Arts, Humanities & Lifestyle
Culinary
Culinary:
First Blind Contestant & Winner of MasterChef
The season three winner of Gordon Ramsay’s competitive amateur cooking show, MasterChef, Ha is the author of Recipes from My Home Kitchen: Asian and American Comfort Food.
Chef
As the breakout star of Rescue Chef, Danny Boome shares practical recipes and techniques for aspiring cooks of any skill level. He offers handy tips designed to provide essential nutrition on the go.
Master Sommelier & TV Personality
The youngest female ever to pass the Master Sommelier exam, speaker Alpana Singh is the director of wine and spirits for Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc.
Food Enthusiast
Simon Majumdar is a world-renowned broadcaster, food writer, speaker, author and cook who has dedicated the second half of his time on this planet to fulfill his ambition to “Go Everywhere, Eat Everything.”
Editor in Chief & Host of Naturally, Danny Seo
From the award-winning magazine to his Emmy-winning TV show Naturally, Danny Seo, & bestselling products that bear his name, Danny Seo is who America turns to for fresh ideas on healthy, eco-friendly living.
Chef/Owner of Davio's, Restaurateur & Author
At 24, Steve DiFillippo bought the established restaurant, Davio’s in Boston. With hard work, determination and dedication to his employees and guests, he became CEO of Davio’s and Avila Restaurant’s 10 locations.
Celebrated Chef, Author & Entrepreneur
Susan Feniger is a celebrated chef, entrepreneur and co-author of six cookbooks including Susan Feniger’s Street Food. Her collaboration with Mary Sue Milliken led to the groundbreaking Border Grill empire.
Emmy Award-Winning TV Host & Best-Selling Cookbook Author
Lidia Matticchio Bastianich is an Emmy award-winning public television host, best‐selling cookbook author, successful restaurateur, and owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business.