Joey Macadangdang

Joey Macadangdang

Apr 28, 2022

Joey Macadangdang, born in the Philippines, grew up working on his family’s farm piggery, poultry, and rice business. At a very young age, not only did he learn to harvest, he learned how to cook rice, which sparked his passion for food. In 1983, he immigrated to...
Dean Max

Dean Max

Apr 27, 2022

Dean James Max is the chef owner of DJM Restaurants which specializes in farm to table food and beverage concepts for many hotel brands such as the Ritz Carlton, Marriott, Renaissance hotels as well as a variety of independent restaurants and modern fast casuals. Max...
Masaharu Morimoto

Masaharu Morimoto

Apr 27, 2022

Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto is renowned for bridging Japanese culinary traditions with the American palate, delivering excitement, flawless technique, and harmonious flavors to diners worldwide. With a signature style blending Western and Japanese ingredients, he...
Marcel Vigneron

Marcel Vigneron

Apr 27, 2022

With over 30 years of culinary experience, Marcel Vigneron has dedicated his life to exploring gastronomy and refining his craft. Known for his creativity, global influences, and passion for sustainability, Vigneron sees each dish as an opportunity to honor tradition,...
Celestino Drago

Celestino Drago

Apr 25, 2022

Celestino Drago has played an integral role in the ever-evolving dining scene in Los Angeles for over three decades. Born and raised in Sicily, Drago has become one of the world’s most lauded Italian chefs, with honors including “Best New Chef” in Food &...