WHO IS THE ENTHUSIASTIC GOURMET?

                    Malaga wine in Torremolinos, Spain                Oysters in Dubrovnik, Croatia                         Sea Urchin in Cassis, France

Susan Rosenbaum, a/k/a The Enthusiastic Gourmet, is an explorer and a knowledge-seeker by nature.  And when it comes to food, there is no stopping her.  Whether it's scrambling over the rocky coast of the Atlantic Ocean in Estoril to hunt for sea urchin...or smuggling a durian, the "king of all fruits" and the vilest smelling, onto a crowded plane...or rolling gozleme with the locals in Turkey, Susan is continuously learning and sharing her love of food with others.

Susan's interest in food began at the young age of 2, when she ate her first escargot (and liked it)!  She then mastered chopsticks at 3, which led to a whole new world of enticing cuisines.  Growing up in Louisiana, Susan ate well and learned the importance of food as a bond between family and friends. 

After a successful career at Federated Department stores, including managing Bloomingdale's store operations and The Cellar at Macy's South, Susan received her Culinary Certificate at the French Culinary Institute in NYC.  She also studied Pastry Arts, Chinese cooking technique, and food writing at the New School and the Institute of Culinary Education in New York.  Susan received her certificate in Food Protection from the New York City Department of Health.

The Enthusiastic Gourmet is a licensed NYC tour guide and member of NYC&Co.

Susan Rosenbaum