We caught up with Chef Sebastien Salomon, the culinary mind behind Haitian fine dining concept Itiyah, to hear about his culinary journey and the philosophy behind every dish he brings to DC Urban Oasis' private dining and supper club experiences. Here's what he wanted you to know:

In this Behind the Apron interview, Ghanaian chef Selasie Dotse talks about their love of Mexican food, the flavors from home that go beyond jollof rice and fufu, and how their sweet tooth shapes every menu they build — down to the house-made candy they serve at the end of each meal.

Top Chef alum Chris Scott on the mentor who's still his light, why Southern cooking demands more skill than people give it credit for, and the John Coltrane track on repeat in his kitchen right now.

Executive Chef Max Chuvalas of SHIA by Edward Lee shares the mentor who changed everything, a game-changing ingredient, and what fuels his passion after nearly 20 years working alongside culinary icons like Tristen Epps and Marcus Samuelsson.

From Aunt Janet's kitchen to bank vault dinner parties 🏦✨ Chef Kareem “Mr. Bake” Queeman shares how the women in his life shaped his culinary journey, why he keeps cream cheese chilled for perfect frosting, and how he's pushing boundaries with savory spices in desserts.

We caught up with Chef Ophus to hear about his culinary journey and spotlight the game-changing culinary voices you should know. Here's what we learned in our interview with the military and culinary veteran: