Contributing Chefs – Past & Present
Aaron Burgau
PatoisNew Orleans, LA
Aaron Caulk
Dave & Buster'sDallas, TX
Adam Baird
Popeye's Chicken & BiscuitsAtlanta, GA
Adam Hegsted
Eat Good GroupSpokane, WA
Adam Moore
Flashpoint InnovationChicago, IL
Adrian Hoffman
Lark Creek Restaurant GroupSan Francisco, CA
Ahmed Shazly
San Diego UniversitySan Diego, CA
Alex Raij
Txikito; El Quinto Pino; La Vara; Saint Julivert FisherieNew York
Alex Seidel
Fruition FarmsLarkspur, CO
Alex Stratta
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at MonteluciaPhoenix, Arizona
Alexandra Guarnaschelli
Butter and The DarbyNew York, NY
Alfred DeMartini
Maimonides Medical CenterNew York, NY
Alicia Hinze
The Buttered TinSt Paul, MN
Alisa Huntsman
The Loveless CafeNashville, TN
Allen Dikker
PotatopiaAllen Susser
Chef Allen's ConsultingHollywood, FL
Allynn Pattison
Food for ThoughtChicago, IL
Alon Shaya
DomenicaNew Orleans, LA
Amanda Cohen
Dirt CandyNew York, NY
Amanda Downing
Rockit Bar & Grill // Rockit Burger BarChicago, IL
Amy Brandwein
CentrolinaWashington, D.C.
Ana Sortun
OleanaCambridge, MA
Andie Lewis
Something DifferentIndianapolis, IN
Andrae Bopp
Andrae’s Kitchen Gourmet Food TruckWalla Walla, WA
André Halston
Quaker Steak & LubeSharon, PA
Andrea Curto-Randazzo
Creative Tastes CateringMiami, FL
Andres Wiseheart
ContigoAustin, TX
Andrew Curren
24 DinnerAustin, TX
Andrew Zimmerman
SepiaChicago, IL
Andy Husbands
TremontBoston, MA
Andy Kao
Panda ExpressAnn Cooper
Boulder, CO
Anne Hart
Provence Market Cafe and Market PlaceBridgeport, WV
Annie Miler
Clementine Catering and CaféLos Angeles CA
Anoosh Shariat
Anoosh Bistro, Noosh NoshLouisville, KY
Anthony Lamas
SevicheLouisville, KY
Anthony Seta
Memphis, TN
Anthony Sicignano
Hot ChocolateChicago, IL
Anthony Susi
SW Steakhouse, Wynn Las VegasLas Vegas, NV
Armando Vasquez
La ScarolaChicago, IL
Armando Vasquez and Joe Mondelli
La ScarolaChicago, IL
Asha Gomez
Spice to TableAtlanta, GA
Barbara Dudley
Sam & Harry'sMcClean, VA
Barbara Scheule
Miami, FL
Barbara Sibley
La Palapa Cocina MexicanaNew York, NY
Bayonet Point Regional Medical Center
Hudson, FL
Beat Richei
Carino's Italian GrillBen Ford
Ford's Filling StationLos Angeles, CA
Bev Jones
Turtle Bay ResortKahuku, HI
Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark
Parachute RestaurantChicago, IL
Bijou Café
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood RestaurantsPortland, OR
Bill Jump
Hyatt Regency IrvineBill King
Portland, OR
Billy Jacob
PicholineNew York, NY
BJ Bresnik
Mainstay ProvisionsSeattle, WA
Bob Allison
PiperadeSan Francisco, CA
Bob McGirr
PlayaLos Angeles, CA
Bobby B. Arcayna
Fearing's at the Ritz-CarltonDallas, TX
Bobby Benjamin
Butchertown GroceryLouisville KY
Bobby Flay
Mesa GrillNew York, NY
Bonnie Cooper
Carrollton, GA
Brad Gilmore
Urban TableKansas
Brad Kilgore
Kilgore Culinary(Kaido; Alter; Brava; Ember) Miami, FL
Brett Freifeld
Hard Rock CafeBrian Ellis
The SmithNew York, NY
Brian Hinshaw
Cameron Mitchell RestaurantsColumbus, OH
Brian Hubner
Cherry Hills Country ClubBrian Jupiter
Frontier; Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged GoodsChicago, IL
Brian Lenihan
The Dwight SchoolNew York, NY
Brian Malarkey
Herb & WoodSan Diego, CA
Brian Millman
Kimpton Gray HotelChicago, IL
Brian Moses
LaunderetteAustin, TX
Brian Reilly
NoodlecatCleveland, OH
Brian Ritchie
Parkhurst Dining at Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, PA
Bron Lindsey
AdelesNashville, TN
Brooke Vosika
Bristol LoungeBoston MA
Bruno Tison
Northwell HealthNew Hyde Park, NY
Bryan Cwik
Compass, EurestBryce Rademan
SpitzLos Angeles, CA
Cameron Mitchell
Cameron Mitchell RestaurantsColumbus, OH
Cameron Thompson
Farm BurgerAtlanta, GA
Carl Chambers
Provisions (Cunningham Restaurant Group)Indianapolis IN
Carlos Barillas
Burger & Beer JointMiami Beach, FL
Carol Wallack
SolaChicago, IL
Carole Peck
Good News CaféWoodbury, CT
Caroline Glover
AnnetteAurora, CO
Caroline Perini
Easy Slider Food TruckDallas, TX
Catherine Wallace
Nipomo, CA
Cathy Whims
NostranaPortland, OR
Cenobio Canalizo
MIchael Jordan's The Steak House N.Y.C. (permanently closed). Canalizo is now at Morgan's Brooklyn BarbecueBrooklyn, NY
Charles Charbonneau
HiltonWaikoloa, HI
Charles Dale
Terra at the Encantado ResortSanta Fe, NM
Charley French
5151 Café & CateringDallas, TX
Charlie Baggs Inc.
www.charliebaggsinc.comChef Brad Kent
Blaze PizzaChef Brandon Hudson
Ft. Worth, TX
Chefs David Culi and Alan D’Angelo
Jekyll’s KitchenChagrin Falls, Ohio
Chris Eiseman
Boston CollegeBoston, MA
Chris Hodapp
Sun Valley CompanySun Valley, ID
Chris Mark
Palmetto Dunes ResortHilton Head Island, SC
Chris Pandel
The Bristol and BalenaChicago, IL
Chris Peitersen
Carino's Italian GrillChris Santos
The Stanton SocialNew York, NY
Chris Thompson
Christian's CateringMilan, MI
Chris Torla
Trumbull KitchenHartford, CT
Chris Ward
The MercuryDallas, TX
Christian Gosselin
Fairmont Banff Springs HotelBanff, Alberta, Canada
Christian Palmos
Cafeteria 15LSacramento, CA
Christopher Coombs
Boston Urban HospitalityBoston MA
Christopher Ivens-Brown
Compass GroupCharlotte, NC
Chuck Hatfield
SodexoGaithersburg, MD
Cindie Henf
Sebastian, FL
Cindy Hutson
Ortanique, Zest, Zest MRKTMiami FL, Coral Gables FL
Claus Meyer
Open Rye at Great Northern Food HallNew York City, NY
Colby Garrelts
Bluestem RestaurantKansas City
Cory Morris
Boleo at the Kimpton Gray HotelChicago, IL
Craig (Andy) Beardslee
Hash House A Go GoSan Diego, CA
Craig Deihl
CypressCharleston, SC
Crescent Dragonwagon
Vermont
Cristopher Williams
Mean Greens Café, University of North TexasDenton, TX
Cynthia Kallile
The Meatloaf BakeryChicago, IL
Cynthia Lategan
Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO
Dan Capello
Compass, EurestDana Rodriguez
Work & ClassDenver, CO
Daniel Clarke
Harvard University Dining ServicesBoston, MA
Daniel Orr
Farm BloomingtonBloomington, IN
Daniel Swift
Culinary Institute of HawaiiHonolulu HI
Danny Chavez
Compass, EurestDante Boccuzzi
DanteCleveland, OH
Dario Lagoa
Café IbericoChicago, IL
Darren McGraw
Ampersand Wine BarChicago IL
Dave Cooper
Bite CafeChicago, IL
David Burke
BLT Prime by David BurkeNew York, NY
David Culi
Hyde Park Prime SteakhouseOhio, Florida, Michigan, and Indiana
David Knickrehm
Sysco IdahoEagle, ID
David Payne
The LobbyDenver CO
David Reardon
Bacara Resort & SpaSanta Barbara, CA
David Walzog
SW Steakhouse, Wynn Las VegasLas Vegas, NV
David Woodward
Hilton New Orleans RiversideNew Orleans, LA
David Woolley
Buffalo Wild WingsDavidPayne
Eat More JellyDenver, CO
Dean Fearing
Fearing’s at The Ritz-CarltonDallas, TX
Dean Fuller
Castle Ranch SteakhouseBoise, ID
Dean Zanella
Chicago, IL
Deb Kahn
Eveleth Health Services Park Nursing HomeMN
Deb Paquette
EtchNashville, TN
Debbie Gold
The American Restaurant and Top Chef MastersDeborah Sutton
8 Lavender Lane CateringNashville, TN
Deborah VanTrece
Twisted Soul Cookhouse & PoursAtlanta, GA
Dennis Baca
Breakfast at Tiffany'sSan Francisco CA
Dennis Samala
Cr8tive Kitchen Works, LLC.Carlsbad, CA
Diane Nemitz
Ludington, MI
Don Drake
Magnolias; BlossomCharleston, SC
Donald Link
CochonNew Orleans, LA
Donette Beattie
Topper PizzaWhitewater, WI
Donna Willey
CanonitaDoug Psaltis
RPM SteakChicago, IL
Douglas Katz
Fire Food and DrinkCleveland, OH
Douglas Rodriguez
PatriaNew York, NY
Dudley McMahon
Quaker State & LubeVice President of Product Development
Dustan Bristol
Brick 29Nampa, ID
E. Michael Reidt
B&O American BrasserieBaltimore, MD
Eileen Andrade
FINKA Table & TapMiami, FL
Elias Iglesias
Morton’s – The SteakhouseNew York, NY
Elise Wiggins
CattivellaDenver, CO
Elizabeth Terry
Elizabeth’s on 37thSavannah, GA
Emile Castillo
Hotel Parker MeridienNew York, New York
Eric B. LeVine
Morris Tap & Grill - Paragon Tap & TableRandolf & Clark, NJ
Eric Gallerstein
Mastiff Sausage CompanySan Diego, CA
Eric Le Vine
Morris Tap & GrillRandolph, NJ
Eric LeVine
Chef Eric LeVineEric Petrus
Parkhurst DiningCleveland, OH
Eric Yung
Ohio LivingColumbus OH
Erica Moore
Bonne BouffeLos Angeles, CA
Erick Harcey
Upton 43Minneapolis, MN
Erwin Drechsler
Erwin of ChicagoChicago, IL
Ethan Flom
Cafe NellPortland, OR
Eugene Stoffel
Culinary Roadshow at Cal Dining, University of California-BerkeleyBerkley, CA
Evelyn Cleare
Miami, FL
Executive Chef Mary Grace Viado
Village TavernBirmingham, AL
Fabio Viviani
Siena TavernFortunato Nicotra
FelidiaNew York, NY
Frank Peterson
Culinary Roadshow at Cal Dining, University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA
Frank Santonastaso
LuccaBoston, MA
Fred Muller
El Meze RestaurantTaos, NM
Gadi Weinreich
Bryant Park GrillNew York, NY
Gale Gand
Chicago, IL
Garrett Pittler
City WineryNashville, TN
Gary Kucy
Rupert's at Hotel McCallMcCall, ID
Geoff Davis
Chef De CuisineSan Francisco, CA
George Betz
Boatyard Bar and GrillAnnapolis, MD
George Bumbaris
Prairie Grass CafeNorthbrook, IL
George Morere
Compass, EurestGerald Hirigoyen
PeperadeSan Francisco, CA
Gerard Craft
NicheSt. Louis, MO
Gide Merriman
The French Lunchbox at Chicago French MarketChicago, IL
Giuseppe Tentori
GT Prime and GT Fish & OysterChicago, IL
Govind Armstrong
8 oz. Burger BarMiami, FL
Greg Hardesty
Recess and Room FourIndianapolis, IN
Guy Reinbolt
Houston, TX
Hari Nayak
Dosateria at Whole FoodsNew York, NY
Harry Honer
Rider UniversityHatboro, PA
Heather Gardea
Coco’s & Carrows RestaurantsIrvine, CA
Hector Morales
Turtle Bay ResortKahuku, HI
Helene Kennan
Guckenheimer IncSan Mateo CA
Hi Lo Diner
Hi Lo DinerMinneapolis MN
Holly Smith
Cafe JuanitaKirkland, WA
Ian Ramirez
Creative Dining ServicesZeeland, MI
Ian Voakes
Jam RestaurantLogan Square
Ivan Yeo Siak Thong
Westin Hotels & Resorts®Ivy Stark
Dos CaminosJackie Grantham
Oak Grove Island Golf and Country ClubBrunswick, GA
James Clark
Continental CateringSan Diego, CA
James Lintelmann
Baptiste & Bottle and Noyane at the Conrad ChicagoChicago IL
James Roth
Wildflower caféElmhurst, IL
James Wierzelewski
Foxwoods Resort CasinoConnecticut
Jamie Leeds
Hanks Oyster BarWashington DC
Jamie Malone
BrutMinneapolis, MN
Jan Birnbaum
SazeracSeattle, WA
Janine Booth
Stiltsville Fish Bar (Miami Beach, FL) & root & bone(N.Y.C.)Jason Franey
CanlisSeattle, WA
Jason French
Portland, OR
Jason Jones
Texas Boogie Bar and GrillBoise, ID
Jason Knoll
Another Broken Egg of AmericaJason McClure
Matt's in the MarketSeattle, WA
Jason Reynolds
Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN
Jason Santos
Blue Inc.Boston, MA
Jason Strotheide
Brody Square, Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI
Jay Miller
Menu Creator ConsultingLakeland, TN
Jay Randolph
CompassEurest
Jean Pitts
Sodexo at Northwestern UniversityEvanston, Illinois
Jean-George Vongerichten
Jean-Georges ManagementNew York, NY
Jeannie Pierola
Bern's Steak HouseTampa, Fl
Jeff Tunks
District CommonsWashington, D.C.
Jeffrey H. Knight
CompassEurest
Jeffrey Quasha
Morrison's HealthcareJennifer Aranas
Chicago, IL
Jennifer DiFrancesco
PitchforksCanisius College, Buffalo, NY
Jennifer Jasinski
RiojaDenver, CO
Jennifer Leamons
Sodexo-Stanly Regional Medical CenterAlbemarle NC
Jeremiah Bacon
The Macintosh and Oak SteakhouseCharleston, SC
Jeremy Specto
Wonder City Coffee & Donut Bar at The Brindle RoomNew York, NY
Jeremy Thomas
The Riverside HotelBoise, ID
Jeremy Umansky
Larder Delicatessen and BakeryCleveland, OH
Jessamine Starr
Good Food TruckAtlanta, GA
Jesse Houston
Fine & DandyJackson, MS
Jesse Mendica
Olive + Oak; The Clover & The BeeWebster Groves, MO
Jesse Ziff Cool
Flea St CafeMeulo Park, CA
Jet Tila
Kuma Snow CreamLas Vegas, NV
Jill Mathias
Chez NousCharleston, SC
Jim Barnett
WestinCadillac, MI
Jim Blake
Big FishDetroit, MI
Jim Burke
JamesS. Philadelphia, PA
Jimmy Schmidt
Rattlesnake ClubPalm Springs, CA
Joachim Splichal
The Patina GroupLos Angeles, CA
Joanna Stachon
Ada StreetChicago, IL
JoAnne Moor
Shawnee School DistrictShawnee, OK
Joe Burnett
The Ravenous PigWinter Park, FL
Joe Edwardsen
Joe SquaredBaltimore, MD
Joe Natoli
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & SpaJacksonville, FL
Joey Altman
Bay Area, CA
Johan Engmann
Breakfast RepublicSan Diego CA
John Bates
InterStellar BBQAustin, TX,
John Brite
Capital University, Parkhurst Dining ServicesBexley, OH
John Bubala
Kendall CollegeChicago, IL
John Darn
Bryant Park GrillNew York, NY
John Elkhay
Chow Fun Food GroupProvidence, RI
John Folse
Restaurant R’evolutionNew Orleans, LA
John Gilbert
The Club at Boca PointeMiami/Fort Lauderdale, FL
John Gorham
Toro BravoPortland, OR
John Graziano
The Valley HospitalRidgewood, NJ
John Koltisko
Sam & Harry’sMcClean, VA
John Payne
Spruce Farm & Fish, Hotel BoulderadoBoulder, CO
John Schenk
Strip HouseLas Vegas, NV
John Sedlar
PlayaLos Angeles, CA
John Vermiglio and Josef Giacomino
The Grey GhostDetroit MI
John Villa
TAONew York, NY
John Zappone
Regional Medical CenterBayonet Point, Hudson, FL
Johnnys Bistro
Johnny's BistroCleveland, OH
Jonathan R. Mortimer
Mortimer'sBoise, ID
Jonathan Rollo
Greenleaf Gourmet ChopshopCosta Mesa, CA
Jonji Gafford
GranadaGeneva, IL
Jorge De La Torre
Johnson & Wells UniversityDenver, CO
Jose Garces
Village WhiskeyPhiladelphia, PA
Joseph Lang
Blu, The RestaurantBeachwood, OH
Josh Loeb
Independence Golf Club-Fall Line and Tavern 19Richmond VA
Joshua Humphrey
Social Kitchen and BarGreat Detroit Area
Joshua Riesner
Pig & PickleScottsdale, AZ
Joy Perrine
Equus & Jack’s LoungeLouisville, KY
Joyce Doughty
Boise, ID
Joyce Hagen
Flint Regional Medical CenterBayonet Point, Hudson, FL
Judith Diane Davis
Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, NC
Julia Sullivan
Henrietta Red; The Party Line catering companyNashville, TN
Julian Medina
Tacuba, Toloache, Coppelia, Yerba BuenaNew York, NY
Julianne Ratliff
Macy's/Macy's FoodserviceJulie Crist
The Tot CartPhiladelphia, PA
Julie Reid
Ruby Tuesday’sMaryville, TN
Justin Burdett
Crook’s CornerChapel Hill, NC
Karen Kourkouslis
Passport CafeKaren Lewan
Mountain Top Lodge at DahlonegaDahionega, GA
Karl Bendix
Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO
Karl Matz
The Cheesecake FactoryCalabasas Hills, CA
Katherine August
Chicago, IL
Kathleen Blake
The Rusty SpoonOrlando, FL
Kathy Cary
Lilly’sLouisville, Ky
Katie Button
Cúrate, Nightbell, and Button & Co. BagelsAsheville, NC
Katsuya Fukushima
Minibar & Café AtlanticoWashington, D.C.
KCMa
Vinoteque on MelroseLos Angeles, CA
Keenan Bosworth
Pig & PickleScottsdale, AZ
Keith Huffman
Minneapolis/St. Paul MN
Keith Otter
Chandler’s SteakhouseKetchum, ID
Kelly Yambor
Elizabeth on 37thSavannah, Georgia
Ken Callahan
Blue SmokeNew York, NY
Ken Gladysz
Harvest Restaurant at The Hotel HersheyKen Gregg
SODEXO-American Express headquartersMinneapolis, MN
Kenny Bowers
Kenny’s Wood Fired GrillDallas, TX
Kent Rathbun
Abacus, Jasper’s, Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen, Zea WoodFire GrillTexas
Kerry Heffernan
South Gate ,Jumeirah Essex House HotelNew York City
Kerry Paterson
CEC, University of Colorado-BoulderBoulder, CO
Kevin Davis
BlueacreSeattle, WA
Kevin Gin
Bridges RestaurantDanville, CA
Kirk Avondoglio
Perona FarmsAndover, NJ
Kristen Essig
CoquetteNew Orleans, LA
Kristine Subido
Pecking OrderChicago, IL
Larry Glazer
San Francisco, CA
Larry Kolar
LK CateringNYC
Laurent Géroli
Mount Washington ResortBretton Woods, NH
Leah Chase and Todd Downs
Dooky Chase's RestaurantNew Orleans, LA
Lee Raynor
Shands Hospital at the University of FloridaChef, Gainsville, FL
Linda Kay Drysdale
Riverview, MI.
Linda Morten
Katy, TX
Lisa Carlson
The Chef ShackMinneapolis, MN
Lisa Carlson and Carrie Summer
The Chef ShackMinneapolis, MN
Lisa Castro
Waller Art Institute of CaliforniaCalifornia, San Diego
Lou Aron
Westside CateringBoise, ID
Lucas Forgy
Block & LarderDenver, CO
Luis Amado
Baker CollegeMuskegon, MI
LuisDelCid
ACADEMIA CULINARIA DE GUATEMALALynn Winter
Lynn’s Paradise CaféLouisville, KY
Maestro's Restaurants
Maestro’s RestaurantsLos Angeles, CA
Maneet Chauhan
At VermilionNew York City
Mani Niall
Sweet Bar BakeryOakland, CA
Marc Forgione
Marc ForgioneNew York City
Marcel Desaulniers
Trellis RestaurantWilliamsburg, VA
Marcel Langlias
Quest ServicesMarcos Rodriguez Caban
Universidad del Este Culinary SchoolMarcus Samuelsson
Red RoosterNew York City
Maria Acuna
CompassEurest
Maria Michelle Mutrux
El Molino CentralSonoma, CA
Marie Grimm
Olive GardenOrlando, Fla.
Mario Serrano
Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-SixFt. Lauderdale, FL
Marjorie Meek Bradley
Ripple, Roofers UnionMark Dommen
One Market RestaurantSan Francisco
Mark Foster
CompassEurest
Mark Newton
The Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OH
Mark Zeitouni
The Standard Spa and HotelMiami Beach, FL
Martial Noguier
Cafe Des ArchitectesChicago
Martin Hamann
Union LeaguePhiladelphia, PA
Martin Wolf
Greenville Tech Carolina Culinary InstituteEasley, SC
Mary McShack
Montgomery, AL
Matt Bolus
The 404 KitchenNashville, TN
Matt Broussard
A Cook Named MattMatt Fish
Melt Bar & GrilledLakewood, OH
Matt Harding
The Piada GroupMatt McMillin
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & RestaurantsMatt Prentice
Unique Restaurant CorpSouthfield, Michigan
Matt Swank
Aramark at Ford Motor CompanyUS and Canada
Matthew McMillin
Big Bowl/Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc.Chicago
Matthias Merges
Gideon SweetChicago, IL
Maurizio Mazzon
Il FornaioSan Francisco, CA
Megan Garrelts
Bluestem RestaurantKansas City, MO
Mehawan Irani
Chai PaniDecatur, GA
Meherwan Irani
Chai PaniDecatur, GA and Asheville, NC
Melissa Hill
twofiftytwoBedminster, NJ
Melody Bishop and Dennis Kelley
Up on KnoxDallas TX
Metronome Hospitality Group
www.metronomenny.comNYC
Micah Martello
Fete au Fete at St. Roch MarketNew Orleans, LA
Michael Ammirati
Porter House New YorkNew York, NY
Michael Ballon
Castle Street CaféMA
Michael Barna
Zagara’sMt. Laurel, NJ
Michael Brown
Metro RestaurantsMichael Carmel
Culinary Institute of CharlestonMichael Chiarello
Real American RestaurantsSausalito, Calif.
Michael Foley
Printer’s RowChicago, IL
Michael J Watz
Loews Club RestaurantPhiladelphia, PA
Michael Jordan
Rosemary's RestaurantLas Vegas, NV
Michael Kiley
Glen Cove HospitalGlen Cove, NY
Michael Komick
MK and MK NorthChicago
Michael Kornick
MK and MK NorthChicago
Michael LaScola
American SeasonsNantucket, MA
Michael Rafidi
Arroz by Mike IsabellaWashington DC
Michael Scaturro
St. Francis HospitalNYC
Michael Symon
LolitaCleveland, OH
Michael Waller
Bomba Tacos & RumRocky River OH
Michel Nischan
The Dressing RoomWestport, CT
Michel Richard
CitronelleWashington D.C.
Michelle Kwak
State & LempBoise, ID
Mike Braune
Secco Wine BarRichmond, VA
Mike Jackson
Benchmark Hospitality, Deloitte UniversityWest Lake, Texas
Mike Lata
FigCharleston, S.C.
Mike McKinnon
Potato ChampionPortland, OR
Mikey Adams
Proper HotelSan Francisco, CA
Mindy Segal
Hot ChocolateChicago, IL
Minnie Batten
Shawnee High SchoolShawnee, OK
Minute Elder
SodexoMobile, Alabama
Mortimers
Mortimer'sBoise, ID
Nancy Backas and Terry Feingold
Gold'n Pear CateringChicago IL
Nancy Lazara
Briazz Sandwich CaféSeattle
Nathan Richard
CavanNew Orleans, LA
Nick Korbee
Egg ShopNew York, NY and Brooklyn, NY
Norbert Bomm
Morrison Management SpecialistsAtlanta GA
Oona Settembre
Dave & BustersDallas, TX
Ouita Michel
Holly Hill InnMidway, KY
Paolo Calamai
BurrascaAnkeny, Portland
Patrick Heymann
Loews Coronado Bay ResortSan Diego CA
Patrick McElroy
Washington University in St.LouisSt. Louis, MO
Patterson Watkins
Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA
Paul Kahan
Blackbird, avec, Big Star, The Publican ChicagoChicago
Paul Lynch
Radisson Blu, Mall of AmericaMinneapolis , MN
Paul Muller
Lazy Dog Restaurant & BarPaul Virant
Perennial VirantChicago
Paul Zweben
Rain, BLT PrimeNYC
Paula Gaughan
Harvard University Dining ServicesBoston, MA
Pawan Mahendro with sons Nakul and Arjun
BadmaashLos Angeles, CA
Pete Dressen
Walden Country InnAurora, OH
Pete Zaaz
Pete Zaaz Pizzeria BrooklynBrooklyn, NY
Peter Pascale
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital SomersetSomerville, NJ
Peter Schott
Retired owner of 5 Idaho restaurantsPeter Tzeschlock
FCAVC Culinary Arts ProgramAuburn, IN
Philip Speer
BonhomieAustin, TX
Philip Stevens
EmbarkoSan Francisco, CA
Phillip Foss
El IdeasChicago
Pippa Calland
Reginald’sBuffalo, NY
Priscila Satkoff
SalpicónChicago, IL
Rachel Strange
Huntsville, AL
Rafi Taherian
Yale University DiningNew Haven, Conn.
Raghavan Iyer
Minneapolis, MN
Randy Zweiban
SRZ ConsultingChicago, Illinois
Remy Schaal
la Madeleine French Bakery & CafeDallas, Texas
Reyna and Maritza Vazquez
Veracruz All NaturalAustin, TX
Ric Scicchitano
Corner Bakery CaféDallas, Texas
Rich Friedrich
P.J.W. Restaurant GroupRich Landau
Fancy Radish, Washington, D.C.; V Street; Vedge, PhiladelphiaRich Vellante
Legal SeafoodsBoston, MA
Richard DeShantz
Meat & PotatoesPittsburgh, PA
Richard Pietromonaco
Heartland BreweryNew York City
Rick Tramonto
Osteria di Tramonto, Tramonto’s Steak & Seafood, RT Lounge, TruChicago, IL
Ricky Moore
Saltbox Seafood JointDurham, NC
Rob Records
Johnny’s DowntownCleveland Ohio
Rob Saia
St. Joseph Pvlcdica CenterWichita, Kansas
Robert McGrath
Roaring ForkScottsdale, AZ
Robert Okura
The Cheesecake FactoryRoberto Donna
GalileoWashington D.C
Robin Clough
Robin Clough CateringGray, MN
Rocco Whalen
Fahrenheit, Rosie & Rocco’s, Rocco’s at the QCleveland, OH, and Charlotte, NC
Rod Jessick
The Coeur d’Alene ResortCoeur d’Alene, Idaho
Roger and Suzanne Perry
Datz RestaurantTampa, Fl
Rose Previte
Compass RoseWashington D.C.
Roy Choi
A-Frame RestaurantRoy Yamaguchi
Roy’sNewport Beach, Calif.
Russell Bry
WildfireChicago, IL
Russell Skall
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine BarTampa, Fla.
Ruth Gresser
Pizzeria ParadisoWashington DC
Ryan Gunthner
Desert Valley Medical CenterVictorville, CA
Ryan Nelson
Late Harvest Kitchen, The North End Barbeque & MoonshineIndianapolis, IN
Ryan Whitman
Gracious CateringMilwaukee, WI
Sam Carlsen
Levy RestaurantsBoise, Idaho
Sam Choy
Sam Choy’sHonolulu, Hawaii
Sarah Deckert
Camp Smith, HI
Sarah Falls
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA
Sarah Grueneberg
Monteverde RestaurantChicago, IL
Sarah Stegner
Prairie FireChicago, IL
Scott Boswell
Stella!New Orleans, LA
Scott Gottlich
Westin, 2nd Floor RestaurantDallas, TX
Scott Miller
CompassEurest
Scott Nelson
Pizza LuceMinneapolis, MN
Scott Ubert
China Grill ManagementWashington DC
Seth Daugherty
Four Seasons HotelNY, NY
Seth Morrison
The GallowsBoston, MA
Seth Woods
The Aquitaine GroupBoston MA
Shawn "Radar" Burnette
Terrior CuisineBrooklyn, NY
Sherry Yard
SpagoBeverly Hills
Shirley Chung
Ms Chi CaféCuliver City, CA
Smitha Haneef
Princeton University Campus DiningPrinceton, NJ
Sohui Kim
The Good ForkNew York City
Sojourner Cafe
Sojourner CafeSanta Barbara, CA
Sonny Burns
Franklin RegionalMurrysville, PA
Souk
Chicago, Illinois
South City Kitchen–Midtown and Buckhead
South City Kitchen–Midtown and BuckheadAtlanta GA
Staffan Terje
PerbaccoSan Francisco, CA
Stephan Pyles
Star ConceptsDallas, TX.
Stephanie Izard
Girl & the GoatChicago, IL
Stephen Anderson
formerly with Red Lobster/Darden RestaurantsOrlando, Florida
Stephen Bello
South Nassau Communities HospitalLong Island, NY
Stephen Ganser
Metz Culinary Management, West Perry School District, ElliottsburgElliottsburg, PA
Stephen Lewandowski
Tribeca GrillNew York City
Stephen Toevs
Marriott International Luxury BrandsBethesda, MD
Steve Daniher
The LobbyDenver CO
Steve Sturm
Firebirds Wood Fired GrillSteven Berstein
Enchantment ResortSedona, AZ
Steven Branian
California Café Restaurant Corp.MidCorte Madera, Calif.
Steven J. Oakley
Oakleys BistroIndianapolis, IN
Steven Jayson
Universal Parks and ResortsOrlando, Fla.
Steven Saretsky
University of Notre DameNotre Dame, Indiana
Susan Feniger
STREETLos Angeles, CA
Susan Goss
New Orleans, LA
Susan Povich
Red Hook Lobster PoundNew York, New York
Susan Spicer
Bayona RestaurantNew Orleans, Louisiana
Susan Tingley
Portland, OR
Susan Weaver
5757, Four Seasons HotelNY, NY.
Sylvia Kravitz
San Diego Unified School DistrictSan Diego, CA
Tanya Baker
The Boarding HouseChicago, IL
Tanya Holland
Brown Sugar Kitchen, Brown Sugar Kitchen CookbookOakland, CA
Ted Hill
Hyatt RegencyIrvine, CA
Ted Walter
Passionfish RestaurantPacific Grove, CA
Terrance Brennan
PicholineNew York City
The Water Club
New York, NY
Thierry Rautureau
LucSeattle
Tiffani Faison
Tigar Mama, Sweet Cheeks Q, Foo's ErrandBoston, MA
Tim Creehan
Beach Walk RestaurantCrystal Beach, Destin, FL
Tim Cushman
O YaBoston, MA
Tim Havidic
Chicago, IL
Tim Mahon
CompassEurest
Tim Quinn
MindfulNew London, CT
Tim Soufan
Tre AmiciDallas, Texas
Timothy Ramirez
Orlando Culinary AcademyOrlando, FL
Tito Calderon
Sodexo at California State University-San BernardinoSan Bernardino, California
Todd Downs
Bon Appetit ManagementFt. Wayne, IN
Todd Miller
Ted's BulletinWashington DC
Tom Condron
The LibertyCharlotte, North Carolina
Tom Douglas
Etta’sSeattle, Washington
Tom Gumpel
Panera Bread/St. Louis Bread CompanyRichmond Heights, MO
Tommy Lonergan
Vail Valley Medical CenterTommy Masaracchia
Tope La’ RestaurantHammond, LA
Tony Hanslit
Something DifferentIndianapolis, Indiana
Tony Mantuano
Bar Toma, Spiaggia and Café SpiaggiaChicago, IL
Tory McPhail
Commander’s PalaceNew Orleans
Traci O'Grady
CamponoWashington DC
Trey Cioccia
The Farm HouseNashville, TN
Troy Guard
TAG RestaurantDenver
Unmi Abkin
Coco and the Cellar BarEasthampton, MA
Victoriano Lopez
La Mar CebicheriaSan Francisco and Miami
Vid Lutz
Johnny’s BarCleveland, OH
Vikas Khanna
JunoonNew York City
Vikram Sunderam
RasikaWashington, DC
Vitaly Paley
Paley’s Place; Headwaters ; The Crown by Imperial; Rosa RosaPortland, OR
Waldy Malouf
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA)Hyde Park, NY
Wayne Oden
Hartford HospitalManager, Hartford Hospital
Wendy Jordan
Rosemary’s RestaurantLas Vegas, NV
Wes Rowe
Mojo Bicycle CafeSan Francisco, CA
Willie Sng
University of Massachusetts AmherstAmherst, MA
Wolfgang Hanau
Copeland’s Restuarants-Family RestaurantsMetairie, LA
Yannick Gaudey
Panache CateringVista, CA
Zach Chambers
Anchovies & OlivesSeattle, Washington
Zale Lipshy University Hospital
Dallas, TX
Zane Holmquist
Stein Eriksen LodgePark City, UT
Zoe Schor
Split-RailChicago, IL
