Bryant Terry is the author of the critically acclaimed Vegan Soul Kitchen: Fresh, Healthy, and Creative African-American Cuisine, which was named one of the best vegetarian/vegan cookbooks of the last 25 years by Cooking Light Magazine. He also authored the book Afro Vegan, which was named by Amazon.com as one of the best cookbooks of its release year, and nominated... read full bio
Anthony Giglio is a Sommelier, author, and journalist. Anthony has written columns, such as “Liquid Assets” in Trader Monthly and Deal Maker magazines and the award-winning “Liquids” in Boston magazine. He was the editor at Wine & Spirits Magazine and broadcast the daily wine report on CBS Radio’s Boston affiliate. Anthony has authored several books including, “Cocktails... read full bio
A vegan for thirty years and counting, Tracye McQuirter is a public health nutritionist and international speaker. She is also a best-selling author of the book By Any Greens Necessary, which was the number one recommended vegan book on The Huffington Post. McQuirter was recognized as a national food hero, changing the way American eats for the better, by Vegetarian... read full bio
Latham Thomas, a renowned pioneer of the maternal wellness movement, is a maternity lifestyle guru, wellness & birth coach, and yoga instructor. A graduate of Columbia University & The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, her practice offers support to pre/postnatal women along their journey to motherhood, providing culinary and nutritional assistance, yoga, and birth coaching services. Latham wrote the best-selling book... read full bio
Allie Lewis Clapp is the current food editor for Bon Appétit magazine. Prior to her career in the food industry, Allie was an economics major at Yale. Upon spending time at Tante Marie’s Cooking School in San Francisco, Allie discovered she had a passion for food. After graduating from Yale, Allie got a Grand Diplome at Le Cordon Bleu. She... read full bio
Andrea Robinson is a Master Sommelier, chef, author, and television personality known all around the world for talking all things food and wine and speaking of it in a way that all people can enjoy without feeling overwhelmed. She has been the first woman to be named “Best Sommelier in the United States” by the Sommelier Society of America, has... read full bio
Antony Worrall Thompson is a British celebrity chef and restaurateur who has appeared on a multitude of television programs during his career. His first appearance was on BBC2’s “Food and Drink”, followed by “Ready Steady Cook”. He was also on the second season of “I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!”. This led to an opportunity to host the... read full bio
Charles Mattocks is a celebrity chef focused on promoting nutritious, affordable meals. In addition, he is a diabetes awareness advocate. Mattocks is known as The Poor Chef. He has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Dr. Oz, and Martha Stewart. After learning he had type 2 diabetes, Mattocks was inspired to help others with the disease. He created... read full bio
Dale Reitzer graduated from Johnson and Wales University, later to become Chef of Alexander’s in Norfolk, VA. Working his way through the culinary world, Reitzer worked short-term jobs at nationally-acclaimed restaurants like Patina in Los Angeles. He honed in on his chef skills, and once finished with his education, Reitzer opened the restaurant Acacia. Reitzer has been named one of... read full bio
From an early age, Donald Barickman had a passion for food. Growing up in Charleston, West Virginia, Barickman developed his food interests with his family, specifically his grandparents. After enrolling at the Culinary Institute several decades ago, Barickman began working his way through restaurants including the Wine Cellar and Charleston’s popular Carolina. When the owners of Carolina opened a second... read full bio
Diane Forley is a leading chef and chef consultant in New American Cuisine. She is the chef and owner of Verbena Restaurant and Courtyard Garden in New York City. Her food is inspired by the seasons, incorporating locally grown produce from Union Square Greenmarket. In addition, she is the developer of Verbena Foods, a take-out branch of her original restaurant.... read full bio
With over 25 years of experience in professional kitchens, Donna Dooher is a food expert and local food supporter. Dooher has pioneered hands-on cooking instruction with her involvement in The Cookworks Cooking Studio. The studio offered classes and workshops on practical cuisine. Dooher also had a popular Food Network show titled The Cookworks. The chef later appeared on national and... read full bio
Dave Eckert is an expert in television broadcasting, food, and dining. Best known for his television show, Culinary Travels with Dave Eckert, the host has an apparent passion for food, wine, and spirits. Apart from his work in the food industry, Eckert has also held positions as a news reporter, sportscaster, weatherman, producer, and writer. He began his career in... read full bio
Isa Chandra Moskowitz is a highly popular vegan chef and cookbook author from Brooklyn, New York City. She is also the former host of Post Punk Kitchen, as well as a vegan restaurateur who owns the restaurant Modern Love, which held its grand opening in Omaha in 2014. Isa opened up a second location in her native Brooklyn back in... read full bio
Sean Brock is a master of southern cuisine. He has been the executive chef at Husk in Charleston, South Carolina since its inception and his menu is largely based on what is available in his garden. Known for preserving southern foldaways and heirloom ingredients, Brock earned Husk Bon Appetite Magazine’s award for Best New Restaurant. Additionally, his cookbook Heritage was... read full bio
Ivan Orkin may be a self-proclaimed “Jewish kid from Long Island,” but his sights were never set in the US. He moved to Japan immediately after graduating from the University of Colorado with a degree in Japanese. He eventually returned to the US and discovered his love for the world of food at the Culinary Institute of America. Upon graduation,... read full bio
Mix a dollop of Dean Martin, a pinch of Pavarotti, and a splash of Emeril Live and who do you have Andy LoRusso, The Singing Chef. ""This guy can truly Sing & Cook""- Entertainer Extraordinaire! For over ten years now, this best selling cookbook author and recording artist has been stirring up the country with his own unique blend of... read full bio
Amy Thielen is a chef, food writer, and a television personality on the Food Network station. She primarily focuses on Midwestern cooking and food culture. She is the author of the cookbook, The New Midwestern Table and is also the host of Heartland Table which debuted on the Foodwork in September of 2013. Her recipes have been featured in Food... read full bio
Joe Luginbill: Teenage Celebrity Chef and star of Joe's Kitchen, a YouTube based show with over 3.3 million views, is every home show, trade show, food show and special event's answer to the question: What celebrity chef can I get that is unique and different Joe is your guy. He is a home taught chef with an emphasis on gluten... read full bio
Katie Lee is an American cookbook author, television food critic, cook, and novelist. She began cooking under the guidance of her Grandma Dora. Using fresh vegetables and meat from the family's farms, Katie quickly learned the value of seasonal ingredients. Her culinary approach is ""conscious consumption,"" as she explains, ""If you are what you eat, then you should know what... read full bio
