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Two chefs pose in a cozy restaurant. One, seated and smiling, wears a red apron over a white shirt; the other, standing and smiling, wears a yellow apron, glasses, and a cap. Black-and-white photos hang on the wall behind them.

A smiling woman with brown hair in a bun, wearing a black shirt, holds a whole loaf of bread in one hand and a sliced piece of bread in the other, standing in front of a white hexagonal tile wall.

An older man with white hair and glasses eats an olive, holding a large bowl filled with assorted olives, herbs, and brine. He stirs the mixture with a wooden spoon and wears a black shirt, enjoying the moment outdoors.

A woman with dark hair in a braid, wearing a black dress, smiles while holding a cast iron skillet filled with cooked meat and herbs. She stands indoors with warm lighting highlighting her face.

Two women in colorful traditional South Asian clothing laugh and toast with metal cups. They stand in front of a wooden fence and a table with food, enjoying a cheerful moment together.

A smiling person with short red hair wears a green shirt and a black pinstriped apron, standing with hands on hips against a brick wall decorated with hanging dried herbs.

Two smiling men sit close together at a picnic table with greenery and purple flowers in the background. One holds a white mug labeled MADHU and wears a black shirt and cap; the other wears glasses and a green shirt.

Four people of different ages sit together indoors, smiling and drinking tea. They are dressed in colorful traditional clothing, with snacks and a teapot in front of them. A detailed, vibrant painting hangs on the wall behind them.

A woman with straight, dark brown hair and light eyes, wearing a black top with a decorative neckline, stands in front of large green leafy plants outdoors, softly smiling at the camera.

Two smiling girls, one in a pink shirt and one in a yellow shirt, stand arm in arm outdoors. Both wear colorful headbands with gold points and pink decorations, looking happy and enjoying each others company.

A woman in a blue floral dress and sunglasses plays croquet on a lawn in Austin. Photo by Austin based photographer Nitya Jain.

A smiling bartender with a floral shirt and glasses holds a High Desert vodka bottle in one hand, sticking out his tongue, while presenting a pink cocktail with a pineapple garnish at a modern bar.

A woman with long brown hair wearing a bright blue floral dress stands behind a bar, surrounded by bottles and cocktail-making tools. She is smiling and looking slightly upward in a warmly lit setting.

A man with long hair and a beard laughs behind a bar, eating a cherry. In front of him are a bottle of Monkey Shoulder whisky and a glass with a drink. Shelves of liquor bottles fill the background.

A smiling woman wearing glasses, a green apron, and a floral headscarf places a loaf of bread in a wicker basket on a kitchen counter, with utensils and kitchen tools hanging on the wall behind her.

A smiling woman in a white chefs jacket stands behind a wooden barrel, holding a glass of red wine, with a restaurant setting in the background.

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The sommelier, an endangered species

Cherry bombe founder Kerry Diamonf posing at an event in Austin. Photo taken by lifestyle photographer Nitya Jain.

A man wearing a black chef’s coat stands by a bar, holding a glass of amber beer and smiling slightly. Beer taps and brewing equipment are visible in the background.

A woman with dark hair wearing a bright pink top sits at a table with her head resting on her left hand, smiling, surrounded by kitchenware including a pink pot and a teapot in a warmly lit room.

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A smiling woman with long gray hair and a yellow headband sits at a kitchen counter with artisan loaves of bread and a bowl of fruit. Captured by an Austin based food photographer, blue chevron-patterned tiles brighten the background.

The sommelier, an endangered species

Four women sit around a table outdoors at night, smiling and laughing. Two women in the foreground are giving each other a high-five. The table is decorated with flowers, food, and string lights are visible in the background.

A woman with curly hair smiles as she arranges colorful tomato slices on a pie crust in a bright kitchen. Cooking utensils and plants are visible in the background.

A woman with long brown hair wearing a white top gently blows on a hot drink in a white mug, holding it with both hands near her lips. Warm light highlights her face, and she wears a round pendant necklace.

Cherry bombe event in Austin. Photo taken by lifestyle photographer Nitya Jain.

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A woman with wavy blonde hair and a striped shirt smiles while standing in a kitchen or coffee shop setting with shelves, equipment, and a bouquet of flowers in the background.

Two women sit at a round table, smiling and enjoying food and drinks together. The table has dishes, small plates, drinks, and a vase of flowers. Sunlight brightens the scene.

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