Nini Nguyen

Nini Nguyen

Based in New Orleans, Nini Nguyen is a chef and cookbook author whose cooking reflects both her Vietnamese heritage and the bold, soulful flavors of Louisiana. Her work is rooted in tradition, but shaped by curiosity, travel, and the joy of sharing food with others....
Alex Kim

Alex Kim

Alex Kim is the Chef & Culinary Director at Five Sails and Glowbal Group in Vancouver, British Columbia. Winner of the 2025 Canadian Culinary Championship and a finalist on Season 12 of Top Chef Canada, Kim is recognized for his refined, ingredient-driven approach...
Stephen Kina

Stephen Kina

Stephen Kina was born and raised on the island of Oahu, but his path to the culinary world came later in life. It wasn’t until 2015—after one unforgettable bite of brisket—that he discovered his passion for barbecue. While his father, Chef Jason Kina, built a...
Peter Abarcar, Jr.

Peter Abarcar, Jr.

Peter Abarcar, Jr. is the esteemed Executive Chef at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, overseeing the award-winning resort’s menu development and operations across the hotel’s restaurants, catering and renowned specialty buffets, and expertly blends local flavors and...
Maneet Chauhan

Maneet Chauhan

Maneet Chauhan is an award-winning chef, author, television personality and founding partner and president of Morph Hospitality Group in Nashville, Tennessee. She is a recipient of the 2012 James Beard Foundation Broadcast Media Award for her role as a permanent judge...