Karine Bakhoum is a restaurant consultant and public relations expert.
Karine Bakhoum, or KB as she is known in the industry, is considered a visionary in the field of luxury lifestyle and hospitality public relations, consulting and media networking. A specialist in her field, KB is often called upon by leading print and broadcast media outlets for her expertise. She is also a frequent judge on the Food Network's smash hit show, "Iron Chef America."
KB's energy and savvy entrepreneurship have made her one of New York City's movers and shakers and a successful businesswoman. Since bursting onto the competitive New York City public relations scene in 1993, the "vivacious" KB brought her company, KB Network News, national and international acclaim while establishing the agency as one of the most recognized and respected firms in the luxury hospitality field. Her extensive knowledge of food has not only earned her the nickname "The Iron Palate®", but Lloyd's of London insured her palate for $1 million, generating her latest moniker, "The Million Dollar Palate." A team leader, KB infuses her passion for the industry into her staff. Together they hand pick the projects they work on and then provide clients with winning results.
KB Network News focuses on public relations, consulting, concept development and creative news generation for restaurants, chefs, and lifestyle and hospitality brands.
Wife and mother of two young children, KB was born in Switzerland to a Coptic Egyptian father and American mother. She was raised in both Europe and the United States and studied Comparative Literature and International Business at the American University of Paris. Her exposure to international flavors and cultures inspired her to create KB Network News. KB can be credited with launching the concept of celebrity chefs and jump-starting the careers of chefs who are now household names. Today, KBNN's clients are enjoying positive public awareness thanks to her special recipe for public relations.