Kit Wohl
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Kit Wohl is a prolific cookbook author, photographer, graphics designer and artist. She also has worked with chefs, restaurants and hotels across the United States as the CEO of Wohl & Company, a New Orleans-based advertising, public relations and marketing firm. She attended John McCrady School of Art and graduated from Tulane University
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, Galatoire's
, Mother's, and Dickie Brennan's Bourbon House, this beautifully photographed volume by Wohl also includes favorite recipes handed down through several generations of the P&J Oyster Company's owners, the Sunseri family.
New Orleans Classic Series:
In 2007, Wohl created and photographed the “New Orleans Classic” series of cookbooks. The first in the series, New Orleans Classic Desserts, was published in late 2007 and was met with regional acclaim.
New Orleans Classic Appetizers and New Orleans Classic Seafood quickly followed in 2008. The last book in the series, New Orleans Classic Gumbos and Soups, was published in 2009 and received national acclaim from Gourmet
Magazine, who made it their February 2009 cookbook of the month.
In 2009, she signed a six-figure deal for a cookbook published by Chronicle Books.
Reviews:
Tulane University
Tulane University is a private, nonsectarian research university located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States...
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Authored Works
Wohl's most recent work is the "P&J Oyster Cookbook". The P&J Oyster Cookbook is a collection of more than 120 oyster recipes provided by chefs who revel in cooking the luscious bivalve plucked from the Gulf of Mexico. Featuring recipes from legendary New Orleans restaurants such as Commander's PalaceCommander's Palace
-History:It was built in 1880. It is located in the Garden District of Uptown New Orleans , and is owned by the Brennan family. It has long been one of the best regarded upscale restaurants in the city. Paul Prudhomme and Emeril Lagasse are two of its most famous alumni who have worked in its...
, Galatoire's
Galatoire's
Galatoire's is a restaurant at 209 Bourbon St. in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA .Galatoire's Restaurant was founded in 1897 by Jean Galatoire, an immigrant from a small village near Pau, France in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains. The restaurant is still run by his fourth...
, Mother's, and Dickie Brennan's Bourbon House, this beautifully photographed volume by Wohl also includes favorite recipes handed down through several generations of the P&J Oyster Company's owners, the Sunseri family.
In 2007, Wohl created and photographed the “New Orleans Classic” series of cookbooks. The first in the series, New Orleans Classic Desserts, was published in late 2007 and was met with regional acclaim.
New Orleans Classic Appetizers and New Orleans Classic Seafood quickly followed in 2008. The last book in the series, New Orleans Classic Gumbos and Soups, was published in 2009 and received national acclaim from Gourmet
Gourmet (magazine)
Gourmet magazine was a monthly publication of Condé Nast and the first U.S. magazine devoted to food and wine. Founded by Earle R. MacAusland and first published in 1941, Gourmet also covered "good living" on a wider scale....
Magazine, who made it their February 2009 cookbook of the month.
In 2009, she signed a six-figure deal for a cookbook published by Chronicle Books.
Reviews:
“This book is irresistible: it’s hugely appealing to anyone who like to laugh while learning, it is a feast for the eyes, the recipes are easy to understand, and they work! My kind of book.” –Jeremiah TowerJeremiah TowerJeremiah Tower is an American celebrity chef who, along with Wolfgang Puck, Alice Waters, and Jonathan Waxman, is generally credited with developing the culinary style known as California cuisine.-Biography:...
“The book reads like a series of short stories, the photographs are so wonderful you want to lick them, and the dishes themselves will bring you to your knees in joy. It just doesn’t get any better than this!” –Linda EllerbeeLinda EllerbeeLinda Ellerbee is an American journalist who is most known for several jobs at NBC News, including Washington, DC correspondent, host of the Nickelodeon network's Nick News, and reporter and co-anchor of NBC News Overnight, which was recognized by the jurors of the duPont Columbia Awards as...
“Any time you need reassurance about the state of New Orleans, you can renew your faith at the city’s world-famous restaurants, or, equally as reviving, simply look through and cook from Kit Wohl’s mouth-watering book.”
-Lily Binns, SaveurSaveurSaveur is a gourmet, food, wine, and travel magazine that specializes in essays about various world cuisines. The publication was co-founded by Dorothy Kalins, Michael Grossman, Christopher Hirsheimer, and Colman Andrews, who was also the editor-in-chief from 1996 to 2001...
Magazine
"Savoring these treasured New Orleans recipes is almost as good as being there again. Close your eyes and experience the city. Heaven on your tongue." - Sue GraftonSue GraftonSue Taylor Grafton is a contemporary American author of detective novels. She is best known as the author of the 'alphabet series' featuring private investigator Kinsey Millhone in the fictional city of Santa Teresa, California. The daughter of detective novelist C. W...
The New Orleans Classic format was originally designed by Wohl, and has been exported nationally, to cities with similar culinary heritage. The series has continued with different authors in Atlanta, Dallas, Savannah and Charleston through Pelican Press.
In 2005, Wohl authored Arnaud'sArnaud'sArnaud's is a well known restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Along with Galatoire's, Antoine's, and Broussard's, Arnaud's is one of the four classic Creole New Orleans restaurants....
Restaurant Cookbook for the famous restaurant. The award-winning book spans 224 pages of the restaurant’s famed cuisine, and features photography by David SpielmanDavid SpielmanDavid G. Spielman is an American freelance photographer.- Early life :He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, graduated from Tulsa Central High School. He attended Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, and graduated in 1972....
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Public Relations and Corporate Communications
Wohl started her career with Warner Bros. in the early 1970s in charge of Southern publicity. During this time, she was charged with numerous high profile public relations tours. Her assignments included work with John WayneJohn WayneMarion Mitchell Morrison , better known by his stage name John Wayne, was an American film actor, director and producer. He epitomized rugged masculinity and became an enduring American icon. He is famous for his distinctive calm voice, walk, and height...
, Clint EastwoodClint EastwoodClinton "Clint" Eastwood, Jr. is an American film actor, director, producer, composer and politician. Eastwood first came to prominence as a supporting cast member in the TV series Rawhide...
, Ernest BorgnineErnest BorgnineErnest Borgnine is an American actor of television and film. His career has spanned more than six decades. He was an unconventional lead in many films of the 1950s, including his Academy Award-winning turn in the 1955 film Marty...
, Evel KnievelEvel KnievelEvel Knievel , born Robert Craig Knievel, was an American daredevil and entertainer. In his career he attempted over 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps between 1965 and 1980, and in 1974, a failed jump across Snake River Canyon in the Skycycle X-2, a steam-powered rocket...
, Michael CrichtonMichael CrichtonJohn Michael Crichton , best known as Michael Crichton, was an American best-selling author, producer, director, and screenwriter, best known for his work in the science fiction, medical fiction, and thriller genres. His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, and many have been adapted...
and Bette MidlerBette MidlerBette Midler is an American singer, actress, and comedian, also known by her informal stage name, The Divine Miss M. She became famous as a cabaret and concert headliner, and went on to star in successful and acclaimed films such as The Rose, Ruthless People, Beaches, and For The Boys...
, among others.
She continued her career as a public relations and communications manager with famed restaurateur and entrepreneur, Al CopelandAl CopelandAlvin Charles "Al" Copeland was an American entrepreneur who created the Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits fast food chain. He was also a successful restaurateur who created many successful upscale restaurants.-Personal life:...
. With Copeland, Wohl managed corporate media relations for Popeyes Chicken & BiscuitsPopeyes Chicken & BiscuitsPopeyes Chicken & Biscuits is a chain of fried chicken fast food restaurants, owned since 1993 by the Sandy Springs, Georgia-based AFC Enterprises, which was originally America's Favorite Chicken Company...
, an international fast-food chain. She also managed Copeland’s high-profile World Powerboat racing tours, which featured an array of celebrities such as Kurt RussellKurt RussellKurt Vogel Russell is an American television and film actor. His first acting roles were as a child in television series, including a lead role in the Western series The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters...
, Don JohnsonDon JohnsonDonnie Wayne "Don" Johnson is an American actor known for his work in television and film. He played the lead role of James "Sonny" Crockett in the 1980s TV cop series, Miami Vice, which led him to huge success. He also played the lead role in the 1990s cop series, Nash Bridges...
, Chuck NorrisChuck NorrisCarlos Ray "Chuck" Norris is an American martial artist and actor. After serving in the United States Air Force, he began his rise to fame as a martial artist and has since founded his own school, Chun Kuk Do...
, Caroline, Princess of HanoverCaroline, Princess of HanoverCaroline, Princess of Hanover, Hereditary Princess of Monaco , formally styled Her Royal Highness The Princess of Hanover , has been heiress presumptive to the throne of Monaco since 2005, a position which she previously held from 1957 to 1958.She is the wife of...
, Constantine II of GreeceConstantine II of Greece|align=right|Constantine II was King of Greece from 1964 until the abolition of the monarchy in 1973, the sixth and last monarch of the Greek Royal Family....
and Donald TrumpDonald TrumpDonald John Trump, Sr. is an American business magnate, television personality and author. He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization and the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Trump's extravagant lifestyle, outspoken manner and role on the NBC reality show The Apprentice have...
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Wohl was also the public and media communications manager for New Orleans’ famed Arnaud'sArnaud'sArnaud's is a well known restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Along with Galatoire's, Antoine's, and Broussard's, Arnaud's is one of the four classic Creole New Orleans restaurants....
restaurant, a position that eventually led her to write the Arnaud’s cookbook.
Awards:
New Orleans Small Business of the Year
Achiever of the Year
Co-Founder of The Fashion Group’s “Alpha” Awards.
Named to the Prix De Elegance
National CLIO award for Creativity
ADDY Award for Best Broadcast media, South
Louisiana Restaurant Association Award
Artwork
Wohl’s artwork has been featured in private and public galleries internationally. Her design commissions range from commercial architectural projects to sculpture and chandeliers; her largest commission was a seven-thousand-pound ceiling sculpture of cast aluminum. Wohl's work is represented in many private collections from New Orleans to New York, Australia, and Colombia.
COLLECTIONS
Numerous Private Collections
Belterra Casino Resort & SpaBelterra Casino Resort & SpaBelterra Casino Resort & Spa is a riverboat casino operated by Pinnacle Entertainment. It is located in Switzerland County, Indiana near Florence, roughly halfway between the large cities of Louisville, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio. Due to state law gambling operations are on a riverboat which is...
, Indiana.
Boomtown Casino New OrleansBoomtown Casino New OrleansBoomtown Casino New Orleans is a riverboat casino located on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish in Harvey, Louisiana. It is on a site. Boomtown is owned by Pinnacle Entertainment.-Casino:...
, Louisiana.
Four Seasons Hotels and ResortsFour Seasons Hotels and ResortsFour Seasons Hotels, Inc. is a Canadian-based international ultra-luxury, five-star hotel management company. Travel + Leisure magazine and Zagat Survey rank the hotel chain's 84 properties among the top luxury hotels worldwide...
, Grand Exuma, The Bahamas.
Memberships
Louisiana Association of Metal Artists
Former member of the Board of Directors of New Orleans Center for Creative ArtsNew Orleans Center for Creative ArtsNew Orleans Center for Creative Arts, or NOCCA, is a professional arts training center for secondary school-age children. NOCCA is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The school offers instruction in creative writing, dance, media arts, music, theatre arts, and visual arts, with a summer culinary...
(NOCCA)
Wohl resides in New Orleans with her husband, Billy. Her personal website can be found here. An interview with Wohl discussing her personal history with cooking can be found here. Her welding and artwork website can be found here
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