Behind the Other Experts
Eden Algie
Scotch Ambassador
For some, sharing the story of the world's most precious whisky could be a...
Paul Altuna
Sommelier, Le Cirque
Paul Altuna returns to Le Cirque as wine director, having previously held the...
Anjum Anand
Chef/Author, Indian Every Day (2003), Indian Food Made Easy (2007), Anjum's New Indian (2008), Anjum's Eat Right for Your Body Type (2010)
Anjum Anand grew up in London but has also lived and studied in Geneva, Paris...
Monica Bhide
Food Writer/Author
Born in New Delhi, raised in the Middle East, and living in Washington, D.C.,...
Lou Bivona
Co-Founder, Tavern Direct
Tavern Direct is a philanthropic venture founded with a commitment to supporting...
Bill Boggs
Author/TV Personality
Four-time Emmy award-winning TV host and entertainment industry insider Bill...
Nic Bradley
Wine Director
Nic Bradley began his career in hospitality at a wine bar in his home state of...
Ted Breaux
Master Distiller
T. A. Breaux is a native New Orleanian and professional scientist who has...
Pat Burke
Wine Expert
Pat is a California/Bay Area native with over 10 years of winery and tasting...
Frank Caiafa
Mixologist, Waldorf Astoria
Frank Caiafa was born and raised in Williamsburg, Brooklyn which he says makes...
Lee Campbell
Sommelier/Wine Consultant
Known to her friends and colleagues as the Fabulous Miss Lee, Lee Campbell...
Patrick Cappiello
Sommelier, Gilt
Patrick Cappiello, wine director of Gilt restaurant, oversees a world-class wine...
Chris Cason
Tea Sommelier, Tavalon
Chris Cason is the Co-Founder and Tea Sommelier of Tavalon Tea . He is also the...
Alba Cera
Event Planner
After dabbling throughout the many aspects of the culinary world, event planner...
Jennifer Chandler
Behind the Author
When asked why she got into the food business, Jennifer Chandler always quickly...
Belinda Chang
Wine Director at The Modern
Belinda joined The Modern as Wine Director in November 2007. She previously...
Enrique Chueca
General Manager, Rose Vineyard
Enrique began his career in wine in 1985 when Spanish wine was not
well-known...
Michael Cochran
Founder/CEO, Cult Vines
Michael formerly worked at one of the top international Fortune 500 companies...
Denis Cottin
Fromager, Artisanal
Denis Cottin, Artisanal's Director of Affinage, has spent a lifetime developing...
Robert Craig
Owner and Winemaker, Robert Craig Winery
For over 30 years, Robert Craig has been a pioneer in the development of...
Gerry Dawes
Writer, Gerry Dawes's Spain
Gerry Dawes writes a blog on Spain, Gerry Dawes's Spain: An Insider's Guide to...
Fred Dexheimer
Master Sommelier
Fred Dexheimer has over ten years of concentrated experience in the wine...
Joanna Dolgoff, M.D.
Nutritionist
Joanna Dolgoff, M.D. grew up in Roslyn, New York. She attended Princeton...
David Duckhorn
Wine Expert, Via Pacifica
David Duckhorn has spent his entire career in wine. He currently serves as a...
Sarah Endline
Cacao Expert, sweetriot
Mastermind and Chief Rioter Sarah E. Endline has lived, traveled and worked in...
Ed Engoron
Chocolatier, Perspectives
Ed Engoron is an award-winning Hollywood art director, illustrator,...
Alexis Ewing
Certified Sommelier, Regal Wine Company
Alexis Ewing caught the wine bug at the age of 19- legally! As a student in the...
Erin Fitzpatrick
Sommelier, Host of "At the Root of It"
Erin Fitzpatrick began her career in hospitality over twelve years ago. She...
Danyelle Freeman
Food Writer
Danyelle Freeman is the founder of Restaurantgirl.com, a hip website with...
Eben Freeman
Mixologist, Tailor
Eben Freeman is a native New Yorker who has worked in the city's food and...
Justin Gallen
Sommelier/Wine Importer, Rinascimento Wine Co.
Justin Gallen started out as a harvest worker in 1991 and progressed through...
Fran Gare
Nutritionist/Author
Dr. Fran Gare has practiced medicine for over twenty years; she holds an MS in...
Bill Ghodbane
Mixologist, Le Cirque
Following in his brother's footsteps, Bill Ghodbane began his bartending career...
Jay Godfrey
Designer
New York-based designer Jay Godfrey is the founder and creative director behind...
David Gordon
Sommelier
David Gordon is the wine director at Tribeca Grill, which is one of only 7...
Elizabeth Gordon
Author, Allergy Free Desserts
Elizabeth Gordon, author of the cookbook Allergy-Free Desserts, began her...
Jodi Greebel
Nutritionist
Jodi (Citrin) Greebel is a Registered Dietitian in New York City and the...
Michael Green
Wine Expert
Michael Green has the unique ability to talk business with the language of wine....
Anjoleena Griffin-Holst
Wine Director, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
Anjoleena Griffin-Holst has held the prestigious position of Wine Director at...
William H. Grimes
Author/Former NY Times Restaurant Critic
William H. Grimes has been a writer for the New York Times since 1989, as a...
Stephen Gullo
Food Psychologist
Dr. Stephen Gullo received his doctorate in psychology from Columbia University,...
Josh Hackler
President/Founder, Spanish Vines
It is not often that one comes across a 23 year-old who juggles academics and...
Joe Hackler
Co-Founder/Senior Advisor, Spanish Vines
Joe spent 30 years owning and operating restaurants before co-founding Spanish...
Xavier Herit
Mixologist, Daniel
At age 15 Xavier Herit enrolled in hotel school in Paris, and at 16 was in his...
Amanda Hesser
Food Writer/Author
Amanda Hesser has been a food columnist and editor at The New York Times for...
Dr. Gabriela Hricko
Orthodontist
Dr. Gabriela Hricko graduated cum laude from Harvard University with a B.A. in...
Jean-Baptiste Humbert
Wine Expert
Wine expert and French native Jean Baptiste Humbert has brought earth friendly...
Maria Hunt
Food and Wine Writer, “Bubbly Girl”
Maria Hunt, aka “The Bubbly Girl,” is an award–winning food...
Barry K. Johnson
Mixologist
A former actor with a gregarious personality to match, Barry Johnson directed...
Sean Josephs
Owner and Bartender
Sean discovered his passion for food, wine and spirits when his wife Mani opened...

















































