Dean Fearing

Dean Fearing

Apr 12, 2022

Renowned as the “Father of Southwestern Cuisine,” Dean Fearing’s culinary prowess and magnetic personality have captivated a global audience. A distinguished James Beard Award winner, esteemed cookbook author, and accomplished restaurateur, his...
Spike Mendelsohn

Spike Mendelsohn

Apr 12, 2022

Spike Mendelsohn is a chef, restaurateur, television personality, and food policy advocate with a career spanning nearly 30 years. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Mendelsohn trained under world-renowned chefs like Gerard Boyer, Thomas Keller, and...
Wade Ueoka

Wade Ueoka

Apr 12, 2022

A graduate of Mid-Pacific Institute, Wade Ueoka was born and raised in Hawaii, and attended Kapiolani Community College’s Culinary Program. His first job was a fry cook at Zippy’s Restaurants. His humble beginnings led him to becoming a prep cook at Alan Wong’s...
Kealoha Domingo

Kealoha Domingo

Apr 12, 2022

Chef Kealoha Domingo is the chef/owner of Nui Kealoha, a Native Hawaiian-owned and operated food business rooted in cultural heritage, community, and a deep connection to the land. A multi-generational Hawaiian practitioner, Domingo approaches his craft with a...
Chris Cosentino

Chris Cosentino

Apr 12, 2022

Chris Cosentino is a passionate chef, author, cyclist, and philanthropist. After graduating from Johnson & Wales University, Cosentino got his professional start at some of the country’s most beloved restaurants in Washington, D.C. and then the Bay Area. In his...