Meet the Masters
Guests have the opportunity to indulge in the unique flavors of the Lowcountry while tasting the epicurean delights of the country's best chefs, authors and wine professionals. Learn about and get a taste of Southern cuisine and the Lowcountry's unique food styles, heritage and recipes at various events and venues throughout the weekend. Tickets go fast - so get them while they're hot!
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Al Stephens
- Olives | New York, NY
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Alex Askew
- Black Culinarian Alliance, President & Co-founder | Nationwide
Chef Askew graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1989. With a focus on eating lifestyles and trends in … more
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Andrea Reusing
- Lantern Restaurant | Chapel Hill, NC
Andrea Reusing honors nearby family farms with her marriage of North Carolina ingredients and Asian flavors at her Chapel Hill, … more
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Andrew Carmellini
- Locanda Verde | New York, NY
Hailing from Cleveland, Carmellini approached a career in food in the traditional manner. He enrolled at the Culinary Institute of … more
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Anne Quatrano
- Baccahnalia | Atlanta, GA
Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison use local, seasonal produce, often grown at their organic farm, in their culinary creations. The … more
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Barbara Lynch
- NO. 9 Park | Boston, MA
James Beard Award-winner Barbara Lynch is regarded as one of Boston’s, and the country’s, leading chefs and restaurateurs. During her … more
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Brent Wertz
- Kingsmill Resort and Spa | Williamsburg, VA
Executive Chef Brent Wertz, C.E.C., A.A.C., oversees eleven food and beverage operations at Kingsmill. He has developed a line of … more
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Brian Malarkey
- Seersucker | San Diego, CA
Chef Brian Malarkey was inspired by the cooking of his grandmother and her old friend, James Beard. As a result, … more
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Bruce Moffett
- Barrington’s Restaurant | Charlotte, NC
Chef Bruce Moffett grew up in the small town of Barrington, Rhode Island. He attended the University of Rhode Island … more
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Bruce Sherman
- North Pond Restaurant | Chicago, IL
A native Chicagoan, Bruce Sherman traveled the world developing his culinary knowledge before returning home to the delight of Chicago’s … more
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Clifford Harrison
- Baccahnalia | Atlanta, GA
Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison use local, seasonal produce, often grown at their organic farm, in their culinary creations. The … more
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Daniel Boulud
- DANIEL | New York, NY
Daniel Boulud is Chef-Owner of ten award-winning restaurants and the Feast & Fêtes catering company. While he hails from Lyon, … more
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Eli Kirshtein
- Solo Restaurant | New York, NY
Born and raised in Atlanta, Eli Kirshtein, 26, has rapidly become one of the prominent, young chefs in the local … more
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Farmer Lee Jones
- The Chef’s Garden Family Farm |
Always dressed in his trademark overalls and a red bowtie, Farmer Lee Jones, owner of The Chef’s Garden family farm … more
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Gabrielle Hamilton
- Prune | New York, NY
Gabrielle Hamilton is the chef/owner of PRUNE which she opened in New York City’s East Village in October 1999. PRUNE … more
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Jan Birnbaum
- Sazerac | Seattle, WA
Chef and restaurateur Jan Birnbaum, renowned throughout the culinary world as an unrivalled architect of creative cuisine and a virtuoso … more
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Jose Gutierrez
- Encore Restaurant | Memphis, TN
Master Chef José Gutierrez started his career at the Professional Culinary School in Manosque, France. After the traditional three-year training … more
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Kenny Callaghan
- Blue Smoke | New York, NY
Kenny Callaghan is the Executive Chef, Pitmaster and Partner of Blue Smoke and Jazz Standard where he has been a … more
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Kevin Gillespie
- Woodfire Grill | Atlanta, GA
Determined to become a successful chef, Kevin worked part-time at various restaurants while carrying a full course load in school … more
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Kyle Ketchum
- Spiced Pear Restaurant | Newport, RI
A culinary talent with impressive experience at upscale restaurants and resorts throughout the Southwest and Midwest, Kyle Ketchum is Executive … more
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Linton Hopkins
- Restaurant Eugene | Atlanta, GA
Native son Linton Hopkins opened Restaurant Eugene on Atlanta’s Peachtree Road in 2004 to quick national acclaim. He competed on … more
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Marvin Woods
- Turner South’s Home Plate |
TV host, chef and celebrated cookbook author Marvin Woods is best known by his trademark bandana and his hugely popular … more
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Michael Kramer
- Voice Restaurant and Lounge | Houston, TX
Michael Kramer, the executive chef of VOICE restaurant and lounge at Houston’s acclaimed Hotel ICON, loves an adventure and relishes … more
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Nicholas Stefanelli
- Bibiana | Washington, DC
Maryland native Nicholas Stefanelli set his early sights on becoming a fashion designer intent on studying in Italy after graduating … more
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Paul Liebrandt
- Corton | New York, NY
After years cooking in Midtown Manhattan and some of the world’s most esteemed restaurants (Pierre Gagnaire, Marco Pierre White, Le … more
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Richard Blais
- Trail Blais | Atlanta, GA
Richard Blais has covered a lot of ground in his rise to prominence. He began his culinary career the way … more
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Roberto Santibañez
- Truly Mexican Consulting | New York, NY
A native of Mexico City and a graduate with honors from the Paris Condon Bleu, Chef Santibañez raised the bar … more
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Ron Duprat
- Hollywood Beach Marriott | Hollywood, FL
After twenty-seven days of traveling, covering over seven hundred nautical miles on a boat from Haiti, Ron Duprat used his … more
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Sue Zemanick
- Gautreau's | New Orleans, LA
Sue Zemanick began her culinary career at an early age while working in fine dining restaurants in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. She … more
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Tyler Florence
- The Florence Group | CA





