by Josh Munro | Mar 12, 2021 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, Amabassadors, Ambassadors Region, Ambassadors Year, Liwei Liao, North America
Liwei Liao Follow Born in Taiwan, Liao grew up in Queens, New York, and refers to himself as a self-taught fishmonger. His family had a boat out in Connecticut, and he grew up fishing. From a very young age, his father taught him how to gut and clean fish, which left...
by Josh Munro | Mar 12, 2021 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, Amabassadors, Ambassadors Region, Ambassadors Year, Jonathon Granada, North America
Jonathan Granada Follow In 2007, Chef Jonathan Granada began working at Thomas Keller’s Bouchon. After advancing up the ranks, Jonathan moved to The French Laundry in 2009 where he met Chef Timothy Hollingsworth. In 2015, Jonathan moved to LA to join Tim for the...
by Josh Munro | Mar 12, 2021 | 2021, Amabassadors, Ambassadors Region, Ambassadors Year, Jerrod Zifchat, North America
Jerrod Zifchak Follow Chef Jerrod Zifchak developed his passion for food at a very young age. When he was three years old, his family moved across the country, so his father could pursue a career as a chef-instructor at the Culinary Institute of America. Jerrod always...
by Josh Munro | Mar 12, 2021 | 2021, Amabassadors, Ambassadors Region, Ambassadors Year, Jeffrey Hansell, North America
Jeffrey Hansell Follow Chef Hansell grew up on the gulf coast of Mississippi, 45 minutes east of New Orleans. Surrounded by the commercial fishing and shrimping industry, his love of fresh ingredients and the local catch inspired him to begin a career in the culinary...
by Josh Munro | Mar 12, 2021 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, Amabassadors, Ambassadors Region, Ambassadors Year, Darren MacLean, North America
Darren MacLean Follow Chef Darren MacLean is one of Canada’s most acclaimed and outspoken chefs, restaurateurs and environmental advocates. Seeking to showcase Canada’s culinary scene to international audiences, MacLean was Canada’s sole contender and a finalist on...
by Josh Munro | Mar 12, 2021 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, Aaron Bludorn, Amabassadors, Ambassadors Region, Ambassadors Year, North America
Aaron Bludorn Follow Chef and next-generation restaurateur, Aaron Bludorn’s mission is to create meaningful experiences through food and hospitality. Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Aaron was drawn to the kitchen at an early age during his first job working...
