Where storytelling meets strategy
Bolster Media is a nimble team of food-obsessed professionals mastering the latest trends and technologies to build brands with impactful narratives. Led by women, we craft compelling campaigns that resonate and endure.
Who We Are
We’ve helped 200+ restaurants, chefs, and brands bring their culinary concepts to the world, guiding them to achieve prestigious accolades across the culinary space. With our support and expertise, these exceptional chefs and restaurants have been recognized with awards and rankings from the James Beard Foundation and Michelin Guide, Food & Wine’s “Best New Chefs” and Bon Appétit’s “Best New Restaurants,” Robb Report’s “Best of the Best,” and Esquire’s “Best New Restaurants in America,” and everything in between.
We are dedicated to fostering community and connection through the power of food by highlighting innovative companies, acclaimed restaurants, and talented chefs within the industry. Through strategic public relations initiatives, we aim to amplify the voices of our clients, celebrating their unique stories and offerings, while creating memorable experiences that bring people together.
We are committed to driving positive change and shaping the future of the culinary landscape, one connection at a time.
What we do…
BOLSTER MEDIA offers a wide range of services to suit your needs
Media Relations
Influencer Marketing
Strategic Partnerships
Event Planning
Thought Leadership
Social Media Strategy
Bolster Media is also a full-service video production house, offering content creation that resonates and builds brands. From brand documentaries and product showcases to social media videos and virtual events, our in-house video production team offers a range of multimedia solutions to meet our clients' diverse needs and objectives. We can even help you get started with a podcast!
Cookbook Development/Marketing
Crisis Communications
Media training
Graphic Design and Branding
Photography and Styling
TEAM
We are a team of passionate and creative story tellers. We are also lovers of food, travel and community.
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Past and present
Our Work
Bolster Media Broadcast Reel
Goldenrod Pastries
In March 2018, Bolster Media collaborated with Angela Garbacz, owner of Goldenrod Pastries in Nebraska, to launch "Empower Through Flour," a Women's History Month campaign. The initiative aimed to address the underrepresentation of women in the hospitality industry and inspire confidence in young girls.
Only Love Strangers
In April 2024, Only Love Strangers (OLS) emerged onto the Lower East Side's vibrant dining and nightlife scene. It was opened by Only Love Strangers Hospitality, a newly-formed hospitality group helmed by the Director team of MáLà Project: Amelie Kang, Simona Petrovska, Christian Castillo, Irene Li, and Yishu He.
KONO
KONO is chef Atsushi "ATS" Kono's namesake restaurant, located in Manhattan's Chinatown. The intimate chef's counter debuted in April 2022, bringing an immersive, kappo-style yakitori omakase to New York City. This dinner-and-show experience blends tradition with modernity, and offers guests a front row view at the14-seat, U-shaped counter.
Indienne
Indienne, a progressive Indian fine dining restaurant helmed by Executive Chef/Owner Sujan Sarkar debuted in Chicago's River North neighborhood in September 2022. Its mission was to challenge stereotypes and redefine narratives surrounding Indian cuisine in America, aiming to establish itself as a premier destination in Chicago's culinary landscape and garner national recognition.
Contact
BOLSTER MEDIA IS BASED IN NEW YORK CITY
Nicole Albano
516-526-4248
Crystal Wang
610-202-0364
