Tyler Florence

Tyler Florence

Thirty-year Food Network veteran Tyler Florence has captivated millions of viewers on numerous hit shows, including Emmy nominated “Tyler’s Ultimate,” and “The Great Food Truck Race.” GFTR will be airing its 19th successful season on the Food Network during its summer...
Danny Lee

Danny Lee

Danny Lee was born in Washington, DC, and still calls the region home. In 2006, Lee and his mother, Yesoon, decided to open Mandu, DC’s first full service Korean restaurant, near Dupont Circle. Five years later, the family opened a second location in DC’s Mount Vernon...
Keaka Lee

Keaka Lee

Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Keaka Lee received his culinary and pastry arts degrees from the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kapiolani Community College in 2009. Lee began his career in Honolulu working for 3660 on the Rise and Alan Wong’s Restaurant. He continued...
Brady Ishiwata Williams

Brady Ishiwata Williams

Brady Ishiwata Williams is the chef and owner of Tomo, a Japanese-ish restaurant in Seattle’s vibrant White Center neighborhood. Williams opened Tomo in 2021 with his partner, Jessica Powers, to national acclaim, landing on Esquire’s Best New Restaurant list and...
Lenny Messina

Lenny Messina

Lenny Messina is a nationally recognized culinary talent, serving as Executive Chef and Partner at the acclaimed Restaurant LOLA and Culinary Director at Hudson Valley Farms. Known for his bold pan-Mediterranean flavors and precise technique, his cooking blends...