Originally from Thailand, Deau Arpapornnopparat opened Holy Basil with partner Joy Yuon.

Jason Beberman is a native New Yorker who traded the subway for a surfboard when he moved to LA.

Josiah Citrin is a culinary expert and veteran of Los Angeles’ gourmet dining scene, with more than 25 years of experience.

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Iconic culinarian, author, and entrepreneur Susan Feniger may be best known for her Modern Mexican concept, and Border Grill restaurants.

Jeffrey attended Yale University with the hope of becoming a therapist, but his trips to the supermarket would change his path.

He was only 19 when he moved to Los Angeles from Japan and is passionate about sharing his point of view through the sushi that he creates.

Chef Jackson Kalb from season 19 of Top Chef began his apprenticeship at the age of 13 at Melisse (2-star Michelin) in Santa Monica, CA.

Mary Sue is a James Beard and Julia Child Award-winning chef, cookbook author, and activist, best known for her modern Mexican concept, Border Grill.

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Nelson Overton first began learning how to cook as a teenager from his older sister, who was in culinary school at the time.

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Chef Steve Samson might not have realized he was fated for a life spent in kitchens, but his family and upbringing all led to that inevitable result.

Born and raised in Kyoto, Japan, Executive Chef Yoya Takahashi moved to Los Angeles with dreams of becoming an actor like his grandfather.