Pastry Chef - Rachel King
Burlap , Del Mar Calif.

Executive Chef - Steve Slazinik
Turner’s Seafood Grill & Market , Melrose Mass.

Chef/Owner - Mark Mendez
Vera , Chicago Ill.

Executive Chef - Walter Pisano
Tulio Ristorante , Seattle Wash.

Chef/Proprietor - Frank Bonanno
Mizuna , Denver Colo.

Chef/Partner - Matt Bencivenga
Wolfgang Puck Catering , Los Angeles Calif.