2023 CHEF PARTICIPANTS* INCLUDED:

• Jun & Nick An -- Yu or Mi sushi

• John Arena – Metro Pizza; World Pizza Champions US Team

• Francesco Di Caudo – Basilico Ristorante, 2017 Chef of the Year, Desert Companion

• Oulay Fisher -- Calabash African Kitchen

• DJ Flores -- Milpa 

• Bruce Kalman -- Soul Belly BBQ

• Steve Kestler -- Aroma Latin American Cocina

• Stephen Lee -- Jawgogis (formerly of Esther's Kitchen, Emeril's Fish House)

• Dustin Lewandowski -- 1228 Main

• Marty Lopez -- Scotch 80 Prime

• Gina Marinelli – La Strega/Harlo Steakhouse & Bar 

• Marc Marrone & Jeff Weiss -- "Parts Unknown"

• Winston Matsuuchi -- Kyara Sake Bar

• Giovanni Mauro – Monzu Italian Oven & Bar; 2021 Reader’s Choice - Best Pizzeria, Las Vegas Weekly

• Matthew Meyer -- 138 Degrees; Eater Vegas 2022 Eater Awards; Desert Companion Best of Las Vegas/Henderson, Eating Las Vegas, Best New Restaurants

• Vincent Pouessel -- Summer House, Durango Station (formerly of Michelin-starred Aureole Ls Vegas

• Alex Reznik -- Top Chef legend, Beat Bobby Flay winner

• Adam Rios – Al Solito Posto; Spotlighted in Time Magazine’s “World’s Greatest Places 2021 – Las Vegas”

• Jackson Stamper – Ada’s Food & Wine Bar; Wine Enthusiast Top 50 US Restaurants; Best New Wine Bar, Vegas Magazine

• Jamie Tran – The Black Sheep; 2017 Best Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year; Desert Companion

• James Trees – Esther’s Kitchen, Al Solito Posto, Ada’s Food & Wine; 2018 Best Italian Restaurant, Desert Companion, 2020 James Beard Award Finalist 

• Joe Valdez -- Table 34

• Ivon Valenzuela -- Yaqui Zen Kitchen

• and special surprises!

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*Subject to change. Watch for updates.

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PLUS!

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Unlimited Cocktails from The Golden Tiki... Sand Dollar Lounge... Jammyland 

Beer from CraftHaus & Trumer Pils

Wines curated by Vintex' Bordeaux Bob, Sommelier Matt Lindsey, Wine Goddess Kat Thomas & Garagiste

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SPECIAL GUEST STAR

Melody Sweets & Friends From Sweets' Spot TV

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And SURPRISE GUESTS!