OUR 2026 gastronomic lineup

  • Geoffrey Zakarian is a world-renowned chef, restaurateur, television personality, and author known for his refined approach to modern American cuisine rooted in classical French technique. A Culinary Institute of America graduate, he has led some of the country’s most iconic kitchens, including Le Cirque in New York, and built a portfolio of acclaimed restaurants defined by elegance and seasonality. An Iron Chef and longtime judge on Food Network’s Chopped, Zakarian is celebrated for his impeccable palate and timeless culinary style.

Chef Scott Conant

  • Chef, restaurateur, and Food Network personality Scott Conant has opened numerous celebrated Italian restaurants. In 2002, New York’s L’Imperio was named Best New Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation. Many other accolades and dining establishments have followed. He has written multiple cookbooks and has been a judge on the popular TV series “Chopped” since 2009.

  • Sherry Yard is a James Beard Award–winning pastry chef known for her iconic desserts and culinary creativity. Formerly the Executive Pastry Chef of Spago Beverly Hills, she rose to national prominence working alongside Wolfgang Puck.

    Today, Chef Yard is a celebrated restaurateur, cookbook author, and industry eader whose elegant and innovative desserts have influenced pastry chefs around the world. Her passion for blending classic technique with modern creativity has made her one of the most respected voices in the world of pastry.

Cheese Master Afrim Pristine

  • Cheese Master Afrim Pristine is the world’s youngest maitre fromager, practicing the art of aging cheese. He is Canada’s premier cheese expert and owner of the Cheese Boutique, a three-generation, almost 50-year-old cheese store in Toronto.

  • Jamie Gwen is a Celebrity Chef & Lifestyle Expert, a Nationally Syndicated Radio Host, a Certified Sommelier, and a 7-time Cookbook Author. Jamie can be seen sharing her passion for food on KTLA Channel 5, NBC and HSN. RELISH is her newest proprietary venture and she proudly lives in the O.C.!

  • Kat Turner is the Executive Chef and Partner of Highly Likely, a collection of all-day community gathering spaces celebrated for exceptional food, expertly crafted coffee, thoughtfully curated wines, and innovative cocktails. Committed to sourcing from sustainable and local producers, Kat's cooking highlights seasonal ingredients and approachable sophistication, delivering memorable dining experiences that connect people through food. A standout competitor on Top Chef Season 22, Kat has become a respected voice in the culinary world, admired for both her creativity and authentic approach to cooking.

  • Celebrity Chef Katie Chin is an award-winning cookbook author, television personality, playwright, and Culinary Ambassador to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Raised in her mother Leeann Chin’s iconic Minneapolis restaurants, Katie transitioned from a successful career in film and television marketing to become a nationally recognized culinary and media personality.

    She is the author of five cookbooks, co-hosted the PBS series Double Happiness, and has appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Today, Live with Kelly & Mark, Iron Chef America, Chopped, and Beat Bobby Flay. Her acclaimed one-woman show, Holy Shiitake! A Wok Star is Born, has played to sold-out audiences nationwide. Katie also serves on nonprofit boards and was appointed by Mayor Karen Bass to the Los Angeles Board of City Tourism Commissioners.

  • Rebecca Rose Phillips is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, wine educator, and hospitality consultant based in Los Angeles. Formerly the co-owner and Wine Director of Vintage Wine + Eats, she now partners with restaurants, wineries, and hospitality brands to create unforgettable wine experiences through events, wine clubs, and education. A regular contributor to SommTV, Rebecca believes wine is at its best when it's shared, and she's passionate about bringing people together over great bottles, great stories, and unforgettable tastings.