Raphael Lunetta

Raphael Lunetta

Apr 12, 2022

Born in Southern California, Raphael Lunetta grew up in a bicultural and bilingual home where cooking played an integral role in family life. Every summer, his family spent time at his aunt’s 18th century farmhouse in the South of France. Together, they enjoyed large...
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...