One of the Twin Cities’ most exciting chefs, Jorge lives up to his James Beard nomination for Best Chef with his expertly crafted food—which earned his Brewer’s Table at Surly Brewing a Food & Wine nod as one of the top 10 restaurants of the year. After its closure, Jorge lived through what he acknowledges was one of the toughest periods of his life, living paycheck to paycheck to support…

When she was just a teenager, Suzanne apprenticed under renowned chef Siegbert Wendler at the Arizona Biltmore in her native Phoenix, Arizona. Persistence and perseverance set Suzanne apart, and she quickly rose up the ranks: at the prestigious Hotel Bel-Air, as sous chef at Noa Noa in Beverly Hills, and as chef de cuisine under Mark Peel and Nancy Silverton at iconic Campanile, where she worked in the kitchen until…

Rico Torres and Diego Galicia first met at a restaurant pop-up and quickly bonded over their love for authentic Mexican cuisine. The duo, who both have roots in Mexico, wanted to create dishes that reflected the flavors they love so much. Together they opened Mixtli in San Antonio, to showcase the diverse flavors of Mexico’s regions. Over 10 courses, they unveil the textures, flavors and techniques of a singular Mexican…

Meg Galus oversees the pastry programs of two premier Chicago restaurants. At Michelin-starred Boka, she might delight patrons with a yuzu-coconut angel-food cake or pumpkin mouse; at Somerset, her sought-after desserts include a “sundae-for-two” and a stellar sorbet lineup.  She's a three-time James Beard Awards finalist, and Jean Banchet "Pastry Chef of the Year", not to mention the subject of glowing press from Chicago Tribune and the New York Times.…

Nyesha Arrington is on a never-ending quest for that perfect bite, one that hugs the soul and stays with you long after it leaves the plate. This journey has taken her from her classic French training at the Art Institute of California in Los Angeles, to the iconic restaurants of Joël Robuchon in Las Vegas, to the sets of Top Chef, Knife Fight and Iron Chef America. She’s been a…