Culinary Journey from Nepal to Milwaukee: Meet Chef Barkha

Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders · Aug 13, 2025 · 29:22

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In this episode of Munching Around Milwaukee, Charlie welcomes former chef and current general manager of Mason Street Grill, Barkha Daly. She shares her culinary journey from Nepal to becoming a significant figure in Milwaukee's vibrant food scene.

Barkha highlights her experiences managing renowned restaurants like The Cheel, The Daily Taco, and The Baaree, as well as her new role at the iconic Pfister Hotel.

Despite challenges like COVID-19 and an unexpected fire, Barkha's innovation and resilience shine through as she discusses new culinary creations and her commitment to quality and hospitality.

You can see the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/uMwyU5bqg8U