Tom Berry has built a distinguished culinary career defined by creativity, leadership, and global influence. Raised in rural New Hampshire, his passion for cooking began at a young age after...

I’m Walter Romero González, Executive Chef at Peruanizate and a culinary artist born in Huacho—the legendary “City of Witches,” north of Lima. My journey in the kitchen didn’t begin...

Executive Chef Daniel Kenney brings more than two decades of culinary expertise, innovation, and leadership to his role as Executive Chef at The Lenox Hotel in Boston. In this position, Chef Kenney...

Growing up in an Italian family who commemorated every occasion with a meal, Trevor Iaconis had an authentic love of enjoying great food and being in the kitchen from an early age, finding food and...

A native of Lebanon, Chef Yousef Ghalaini’s culinary foundation was shaped in his grandfather’s bakery, where he first learned to cook with a wood-burning oven — a technique that continues to...

Marc Sheehan, Executive Chef and co-owner of Northern Spy, grew up in a family where food was a cornerstone of life. His passion for cooking was sparked by his great grandfather’s Boston-area...

A rising culinary force aged under-30, Kegan Stritchko is a sushi ace with more than a decade of experience in the fine dining industry. As Executive Chef of XOXO Bar (Chestnut Hill, MA), Stritchko...

Flavia Amad is a celebrated Argentine chef and culinary visionary whose work bridges tradition, technique, and deep personal storytelling. Born and raised in Mendoza, her cuisine is rooted in the...

Chef Chris’s culinary journey began in his childhood, where some of his most cherished memories were formed in the kitchen alongside his grandmother and mother, preparing family favorites —...

Arthur Barrette is a uniquely well-rounded hospitality professional known for his creativity, integrity, and leadership both in and beyond the kitchen. A classically trained chef, Arthur began his...

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Hillary first felt the pull of the industry as a teenager bussing tables during summers in Montauk, NY. After receiving her business degree from Indiana University,...

Marc Vetri is the chef and founder of Philadelphia’s critically acclaimed Vetri Cucina. A Philadelphia native, Marc opened the storied restaurant in 1998 with his business partner, Jeff...

Chef Dan Delancey is the Executive Chef of The Quarterdeck, Bucatino, and The Pilot House, on Cape Cod, where he’s built a reputation for bold coastal flavors and elevated, house-made Italian...

Sam Helmke is a Maine-born and raised chef currently serving as Executive Chef at Sur Lie in Portland, Maine. A South Portland native, Sam brings a globally inspired, seasonally driven culinary voice...

Charlie's culinary journey began in Spain, working as a personal chef for the Guinness family. He learned to make authentic Spanish ‘tortilla’ from a woman 60 years his senior, and he built a...

Chef Drew knew from a young age that the culinary field was going to be his calling.  Growing up with a trained French pastry chef and artisan bread baker father he was exposed to the industry at...

Brendan Pelley brings a wealth of experience (and genetic kinship) to Xenia Greek Hospitality.  He has been at the helm of Greater Boston restaurants for over a decade, including: Zebra’s Bistro,...

Cassandra Malgieri is a skilled pastry cook with experience across the hospitality and catering industry. A graduate of the International Culinary Center, she has developed a strong foundation in...

Born in Dorchester and raised in Lawrence, MA, Chef Tico Huynh developed a passion for cooking at an early age, often preparing meals for his family and drawing inspiration from his father’s role...

Chef Joseph Keller was just 12 years old when he first worked in a professional kitchen, filling in for a cook at his mother's restaurant in Maryland.  At 16, Keller...

Never one to shy away from controversy or the limelight, renown Chef John Tesar’s life choices are just as daring and bold as his cuisine. The four-time James Beard “Best Southwest Chef”...

Chef Douglas Rodrigues' earliest food memories trace back to his grandfather's farm in Scituate, Massachusetts. Running through the fields, picking fresh corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, and more, laid the...

Ryan Boya is a chef with a career shaped by a deep respect for craft, seasonality, and the evolution of his culinary voice. A graduate of Johnson & Wales University, Ryan began his career in...