and health-forward treats. A portion of sales benefits Impact Ministries International, supporting those in need.

Wynnsome Cake & Tea

Baker Emma Brine

Emma Briner is a twenty-five-year-old Columbia native and self-taught baker whose passions lie in bringing the culinary creativity that starts within the intimacy of her home kitchen to the public. Whether it's through the atmosphere she cultivates or the taste profiles she develops, her goal is to make every experience feel as though you have stepped into someone’s home where safety is cultivated and connections flourish. For Emma, there is no end to experimenting with flavors and developing her personal baking style. Her childhood dreams have culminated in the opening of her own bakery in Columbia which is now known as Wynnsome.

Category: Savory

The Melt Masters

Chef Keegan Hartnett

Keegan Hartnett is a Biomedical Engineering student at the University of Missouri and Head Chef of The Melt Masters, a student-owned food truck that operates in the Columbia area. Keegan has been working in restaurants his whole life, and put that experience to use with his three friends to open a business with the students in mind. The Melt Masters are committed to serving delicious, affordable meals to students through their menu of melts and smash burgers. Find them on the University campus five days a week, or book them for any event!

Belly Market & Rotisserie

Chef Grant Williamson

Grant Williamson discovered his passion for cooking from Chef Harlan at the CACC who inspired him to follow his dreams and eventually attend and graduate from the Culinary Institute of America in New York. He worked with many great chefs including Chef James Kent at Crown Shy/SAGA in New York City; a two Michelin star restaurant. Currently he is working with his mentors Benjamin Hamrah and Amanda Elliot; owners of Peachtree Catering, Beet Box and Belly; who continue to help him harness his passion for cooking. 

MJ’S FEAST

Chef MJ

Chef MJ, Mindy Jahn (she/her) is an experienced gluten-free chef and is genuinely happy to accommodate any dietary needs. Her professional experience includes fine dining, catering, restaurant work and working as a private chef. MJ is an award-winning, American Culinary Federation (ACF) certified chef who has traveled the country and the world seeking out new culinary adventures. Currently, Chef MJ is running her own personal chef, catering, and food prep business called MJ’s Feast. She is proud to be one of the businesses working out of the Como Cooks Shared Kitchen. ⁠

Polvorosas Savory Pies

Chef Cristina Núñez

Chef Cristina Núñez started Polvorosas Savory Pies after falling in love with the Columbia Farmers’ Market. She lent a helping hand at her friend’s empanada stand, not expecting to kickstart her own journey in the food industry. Cristina, a lifelong artist, found her footing at Como Cooks Shared Kitchen, which coincidentally is right next door to her art studio! With fantastic resources so close by, joining the Kitchen felt like a natural next step!

Polvorosas de pollo is a traditional Caracas recipe, originating in Cristina’s home country of Venezuela. A variety of these savory pies can be found each week at her Como Cooks Pop Up on Thursdays from 5:30-7.

Café Poland

Chefs Madison Tasker and Antoine De Los Santos

With a shared passion for artistry, epicurean delight, and a commitment to hospitality, Antoine De Los Santos and Madison Tasker form an exceptional partnership when it comes to curating a one-of-a-kind experience. Both bring a wealth of knowledge, having honed their skills in renowned restaurants and five-star, five-diamond hotels in Las Vegas before embarking on their latest venture: Café Poland.

Their journey took a significant leap forward when they had the privilege of training under Polish chef and former owner of Café Poland, Iwona Galijska. Under her mentorship, they not only mastered her traditional family recipes but also deepened their appreciation for Polish cuisine, gaining insights into innovative techniques and the art of creating memorable dining experiences.

The Bistro at the Blufftop at Rocheport

Chef John Marino

Originally from Weldon Springs, Missouri, Marino moved to Columbia to study music before heading out to NYC to serve as Chef de Cuisine at Butcher Bar in NYC. He has been invited to cook at The James Beard House in Manhattan and was also the winner of the NYC Food & Wine Festival BBQ Event.

After his stint in New York, Marino returned to Columbia where he was the head chef at Cafe Berlin before going to work at The Bistro at Les Bourgeios. Marino's grandmother instilled a love of cooking at a young age. Cooking was the family love language and a cornerstone of gatherings. "I think the act of making something for other people that nourishes them is a very kind and caring thing to do,” Marino said.

Marino finds creative fulfillment in cooking, “It allows me to indulge my curiosities." In addition to cooking, Marino plays in the bands Mary & The Giant and Bad Names, enjoys painting and “bothering” his loving partner, Paula, and their two pets.

City Cuisine

Chef Nathan Lehr

Nathan Lehr is the Culinary Manager of City Cuisine, a global fusion food truck owned and operated by local non-profit City of Refuge whose mission is serving and empowering refugees through relational care. When City of Refuge opened City Cuisine last year, they did so with the goal of preparing refugees for the possibility of entering the culinary workforce in America.

City Cuisine serves a rotating menu of flavors from around the world—including some fused with American favorites! You can find City Cuisine at 10 N Garth Ave or take advantage of their new catering menu for your next event.

Abbey’s Swahili Delights

Chef Abbey Mitchell

Abbey’s Swahili Delights brings the rich, authentic flavors of Swahili cuisine to your table. From savory curries to delicious snacks like samosas, we create homemade dishes with bold spices and fresh ingredients. Whether for a cozy dinner or a big event, perfect for any occasion big or small sharing the taste of Swahili cuisine in COMO.

Dive Bar

MixologistS Karen Geotz and Jynn Baker

A backyard patio, live music, bingo, trivia, and karaoke make Dive Bar a great spot to hang out with your friends, grab a drink, and much on some 5-star food. ⁠We are happy to have Dive Bar owner Karen Geotz joining us with her cocktail creation!

The VAULT

Mixologists ALLIE Crow and Maddie Ramsey

You can find Allie behind the bar of Glenn's Cafe, where she is the Bar Manager. Allie has a talent for creativity and enjoys making fun flavors come to life through the art of mixology. She has curated the specialty cocktail offerings at Glenn's Cafe and maintains the restaurant's award winning wine selection as a certified sommelier. Visit her at the bar for some of Glenn's famous Cajun comfort food or fresh oysters on the half-shell with the perfect wine pairing!

Maddie began working at Voco The Tiger Hotel back in 2017 as a host in Glenn's Cafe. She quickly grew to love the fast-paced restaurant atmosphere and worked through server and bartender positions into management. Now as the Director of Food and Beverage for the hotel, Maddie works passionately to create memorable guest experiences. Whether you grab dinner and drinks at Glenn's Cafe or Twain: Missouri BBQ & Taproom, enjoy a nightcap in Vault, or even attend a catered event in the Grand Ballroom of Voco The Tiger Hotel, Maddie is behind the scenes to make sure it is an experience you will remember.