Small Bites Radio Show

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Derek Timm is host of “Small Bites Radio” which has been named Top Hospitality Shows on the Planet from 2020 – 2024, #Bluejeanfood.com named Top Philadelphia Best Philadelphia Lifestyle Blogs and Websites from 2021-2024, Best Philly Food Blogs and Websites 2023-24, Top 25 Philly Food RSS Feeds in 2024, nominated by Metro Philly Newspaper 2022-23 Best of Philadelphia Arts & Entertainment, and winner of Metro Philly Newspaper 2023 Best of Philadelphia Arts & Entertainment. Listen to Small Bites Radio worldwide on Simplecast, iHeartRadio,TuneIn, Stitcher Radio, PodOmatic, Player FM, iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Audible, Amazon Music, and many more distribution partners. Formerly on “Table for One” Saturdays 10am-Noon on 610AM Philadelphia – 92.5 FM South Jersey -1400AM WOND Atlantic City – 1240AM Millville, and Wildfire Radio.

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Food. Dining. Travel. Hospitality.

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Small Bites with Donato Marino and Derek Timm of Bluejeanfood.com is an innovative, captivating, and funny program featuring Donato Marino the owner of D & L Coffee Services which is Philadelphia’s premier bean to barista provider and host Derek Timm who is a freelance writer, actor, producer, food judge, food critic, restaurant consultant, comedian, social media manager, and blogger. 

Small Bites is a show about food, beverages, travel, nightlife, books, magazines, entertainment, and all topics related to the hospitality industry. To be a guest, advertise, sponsor, or any other questions or comments please email smallbitesradio@gmail.com and if you need an address to mail promotional items or media kits, just let us know and we will provide you that information

The Small Bites team consists of many segment producers and correspondents. Expect culinary tips and events from celebrity Chef Barbie Marshall who was awarded the title of Pennsylvania’s most influential chef by Cooking Light Magazine, Season 10 Hell’s Kitchen Finalist and appeared on Season 17 Hell’s Kitchen All Stars. You’ll be provided with latest food news and happenings from John Howard-Fusco who has been featured in the Courier-Post South Jersey (a Gannett newspaper), as a contributor for NJ Monthly Magazine, and a New York Times recognized blogger for Eating in South Jersey. The latest trends and food concepts from Chef Beth Esposito the Chef/Owner of Pink Garlic Private Events and Butcher’s Pantry in the Reading Terminal Market and has been spotlighted on The Rachael Ray Show, The Food Network programming, multiple appearances on Fox 29 Good Day, and many more television and radio outlets. Enjoy a funny joke from legendary joke teller Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling, the former head writer for “The Howard Stern Show”. Last but not least we also have freelance writer William Knowles, the personality behind “Around Town” for Bluejeanfood.com doing coverage and blog posts about events.

Derek has been in numerous movies, television series, web programs, performed stand-up comedy numerous times live on stage, and was a full-time contributing writer for Ed Hitzel Enterprises, Communications, Media and Marketing as well as a weekly on-air talent for award winning radio broadcast “Table for One” syndicated on 610AM Philadelphia, 1400AM Atlantic City, and 1240AM Millville.

Donato has been in the restaurant and beverage industry for over twenty-five years. As owner of D & L Coffee Services, Donato oversees an expert staff of highly qualified, certified, and experienced office, technical, and sales personnel. D & L Coffee Services are able to provide your business, home, or special event the absolute best from the beans they sell, vendors they work with, Italian delicacies available for delivery, catering on-site for any sized affair, hands-on barista training, equipment available for purchase, and they even offer repair services for your espresso and coffee machines. You can stop by their warehouse at 7000 HOLSTEIN AVE, SUITE 3, Philadelphia, PA 19153 during business hours or call the office at 215-365-5521 for an appointment, consultation, or any questions.

*#1 listed as of February 2024 on Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo search engines and most popular based on unofficial results from ratings of live show, streams, downloads, iTunes, web page unique visitors and impressions, independent tracking, and all internet based metrics.

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Guests who have appeared on “Small Bites”

Chef Robert Irvine – world class celebrity chef, Food Network star, fitness authority, and philanthropist

Martina McBride – country music icon, cookbook author, and Food Network star

Chef Rocco Dispirito – celebrity James Beard Foundation award-winning chef, health advocate, and New York Times bestselling author

Bo Jackson – Legendary Dual Sport – MLB & NFL All-Star Athlete, named ESPN’s Greatest Athlete of All Time, and CEO – Founder of Bo Jackson’s 34 Signature Foods

Chef Katie Lee – Co-host of Emmy nominated Food Network’s The Kitchen and the Cooking Channel’s Beach Bites with Katie Lee

Dorie Greenspan – James Beard Foundation Hall of Fame inductee and multiple award winning cookbook author

Chef Devin Alexander – NBC television series The Biggest Loser, New York Times Bestselling author, and host of Healthy Decadence on Fit TV

Ingrid Hoffmann – Author and Celebrity Chef with shows on Telmundo, NBC, Cooking Channel, and Univision

Paul Sorvino – legendary actor and cookbook author

Siri Daly – Today Show food contributor, author, and blog Siriously Delicious

Justin Chapple – Culinary Director of Food & Wine and host of Food & Wine’s video series Mad Genius Tips

Myron Mixon – host of shows on TLC and Destination America, New York Times Bestselling author

Taylor Hicks – winner of American Idol Season 5 and host of INSP original series “State Plate”

Frankie Faison – Iconic and legendary actor and owner of ‘Frankie’s Fabulous Granola’

The Amazing Kreskin – world-renowned mentalist

Virginia Willis – editor of Southern Living and James Beard award winning author

Joseph Rosendo – Host of Travelscape on PBS and four-time Emmy winner and over 50 Telly awards

Scotland’s National Chef Gary Maclean – MasterChef UK Winner and Author

Michelle Tam – Nom Nom Paleo Let’s Go! Simple feats + Healthy Eats

Joanna Saltz – editorial director of Delish.com

Pailin Chongchitnant – Host of Hot Thai Kitchen on YouTube with over 1.6 Million Subscribers

Chef Anna Olson – host of Food Network Bake With Anna Olson & Oh Yum with Anna Olson channel on YouTube which has over 1.3 million subscribers

Chef Gesine Bullock-Prado – Celebrity host on Food Network, Cooking Channel, and America’s Test Kitchen

Chef George Duran – Comedian and Celebrity Chef on Food Network and TLC

Chef Dale Mackay – Winner of Top Chef Canada and contestant on Bravo’s Top Chef: World All-Stars

Natalie Sideserf – aka Queen of Cake, renowned cake artist, and founder of Sideserf Cakes

Simran Kochar – host of international tv show “Dine With Colors” on Aapka Colors

Ali Rosen Gourvitch – Emmy nominated host of television show “Potluck”, author, and writer

Chef Gabriele Corcos – show on Cooking Channel and author

Head Chef Francisco Migoya – Modernist Cuisine

Chef Brian Duffy – host of televsion show “Bar Rescue” on Spike TV

Coach Dick Vermeil – NFL Super Bowl and NCAA Rose Bowl winning Coach

Stacy Lyn Harris – host of televison show on The Sportsman Channel and author

Julie Stewart-Binks – sports reporter for Barstool Sports, ESPN, and Fox Sports

Chef Ashley James – host of PBS television show “Cuisine Culture”

Chef Michael Colameco – host of tv show “Real Food” on PBS

Chef Joanne Weir – host of tv show – “Joanne Weir’s Cooking Class” on PBS and cookbook author

Nancy Wall Hopkins – Senior Food Editor of Better Homes and Gardens

Chef Adam Wilson – Vitamix’s head of product development and recipe research

Chef Rosario Del Nero – VP of Culinary and the founding chef of Bertucci’s

Phyllis Good – New York Times bestselling author and her cookbooks have sold over 14 million copies

Karine Bakhoum – A.K.A “The Iron Palate” most female judge appearances on Iron Chef America, tastemaker, culinary consultant, hospitality expertise, and public relations expert

Eric Theiss – Celebrity Chef nicknamed ‘America’s Favorite TV Chef’ and QVC mainstay

Sebastian Joseph-Day – Nose tackle for NFL Los Angeles Rams and host of Dine-N-Bash

Kelly Senyei – Founder of Just A Taste.com, author, and former editor at Epicurious

Amy Traverso – Senior Food Editor at Yankee Magazine

Kat Ashmore – creator of Kat Can Cook and author

Maggie Baird – Founder of Support + Feed, actress, screenwriter, vegan, and mother of musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas

Tony Luke Jr. – restaurateur, actor, TV host, screenwriter, songwriter, sports reporter, and founder the cheesesteak franchise Tony Luke’s

Nick Liberato – Reality TV celebrity chef on Netflix, Bravo, Spike TV

Jane Velez-Mitchell – CNN, author, television host, founder of JaneUnChained News, and Vegan advocate

Omi Hopper – contestant on Next Level Chef and host of Cooking Con Omi

Chef Lexy Rogers – MasterChef contestant and author

Chef Connie ‘Lovely’ Jackson – Host of ‘Lovely Bites’ on OWN Oprah Winfrey Network

Chef J Michael Melton – Impossible Foods Head of Culinary

Chef Tanya Holland – celebrity chef, pod-caster, and author

Clarissa Burt – Actress, Media Celebrity, Supermodel, Beauty/Lifestyle and Wellness expert

Chef James Briscione – celebrity chef, restaurateur, and author

Michelle Harris – Celebrity host of Alive & Well

Mark Anderson – Television host of ‘The Grill Dads’ and author

Rebecca Abbott and Jennifer West – co-founders of the popular blog Air Frying Foodie and the Easy Air Fryer Recipes Facebook page

Ryan Mitchell – author and son of Ed Mitchell known as ‘The Pitmaster’

Chef Eric LeVine – 2011 winner of Chopped

Chef Timothy Witcher – 2016 winner of Chopped

(FDNY) Lt. John Sierp – Contestant on Food Network Chopped

Chef Ryan Scott – Top Chef contestant on Bravo TV and author of cookbook One to Five: One Shortcut Recipe Transformed Into Five Easy Dishes

Gervase Peterson – Survivor Season 1 and Season 27 as well as owner of Burnz Cigar Bar and Lounge in Lawnside, New Jersey

Chef Christine Hazel – Food Network Chopped winner and private chef

Irene Sharp and Desi Longinidis – The Grill Sisters from Australia

Al DiBartolo – owner of DiBartolo Bakery in Collingswood, New Jersey and contestant on many different Food Network and TLC television programs

Big Moe Cason – owner of Moe Cason Barbecue and has appeared on TLC and Destination America TV

Mike Peters – AKA the BBQ Pitchman, host of the “Great American Cookout”, and VP of The Kansas City Barbeque Society

Sammy Moniz – Feeding the Frasers Instagram & 5X Crossfit Champion

Africa Yoon – television host, writer, and celebrated activist

Amelia Meath – songwriter and musician of musical duo Sylvan Esso

Sophie Jaffe – star of tv show “Yoga Girls” on Z Living Network and CEO of Philosophie

Chef Chef Sylva Senat – runner up on Bravo TV’s “Top Chef”

JD Roth – host of Z Living hit series “The Big Fat Truth”

Quad Webb-Lunceford – A.K.A “Absolutely Quad” a cookbook author, Lifestyle Expert, Chef, Motivational Speaker, Actress, Entrepreneur, and star of Bravo’s hit docu-series, “Married to Medicine”

Celebrity Chef Kai Chase – Kevin Hart’s personal chef and Founder of Creations by Kai

Chef Beth Esposito – Food Network contestant and owner of Pink Garlic Catering

Chef Mia Castro – Hell’s Kitchen Season 18 runner up, Food Network Chopped contestant, and private chef

Tuffy Stone – Judge on BBQ Pitmaster on TLC TV

Jill Wagner – host on television shows on INSP TV and ABC, Maxim Top 100 model, and actress

Chef Heather Williams – Season 16 runner up and contestant on season 18 of Hell’s Kitchen

Gianna Simone – host of the healthy plant-based living Amazon Prime Video series “Love, Gianna”

Fon – contestant on Ink Master Season 12

Chef Michelle R. Spell – owner of Ava’s Cupcakes and winner of Food Network show Cupcake Wars and named best cupcake in America by The Daily Meal

Colleen Kriebel – owner of Kriebel’s Custom Cakes and contestant on Food Network tv show Cake Wars

Chef Jennifer Fear Zavala – contestant on Top Chef

Andrea Logan – actress and author

Chef Rene Johnson – Founder of Blackberry Soul a caterer of celebrity events

Chef Sharon Shvarzman – winner on Food Network’s The Great Food Truck Race and owner of Keshet Kitchen in Philadelphia, PA

Karen Marten – Stash Teas Digital and Social Media Manager

Lisa Steele – Television host and founder of the Better Homes & Gardens award-winning blog Fresh Eggs Daily

Shawn Stevenson – Host of The Model Health Show and author

Jack Pattillo – member of Rooster Teeth YouTube Channel, star of Achievement Hunter, Funhaus, and Let’s Play Live

Chef Barbie Marshall – Hell’s Kitchen All Star

Angela Cottone – AKA “Milf Mom”

Tonya O’Donohue – American Ninja Warrior Season 9 and GM of Warrior Gyms – Mt. Laurel, NJ

Brian Kane – American Ninja Warrior Season 7 and owner of Warrior Gyms

Chef Mee McCormick – tv personality, restaurateur, and author

Celebrity Chef Viet Pham – Food Network and owner of Pretty Bird Chicken

Sean Keever – Pitmaster of Big Guns BBQ and contestant on Seasons 1-3 of “BBQ Crawl” with Danielle Bennett of Diva Q on Travel Channel

Chef Elliott Wakefield – first contestant on television show “Chopper Junior”, appeared on “Stove Tots” on FYI Network, and winner of Amazing Culinary Fight Club Pantry Race – Kids Edition 2017 in Chicago, IL

Amy-Kate – YouTube star of JAKD Fitness Channel

Chef Mia F Chiarella – ABC “The Taste” and Food Network’s “CutThroat Kitchen”

Chef James Laird  – Food Network show “Beat Bobby Flay” contestant and owner of Restaurant Serenade

Shantan McRae-Thompson – contestant of Food Network television shows Cupcake Wars and Sugar Showdown and owner of Tans Tasty Cakes

Chef Aziza Young – Hell’s Kitchen Season 16 contestant

Chef Darryl Harmon – Food Network personality, multi-award winning Chef and restaurateur

Chef Kim Malcolm – contestant on television shows Top Chef, Cutthroat Kitchen, Frankenfood, Guy’s Grocery Games, and The Chew and chef at Burger & Beer Joint at Revolutions at Penn Treaty

Chef Milly Medley – Hell’s Kitchen All Stars Season 17 and Season 14

Chef Manda Palomino – Hell’s Kitchen Season 15 Finalist

Chef Andrew Pierce – Hell’s Kitchen Season 16 contestant and sous chef at Hugo Frog Bar & Chophouse – SugarHouse Casino, Philadelphia

Chef AJ – FoodyTV host of Healthy Living with Chef AJ on FoodyTV and author

Johnny Brennan – actor, film writer, voice actor on Family Guy, and the creator of The Jerky Boys

Haylie Pomroy – celebrity dietitian, international best selling author, and CEO of Haylie Pomroy Group

Chef Alina Z. – Celebrity chef, author, and TV personality

Jordan Zucker – actress, author, and host of A Girl’s Guide to Sports

Diane Kochilas – award-winning cookbook author, television personality, and consulting chef

Chef Dennis K. Littley – Ask Chef Dennis and A Culinary Journey with Chef Dennis

Maria Provenzano – a television personality, author, and creator of From Scratch With Maria Provenzano

Chef Anna Voloshyna – chef, blogger, author and culinary instructor

Anne Byrn – AKA the Cake Mix Doctor and author

Corporate Chef Gaye Sandoz – Tony Chachere’s Creole Foods

Chef Todd Toven – Blackstone Products Outdoor Griddles Ambassador and YouTube

Chef Gemma Stafford – Gemma Stafford’s Bigger Bolder Baking on YouTube

Ronny Joseph Lvovski – creator of Primal Gourmet blog and author

Christy Denney – blogger of The Girl Who Ate Everything

Steven Grasse -creator of brands Hendrick’s Gin, Sailor Jerry Rum, and Art in the Age Craft Spirits

Robin Hann Wakefield – A.K.A “The Food Hag” and appeared on television show “Stove Tots”

Penelope Ford – 2016 Wing Bowl “Wingette” of the year and CZW professional wrestler

Riley Madison – 2016 Wing Bowl “Wingette” and CZW professional wrestler

Bill “El Wingador” Simmons – 5 time Wing Bowl winner

Greg Frewin – The International Grand Champion of Magic

Colleen Worthington – Co-Found and CEO of Kneaders Bakery & Café

Carrie Morey – CEO Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit

Jim Plamondon – CEO of Roy Rogers Restaurants

Alex Smith – CEO of Atlas Restaurant Group

Ed Herr – President and CEO of Herr’s Food Inc.

Jennifer Cue – CEO of Jones Soda Company

Brad Sterl – CEO and President of Rustic Crust and American Flatbread

Mark Murrell – CEO of Get Maine Lobster

Michael Dorf – CEO and Founder of City Winery

Amy Lacey – CEO and founder of Califlour Foods

Giovanni Quattrone – CEO of Paolo Rovagnati US Black Label Line

Melissa Elders – CEO and Founder of Nibble+squeak

Joan Verratti – CEO and President of Pollyodd

Sheila G Mains – CEO & Founder of Brownie Brittle and author of “Butter and Chocolate”

Rom Krupp – Founder and CEO of OneDine

Jonathan Tammara  – CEO of San Bernardo Ice Cream

Bobby Chez – CEO of Bobby Chez Restaurants and Crab Cakes Products

Jason Scott – CEO and Founder of The Taco Truck

Kevin Duffy – CEO and co-founder of CideRoad Organic Switchel

Chef Ray Sheehan – CEO and Founder of BBQ Buddha

Mark Callazzo – CEO of Alpha Funding Solutions

Jiwon McCartney – CEO of Culinary Fight Club

Rocco Chima – CEO and Founder of Fuel Restaurants

Bjorn Oste – CEO and Founder of Good Idea Drinks Inc.

Michael Sparks – CEO and Founder of UGK – Underground Kitchen

Amanda Russell – CEO and Founder of FitStrongandSexy.com

Denise Fuchs – CEO and Founder of Bloombaes

Chris Maynes – CEO and Founder of Whole Hog Café

Jim Adams – CEO and Founder of Levante Brewing

Christophe Hervieu – CEO and Founder of Simply Beyond Foods

James Caverly – CEO and Founder of Booskerdoo Coffee & Baking Co

Becky Billingsley – CEO of Bondfire Media Relations & Consulting

Marie Thorpe – CEO of The Pierogie Kitchen

Zachary Marcus Cesare Harris – CEO of Evoo4Everyone.com Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Susan Peirce Thompson, Ph.D – CEO of Bright Line Eating and author

James Zeleniak – CEO of Punch Media

Tracy Laster – CEO of Soundwavez Radeo Music Group

Ray Sheehan – CEO of Nylon Agency

Jen Chiou – CEO of CodeSpeak Labs

Matt Sisson – CEO of Ghost Scream Hot Sauce

Rich Schramm – CEO and Founder of iGotThis

Jim Murphy – CEO of Sports Betting Experts

Dr. Rubina Tahir – CEO at Rubina Tahir Chiropractic, LLC

Julia Bernadsky – CEO and Founder of Untamed Hearts Jewelry

Cade Courtley – CEO and Founder of Victory Coffees, television host on Spike TV – The Sportsman Channel – Discovery Channgel, actor, contestant on “Shark Tank”, and a former US NAVY SEALs

Dr. John Douillard – CEO & Founder of LifeSpa.com, Director of Player Development and nutrition advisor for the NBA, and author of several books

Tamar Lowell – CEO of Access Culinary Trips

David Roddenberry – CEO of HealthyWage

Keith Krem  – C.O.O. of AFP Industries/KLYR Rum LLC

Jesse Morgans – Whole Food Markets Mid-Atlantic region President of Prepared Food

Patrick Conlin – President of Wayback Burgers

Alison Ball Kilmer – President of TuneGO Music Group and YouTuber Ali in the Valley

Mike Ammirati – President of Ammirati Coffee

Jason R Sturgeon – President of the Philadelphia Homebrew Club

Bob Trudnak – President of Marketing at The BBQ Guru and owner of BBQ Bob’s Hav’n a BBQ

Luke Darnell – President of the Mid Atlantic Barbecue Association and winner of 2016 World Food Championships “BBQ Divsion”

Michael Chait – President of The Greater Atlantic City Chamber

Wil Levins – President of the Gloucester City Democrat Club

Tom Spagnola – Senior Vice President of CheapOair.com

Neil Patel – Regional VP of operations for Bertucci’s

Michael Ungaro – Vice President of San Pedro Fish Market and Restaurant and cast of Kings of FI$H web series

Jim Magner – Vice President of Sproud US and Explore Cuisine

Anne Dinshah – Vice President of American Vegan Society and author

Nick Yates – Chairman of Reis & Irvy’s

Luke Holden and Ben Conniff  – co-founders of Luke’s Lobster

Susan Everett Gravely – Founder and the CEO of VIETRI and author

Steve Luttmann – Founder/CEO of Hercules Mulligan’s Rum & Rye

Cole Glass – Founder and creator of Hero Bread

Daniel Leader – Founder of Bread Alone Bakery and award winning author

Andrea Correale – Founder of Elegant Affairs Off Premise Catering & Event Design and considered the caterer to the stars

Adam Fleischman – Founder of Umami Burger, 800 Degrees Pizza, and author

Jenn Segal – Founder of popular blog “Once Upon A Chef”

George Martorano – Founder of Hip Hemp Café in Philadelphia, PA

Sean Folkson – Founder of Nightfood

Rod Silva – Founder of Muscle Maker Grill

Suzy Chase Osborne – Founder of TheGrooveRadio.com, DJ, podcaster, and former radio personality and cookbook publicist

Brandi Shine Doming – Founder of blog The Vegan 8 and author

Anne Gannon, CPA, – Founder of The Largo Group

James S Tonkin – Founder and President of Healthy Brand Builders

Matt Bennett – Founder of Dreams Aren’t This Good Salsa

Jeff Belonger – Founder & President of Myphillyalive.com

Denise Cerreta (Founder) and Bob Pearson, Chair and Executive Director of One World Everybody Eats

Andrea Ross – Founder of Journeys Within and Director of Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel USA

Chef Craig Shelton – Founder of King’s Row Coffee and a James Beard Foundation Award Winner

Paul Green – Founder of School of Rock and The Paul Green Rock Academy

Chef Angela Garbacz – Founder of Goldenrod Pastries and author

Kendra Arnold and Marisa Sweeney – Founders of organizers of New Jersey VegFest & Sprout Everywhere Events

Chris Becker – Founder of Better Rhodes

Steve Mangano – Founder and designer of CurEat APP

Maria Campbell – Founder of Cooks Who Care

Marcos Espinoza – Founder of Side Project Jerky

Jeff Lincoln – Founder of Passero’s Coffee Roasters in Philadelphia, PA

Vasudha Viswanath – Founder of We Ate Well and author

Jan and Marsh Mohktari – Founders of Gray Whale Gin

Richard Massi – President and Co-Founder of Fight On Makenna Foundation

Steven Cook – Co-Founder of CookNSolo Restaurant Group and award winning co-author of cookbooks

Michelle Schwegmann – Co-Founder of The Herbivore Clothing Company

Tony Salvatore – Co-Founder Genuine Hanks Beverages, partner, and Chief Customer Officer

Lindzi Shanks – Co-Founder of XO Marshmallow

Ross Flynn – Co-Founder of Maestros’ Sauce Co.

Norma and Trevor Timm – Co-founders and Co-CEO’s of TNT Spices

Björn Steinar Jónsson, Saltverk’s – Founder of Saltverk

Kjartan Gíslason – Founder of Omnom Chocolate

Rowena Scherer – Founder of eat2explore and author

Rob Wasserman – Founder of Philly Burger Brawl and owner of Rouge in Philadelphia

Marie Dobson – Senior Brand Manager of San Giorgio Pasta

Izabella Brooks – Brand Manager of Victoria Fine Foods

Chas Kürtz – Public Relations Manager for Auntie Anne’s Pretzels

Jennifer Hastings Boes – Director of Marketing Communications and Media Relations for Greater Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau

Adam Hobler – Head of Marketing for Trilliant Food and Nutrition

Karen Lee – Vice President of Strategic Communications of Hope for Warriors

Tim Herlihy – Ambassador for Tullamore Dew

Courtney Osgood – Head of Communications for Cozymeal

Jamie Purviance – Weber Spokesperson and Grill Master

Robin Morris – Executive Director of the Garces Foundation

Pete Palladino – Director of Restaurant & Hotel Operations NJ Fearless Restaurants

Rachel Dinbokowitz – Public Relations Manager of Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

Erik Andersson – Brand Ambassador for Hendrick’s Gin produced by William Grant & Sons

Darby Hughes – Brand Strategy Director & Trends Expert for Quench Agency (Pavone)

Patricia Capri – Brand Representative Bindi Dessert USA

John Wheeler – PA Brand Manager for River Horse Brewing Co.

Tom Hendricks – NJ Brand Manager for River Horse Brewing Co.

CJ O’Fria – Brand Representative for Faber Easy Drinking Liquors Craft Spirits

Bill Truxell – Executive Secretary of PA Veggies

Rebecca O’Leary – Executive Director of EPABID

Karen Page – author named by Food & Wine to have written one of the best cookbooks of all time

Julia della Croce – Team member of America’s Test Kitchen, cookbook author, and journalist

Hsiao-Ching Chou award-winning food journalist, a cooking instructor, and member of the James Beard Foundation cookbook committee

Rae Katherine Eighmey – author of “Stirring the Pot with Benjamin Franklin: A Founding Father’s Culinary Adventures”

Teri Turner – author and founder of blog nocrumbsleft

Amy Strauss – author “Pennsylvania Scrapple: A Delectable History” and food and drink writer

Tara “Teaspoon” Bench – Author and former Food Editor of Martha Stewart Living

Chef Dan Kluger – author and Chef/owner of Loring Place in Greenwich Village NYC

Executive Chef Robert Newton – author and Chef at Gray & Dudley in Nashville, Tennessee

Ryan Grim – Editor of ExtraCrispy.com and author

Eve Turow-Paul – author

Michelle Smith – author and blog The Whole Smiths

Craig Tabor – author A.K.A Egg Head Craig

Chef Richard L. Ingraham – author, owner of Chef RLI, LLC a private chef company, and he is Dwyane Wade & Gabrielle Union’s private chef

Neha Khullar – author, as well as founder of FoodMoodz and Global Foodie Citizen

Mark C. Stevens – author and DGA 1st Assistant Director of movie Dallas Buyers Club, Netflix’s Beasts of No Nation, and Beyoncé’s Lemonade video

Mareya Ibrahim – chef, author, holistic nutritionist, and award-winning entrepreneur

Gabrielle Langholtz – Author and Director of Culinary Projects at the The Vilcek Foundation

Ryan Alvarez and Adam Merrin – authors and founders of blog Husbands that Cook

Cassy Joy Garcia – author and Founder of food blog Fed and Fit

Jeff Hertzberg – New York Times bestselling author

Elisa Costantini – author of Italian Moms books and kitchenware products

Carey Jones – freelance writer specializing in food, drink, and travel

John McCarthy – Mixologist and author

Jeremy Scheck – ScheckEats influencer and author

Danielle Acken – author

Lea Dixon – ThePlatterGirl influencer and author

Craig Carlson – New York Times bestselling author

Robyn Eckhardt – author, food and travel journalist, and founder of EatingAsia Blog

Janet Fletcher – author, cheese columnist, and weekly blog Planet Cheese

Danielle Centoni – James Beard Award-winning food author, editor, and writer

Matt Moore – author of “The South’s Best Butts

Brittany Williams – Author and blog InstantLoss.com

Kayla Cappiello – author

Stacey Mei Yan Fong – author

Josh Hunt – author

Molly Gilbert – author

Lauren Thomas – author and popular lifestyle blogger

Susan Herrmann Loomis – award-winning France-based author

Erin James – Editor-in-chief of CIDERCRAFT Magazine and Sip Northwest Magazine, and author of “Tasting Cider”

Megan Giller – author, food writer, editor, and chocolate enthusiast, and her work has been published in the New York Times, Slate.com, Zagat, Food & Wine, and Modern Farmer

Chef Christine Flynn – Author and celebrity chef

Deepa Thomas – author of “Deepa’s Secrets: Slow Carb New Indian Cuisine”

John Holl – author of “Dishing Up New Jersey” and former reporter for NJN News

Stephen Ritz – author of “THE POWER OF A PLANT: A Teacher’s Odyssey to Grow Healthy Minds and Schools”

Chef Farhana Sahibzada author of “Flavorful Shortcuts to Indian/Pakistani Cooking”

Melissa Coleman – author and founder of blog The Fauxmartha

Yasmin Fahr – Author and columnist for SeriousEats

Andrew Scrivani – Author and food photographer for The New York Times

Chef Todd Richards – author, James Beard nominee, and owner of Richards’ Southern Fried – Atlanta, GA

Tracey Medeiros – author, freelance food writer, food stylist, and recipe developer and tester

Chef Danielle Alvarez – author of ‘Always Add Lemon’

Reshma Shah, MD – author ‘Nourish: The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide’

Brian Theis – author of ‘The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love’

Joshua David Stein – author and food writer

Andre Darlington – award winning author, beverage columnist, and restaurant critic

Grace Lin – New York Times Best Selling Author

Chef Suzanne Barr – Author

Vasanti Bhadkamkar-Balan – author and blogger of Signature Concoctions

Elisa Spungen Bildner – author

Revital Shiri-Horowitz – author

Heidi Vukov – cookbook author of “Boujour Y’all”

Kurt Beecher Dammeier – author and owner of Beecher’s Handmade Cheese and Beecher’s Handmade Cheese in New York City and Seattle

Kate Butler – #1 Best Selling and international award winning author, speaker, and mindset strategist

Elizabeth Minchilli – author and Italy tour guide

Robert Bradley – author Eating Peru: A Gastronomic Journey

Linda Skeens – author and a.k.a Linda Skeens Blue Ribbon

Jennifer E. Gaddis – author of “The Labor of Lunch”

Cynthia Stevens Graubart – James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and contributor to Southern Living magazine

Bailey Ruskus – Chef Bai, author, holistic nutrition, and health coach

Kevin Vaughn – Author with pen name PNT GVN

Renata Lubinsky – author of “Around Seattle in 80 Dates”

Bridget Thoreson – author

Vicky Kuperman – international award winning comedian and author of comedic novels

Isabella Patrick – author of “How to Spy on your Neighbor”

John C. Bednar – author of “The People’s President: In the Nation’s Service”

Chef Eddie Hernandez – cookbook author and owner of James Beard nominated restaurant Taqueria del Sol

Demet Güzey – author of “Food on Foot: A History of Eating on Trails and in the Wild

Nicole Blum – author of Ciderhouse Cookbook

Elizabeth DeRosa – author of “Finding the Way”

Emily Paster – author of Food Swap: Specialty Recipes for Bartering, Sharing & Giving

Lori Rice – IACP award winning author

Laurel Randolph – blogger and author

Irene Levy Baker – author and owner of Spotlight PR Philadelphia

Kevin J. Wilson – author and Host of Dining on a Dime

Barbara Pleasant – author of “Homegrown Pantry”

Michael Gabriele – freelance reporter and author

Becky Selengut – private chef and author

Cindy Buckstein Silvert – Author of Hungry Love Cookbook

Paula Hartman – author of A Month of Sundays

Richard DuBois – author of Monster Patrol

John Nastav a.k.a author pen  name; I. M. Waiting for book  “In Thy Mothers Honor”

Venus DeMarco – author, motivational speaker, and health coach

Larry Jorgensen – author of The Coca-Cola Trail People and Places in the History of Coca-Cola

Liz Crain – author of Dumplings Equal Love

Emmanuel Laroche – author of ‘Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door’

Carly Knowles, MS, RDN, LD – author of ‘The Nutritionist’s Kitchen’

Brian Westbrook – Eagles Hall of Fame running back for the Philadelphia Eagles

Glen Macnow – legendary Philadelphia area sports writer/radio personality

Marilyn Russell – iconic Philadelphia radio broadcaster on 98.1 WOGL FM

Scott Cronick – host of “Off The Press with Scott Cronick” on News Talk 1400 WOND

Joe Vallee – WTXF FOX 29 sports reporter and author of “Snow on the Barb Wire”

Joe Massaglia – host of Joe’s Table for 2 on WOND 1400AM Atlantic City, NJ

Hadas Kuznits – reporter and food personality for KYW Newsradio 1060 Philadelphia

Jacqueline Rupp – editor of Philly Weekly

Anastasia Barbalios – managing editor Philly Weekly

Whitney Ullman – Good Day Philadelphia on Fox 29 and GoToWhitney.com

Erica Bauwens – Editor South Jersey Magazine, Suburban Family Magazine, and South Jersey Biz

John Howard-Fusco the nightlife correspondent for Courier Post

Pete Thompson – Comcast SportsNet anchor

Dan Weckerly – Communications Manager of Crave Magazine PA

Zach Brown – Digital Marketing Manager of Visit Valley Forge

Chef James Hennessey – Executive Chef of the Philadelphia Eagles by Aramark

Executive Chef Kenny Hicklin – Bear Creek Mountain Resort Director of Food and Beverage

Executive Chef Oliver Munguia – named one of the Top 15 Chefs in Philadelphia

Chef Clark Gilbert – Culinary Director of White Dog Café

Executive Chef Will Savarese – Robert’s Steakhouse of Atlantic City, NJ

De’Bronya Hodges aka #ChefDee305 – DJ Khaled personal chef

Executive Chef Robert Bennett – Classic Cakes

Chef Hiram Quintana – Winner Best Sous Chef in the World 2016 by World Food Championships

Chris Endrikat – Owner/Head Brewer of New Ridge Brewing Company

Chef Varnana Beuria – Owner of Chhaya Cafe in Philadelphia, PA

Executive Chef Jenn Grosskruger – Ocean Prime Philadelphia

Executive Chef Justin Womack of Del Frisco’s Grille

Jim House – Pitmaster\Owner of Pork Island BBQ

Bill Gillespie – bestselling author and pitmaster of Smokin’ Hoggz BBQ

Paula Stachyra – author ‘Wing Crush: 100 Epic Recipes for Your Grill or Smoker’

Ed Crochet – Executive Chef for Rat’s Restaurant at Grounds for Sculpture

Chef Matthew Kern – two-time James Beard Foundation Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic Semifinalist

Chef Matthew Gentile – Panorama Restaurant in Philadelphia, PA

Chef Scott Schroeder – Part owner of Hungry Pigeon – Philadelphia, PA

Chef Pat O’Malley – Part owner of Hungry Pigeon – Philadelphia, PA

Chef David Wiederholt – owner/operator of David & Sons 322 BBQ

Chef Anthony Bonett – Executive Chef of Moshulu Philadelphia

Chef Georgeann Emma Leaming – Culinary Director and Executive Chef of Foodie Hall in Cherry Hill, NJ

Chef Chris Daugherty – Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa

Chef Lucmann Pierre – International award winning chef

Chef/Owner Philip Manganaro – Park Place Café & Restaurant – Merchantville, NJ

Executive Chef Michael Giampa – Renault Winery Resort

Chef Jezabel Careaga – Owner/Chef Jezabel’s in Philadelphia, PA

Michael H. O’Halloran – owner/chef of Bistro 7 Philadelphia

Dmitry Rodov – owner/chef of Duet Restaurant NYC

Steve Raab – co-owner Local Smoke BBQ

Chef Jeff Gilham – RiverPark Pub, Gloucester City NJ

Chef Bobby Saritsoglou and Christina Kallas-Saritsoglou – Owners of Stina Philadelphia and Philly AIDS Thrift

Executive Chef Enrico Botto – Botto’s Italian Line Restaurant in Swedesboro, NJ

Pastry Chef Clarice Lam – owner of The Baking Bean

Tom Bera – pitmaster/owner of Philly Blind Pig BBQ

Chris Sussman – a.k.a. The BBQ Buddha

Chef Christopher Czarnecki – owner of The Joel Palmer House Restaurant – Dayton, OR

Chef Robbie Jester – Chef/Partner of Full Circle Food and Great Big Jerk

Al Achilles – chef/owner of Grabbe’s Seafood Restaurant and Crab House & New Jersey Shellfish

Michael Tuono – chef/owner T&N HomeMade Kitchen and the Jeet Mobiles Kitchen

Marc Grika – Chef/Owner of Flannel in Philadelphia, PA

Ed Willis – pitmaster/owner of Lumpy’s BBQ, Blackwood, NJ

Chef Richard Himes – owner of Plenti Grand Cafe & Catering

Chef Adam Volk – owner of Redcrest Fried Chicken

Glenn Gross – pitmaster/owner of Fat Jack’s BBQ

Executive Chef Bill Murphy – Earl’s New American at Peddler’s Village in New Hope

Lee Chizmar – chef/owner of Mister Lee’s Noodles at Easton Public Market and BoLete Restaurant in Bethlehem, PA

Meghan Lee – Owner of Heirloom restaurant in Lewes, DE

Chef Dane DeMarco and Sierra Lander – Owners of BurgerTime in Audubon, NJ

Ryan Donohue and Andrew Pilalides – Co-Owners/Operators of Rocco’s Italian Sausages & Philly Cheese Steaks in Lawnside, NJ

Tim Flank – owner of Philly to Table

Galen Thomas – Owner of Cloud Cups Gelato

Peter Tong – chef/owner of Dump-N-Roll

Phillip Mannery – chef/co-owner of Dump-N-Roll

Gil and Manuela Airends – chef/owners of Puyero Venezuelan Flavor

Chef Ralph Patrick Fernandez – chef at Autograph Brasserie – Wayne, PA

Chef Arjun Thakar and Vaishal Soni – owner of Masala Kitchen

Chef John Stewart – owner and Executive Chef of Kitchen 519 in Glendora, NJ

Chef Josh Sauer – Avenue in Long Branch, NJ

Chef Xavier Vance – owner of Vance Events Chicago

Chef Kiki Aranita – Volver Philadelphia

Chef Josh White – White Dog Cafe Wayne

Chef Jason Dubin – The Oaklyn Manor Bar

Chef Terrick Dorsey

Chef Hugo Campos – NBC News and NBC News Latino recognized

Chef Holly Wagner

Michael Sultan – chef/owner of Revolution Taco

Chef Paul Watterson – The Fanwood Grille in Fanwood, NJ

Chef Christina Martin – owner of Cooking To Nourish

Chef Philip Petitt – Chubby’s 1 ½ Hearth Steakhouse in Gloucester City, NJ

Jim Malaby – chef/owner of BluePlate in Mullica Hill, NJ

Chef Alexander Yoon – Chef and Owner of Little Fish BYO in Philadelphia, PA

Chef Kathy Gold – owner of In The Kitchen Cooking School in Haddonfield, New Jersey

Aaliyah Thomas and Omar Campbell – Co Owners of Jamrock Reggae Soulfood in Clementon, NJ

Richard Dolson – chef/owner of Tavern on the Edge and Dolson Family Catering

Jenna Kisby – baker/owner of Kizbee’s Kitchen

Scott Smith – Business partner of The Soup Bar in Palmyra, NJ

Chef Brion Shreffler – FoodJunkets.com and a regular at Garage Philly

Chef Seadon S Shouse – Halifax Restaurant in Hoboken, NJ

Tim Monkman – Pitmaster of Monkman’s BBQ

Chef Renee Weigel – Chef for Cozymeal Philadelphia

Angelo Lutz – Chef and Owner of Kitchen Consigliere Café

Chef/Owner Justin Coleman – Bake’N Bacon in Philadelphia, PA

Executive Chef Shannon Johnson -Sodexo USA Food Services at Lions Gate CCRC

Jim Hasson – Comedian, podcaster, and Chef for many Philadelphia area restaurants

Mani Thillai – Chef at Karma Restaurant & Lounge, Old City Philadelphia, PA

Chef Christopher Siversen – owner of Maritime Parc and BURG New Jersey

Reuben Harley – A.K.A – “Big Rube” – Part Owner of Mitchell and Ness, Celebrity Pop Up Chef, and Fashion Blogger for “Street Gazing”

Executive Chef Baleegh Munir – Brio Tuscan Grill South Jersey Locations

Chef Christina Martin – Named Influential Philadelphia Vegan Chef

Rob Lucas – Owner of Donkey’s Place in Camden, NJ and was named as having the best cheesesteak in America by Anthony Bourdain on show “Parts Unkown”

Keith Gallo – owner of Tony G’s Pub & Eatery – Eagleville, PA

Mark Wilson – Owner of Wilson’s Restaurant & Live Music Lounge in Hi-Nella, New Jersey

Mariano Mattei – owner of Mattei Family Pizza that was named best pizza in Philly 2017

Dave Goldman and Tom Revelli Jr. – owners of Urban Village Brewing Company

Lee and Elaine Lawley – Owners of Delco Dills

Anthony Notarfrancesco – Owner/GM of SouthHouse Restaurant in Philadelphia, PA

Chris Parsons – Owner of Waffles4Tourette’s

Gregory Conocchioli – owner of Gregory Benjamin Artisan Preserves and Marmalades

Doug Hager – owner Brauhaus Schmitz – Philadelphia, PA

Alex & Stavros Vasiliadis – owners of Bodega Bar & Kitchen in Philadelphia, PA

Frank E. Olivieri – Owner of The Original Pat’s King of Steaks – Philadelphia, PA

John Bucci – owner of John’s Roast Pork – Philadelphia, PA

Daniel Love – Owner of In Your Service Events and catering consultant for Di Bruno Bros

Tom Monahan – owner of Chubby’s 1 ½ Hearth Steakhouse and Max’s Seafood Café

Joe Petrucci – owner of The Tasting Room by JPM Catering in Ardmore, PA

Vernon Rochester – owner of Rochester’s Barbecue & Grill in Lawnside, New Jersey

Aaron Anderson franchise – owner of four The Original Hot Dog Factory restaurants in Philadelphia

Kory Aversa – owner of Aversa PR & events

Mario Ferraiolo – owner of Dolcissimo Desserts

Tim Lu the co-owner of Glu Hospitality Group

Chef William Beck – owner of Beck’s Cajun Café – Philadelphia, PA

Melanie Tatasciore – owner of Shanty on 19th – Allentown, PA

Anthony Bellapigna – owner of the Fellini Cafe of Media, Ariano, and Irpino Gelato Bar

Jackson Fu – owner of Dim Sum House by Jane G’s – University City – Philadelphia, PA

Lisa Howard-Fusco – Owner of Creative Living Writing and Consulting

Corey and Sara Meyer – Owners of Little Bird Kitchen

Mike and Lisa Spinelli Lorenzo – owners of Lorenzo’s CAFE Espresso Ristorante Italiano

Austin McGrath and Jerome Donovan – owners Plough & the Stars in Philadelphia, PA

Justin Weathers – owner of The Bercy, Al Pastor, and Stove and Tap

David Marks – Franchisee owner of six Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que of America, Inc.

Charisse McGill – Owner/Producer of Lokal Artisan Foods Group, LLC

Deb Lutz – owner of B.good Philly and South Jersey

Michael Cappelli – owner of Pizzeria Cappelli and Cappelli Brothers Cigar Company

Elenida Hazizi – Owner of Caffè Ida in South Philly

Chris Mazzone and Chris Burke – co owners of Eight and Sand Beer Co. in Woodbury, NJ

Marvin & Jess Graaf – owners Pizzeria Nonna, Cresheim Valley Grain Exchange, Falls Taproom

Cassie Hepler – owner of ExplorePhilly and Explore-nj.com and freelancer for The Philly Record

Anthony Hamilton Russell – owner of Hamilton Russell Vineyards in South Africa

Dave Wilby – Owner of Dawson Street Pub

Sarah Doheny – owner of YUBPR

Michael Johnigean – part owner of Mad Rex Restaurants

Vito Lasprugato – Owner of Warrior Gyms

Jill Gilber – owner of Gilber Travel and decorated Food Recipe Competitor

Theo Pham – Owner of BO NE Vietnamese Restaurant – Woodbury, NJ

Nhan Truong – Owner of Viet Pho in Deptford, NJ

Darnell Hicks – owner of PartyNerdz

Donato Marino and Lisa Marino – owners of D and L Coffee Service Inc.

Florian Furxhiu – owner of Illegal Tacos and Mediterranean Café both in Philadelphia, PA

Salvatore Lo Piccolo – owner of SMC Fuels and Piccolo Joe Coffee Bar

Michael Mastrocola – owner of Mastrocola Famous Philly Roast Pork

Erin Frombach – co owner of Summit Cakery & Cafe in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey

Christopher Mullins – owner of McGillin’s Olde Ale House

Jon Henderson – owner of Good Time Tricycle Productions

Dominick (Sonny Boy) Leuzzi – co-owner of Stogie Joe’s Tavern

Mark Rossi – owner of A Taste of Philly – Ice Cream Parlor/Coffee Shop

Jesse McDonald and Cole Forrest – owners of New Wing Order – Memphis, TN

Madura Sotolongo – owner of The Chai Bar – Philadelphia, PA

Natasha Bhalla – owner of Prana Wellness & Health

Micheal Van Houten – owner of Bottled Thyme

Joseph Schultice – Owner of Nick’s Bar and Grille in Old City Philadelphia

Francis Schott and Mark Pascal the owners of Stage Left Steak: A Contemporary American Steakhouse & StageLeftWineShop.com in New Brunswick, New Jersey

Eric Keiles – owner of Silence Dogood’s Tavern

Anthony Roebuck and Donald Stevenson – owners of Chic-A-Delphia Chicken Burger

Adam and Shelly Zensinger – owners of June Allan

Jeff Belonger – owner of Myphillyalive.com and Social Media Strategist at Jeff Belonger – Social Media/Marketing/Branding

Joseph Hagan – owner of “The Original Soupman” soups

Bill Zimmerman – Owner of Philly Bite Magazine Blog and Indie Philly Radio

Sue Katein, Carole Algier, and Kathy Lanyon – owners of Full Spirited Flavours – Liqueur Cakes

Robert Napoletano – Part-Owner of Springfield Pasta Company and Napoletano Brothers

Tiffany Nicole – owner of Sweet Tees Treats, LLC

Mike Traud – Drexel University Center for Food and Hospitality Management Program Director

Ian Beutler – Director of Dinner Detective Philadelphia

Tamas Szene – Director of Restaurant Operations for Fearless Restaurants

Christopher Santalla – Director of Operations for Oldestone Steakhouse

Jorg Limper – Isleta Resort and Casino’s Food and Beverage Director

Ben Fileccia – Director of Operations & Strategy for the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association

Pam Zenzola – Executive Director of East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID)

Adam Leiter – Executive Director of East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID)

Anthony Torcivia – Director of restaurants for Cantina Los Caballitos, Cantina Dos Segundos, Royal Tavern, and Triangle Tavern

Job Itzkowitz – Executive Director, Old City District

Marie Suvansin – Assistant Executive Director of Ardmore Initiative

Chef Justin Vignola – Swiss Farms Director of Fresh Food

Kate Johnston – Sales Director for Virginia Distillery Company

Joe Tacynec – Visit Valley Forge marketing creative director

Christine Fares Walley – Marketing Director for Lions Gate CCRC

Len Boris – Director of Beverages for Fearless Restaurants

Michele Tartaglione – State Fair Group Director

Mary Ann Milner – American Red Cross Eastern Pennsylvania Region Director

Larry Sieg – Director of Marketing for CRDA

Chris Dougherty – Director of Sales at Downeast Cider House for the Mid Atlantic region

Jessica Jenkins – Director of Marketing & Communications for FCM Hospitality

Mike Tidwell – Director of Sales & Marketing for Seaview Dolce Hotel – Galloway, NJ

Andrew Hueston – Restaurant Aleksandar‘s Company Director

Mauri Berno – Fogo De Chao Philadelphia General Manager

Jeff Schroth – General Manager at NJ / PA Crab Du Jour USA

Jon Garrett – General Manager of Wild Wing Cafe – Barrington, NJ

Justin Ferrarella- General Manager of Sussex County Miners

Jessica Nartey – General Manager of Big Red Pedal Tours Philadelphia

Ettore Ceraso – General Manager of Rosalie Restaurant in Wayne, PA

J Mario Chiong – Tropicana Atlantic City Resort and Casino’s Food & Beverage Manager

Alex McNeil – Expedition Staff Manager for Quark Expeditions

Nick “Bravo” DiGuglielmo – Senior Nightlife Manager of Caesars Entertainment

Richard Roy – General Manager of Eagle Aruba Resort & Casino

Rob De Bekker – General Manager of Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Spa

Domenick Crimi – General Manager of Cappuccio’s Meats – Philadelphia, PA

Andrew Thulin – General Manager of Daddy O Hotel and Restaurant

Kristen Plotts – General Manager of Brio Tuscan Grill South Jersey Locations

Bob Brumale – manager of The New Meadowlands Market

Eli Chatham – Food and Beverage Manager Christmas Village Philadelphia

Grace Gosnar – Marketing Coordinator for Craft Concepts Group

Kevin Callaghan – Senior Sales Manager at Hotel Ivy in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Enrico Marchionni – East Coast sales manager for Toschi Vignola

Fatima Heyward – marketing manager of Appel Farm Arts & Music Center

Tobias Fischer – German American Marketing, Inc. PR & Social Media Manager

Bill Schmidt – Regional Sales Manager of Dr. Smoothie

Wei Lin – Assistant Manager of Chubby Cattle Philadelphia

Cara Clarkson – Manager of Guest Services for The The Rimrock Resort Hotel – Banff, Canada

Julia Lee – manager of Bam Bam Kitchen in Ardmore, PA

David “Rev” Ciancio – Hospitality Marketing and Demand Generation Consultant

Hayley Humphries – Senior Animal Care Manager at Bird Kingdom Niagara Falls

Sara Howanski – Business Development Manager of REX

Gordana Kostovski – Bar manager at Volver

Chris Baltz – Entertainment Manager at Mad Rex – Philadelphia, PA

Merrilee Jacobs – Co-producer of “Eating You Alive” Documentary

Jessica Formicola – Creator of Savory Experiments

Taylor Kredatus – Senior Engineer at WildfireRadio and WIP 94.1FM

Mario Cerrito III – Director of “Deadly Gamble”, “The Listing”, “The Philly Offensive”

John DiRenzo – Actor and guest host on QVC

Cory Kastle – independent wreslter for ECWA

Nikole Platenecky – actor and Gloucester Catholic Junior Senior student

Dan Lorenzo – musician for band Vessel of Light

Will McCarry, Lonnie Southall, Mike Pingley, and Jackson Wright –  Band “Wylder”

Hannah Jo – UK music artist with single “Closer”

Nancy Sirianni – singer, songwriter, actor and producer

Blaine Heinonen and Sarah Anne Wolff – band Pretty Gritty

Brian Gerard – Powerhouse Eatery and organizer Bluzin in the Catskills – White Haven, PA

Dan Lorenzo – band member for Vessel of Light

Will McCarry – singer for band Wylder

Patrice Hawthorne – lead singer of Patrice & The Show

Jessica Hickey Kiefer – Sales and Event Planner for Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House – Philadelphia, PA

Christina Rodriguez – Fogo De Chao Philadelphia Customer Service Representative

Nathan Marshall – wine aficionado and blogger http://nathantm.com and YouTube

Angela Ficco – of 33rd Street Hospitality Group

Russ Hazzon – Master KCBS Judge.

Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat – BiteMeMore.com

Adam McKenzie – creator of This Jew Can Que

Stu Gordon – event organizer for Philly Kosher BBQ Hava NaGrilla Smoke BBQ Festival

Robin Shreeves – Mother Nature Network

James Pappas – Philadelphia Cheesesteak Adventure

Michael Fagan – Host of online talk show Waiter Nation

Ron Sullivan – host of Corner Pub Sports and operator of Corner Pub Kitchen

Kevin Gross – Fat Jacks BBQ

Vanessa Rivers and Rebecca van Dijk – Blogger for WeAreTravelGirls.com

Barry Galasso – culinary educator at Camden County Technical Schools

Marilyn Johnson – PhillyGrub Blog

Adam Horvath – Blogger of Foodigenous

Krystal Pleasant – The Chef’s Publicist

Miles Moser – The Brooklyn Brewery

Michael Greger – publicist at Profile Public Relations

Hudson Austin – The Wine Merchant

Mark Matthews – 42Freeway Blog

Penny Greenberg – of C-CAP Careers through Culinary Arts Program

Lea Thierman and Natalie Jensen – Bloggers for Philmytummy.com

Jenna Horton – Hostess at Viet Pho in Deptford, NJ

Jimmie Lee AKA “The Jersey Outlaw”.

Michelle Lee Sozerman – Bartender and VIP nightlife consultant

Jim Jenkins – Philadelphia’s 10,000 American Flags Initiative

Dwight Furrow – Edible Arts

John Cohl – goodwill ambassador for Philly Mobile Food Association

Michael Murphy – The Dude Hates Cancer – Philadelphia, PA

Tricia Yeo – Food Bank of South Jersey Healthy Living initiative program coordinator

Chetna Macwan – blogger Spice Culture Blog

Amanda Hafto – contributor for PhillyBite Magazine and owner of blog Haftoeat.com

Julie Taylor – Lead Naturalist for Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company

William Knowles of “Around Town” on Bluejeanfood.com

Coach Nate Jones Jr. – Lawrence Public High School – 2016 High School Football Coach of the Year named by NJ.com, High School Sports on NJ.com, and The Times of Trenton

Steve “Gene” Crawford

Amaris Pollock – contributor for blog Philly Grub and photographer

Liz Burkholder -nutrition assistant for the Food Bank of South Jersey

Lauren Biddle, Big Al, Jamiel, and Mo Hall of Just Grubbin Blog and show on WildfireRadio

Sandy Fulton – A.K.A the Porkanizer, BBQ Competition Organizer, Secretary for the Board of Directors, and Chairperson on the Sanctioning and Banquet Committees for the Kansas City Barbeque Society

Jessica Clegg – organizer for Made on American Street: BBQ & Homebrew Fest Philadelphia’s Fishtown section

Dan Schulz and Jennifer Davis – Hosts of Banned Camp Podcast

Jerry and Judy Franklin – residents of Lions Gate CCRC

Sophia Rose Monk – Monkman’s BBQ helper

Dennis Pellegrino – Captain of Murray Comic Club

Derek Timm Jr. – Greatest son in the world

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