Ashley Christensen

Ashley Christensen is an American chef, author, and restaurateur based in Raleigh, North Carolina. As the proprietor of AC Restaurants, she oversees a hospitality group that includes Poole's Diner, Fox Liquor Bar, Beasley's Chicken + Honey, Death & Taxes, and Poole'side Pies. A two-time James Beard Award winner, she is recognized for her significant contributions to the development of the Raleigh culinary scene.