Emma’s Torch in Patch

RAMMY-Nominated Eatery Doubling As Training Facility Settles Into MoCo

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — Driven by a desire to enact change, founder Kerry Brodie launched the nonprofit Emma's Torch in 2016, going on to open bases in New York and D.C. Now, roots are being set in Silver Spring.

Emma's Torch is a two-part operation that includes a fully functioning cafe and a culinary training facility. While diners are served on the front end, students are learning the culinary trade a few steps away…read more.