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Article: WHEN 13 WOMEN IN THE LOCAL FOOD INDUSTRY WENT FISHING, THE NIBBLE THEY GOT CAME SECOND TO THE BITES THEY BROUGHT
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- The Boston Globe (Boston, MA)
- Article date:
- July 8, 2009
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It all started with an annual hunting trip, one that a group of
Boston's male chefs organize, no women allowed. The men hunt, kill,
eat. "They don't invite us, so we decided to do girls gone fishing,"
says Carla Pallotta, co-owner with her sister Christine Pallotta of
Nebo in the North End. The two called and e-mailed around town until
they had gathered 11 other women who work in kitchens and other
facets of the food industry.
One requirement: bring food. What is not required: fishing
skills.
"This is how the girls go fishing," Carla says, sweeping her hand
from side to side, pointing out the luxury fishing yacht the sisters
are borrowing for the day. Pinatas hang on the back deck and the ...