In an alternate universe, Alison Roman opened a bakery in San Francisco 20 years ago.

The project falls into the “ shoppy shop ” category: a charming, semi-personal corner store-meets-country market filled with local produce, tinned fish and pantry goods, ceramics, drinks, and other ...

Alison Roman is settling into her newest chapter — mom. After welcoming her baby son Charlie in early January, the chef, 39, is gearing up to celebrate her first Mother's Day this May, and she's ...