MEET THE CHEFS

Houston-native Kirthan Shenoy attended culinary school in New York City, remaining in the Big Apple for key roles at prominent restaurants, including Chef Michael White’s Michelin-starred restaurant Marea and Al Fiori. Across the ocean, Kripa Shenoy received her formal training at the Institute of Hotel Management in India, Chef Kripa sharpened her fine pastry experience in Goa and Mumbai kitchens.

A shared passion for food brought the two chefs together. The couple was connected by Kirthan’s aunt, and spent several months chatting via text while Kripa lived in India and Kirthan remained in New York City. In 2016, the couple married, with Kripa relocating to join Kirthan. 

In NYC, Kripa joined the fine-dining New York City restaurant Marea, where she learned French techniques and how to bake well in volume. 

Four years later, the Shenoys decided to return to Kirthan’s hometown of Houston to be closer to family. The couple opened EaDough Pastry & Provisions in 2022 to rave reviews, featuring thick, gooey cookies and popular menu items such as Guava Cream Cheese Danishes, Cinnamon Brioche, and Kouign Aman. In 2023, Auden opened in Houston’s Autry Park in the Montrose neighborhood, with Kirthan as executive chef and Kripa as executive pastry chef.