Art Smith
Art Smith’s passion for food, community, and connection has made him one of the most respected and beloved figures in the culinary world. As Executive Chef and Co-owner of six acclaimed restaurants and founder of the non-profit Common Threads, Smith has dedicated his...
Alex Peng
Alex (Tien En) Peng, a member of the Rukai tribe from Taiwan has over 20 years of experience in the culinary industry. After training in Chinese, Western, and French cuisines, he returned to his hometown in 2015 to open AKAME restaurant. “AKAME” means “grill” in the...
Don Baldosano
Don Baldosano is the chef behind Linamnam. At 27, his work is dedicated to exploring the possibilities of Filipino food through research and travel across the Philippine archipelago. Guided by a deep respect for regional traditions, heritage techniques, and local food...