Two-time James Beard Award finalist | U.S. Navy veteran | Michelin-rated restaurant veteran | Jean-Georges & D.O.M. alumnus | Culinary Director at Kneads Bakeshop | Michelin Bib Gourmand contributor | Founder of Anansi pop-up | Atlanta Magazine's Best Pop-Up winner | Triangular Traded Spice founder | Washington, DC

James Beard Award & Michelin Star contributor | Art Institute of Philadelphia graduate | Chopped competitor | Le CouCou alumna | West African-French fusion specialist | Bon Appetit & NY Times Featured | Owner of Georgina's Private Chef Co. | Philadelphia, PA

James Beard Award Semifinalist | Founder & CEO of Mr. Bake's Sweets | Food Network/Netflix TV personality | Winner of Bake it Like Buddy | Monroe University & International Culinary Center trained | Washington, DC

Michelin-trained | Executive Chef at SHIA by Edward Lee | Global fusion cuisine | Korean fine dining specialist | Sustainability research leader | Washington, DC

Washington, DC

Cuisines: Afro-Diasporic, Afro-Latin, Ghanaian
Recognition: James Beard Foundation Legacy Network
Training: Johnson & Wales
Notable Experience: Michelin establishments - Lazy Bear, Avery, SPQR, and Dogōn

Washington, DC

Cuisine(s): Afro-Latin, Modern American, Afro-Diasporic
Recognition: Food Network Chopped Champion; Michelin Bib Gourmand contributor
Training: Johnson & Wales
Notable Experience: Executive Chef at Marcus DC