B. Smith
| B. Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Barbara Elaine Smith August 24, 1949 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Education | John Robert Powers Modeling School |
| Spouse(s) | Donald Anderson (1986-1992) Dan Gasby (1992-present) |
| Website | www |
| Culinary career | |
| Cooking style | Global eclectic with Southern influences |
Barbara Elaine Smith (born August 24, 1949), known as B. Smith, is an American restaurateur, model, author, and television host.
Smith was raised in Scottdale, Pennsylvania and attended Southmoreland High School. Her mother Florence was a maid and her father William a steelworker.
Smith was the second black model to be on the cover of Mademoiselle magazine in 1976, after Joli Jones was in 1969.
Smith owned multiple restaurants, called B. Smith; the first opened in 1986, on Restaurant Row (Manhattan) and in Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York. She also owned a restaurant in the historic Beaux-Arts Union Station in Washington, D.C.; in September 2013, it was reported that restaurant would close. In 2014, the Sag Harbor restaurant was shuttered, followed by the Manhattan location in January, 2015.
Smith’s interest in décor and restaurant design led to the development of her first home collection, which debuted at Bed Bath & Beyond in Spring 2001. She also launched a line of serveware in 2004. In Spring 2007, Smith debuted her first furniture collection with the La-Z-Boy company Clayton Marcus.
Smith accepted a role in the Off Broadway play Love, Loss, and What I Wore for an April 27 through May 29, 2011 run with Conchata Ferrell, AnnaLynne McCord, Anne Meara, and Minka Kelly.
Smith made two appearances on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, once as a model for Queen Sara's wedding dress and once giving a tour of her restaurant, B. Smith, and making raspberry custard with Fred Rogers and her head chef Henry. During the episode, she taught child viewers about the importance of washing hands and shared the excitement of using huge bowls and mixers. She has said her dream was to feed people, which began at an early age when she fed her dolls. Her half-hour television show, B. Smith With Style, aired on weekdays on BTN and Bounce TV, featuring home decor and cooking segments.
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