How Time In Hollywood Led Arden’s Kelsey Glasser To A Career In Wine & Hospitality

<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kelseyglasser/">Kelsey Glasser</a> got bit by the acting bug as a child. The Willamette Valley native headed to NYU for college, then to Hollywood to pursue a career in film and TV. To make ends meet, she started working in restaurants and found herself at José Andrés’ Bazaar. As she learned about winemakers and their stories, she found herself falling in love with the world of wine. In time, she became a sommelier and headed to Portland, Oregon, to open a wine shop with her then-partner. That led to the 2018 opening of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ardenportland/">Arden</a>, a full-service restaurant that tested her mettle as a small business owner and restaurateur. Today, Arden is known for its seasonal menu, smart wine list, and welcoming vibes. </p><p>Today, Kelsey is a leader in Portland’s vibrant dining scene, host of the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-way/id1770605704">Her Way podcast</a>, and creator of the <a href=...