# Kristen Ashley

Operates a popular Southern restaurant, hiring kitchen staff, delivery drivers, and catering managers.

- Region: 773
- Affiliation: Cleo's Southern Cuisine
- Industry: Restaurant operations, Catering
- URL: https://xecon.dev/773/profiles/people/kristen-ashley
- Updated: 2026-05-27

## Sources

1. [Cleos](https://www.cleos.com/)
2. [Chicago Tribune](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/20/restaurant-news-cleos-lakeview-chicago/)
3. [Timeout](https://www.timeout.com/chicago/news/how-chef-kristen-ashley-became-chicagos-fried-chicken-queen-080621)