In Memoriam: Rebecca Alssid (1936–2026)
With a heavy heart, BU MET announces the passing of Food & Wine Programs Founding Director Rebecca Alssid—a pivotal force in the academic study of food, a longtime pivotal contributor to the BU MET community, and the founder of the Evergreen Program.
MET’s Faculty Angle: When Talking ‘Queer Food,’ Don’t Try to Define—Instead, Recognize
What does the examination of “queer food” tell us about food and our society? In the latest episode of MET’s #FacultyAngle series, Dr. Megan Elias, who teaches Food, Gender, and Sexuality (MET ML 706), explains what hidden truths can be revealed through the study.
Pastry Arts Graduate Kayla Tabb Turns Teacher in Role as Boston Public Library Chef-in-Residence
Kayla Tabb, who in 2022 was one of the first graduates of BU MET’s Professional Pastry Arts Program, is now making a name for herself in food studies as the chef-in-residence for the Boston Public Library, where she promotes food literacy.
Award-Winning Father/Daughter Gastronomy Pair Keep MET Tradition Alive, Proud
This exceptional father-daughter pair of BU MET Gastronomy alums are both winning awards and recognition for their achievements in food.
Food Studies Director Gives Taste of America’s Hot Sauce History
As director of Food Studies programs at Metropolitan College, Associate Professor of the Practice Megan Elias is frequently sought out for her specialized knowledge of food history.
Culinary Arts Instructor Douglass Joins NESN’s “BU Terriers Unleashed” for Breakfast Cooking Lesson
Joined by Ethan Okwuosa, of the BU men’s basketball team, Chef Douglass demonstrated the fully teaching capacity of the Groce Pépin Culinary Innovation Laboratory by teaching audiences how to make overnight oats and cottage cheese pancakes, which he called “easy, simple recipes.”
Gastronomy Alum Teaches Trailblazing Latinx Food Course
When José López Ganem (MET’22) earned his Master of Art in Gastronomy at BU’s Metropolitan College, he learned key lessons on how to unlock the stories food have to tell us about the world.
Acclaimed Brookline Restauranteur has MET Beginnings
A MET degree can lead you to success in any number of fields. Chompon “Boong” Boonnak earned his master’s in administrative studies with a concentration in financial economics, and now he’s in charge of two of the hottest Thai restaurants in town—Mahaniyom and Merai.
Food Studies Faculty Highlight Importance of Breakfast on ‘Chronicle’
Megan Elias, BU MET’s director of Food Studies and a renowned food historian, recently joined WCVB’s Chronicle news magazine to discuss an indispensable topic: breakfast.
Gastronomy Student’s Black-Owned Tea Business Featured on Jennifer Hudson Show
Amber Jackson, who is in the process of earning her MA in Gastronomy with a focus in Business & Entrepreneurship at Metropolitan College, was recently featured on the Jennifer Hudson Show, where her business was spotlighted as one of Rhode Island’s must-visit destinations.