Location: Fort Collins, CO Position: Travel & Food Writer/Photographer Years in the Business: 17 Ron Stern has shot images in 16 countries for magazines,...
One of the most recognized mixologists in the Midwest – and some say the godfather of cocktails – Ted Kilgore has...
Name: Alexa Delgado Location: Miami, FL Profession: Lead Bartender Establishment: Lightkeepers at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami Years in the Industry: 5+ Q & A:...
We caught up with Jean-Pierre Belonni, the lead bartender at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale. He talked to us about how...
Northern California wines have been a long-lasting tradition. With various terroirs already in place and deeply explored. What is...
Name: Gareth Moore Location: San Diego, CA Profession: Bar Director Establishment: LOLA 55 Q & A: How did you get into bartending? To be...
Name: Erick Castro Location: San Diego, CA Profession: Bartender / Partner Establishment: Raised by Wolves Years in the Industry: 20+ Notable Achievements: James...
Location: Chicago, IL Profession: Culinary Garden Designer Company: Verdura Years in the Industry: 5 Notable Clients: Chef Stephanie Izard & the Palmer House Hilton Hotel, Chicago, IL....
Founder of the pork-centric culinary competition Cochon 555, Brady Lowe helped spark a national conversation about heritage breed pigs. Together with...
Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Constantin Alexander brings a wealth of experience to his position as Director of Beverage for Hakkasan...
Name: Kelly Pentecost Location: Schaumburg, IL Profession: Fine Dining Server / Bartender Establishment: Sam & Harry’s Steakhouse at The Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel...
Farmer Lee Jones is a sustainable grower of specialty and heirloom vegetables, herbs, microgreens, and edible flowers for chefs and...













