From Waitress to James Beard Award-Winning Chef: How Karen Akunowicz Sliced and Diced Her Way to Success Posted byMax Maidenberg July 30, 2019 Leave a comment on From Waitress to James Beard Award-Winning Chef: How Karen Akunowicz Sliced and Diced Her Way to Success Chef and restauranteur Karen Akunowicz shares her recipe for resilience and pursuing your passion.