Episode 91: Rooted in Flavor: Chef Grace Crossman’s Journey from Cardinal Provisions to Mabel

Episode 91: Rooted in Flavor: Chef Grace Crossman’s Journey from Cardinal Provisions to Mabel

November 7, 2025 · 27 min

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Chef Grace Crossman shares her inspiring journey from Cardinal Provisions to Mabel, discussing her passion for cooking and community.

In this inspiring episode of Mom Boss Chronicles, we sit down with Grace Crossman, owner and head chef of Cardinal Provisions in Asbury Park and the newly opened Mabel at Bell Works. Grace shares her story of how passion, creativity, and community fueled her journey from a small local kitchen to leading two beloved culinary destinations. She opens up about her deep love for cooking, her connection to the Asbury community, her garden initiatives in her neighborhood, and how she’s cultivating both her restaurants and her growing family. From balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood to fostering sustainability and local partnerships, Grace gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build a legacy rooted in purpose — and flavor. If you love food, community, and stories of women redefining success on their own terms, this episode is a must-listen.

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Guest: Grace Crossman

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Organizations: Cardinal Provisions, Mabel

Places: Asbury Park, Bell Works

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