Alfonso Acevedo

Alfonso Acevedo

Alfonso Acevedo is an accomplished culinary leader and Executive Chef with more than 26 years of experience within the T S Restaurants family. Known for his people-first leadership style, operational excellence, and deep commitment to hospitality, Acevedo currently...
Katsuya Fukushima

Katsuya Fukushima

Katsuya Fukushima is a partner and executive chef of the storied Daikaya Group. Fukushima is one of the Washington, DC’s most celebrated chefs. A two-time Iron Chef winner, he rose to fame growing José Andrés’ restaurant empire, including opening the now-Michelin...
John Finger

John Finger

John Finger grew up on the eastern end of Long Island, where a deep love of the ocean, and a marine biology degree, set the course for a life in aquaculture. In 1983, he returned from Europe to found Hog Island Oyster Company on Tomales Bay in Marshall, CA with $500...
Dell Valdez

Dell Valdez

Born and raised on the island of Maui, Dell Valdez has built a reputation for elevating familiar flavors through thoughtful technique, balance, and seasonality. Valdez has trained under some of Hawaii’s most influtential chefs and kitchens. His cooking celebrates the...
Brian Malarkey

Brian Malarkey

Brian Malarkey is a celebrated chef, restaurateur, and television personality whose cooking is deeply inspired by his Oregon roots and passion for hospitality. Raised on a ranch in Oregon, Malarkey recently returned to his home state to open Hawkeye & Huckleberry...