Gallery Pastry Shop

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MEET THE CO-OWNERS

ALISON KEEFER

Alison graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida with a degree in Event/Hospitality Management and a Masters of Science in Health Education from the University of Alabama. She has worked in restaurants her whole life and most recently a culinary college both in admissions and as a nutrition instructor. Partnering with local artists, she is responsible for the beautiful Gallery restaurant details. Everything from the unique tables and light fixtures to the refurbished furniture and metal work are her design. She is an active member of Indy Women in Food, Visit Indy, Indiana Grown, among others and contributes her time to local startups and charities.

CHEF BEN HARDY

Chef Ben graduated Summa Cum Laude from Le Cordon Bleu International Culinary Academy with a degree in Pastry Arts. He has been a pastry chef for nearly 15 years; spanning his experience in chocolatiers, hotels, country clubs, and now instructor to future pastry chefs. He has also received gold and medaled in a multitude of American Culinary Federation competitions, is a Certified Executive Pastry Chef, and was most recently inducted into The Disciples of Escoffier elite chef’s society.