* polonsky and friends * is a branding and design consultancy for those who use food as a beacon for change. We support mission-driven, food-related projects initiated by some of today’s most interesting chefs, activists, and brands. Founder Anna Polonsky has worked in hospitality her entire career and earned accolades from numerous organizations, including Forbes Magazine's 30under30 and the James Beard Awards. For 7 years, she was a partner and US director of Le Fooding, a disruptive restaurant guide and event company recently acquired by Michelin. Her roster of consulting clients included LVMH, MasterCard, Nestlé Waters, and others.In 2014, she co-founded The MP Shift, the first 360 degree creative agency in hospitality, providing concept, graphics, and interior design services to an international clientele. In 2019, encouraged by a chaotic political context, Anna took a new turn. With polonsky & friends, her and her team seek to apply their strategy and creative direction skills to clients who are working daily towards more education, inclusiveness, sustainability, craftsmanship and wellness.
