Overthrow Hospitality Announces Haley Duren as Executive Chef of Acclaimed Plant-Based Soul Food Restaurant Cadence

Chef Haley Duren has been announced as the new executive chef of Cadence, a popular plant-based Soul Food restaurant in Manhattan’s East Village. With a background working at notable establishments such as PLANTA, Dirt Candy, and The Nomad, Chef Duren brings her innovative culinary vision to Cadence, merging Southern soul with her Southwestern roots. She replaces Chef Shenarri Freeman, who helped establish Cadence as a vegan culinary landmark.

Duren’s new menu at Cadence features bold, regional flavors with dishes like Wedge Salad with blue cheese dressing and Fried Green Tomatillos with smoked feta. Signature items include Lobster Mushroom Boil, Nashville Hot Sandwich, and Cornmeal Rolls with smoked tomato jam. Cadence also offers a curated wine and beer list focusing on Black makers and producers to complement Duren’s inventive cuisine. The restaurant is open daily from 5pm to 10pm, inviting diners to experience Chef Duren’s fresh take on plant-based Soul Food.