On this episode of Hospitality on the Rise, we welcome Tavel Bristol-Joseph—Director of Hospitality, Pastry Chef, and Partner at Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group, and Founding Partner at Pullman Market.A 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist and 2024 Esquire’s Pastry Chef of the Year, Tavel shares his journey from Georgetown, Guyana, to becoming a leader in American hospitality. He reflects on his early start in home economics, his move to the U.S., and his evolution from aspiring basketball player to acclaimed pastry chef. From staging at top New York restaurants to pioneering sustainability in Austin’s food scene, Tavel’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and dedication to community-driven hospitality.
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