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Viviani, born and raised in Florence, Italy, is best known for his participation in Bravo’s Top Chef seasons 5 and 8 – earning him the “Fan Favorite” title. His on-screen appearances and off-screen successes have propelled him to become one of the most influential culinary and hospitality names in the country. In 2005, Viviani moved to California, where he opened his first US-based restaurants – Café Firenze, Firenze Osteria, Bar Firenze and Mercato by Fabio Viviani – all in the Los Angeles area. In 2013, he teamed up with DineAmic Hospitality and launched Siena Tavern, Bar Siena, Prime & Provisions, Builders Building and BomboBar in Chicago.

Gand is a pastry chef and chef and was a co-founder and partner in the Michelin two-star restaurant, Tru, in Chicago. She hosted Food Network’s long-running show Sweet Dreams currently streaming on Discovery Plus; is the author of eight cookbooks; and worked with Julia Child on her book and PBS series, Baking with Julia. She has received two James Beard Awards, has been inducted to the American Academy of Chefs and the Chicago Chefs Hall of Fame and was schooled in Paris at La Varenne. Gand appears at many Food & Wine Festivals across the country and is a professional Pie and Food Competition Judge.

Rea is one part chef, one part filmmaker and a generous dash of irreverent YouTube personality. Self-taught both behind and in front of the camera, his channel, Babish Culinary Universe, featuring his series Binging with Babish, is enjoyed by over 9 million burgeoning chefs and foodies around the globe. The channel has expanded its initial series to include shows like Basics with Babish and Being with Babish. He recently released his first cookware line, Babish, higher-end culinary products produced by Gibson Homewares that encompass a wide range of cookware, cutlery, kitchen tools, dinnerware and serveware.

One of Abbott’s missions is to demonstrate that it’s possible – and wonderful – to have healthy and flavorful on the same plate! Having worn the hats of pastry chef, food truck operator, private-school chef, farm hand and corporate executive chef, Abbott currently brings her comprehensive background to the role of Culinary Content Manager at Sur La Table. A native Iowan who has lived in Seattle since 2002, Abbott has immersed herself in Seattle’s thriving and innovative restaurant world.

Brown is a native of Sugarland, Texas and has resided in Atlanta, Ga., for more than 18 years. His cooking roots stem back to his upbringing in Opelousas, La., where, as a young boy, his grandmother taught him how to prepare authentic creole dishes such as gumbo, beignets, boudin balls and shrimp creole. Already a trailblazer in the Metro Atlanta culinary circuit, Brown opened the doors to his highly anticipated new food concept, Creole Kitchen, which has catapulted into many successes for the chef turned restaurateur. Brown has appeared on Food Network’s sixth season of Cutthroat Kitchen and is appearing on a new show on Fox Network.

Hurt is a former teacher turned MasterChef Season 9 winner. He grew up in Louisville, Ky., with a huge influence from his late mother’s cooking inspiration. When the opportunity came to audition for MasterChef, with family support, he decided to take his chances. Months later Hurt found himself being announced by Gordon Ramsey as MasterChef Season 9 winner. It has been a rapid road ever since his win. Hurt loves incorporating his cooking skills and educational background with influencing others to have fun cooking and creating their own unique recipes through his subscription-based website.

Murphy specializes in Modern American Cuisine, bringing together flavors from all ethnicities that make up this country. She focuses on respecting ingredients for what they are and letting their pure flavors shine on the plate. Her elegant and inventive plating styles elevate her dishes to works of art. As the Season 11 winner of MasterChef, Murphy is jumping head-first into her culinary career, leaving her job as a physical therapist to focus on food full-time. Her first project will be a partnership with MasterChef and Grubhub, launching this year.