Charlene Luo

Sichuanese American chef Charlene Luo hosts supperclubs in her living room as well as restaurant popups around NYC through her popup alias, The Baodega. While working full time as a data scientist, Charlene moonlighted as a line cook during the pandemic before deciding to pursue a career in food full time in 2023. In her cooking, Charlene pulls inspiration from her childhood visits to Chengdu as well as memories from gardening with her grandparents in her backyard in Minnesota. Charlene’s supperclub can be found on IG @thebaodega or through her website, www.the-baodega.com.