# @foodandwine on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DPOo4aODb9J
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/35170658-foodandwine-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/9c1a1aa4b7.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-09-30T13:54:35.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Food & Wine (@foodandwine) — https://gondola.cc/foodandwine

## Caption

From fixing radios and writing slam poetry as a kid in the Bronx, to becoming one of the most celebrated pastry chefs and community builders of her generation, 2021 F&W Best New Chef Paola Velez (smallorchids) has never followed the expected path. She joined the latest episode of #TinfoilSwans for a conversation about the courage it takes to choose joy in the face of struggle, the humility behind turning down a major accolade, and the celebrity chef who made a video for her mom.

Listen to the full episode at the link in bio and subscribe to follow the rest of the season 🎧.

🎥: lottiebl

## Stats

- **Views:** 6,753
- **Likes:** 170
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- **Comments:** 11

## Tags

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