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Anita Lo, chef and owner of Annisa, New York, N.Y.Anita Lo, chef and owner of Annisa, New York, N.Y.Art Smith, chef and co-owner of Table Fifty-Two, Chicago, Ill. and Art and Soul in Washington, D.C.Art Smith, chef and co-owner of Table Fifty-Two, Chicago, Ill. and Art and Soul in Washington, D.C.Christopher Lee is chef at Aureole, New York, N.Y.Christopher Lee is chef at Aureole, New York, N.Y.Cindy Pawlcyn is the executive chef and owner of three Napa Valley restaurants, including Mustards Grill.Cindy Pawlcyn is the executive chef and owner of three Napa Valley restaurants, including Mustards Grill.Douglas Rodriguez is chef and founder of Alma De Cuba in Philadelphia, Deseo in Scottsdale, Arizona and OLA Miami in South Beach.Douglas Rodriguez is chef and founder of Alma De Cuba in Philadelphia, Deseo in Scottsdale, Arizona and OLA Miami in South Beach.Elizabeth Falkner is executive chef and owner of both Citizen Cake and Orson restaurants in San Francisco.Elizabeth Falkner is executive chef and owner of both Citizen Cake and Orson restaurants in San Francisco.Graham Elliot Bowles is owner to Graham Elliot in Chicago, a "bistronomic" restaurant.Graham Elliot Bowles is owner to Graham Elliot in Chicago, a "bistronomic" restaurant.Hubert Keller is owner of Fleur de Lys (San Francisco and Las Vegas), the Burger Bar (Las Vegas, St. Louis) and SLeeK Steakhouse and Ultra Lounge (St. Louis).Hubert Keller is owner of Fleur de Lys (San Francisco and Las Vegas), the Burger Bar (Las Vegas, St. Louis) and SLeeK Steakhouse and Ultra Lounge (St. Louis).John Besh is the executive chef and co-owner of the Besh Restaurant Group based in New Orleans.John Besh is the executive chef and co-owner of the Besh Restaurant Group based in New Orleans.Jonathan Waxman is the chef and owner of Barbuto in Manhattan's West Village.Jonathan Waxman is the chef and owner of Barbuto in Manhattan's West Village.Lachlan Mackinnon Patterson co-owns Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder, Colo.Lachlan Mackinnon Patterson co-owns Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder, Colo.Ludo Lefebvre will be chef and owner of Ludo Bites in Los Angeles in spring 2009Ludo Lefebvre will be chef and owner of Ludo Bites in Los Angeles in spring 2009.Mark Peel is co-owner of La Brea Bakery and Campanile in Los Angeles, and opening Glass and Mirrors in Hollywood in late 2009.Mark Peel is co-owner of La Brea Bakery and Campanile in Los Angeles, and opening Glass and Mirrors in Hollywood in late 2009.Michael Chiarello is the host of numerous shows on PBS, Fine Living and Food Network and tastemaker behind NapaStyle, a specialty brand of foods and handcrafted products. He is also the proprietor of Chiarello Family Vineyards in the Napa Valley.Michael Chiarello is the host of numerous shows on PBS, Fine Living and Food Network and tastemaker behind NapaStyle, a specialty brand of foods and handcrafted products. He is also the proprietor of Chiarello Family Vineyards in the Napa Valley.Michael Cimarusti is owner and chef of Providence Restaurant in Los Angeles.Michael Cimarusti is owner and chef of Providence Restaurant in Los Angeles.Michael Schlow owns Radius restaurant in Boston, Mass.Michael Schlow owns Radius restaurant in Boston, Mass.Nils Noren is Vice President of Culinary Arts for The French Culinary Institutes culinary, pastry, bread and Italian food departments in New York, N.Y.Nils Noren is Vice President of Culinary Arts for The French Culinary Institutes culinary, pastry, bread and Italian food departments in New York, N.Y.Rick Bayless is owner of Chicago-based restaurants Frontera Grill and Topolobampo.Rick Bayless is owner of Chicago-based restaurants Frontera Grill and Topolobampo.Rick Moonen is owner of the multi-level restaurant Rick RM Seafood at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.Rick Moonen is owner of the multi-level restaurant Rick RM Seafood at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.Roy Yamaguchi is proprietor of Roy's Restaurants in San Diego, Calif.Roy Yamaguchi is proprietor of Roy's Restaurants in San Diego, Calif.Suzanne Tracht is the executive chef and owner of Jar, a modern chophouse in the center of Los Angeles and Trachts, which features retro Americana cuisine in Long Beach.Suzanne Tracht is the executive chef and owner of Jar in Los Angeles and Trachts in Long Beach, Calif.Tim Love is owner and chef of The Lonesome Dove Western Bistro in Fort Worth, TexasTim Love is owner and chef of The Lonesome Dove Western Bistro in Fort Worth, TexasWilo Benet is owner and chef of Pikayo,in the Puerto Rico Museum of Art in San Juan.Wilo Benet is owner and chef of Pikayo,in the Puerto Rico Museum of Art in San Juan.Wylie Dufresne is chef/owner of New Yorks wd~50 restaurant.Wylie Dufresne is chef/owner of New Yorks wd~50 restaurant.Judge Gael Greene has been New York Magazine's restaurant critic for over 30 years.Judge Gael Greene has been New York Magazine's restaurant critic for over 30 years.Judge Jay Rayner is a food critic, author and restaurant reviewer.Judge Jay Rayner is a food critic, author and restaurant reviewer.Judge James Oseland is an author and editor-in-chief of Saveur magazine.Judge James Oseland is an author and editor-in-chief of Saveur magazine.Kelly Choi is a food journalist and creator, producer and host of NYC TV's weekly restaurant show "Eat Out NY."Host Kelly Choi is a food journalist and creator, producer and host of NYC TV's weekly restaurant show "Eat Out NY."Host Kelly Choi is a food journalist and creator, producer and host of NYC TV's weekly restaurant show "Eat Out NY."

Art Smith, chef and co-owner of Table Fifty-Two, Chicago, Ill. and Art and Soul in Washington, D.C.

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