Amanda Shulman

Co-founder | Executive Chef of Her Place Supper Club

A Connecticut native, Amanda studied political science and journalism at the University of Pennsylvania, sneaking her way into Philadelphia kitchens under the guise of writing assignments. One such assignment led to a year and a half long stage at Marc Vetri's beloved Roman trattoria Amis and following graduation, a job at his restaurant Vetri.

Amanda then worked abroad at Osteria della Brughiera in Bergamo, Italy before returning to the states and cooking at Ko and Roman’s in New York City. Following New York, Amanda helped open Vetri's eponymous spot in Las Vegas as executive sous chef before spending a year falling head over heels for French food at Joe Beef in Montreal. She returned to Philadelphia where she "opened" Her Place, a not-restaurant dinner party restaurant with 24 seats, 2 seatings a night, sometimes four days a week. Each night, the small kitchen team collaborates directly with local farmers, butchers, and fishermen to curate a seasonal menu highlighting the best of the area and emphasizing the connection between where we live and what we eat. The multi-course menu is a blend of French, Italian, and American Jewish cuisines, with shared and individually plated dishes changing from top to bottom every two weeks.