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    Chef

    Carolyn Bane

    Discipline
    Chef
    Based in
    New York City, New York, United States

    i. Biography

    She came up through books and home recipes first: Carolyn Bane says she loved cooking and cookbooks from a young age, and remembers leafing through her mother’s yellow box of Betty Crocker recipes.

    The Path

    The counterpoint between home baking and shop production sits at the center of Pies & Thighs, where Carolyn Bane has worked as chef-co-owner since 2010.

    The Work Today

    At Pies & Thighs, the work is defined by a signature item rather than a broad claim: Carolyn Bane’s Classic Apple Pie.

    Career - chef-co-owner — Pies & Thighs, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York (2010–present)

    Signature

    Carolyn's signature dishes include Classic Apple Pie.

    In Their Words “I remember leafing through my mother's yellow box of Betty Crocker recipes.” “I'm Carolyn Bane, and I loved cooking and cookbooks from a young age.”

    Acclaim

    No major award or credential is attached to Bane’s career biography.

    FAQ What is Carolyn Bane's current role? As of 2026, Carolyn Bane is Chef-co-owner. What is Carolyn Bane known for? Southern cooking, including fried chicken and pie.