2025 Talent
Suzy Boguss
Grammy Award Winning Artist and Culinary Enthusiast
Paul Miller
Founder of Gr8 Plate Hospitality Restaurant Owner of The Union Kitchen, Jax Grill, and Passerella in Houston Level 2 Sommelier
Chef Dominick Lee
Chef and Partner of Augustine’s
Chef James Lundy
Gr8 Plate Hospitality – The Union Kitchen, Jax Grill, Passerella in Houston
Executive Chef Chris Lopez
BLVD. Seafood, 25+ Years in the Culinary Industry
Chef WillIam Pickavance
Yaga’s Cafe, 25+ Years in the Culinary Industry
Executive chef bobby lee ross
Shearn’s Seafood & Prime Steaks – Moody Gardens
Andres CastAneda
Moody Gardens
Executive Sous Chef Aaron Sekula
Moody Gardens
Executive Pastry Chef Bethany BoeDicker
Moody Gardens
Executive Chef/Owner Edgardo "Rico" Caminos
Riondo’s Ristorante
Chef Trinidad "Machete" Gonzalez
Gordo Niños
Chef Joe Cervantez
Fish Company Taco
Heather Peterek
Author & Photographer – Tight Line Table
Art Director & Editor – Coastal Conservation Association’s TIDE Magazine
Nguyen Vubang
Social Influencer, Wine Enthusiast, & Craft Bourbon Maker
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