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

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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