OR OLDER TO ATTEND
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From Top Chef season 2 is self taught chef who owns the award winning Grub restaurant in Hollywood, and As You Like It Catering. She and her business partner, Denise DeCarlo, are also working on opening a second restaurant and event venue in Hollywood.
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A native of Oregon, Chef Brian Malarkey grew up inspired by the cooking of his grandmother, in her beach house kitchen where she was often joined by her old friend James Beard. Malarkey appeared on season 3 of Top Chef and is the Executive Chef and Operating Owner of The Oceanaire in San Diego.
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Chris Jacobson
Chris Jacobson better known as “CJ” from season 3 of Bravo’s hit show “Top Chef” is a private chef who currently resides in Venice, California. He is collaborating on a new restaurant in Chicago called Town and Country.
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Chef David Linville’s background includes LA’s most prestigious restaurants and hotels such as: The Ritz Carlton, St. Regis Hotel, Viceroy Hotel, Mastros Beverly Hills and The Standard Hotel on Sunset. He is currently Executive Chef at The Shore Restaurant and Lounge in Hermosa Beach, CA.
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Devin Alexander is the host of “Healthy Decadence” on FitTv and NY Times Bestselling Author of “The Biggest Loser Cookbook”, “The Most Decadent Diet Ever!”, et. al. She’s maintained a 55-pound weight-loss for over 15 years living and eating her message: you don’t have to deprive yourself to be fit and healthy.
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In the summer of 2007, Eric Greenspan opened his first restaurant as chef and owner of The Foundry on Melrose. With its modern American “fancy schmancy” cuisine, Sandy Davidson’s art deco, “warm yet industrial” design, live jazz in its lounge, and premier outdoor dining room, The Foundry on Melrose has already “muscled its way in” to the fine dining scene of Los Angeles.
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Kerry Simon
From tossing pizzas at age 15 at Little Caesar's to creating the "perfect" omelet for Henry Kissinger's visits to New York's La Cote Basque, chef Kerry Simon has earned an international reputation as one of the country's most innovative and respected chefs. In 2006, Simon opened up SIMON LA at the Sofitel Hotel.
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Larry Nicola’s love affair with food began as a young child at his family’s Nicola Twins market in Silverlake. It was there that he saw first-hand how food is a meaningful expression of the love that unites families, friends and neighborhoods. When Nicola leaves his post as host, chef and restaurateur, he serves as consultant for world class resorts.
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Boasting over eighteen years of experience, Makoto Okuwa, Executive Chef & Partner of Sashi: sushi + sake lounge in Manhattan Beach, employs a unique take on Japanese cuisine, presenting traditional flavor combinations with an innovative flair.
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Nancy Silverton is an American chef and baker. She has authored several cookbooks and has been at the forefront of efforts to revitalize artisan breads in the United States. She now owns two restaurants in Los Angeles called Pizzeria Mozza and Osteria Mozza.
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Neal Fraser, Executive Chef and owner of Grace and BLD, began his career working as a line cook at one of Wolfgang Puck’s earliest restaurants. In January 2006, Fraser battled Iron Chef Cat Cora on Food Network’s series “Iron Chef America” and became the first Los Angeles chef to win the culinary competition.
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Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo are the team at the forefront of Los Angeles’ newest restaurant, animal. They have appeared on Iron Chef America as well as the Food Network show 2 Dudes Catering. Jon and Vinny’s highly anticipated cookbook, Two Dudes, One Pan will be available to purchase at the event.
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Tony Riviera boasts over 25 years in the dining and hospitality industry. Riviera’s current plans as Chairman and CEO of Primo Hospitality Group include the addition of 3 new concepts to the Caffe Primo chain. Primo Bistro and Primo Cucina will both open in coming months with a third concept, Tonys, in 2009.
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