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Clarence Alexander
Chef
Kirby's Prime Steakhouse
The Woodlands, TX
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Roberto Castre
Executive Chef
Latin Bites
Houston, TX |
Justin Cody
Craft & High-End Import Buyer
Spec's Wine, Spirits & Fine Foods
Houston, TX |

Michael Cordua
Restaurateur/Owner
Cordua Restaurants
Houston, TX |
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Robert DelGrande
Executive Chef
SDG Restaurant Group
Houston, TX
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Randy Evans
Chef/Co-Owner
HAVEN
Houston, TX |

Maurizio Ferrarese
Executive Chef
Quattro
Houston, TX
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Paul Friedman
Chef/Owner
Peli Peli
Houston, TX |
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Kristofer Jakob
Chef
Kris Bistro & Wine Lounge
Houston, TX |
Teddy Lopez
Chef de Cuisine
Killen's Steakhouse
Pearland, TX |

Carmelo Mauro
Master Chef
Carmelo's Ristorante Italiano
Houston, TX
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Bryan McNamera
Chef
Jasper's
The Woodlands, TX |
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Ryan Savoie
Head Chef
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Houston, TX |
Johnny Wesley
Pastry Chef
Mr. Peeples
Houston, TX |
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