Chefs

A Forum of Inspiration, Sonoma County

Born in Healdsburg and raised in Geyserville and Healdsburg CA, Dustin Valette has a rich family history in gorgeous Sonoma country that steeps back generations.

‘The Beast’ of the Feast

The Beast, located in immersive Entertainment Complex Area15, off the strip in L.V. is a techno-vibrant food hall created by four-time James Beard Award-winner Todd English, and boasts a high-end ‘wizard behind its culinary curtain’ in Executive Chef Sani Hebaj.

Chef Stories with Aaron Bludorn

Ten years ago if you’d asked me if I’d be in Houston, Texas, there’s no way I would have said yes. But you’ve got to be nimble. You learn early as a chef you have to listen.

One World, 1 Toronto

It’s all clean eats. Simple foods. Nothing over the top. Stuff that you eat and feel good about is the goal.

The Rise and Shine of Jojo Ruiz

Acclaimed James Beard Award-winning, Executive Chef Jojo Ruiz (Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine at The Pendry, and Seréa Coastal Cuisine at the Hotel del Coronado, San Diego, CA) is ‘notorious’ in SoCal as being the King of Sustainable Seafood.

In the Moment at Single Thread

Five years after its opening, Single Thread, the Three Michelin Star and One Green Michelin Star accolade-a-plenty culinary unicorn of husband and wife team Chef Kyle and Farmer Katina Connaughton, is still on the tips of everybody’s lips.

Nothing Says Mega Resurgence Like Las Vegas

“It’s hard to articulate how awful it was to see so many of our friends in the business lose their jobs this past year...

Star Rising: Edouardo Jordan

Edouardo Jordan is one of Seattle’s most celebrated chefs and a two-time James Beard Award Winner for Best Chef: Northwest and Best New Restaurant for JuneBaby.

Fate On the Plate

Perhaps it was being raised by loving, hard-working migrant workers who didn’t stand for laziness and didn’t offer handouts...

The Gastronomic Revolution of Texas

Chef Chris Cosentino: "Houston is a very diverse city with an amazing passion of food, killer BBQ and a huge love of Vietnamese food. Fusions, such as ‘vietcajun,’ are delicious, and so much more. I love it."
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