Chefs You Should Know

Chefs You Should Know

Chef Henry Mateo on Hawaiian Food, Family and His Now-Famous Masters of the Craft Dish

Chef Henry Mateo’s first cooking instructor was in-house: his father. Growing up in Waikoloa, on Hawaii Island, Mateo learned culinary skills working at his dad’s elbow, absorbing much about the traits, traditions and preparations of…
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How Chef Sherene Hutchinson Innovates Grand Cayman Cuisine

Chef Sherene Hutchinson of Veranda at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort tapped into her passion for food at an early age — the award-winning chef started whipping up culinary concoctions when she was just…
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Hong Kong Chef Paul Lau Sets Cantonese Cuisine Apart at Tin Lung Heen

While Cantonese restaurants are a dime a dozen in Hong Kong, there’s no better place to indulge in the fare than at Tin Lung Heen, the popular establishment helmed by Chef Paul Lau, located on…
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Chef Melissa Kelly on Homegrown Ingredients, Building a Primo Empire and Her Italian Roots

When Chef Melissa Kelly traveled to Sicily, she was struck by a phrase she repeatedly saw scrawled in graffiti around the island, which locals told her translated to “shaken lives,” a reference that at first…
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Chef Jonathan Waxman on His First Memory of Venice and Recharging His Culinary Batteries

For chef and restaurateur Jonathan Waxman, pushing the boundaries of his daily routine is critical to staying inspired in the kitchen. The James Beard Award–winning chef’s pervasive creativity has made him one of the most…
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Meet the San Juan Chef Rebuilding (and Feeding) Puerto Rico After the Hurricane

Puerto Rico’s most celebrated chef, Jose Enrique Montes, has been on the front line of the island’s relief efforts following 2017’s Hurricane Maria. A finalist for a James Beard Award for five years in a…
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Chef Cory Garrison Brings the Heat to Alabama’s Gulf Coast with a Dash of Luxury

Chef Cory Garrison started working in kitchens at the age of 15 out of necessity and never really left. He found his passion as a chef by working his way through corporate kitchens and fine…
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Chef Tommy Götzfried Is Committed to Traditional Swiss Cuisine — With a Twist

At the helm of eCHo restaurant in the Zurich Marriott Hotel, chef Tommy Götzfried has been serving up local Swiss favorites for nearly five years alongside his trusted team and the restaurant’s own cow, Gretli,…
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How One of Japan’s Only Female Sushi Chefs Found Herself Through Travel

Please don’t ask Chisaki Iba to make you a California Roll. She’ll do it, but her way. “It was made for people who don’t want to eat real fish,” says the master sushi chef. “It’s…
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Award-Winning Pitmaster Rodney Scott of the Whole Hog BBQ

There’s a quiet secret many barbecue pitmasters only admit begrudgingly: Because they spend most of their lives smoking meat for others to enjoy, they generally avoid the style when they’re ordering food for themselves or…
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Man Ho’s Chef Steven Yang on Shanghainese Cuisine and How He’s Making It Michelin-Worthy

It’s been less than a year since Chef Steven Yang joined the team at Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre’s Man Ho restaurant, but his reputation for delivering local cuisine with remarkable flavors has been around…
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La Toque’s Chef Ken Frank on Michelin-Worthy Meals, Festival Fare and Napa’s Food Scene

According to his baby book, Chef Ken Frank’s first word was “cook.” What started as a childhood obsession quickly became a serious passion when his grandfather, who owned a butcher shop, introduced to him the…
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How Sheraton Grand Doha’s Chef Mauro Bellodi Brings a Taste of Italy to Life in Qatar

Nothing makes Executive Chef Mauro Bellodi happier than catering to the different palates of his guests at the restaurants of the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel. From cooking dishes that aren’t on the…
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Chef Fabio Trabocchi on Italian Cooking, Perfect Gnocchi and Venice’s Artisan Flair

Chef and Restaurateur Fabio Trabocchi’s love of food came from his father and from being raised in an idyllic Italian coastal town where he was introduced to both the fruits of the land and the…
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Meet Chef Biju Joshwa, the Creative Force Behind London’s Most Exquisite Afternoon Tea

When travelers arrive for the iconic Afternoon Tea at The Palm Court in the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane, they should expect the delightfully unexpected. Head Pastry Chef Biju Joshwa is a master of surprise,…
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Chef Cristian Schwuger Brings International Inspiration and a Touch of Fire to Los Cabos

Things in Cabo are heating up—just ask recent Argentine transplant Cristian Schwuger. He’s the Sheraton Grand Los Cabos Hacienda Del Mar’s new executive chef and he’s devoted himself to insuring guests’ stays are unforgettable by initiating…
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Chef Eric Theiss on Coachella Valley’s Food Scene and Eating Local at Indian Wells

For Chef Eric Theiss, executive chef at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells, cooking has been a part of his life for as long as he can remember. He recalls growing up outside…
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Meet Brandon Brumback, Chicago’s Newest Young Chef to Watch

Chef Brandon Brumback’s hails from Kansas City, and his impressive fine-dining resume includes stints at London’s The Fat Duck, under Heston Blumenthal, and Yountville, California’s, The French Laundry, under Thomas Keller. He’s now been in…
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Chef Kim Canteenwalla on Parq Vancouver and His Return to Seasonality

One of Las Vegas’s most celebrated chefs and James Beard Award–nominated restaurateur of the year Kim Canteenwalla already has a string of hot restaurants to his name. Along with his partner, Elizabeth Blau, he lays…
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Chef Andy Hollyday on Going Local and Impacting Detroit’s Culinary Renaissance

As Detroit goes through a cultural and culinary renaissance, restaurants are springing to life, introducing the city to creative dishes from pioneering chefs. Although modest about his impact on the Detroit’s culinary scene, Chef Andy…
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Chef Jason Dady on San Antonio’s Hidden Gems

Chef Jason Dady has ingrained himself into the San Antonio community. After 16 years as a restaurant chef, owner and operator, there are few things he doesn’t know about this sprawling city. Dady runs multiple…
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Meet Atelier’s Marc Lepine, Canada’s Most Crazily Creative Chef

Despite being one of North America’s most innovative chefs — and the only one to have twice won gold at the Canadian Culinary Championships — Ottawa’s Marc Lepine flies surprisingly under the radar; even his…
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Meet Michael Hogan, the Locavore Chef Shaking Up Bangkok’s Dining Scene

For years many of the top restaurants in Bangkok flaunted their international roots, prizing exotic imports over the homegrown dishes at their doorstep. Michael Hogan, executive chef at the newly opened Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s…
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Chef David Hawksworth on Vancouver Dining Tips and His Guilty Pleasure

Vancouver Chef David Hawksworth has left an indelible mark on the city. (All Photos: Courtesy of Hawksworth Restaruant Group) Native Vancouverite David Hawksworth is one of Canada’s most awarded chefs, with a pedigree that includes…
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Chef Corbin Tomaszeski on Toronto’s Food Scene and Where to Find a “Down-and-Dirty” Meal

Chef Corbin Tomaszeski leads the helm at Toronto favorite, Savoury. (All Photos: Courtesy of The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto) For celebrated Canadian Chef Corbin Tomaszeski, food is as much about people as it is about…
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Chef Steve Griffon on Creating an Anchor for Fresh Global Cuisine in Grand Cayman

Chef Steve Griffon brings a fresh global flair to the Grand Cayman restaurant scene. (Photos: Laura Skec) The allure of bright sun, white sandy beaches and vibrant coral reefs is enough to bring visitors to…
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Chef Roy Yamaguchi Pays Homage to His Grandfather in Wailea Beach Resort Restaurant

Hawaii is famous for its natural beauty, sure. But James Beard Award–winning chef Roy Yamaguchi might argue that the sights sometimes distract from another attraction — the local cuisine. Yamaguchi plays to both at his…