Shari Drewett and MK Washko
Women in Food
A chat with Naomi Rosenblatt of Honeysuckle Photos courtesy of Shari and MK
Naomi: We’re sitting in your charming Hell’s Kitchen cafe, Better Being 940, sipping rosé and eating salad and it couldn’t be more delightful. It’s an oasis in here. How long have you been open? MK: We opened here at 537 9th Avenue five years ago this October. Shari: Which makes us 78 in ‘restaurant years.’ Naomi: Haha. Have you found it difficult in this neighborhood? MK: We were dubious at first about being behind Port Authority, but the neighborhood’s embraced us. We love it here. Naomi: You do a lot of catering as well. Namely, photo shoots? Can you tell me about the world of photo shoot catering? Shari: It’s a magical place where glamorous people eat beautiful food prepared by Better Being.
Married New Yorkers, Shari Drewett & MK Washko, muse on love, art, and catering photo shoots @betterbeingnyc
Naomi: I want to go there! What’s in the name Better Being? Where did it come from? Shari: Years ago, one of my teachers was lecturing about living a meaningful life. She literally said the words better being and I snatched them up. They resonated. MK: We loved the name then, but it’s taken on more meaning as the years have passed. HERS • SUMMER 2017 | 31