Donald Barickman, Executive Chef/V.P. of Hospitality Management Group, Charleston, S.C.
Michael Symon, Chef/Owner, Lola, Cleveland, OH
Martin O'Dowd, President and Chief Operating Officer, Rainforest Cafe, Minneapolis, MN
Karen A. Brennan, Vice President, Marketing, Coco's Bakery Restaurant, Irvine, CA
Vincent Scotto, Chef, Fresco, NYC