Welcome aboard S.S. Decanted: Yachty by Nature—a vintner’s tasting reception and auction where luxury meets purpose—chaired by Chuck and Vanessa Ames. Imagine yourself savoring the finest wines and gourmet delights, with the breezy beats of Yacht Rock and classic Hip Hop setting the perfect backdrop.

Enjoy an expertly curated tasting reception before raising a toast (and a paddle!) to the food and beverage industry at a seated live auction benefiting Southern Smoke Foundation. So gather your friends, dust off your captain’s hats, and join us for an inspiring celebration that toasts to resilience, community, and the power of giving back. Tickets and tables are sold out! 

Preview/Register for the Auction
Chefs - Vintner's Reception
Chefs - Live Auction + Pastry
Vintners
In-Home Chefs and Vintners
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Felipe Botero
Houston, TX
Le Jardinier MFAH
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Emmanuel Chavez
Houston, TX
Tatemó
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Mayank Istwal
Houston, TX
Musaafer
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Felipe Riccio
Houston, TX
MARCH
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Luis Roger
Houston, TX
BCN
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Will and Nichole Buckman
Spring, TX
Corkscrew BBQ
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Christina Au
Houston, TX
Blacksmith
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Sara Brook
Houston, TX
The Dessert Gallery
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Anita Jaisinghani
Houston, TX
Pondicheri Bake Lab
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Bobby Matos
Houston, TX
State of Grace, La Lucha
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Emily Rivas
Houston, TX
Josephine's
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ADAMVS
Amy Particelli, General Manager
Napa Valley, CA
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Amalie Robert Estate
Ernie Pink & Dena Drews, Winemaker & Proprietors
Willamette Valley, OR
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Aperture Cellars
Aaron Robertson, Director of Wholesale
Sonoma County, CA
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Bevan Cellars
Russell Bevan, Winemaker
Napa Valley & Sonoma, CA
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Blackbird Vineyards
Jenn Ryan, VP Membership & Operations
Napa Valley, CA
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Bricoleur Vineyards
Courtney Summers, Wine Club Coordinator
Sonoma County, CA
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Bruliam Wines
Kerith Overstreet, Winemaker & Proprietor
Sonoma County, CA
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Brundlmayer
David Blackburn, Skurnik Wines
Langenlois, Austria
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Bryant Estate
Alyssia Walden, Director of Sales & Marketing
Napa Valley, CA
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Champagne Madame Zero
Matthew Massey, Founder & CEO
Vertus, France
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Cimarossa
Daniel Hauck, VP Sales
Napa Valley, CA
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Cliff Lede Vineyards
Anne Champagne, Director of Sales, South
Napa Valley, CA
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Cristom Vineyards
Daniel Estrin, Winemaker & Vineyard Manager
Willamette Valley, OR
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Dalla Valle Vineyards
Maya Dalla Valle, Winemaker
Napa Valley, CA
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Donnachadh Family Wines
Laurie Schuur Duncan, Proprietor
Santa Barbara County, CA
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Duchman Family Winery
Drs. Stan and Lisa Duchman, Proprietors
Texas Hill Country
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Dunn Vineyards
Mike Dunn, Winemaker
Napa Valley, CA
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Emeritus Vineyards
Hilary Berkey, Inspirer of Joy
Russian River Valley, CA
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FRIAS Family Vineyard
Fernando Frias, President and CEO
Napa Valley, CA
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Flanagan Wines
Riley Flanagan, Winemaker & Proprietor
Sonoma County, CA
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Hill of Tara Wines
Danny Fay, Founder
Sonoma County, CA
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Hirsch Vineyards
Jasmine Hirsch, Winemaker
Sonoma Coast, CA
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Jonata
Natalie Vaclavik, National Sales Manager
Central Coast, CA
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Lerner Project
Brigid Babb, General Manager
Napa Valley, CA
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Matthiasson
Steve Matthiasson, Winemaker and Proprietor
Napa Valley, CA
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Morlet Family Vineyards
Armen Khachaturian, National Accounts Manager
Napa Valley, CA
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Pahlmeyer Winery
Lili Shariati, Brand Ambassador
Napa Valley, CA
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Paradigm Winery
Mary Ann Turrentine, Director of Sales & Hospitality
Napa Valley, CA
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Paul Hobbs Winery
James Watkins, Prestige Accounts Manager
Russian River Valley, CA
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Peay Vineyards
Brooke Sabel, National Sales & Marketing Director
Sonoma County, CA
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Raventos i Blanc
Beth Mosher, National Sales
Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Spain
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Revana Estate
Dr. Madaiah Revana, Founder & President
Napa Valley, CA
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Reynolds Family Winery
Cameron Reynolds, National Sales Manager
Napa Valley, CA
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Robert Mondavi Winery
Euming Lee, Director of Brand Management
Napa Valley, CA
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Robert Sinskey Vineyards
Rob Sinskey, Winemaker
Napa Valley, CA
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Sanford Winery/Domaine Jean Francois
Jenn Hawley, Central Region Manager
Santa Barbara County, CA
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Simon Family Estate
Josh Kretchmer, Director of Sales
Napa Valley, CA
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Soter Vineyards
Kurt Johnson, Director of Sales
Willamette Valley, OR
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Stout Family Wines
Guy Stout, Wine Guy
Napa Valley, CA
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The Hilt Estate
Natalie Vaclavik, National Sales Manager
Central Coast, CA
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The Mascot
Mollie Maisch, Director
Napa Valley, CA
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Turley
Tegan Passalucqua, Director of Winemaking
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Vineyard 29
Scotti Stark, Connector in Chief at Stark Advantage
Napa Valley, CA
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William Chris
Kelsey Long, South Texas Territory Manager
Texas Hill Country
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Zeitgeist Cellars
Mark Porembski, Winemaker & Proprieter
Napa Valley, CA
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Chris Bianco
Phoenix, AZ
Pizzeria Bianco
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Stephen Conklin
Houston, TX
Uchi
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Tiffany Derry
Dallas, TX
Tiffany Derry Concepts
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Terrence Gallivan
Houston, TX
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Sarah Grueneberg
Chicago, IL
Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio
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Alexandra Pena
Houston, TX
Bar Bludorn
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Ryan Pera
Houston, TX
Coltivare
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Ryan Prewitt
New Orleans, LA
Pêche
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Seth Siegel-Gardner
Houston, TX
LFG Hospitality
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Bailey Sullivan
Chicago, IL
Monteverde
Decanted: Yachty by Nature
Saturday, March 29, 2025
2:00–6:00pm
Historic Eldorado Ballroom
2310 Elgin Street
Houston, TX 77004

Welcome aboard S.S. Decanted: Yachty by Nature—a vintner’s tasting reception and auction where luxury meets purpose. Imagine yourself savoring the finest wines and gourmet delights, with the breezy beats of Yacht Rock and classic Hip Hop setting the perfect backdrop.

Enjoy an expertly curated tasting reception before raising a toast (and a paddle!) to the food and beverage industry at a seated live auction benefiting Southern Smoke Foundation. Through critical emergency relief funding and mental health resources, Southern Smoke Foundation provides a safety net to food and beverage workers nationwide, ensuring they have the support they need when times are tough.

So gather your friends, dust off your captain’s hats, and join us for an inspiring celebration that toasts to resilience, community, and the power of giving back.

In-Home Dinners
Thursday, March 27, 2025
6:30pm

Notorious Admiral’s Club Tables Only

Start off Decanted Weekend with a bespoke dining experience for 10 in your home, featuring premier chefs and a celebrated vintner of your choice.

Chris Bianco, Pizzeria Bianco – SOLD
Seth Siegel-Gardner, Local Foods Group
Terrence Gallivan
Brooke Sabel, Peay Vineyards

Tiffany Derry, Tiffany Derry Concepts – SOLD
Alexandra Pena, Bar Bludorn
Rob Sinskey, Robert Sinskey Vineyards

Sarah Grueneberg and Bailey Sullivan, Monteverde – SOLD
Ryan Pera, Coltivare
Morlet Family Vineyards

Ryan Prewitt, Peche Seafood Grill – SOLD
Stephen Conklin, Uchi
Jasmine Hirsch, Hirsch Vineyards

Desserts for all dinners by Nobie’s

 

Chefs - Vintner's Reception
Chefs - Live Auction + Pastry
Vintners
In-Home Chefs and Vintners
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Felipe Botero
Houston, TX
Le Jardinier MFAH
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Emmanuel Chavez
Houston, TX
Tatemó
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Mayank Istwal
Houston, TX
Musaafer
Chef Thumbnail
Felipe Riccio
Houston, TX
MARCH
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Luis Roger
Houston, TX
BCN
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Will and Nichole Buckman
Spring, TX
Corkscrew BBQ
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Christina Au
Houston, TX
Blacksmith
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Sara Brook
Houston, TX
The Dessert Gallery
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Anita Jaisinghani
Houston, TX
Pondicheri Bake Lab
Chef Thumbnail
Bobby Matos
Houston, TX
State of Grace, La Lucha
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Emily Rivas
Houston, TX
Josephine's
Chef Thumbnail
ADAMVS
Amy Particelli, General Manager
Napa Valley, CA
Chef Thumbnail
Amalie Robert Estate
Ernie Pink & Dena Drews, Winemaker & Proprietors
Willamette Valley, OR
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Aperture Cellars
Aaron Robertson, Director of Wholesale
Sonoma County, CA
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Bevan Cellars
Russell Bevan, Winemaker
Napa Valley & Sonoma, CA
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Blackbird Vineyards
Jenn Ryan, VP Membership & Operations
Napa Valley, CA
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Bricoleur Vineyards
Courtney Summers, Wine Club Coordinator
Sonoma County, CA
Chef Thumbnail
Bruliam Wines
Kerith Overstreet, Winemaker & Proprietor
Sonoma County, CA
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Brundlmayer
David Blackburn, Skurnik Wines
Langenlois, Austria
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Bryant Estate
Alyssia Walden, Director of Sales & Marketing
Napa Valley, CA
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Champagne Madame Zero
Matthew Massey, Founder & CEO
Vertus, France
Chef Thumbnail
Cimarossa
Daniel Hauck, VP Sales
Napa Valley, CA
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Cliff Lede Vineyards
Anne Champagne, Director of Sales, South
Napa Valley, CA
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Cristom Vineyards
Daniel Estrin, Winemaker & Vineyard Manager
Willamette Valley, OR
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Dalla Valle Vineyards
Maya Dalla Valle, Winemaker
Napa Valley, CA
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Donnachadh Family Wines
Laurie Schuur Duncan, Proprietor
Santa Barbara County, CA
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Duchman Family Winery
Drs. Stan and Lisa Duchman, Proprietors
Texas Hill Country
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Dunn Vineyards
Mike Dunn, Winemaker
Napa Valley, CA
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Emeritus Vineyards
Hilary Berkey, Inspirer of Joy
Russian River Valley, CA
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FRIAS Family Vineyard
Fernando Frias, President and CEO
Napa Valley, CA
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Flanagan Wines
Riley Flanagan, Winemaker & Proprietor
Sonoma County, CA
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Hill of Tara Wines
Danny Fay, Founder
Sonoma County, CA
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Hirsch Vineyards
Jasmine Hirsch, Winemaker
Sonoma Coast, CA
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Jonata
Natalie Vaclavik, National Sales Manager
Central Coast, CA
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Lerner Project
Brigid Babb, General Manager
Napa Valley, CA
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Matthiasson
Steve Matthiasson, Winemaker and Proprietor
Napa Valley, CA
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Morlet Family Vineyards
Armen Khachaturian, National Accounts Manager
Napa Valley, CA
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Pahlmeyer Winery
Lili Shariati, Brand Ambassador
Napa Valley, CA
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Paradigm Winery
Mary Ann Turrentine, Director of Sales & Hospitality
Napa Valley, CA
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Paul Hobbs Winery
James Watkins, Prestige Accounts Manager
Russian River Valley, CA
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Peay Vineyards
Brooke Sabel, National Sales & Marketing Director
Sonoma County, CA
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Raventos i Blanc
Beth Mosher, National Sales
Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Spain
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Revana Estate
Dr. Madaiah Revana, Founder & President
Napa Valley, CA
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Reynolds Family Winery
Cameron Reynolds, National Sales Manager
Napa Valley, CA
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Robert Mondavi Winery
Euming Lee, Director of Brand Management
Napa Valley, CA
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Robert Sinskey Vineyards
Rob Sinskey, Winemaker
Napa Valley, CA
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Sanford Winery/Domaine Jean Francois
Jenn Hawley, Central Region Manager
Santa Barbara County, CA
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Simon Family Estate
Josh Kretchmer, Director of Sales
Napa Valley, CA
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Soter Vineyards
Kurt Johnson, Director of Sales
Willamette Valley, OR
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Stout Family Wines
Guy Stout, Wine Guy
Napa Valley, CA
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The Hilt Estate
Natalie Vaclavik, National Sales Manager
Central Coast, CA
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The Mascot
Mollie Maisch, Director
Napa Valley, CA
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Turley
Tegan Passalucqua, Director of Winemaking
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Vineyard 29
Scotti Stark, Connector in Chief at Stark Advantage
Napa Valley, CA
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William Chris
Kelsey Long, South Texas Territory Manager
Texas Hill Country
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Zeitgeist Cellars
Mark Porembski, Winemaker & Proprieter
Napa Valley, CA
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Chris Bianco
Phoenix, AZ
Pizzeria Bianco
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Stephen Conklin
Houston, TX
Uchi
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Tiffany Derry
Dallas, TX
Tiffany Derry Concepts
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Terrence Gallivan
Houston, TX
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Sarah Grueneberg
Chicago, IL
Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio
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Alexandra Pena
Houston, TX
Bar Bludorn
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Ryan Pera
Houston, TX
Coltivare
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Ryan Prewitt
New Orleans, LA
Pêche
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Seth Siegel-Gardner
Houston, TX
LFG Hospitality
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Bailey Sullivan
Chicago, IL
Monteverde