Suzanne Cupps

Owner & Chef at Lola's

Chef Suzanne Cupps is known for her vegetable-forward approach, refined flavors, and thoughtful presentation. Trained at the Institute of Culinary Education, she honed her craft under Anita Lo at Annisa and Michael Anthony at Gramercy Tavern, developing a precise, ingredient-driven style. As the first female Executive Chef in Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, she led Untitled and Studio Cafe at The Whitney to critical acclaim. In 2019, she opened 232 Bleecker, Dig Inn’s first full-service restaurant. Her first independent venture, Lola’s, debuted in 2024—celebrating 15 years of culinary excellence in New York City.

Chef Suzanne Cupps will present her signature blend of Southern and Pan-Asian flavors, fresh from her buzzy NYC restaurant, Lola’s. Hailed by New York Magazine as “a chef’s chef,” Cupps has led some of the city's most celebrated restaurants.