Guests
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Jeff Alworth
Beer Writer
Award-winning writer and podcaster, Beervana Blog.
Author of:
The Beer Bible
Cider Made SimpleThe Secrets of Master Brewers
The Widmer Way
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Michael Alberty
wine columnist & journalist
Wine columnist, The Oregonian.
Freelance wine journalist.
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Annette Alvarez-Peters
Wine Buyer + Educator
Founder, annette a.p. Wine & Spirits Consultant.
Advisory Board Member + Mentor, Wine Unify Foundation.
Former Assistant VP + General Merchandise Manager, Beverage Alcohol Department, Costco Wholesale.
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Matthew Amster-Burton
Writer & comedian
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Philippe André
Sommelier + Wine Professional
Private Client Director, Folio Fine Wine Partners.
U.S. Brand Ambassador, Charles Heidsieck Champagne.
Communications Director, Ferrari Club of America.
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Heather Arndt Anderson
Food Writer, Recipe Developer, & Culinary Historian
Garden expert, Sunset magazine.
Botanist + food journalist.
Author of:
Chillies: A Global History (Edible)
Breakfast: A History (The Meals Series)
Berries: A Global History
Portland: A Food Biography (Big City Food Biographies)
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Dave Arnold
Culinary Technology Author
Culinary technology author + beverage expert.
Associate Dean, Culinary Technology at the International Culinary Center.
Founder, the Museum of Food and Drink.
Proprietor, Booker and Dax, a food science development company.Author of:
Liquid Intelligence: The Art & Science of the Perfect Cocktail
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Eric Asimov
Wine Critic
Wine critic, The New York Times.
Author of:
How to Love Wine: A Memoir and Manifesto
Wine with Food
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Greg Astley
Director of Government Affairs
Director of Government Affairs, Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association (ORLA).
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Mattie John Bamman
Lifestyle Journalist
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Dr. Reva Barewal
Prosthodontist & Entrepreneur
Founder of Savorease, Prosthodontist, and french culinary chef.
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Penelope Bass
Senior Editor
Senior Editor, Imbibe Magazine.
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Sara Bir
Food Writer
Food stylist, writer, and blogger at Sausagetarian.
Author of:
The Fruit Forager’s Companion
Tasting Ohio
The Pocket Pawpaw Cookbook
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Connie Blumhardt
Publisher & Author
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Jay Boberg
Music Executive & Winemaker
Co-founder of IRS Records and head of MCA/Universal.
Co-owner, Domaine Nicolas-Jay.
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Jean-Charles Boisset
Vintner + Chief Farming Officer
Proprietor, Boisset Collection.
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Jon Bonné
Wine Critic + Writer
Managing editor, RESY.
Wine consultant, JetBlue Airways.
Wine critic + writer.Author of:
The New California Wine
The New Wine Rules
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Bianca Bosker
Author & Writer
Contributing writer at The Atlantic.
Author of:
Cork Dork
Original Copies
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Tiquette Bramlett
President + Founder
President, Compris Vineyard.
Founder, Our Legacy Harvested.
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Elaine Chukan Brown
Wine Writer & Educator
Founder, Hawk Wakawaka Wine Reviews. Indigenous mentor and educator.
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Anna Brittain
Sustainability Advocate
Executive Director, Napa Green.
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Jen Bryman
President of Heart Creative
President + Cofounder, Heart Creative.
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Lucy Burningham
Certified Cicerone
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Kyra Bussanich
Television Personality
Gluten-free baking expert and four-time winner of Cupcake Wars on the Food Network.
Owner, Kyra’s Bake Shop.Author of:
Sweet Cravings
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Anna-Christina Cabrales
Sommelier & Wine Educator
Founder of Sommation. Education and Innovation Manager, Independence Wine & Spirits.
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Elias Cairo
Salumist
Salumist and owner of Olympia Provisions.
Author of:
Olympia Provisions
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Matthew Card
Creative Director
Creative Director, Recipes & Products, Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street. Recipe developer and food writer.
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Laura Catena, MD
Winemaker
Managing director, Bodega Catena Zapata.
Founder, Catena Institute of Wine.
Author of:
Vino Argentino: An Insider’s Guide to the Wines and Wine Country of Argentina
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Mimi Casteel
Regenerative Agriculture Leader & Winemaker
Winemaker + proprietor, Hopewell Wine.
Viticulturist.
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Danielle Centoni
Writer, Editor, Recipe Developer
James Beard Award-winning food journalist, cookbook writer, and recipe developer
Author of:
Mother’s Best: Comfort Food That Takes You Home Again
The Sugar Cube: 50 Deliciously Twisted Treats From the Sweetest Little Food Cart on the Planet
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Marcia Chatelain
Author & Distinguished Professor
Distinguished Professor of history and African American studies, Georgetown University.
Winner, 2021 Pulitzer Prize in History.
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Rev. Christopher Carter, PhD
Professor, Pastor, & Author
Assistant Professor of Theology and Religious Studies, the University of San Diego.
United Methodist Pastor.Author of:
The Spirit of Soul Food
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Paul Clarke
Writer
Executive Editor of Imbibe magazine
Author of:
The Cocktail Chronicles
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Katherine Cole
Host of The Four Top
Executive Producer of The Four Top, wine journalist, and Communications Director for Vin Agency.
Author of:
Sparkling Wine Anytime
Rosé All Day
How to Fake Your Way through a Wine List
Complete Wine Selector
Voodoo Vintners
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Julia Coney
Wine Writer
Contributing Editor at VinePair.
Founder of Black Wine Professionals.
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Liz Crain
Author & Fermentation Expert
Author and Founder of the Portland Fermentation Festival.
Author of:
Food Lover’s Guide to Portland
Dumplings Equal LoveCo-author of:
Grow Your Own
Toro Bravo
Hello! My Name is Tasty
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Jami Curl
Author & Candy Maker
Author, blogger, and former owner of QUIN Candy
Author of:
Baking Gold
Candy is Magic
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Lynne Curry
journalist & cookbook author
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Isis Daniel
Wine Consultant + Content Creator
WSET Level 3 wine consultant.
Social media influencer.
Host, The Millennial Somm Podcast.
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Tove Danovich
Journalist
Food and agriculture journalist.
Author of:
The food truck industry is booming – and so is food truck crime
How Restaurants Helped American Women Get the Vote
Ending Sexual Harassment in Restaurants Means Changing Service Culture
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Camas Davis
Author, Founder, Educator, & Butcher
Food writer.Author of:
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Christian DeBenedetti
Writer
Author and writer, Founder and Head Brewer of Wolves & People Farmhouse Brewery, Correspondent for Outside Magazine, Editorial Director of Weekly Pint.
Author of:
Beer Bites: Tasty Recipes and Perfect Pairings for Brew Lovers
The Great American Ale Trail: The Craft Beer Lover’s Guide to the Best Watering Holes in the Nation
Christian DeBenedetti On Opening A Brewery
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Roxy De La Torre
Freelance Reporter & Producer
Award-winning bilingual reporter and producer. Founder of Somos Media.
Formerly at at Oregon Public Broadcasting and Univision, covering stories en Español.
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Juno DeMelo
Health & Wellness Writer
Writer for publications such as Bon Appétit, The New Yorker, Vogue, and NPR.
Author of:
The “clean eating” rules to follow – and break
Hot Tip: Fermented hot sauce is bubbling up at restaurants
Power couples
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Erin DeJesus
Lead Editor
Lead Editor at Eater.com.
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Fernando Divina
Author & Chef
James Beard award-winning cookbook author.
Partner, Director, + Principal Consultant, divinAmerica.
Author of:
Foods of the Americas: Native Recipes and Traditions
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Hillary Dixler Canavan
Restaurant Editor
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Moira Donegan
Journalist
Columnist, Guardian US.
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Ashley Duchemin
Writer, Editor, & Audio Producer
Print Media Manager at Winning Mark. Former Managing Editor and Production Manager at Bitch Media.Author of:
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Erica Duecy
Wine Writer
Chief Content Officer, Pix Wine.
Author, Bottle Service.Author:
Storied Sips
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Sophie Egan
Author & writer
Food and health writer. Founder of Full Table Solutions. Former program director at The Culinary Institute of America.
Author of:
How to Be a Conscious Eater
Devoured
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Curt Ellis
Filmmaker, FoodCorps Founder
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Ted Farthing
President of Fresh & Wild
Owner and President of Fresh & Wild.
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Nick Fauchald
Writer & Editor
Founder and Publisher of All Day Media. Publisher of Short Stack Editions. Former Creative Director of Little Sous.–Co-Author of:Cocktail Codex: Fundamentals, Formulas, Evaluations
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Beth Federici
Filmmaker
Documentary filmmaker, producer, and director.Director of:
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Alice Feiring
Wine Writer
James Beard Award-winning wine writer.Author of:
Natural Wine for the People
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Dana Frank
Wine Director & Author
Wine director and owner of Bar Norman.
Named “Sommelier of the Year” in 2015 by Food & Wine and a “Sommelier to Watch” that same year by Bon Appétit.
Co-author:
Wine Food: New Adventures in Drinking and Eating
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Channing Frye
Vintner + NBA Champion
Founder, Chosen Family Wines.
NBA Champion.
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Roxane Gay
Author & Advice columnist
Author.
Contributing op-ed writer, The New York Times.Author of:
Hunger
Ayiti
An Untamed State
Bad Feminist
Difficult Women
World of Wakanda
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Vanessa García Polanco
Research & Writer
Federal Policy Director, National Young Farmers Coalition.
Farming Opportunities and Fair Competition Committee Co-Chair, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition.
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Zach Geballe
Wine Writer & Podcast Host
Wine writer.
Host + Producer, the VinePair podcast.
Founder, Disgorged Wine.
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Virginia Gewin
Science Journalist
Award-winning journalist covering food security, climate change, and biodiversity for publications such as Nature, Science, and Modern Farmer.
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Tara Gomez
Winemaker & Wine Consultant
Co-Founder and Co-Winemaker, Camins 2 Dreams. Winemaker, Kitá Wines.
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Jeff Graham
Wine Blogger
Co-Founder, Sparkling Winos.
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Laura Louise Green
Spirits Educator & Licensed Professional Counselor
Founder, Healthy Pour.
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Jacob Grier
Mixologist/Pundit
Beverage consultant and policy journalist.
Author of:
Cocktails on Tap
The Rediscovery of Tobacco
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Cristina Gonzales
Winemaker
Winemaker + Founder, Gonzales Wine Company.
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Tahiirah Habibi
Founder + Sommelier
Founder + CEO, The Hue Society.
Cofounder, Roots Fund Initiative.
Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 Tastemaker, 2020.
Sommelier.
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Nancy Singleton Hachisu
Author
Food journalist + educator.
Author of:
Food Artisans of Japan
Japan: The Cookbook
Preserving the Japanese Way
Japanese Farm Food
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Marnie Hanel
Journalist
Journalist for publications such as The New York Times Magazine and Vanity Fair.
Author of:
The Picnic
The Campout Cookbook
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Mea Hassell
Writer
Writer and cooking instructor
Co-Author of:
Good Food, Great Medicine
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Miles Hassell
Physician
Physician.
Clinical instructor.
Founder, Integrated Medicine Program at Providence Cancer Center.
Co-founder, Comprehensive Risk Reduction Clinic.Co-Author of:
Good Food, Great Medicine
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Lee Hedgmon
Distiller & Brewer
Professional distiller and brewer. Owner of The Barreled Bee. Founder of the SheBrew festival. Distiller at Freeland Spirits.
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Christina Henry de Tessan
Publisher & Author
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships for Girl Friday Productions.
Author of:
Forever Paris
Expat: Women’s True Tales of Life Abroad
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Alexis Hillyard
Body Diversity Blogger & Youtuber
Creator of Stump Kitchen Blog and Stump Kitchen Youtube Channel.
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Soleil Ho
Restaurant Critic
Restaurant critic, The San Francisco Chronicle.
Host, the Extra Spicy podcast.Co-author of:
Meal
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Maggie Hoffman
Journalist
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Sheri Hood
Winemaker & Music Executive
Winemaker and proprietor, The Pressing Plant
Former band manager and head of the American branch of the British record label 4AD
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Martha Holmberg
Writer and Cookbook Author
Cookbook author, former CEO of the IACP, founding Editor-in-Chief and publisher of Fine Cooking magazine.Co-author of:Author of:
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Rebecca Hopkins
Wine Communicator
Founder, A Balanced Glass. Vice President of Communications, Folio Fine Wine Partners.
Author of:
Turn a winery story into effective marketing
The challenges of working with wine
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Cathy Huyghe
Journalist & Media Professional
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Ben Jacobsen
Founder
Owner and Founder, Jacobsen Salt Co.
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Rowan Jacobsen
Author & Journalist
James Beard award-winning journalist.
Author of:
The Essential Oyster
Apples of Uncommon Character
American Terroir
Fruitless Fall: The Collapse of the Honey Bee
A Geography of Oysters
Shadows on the Gulf
The Living Shore
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Erin James
Author & Editor
Marketing & Media Manager, Ascend Hospitality Group.
Author of:
Tasting Cider
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Dr. Greg Jones
Vineyard Climatologist & CEO
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Michael Juergens
Master of Wine Candidate + Entrepreneur
Co-Founder, Bhutan Wine Company.
Co-Founder, SoCal Rum.
Master of Wine Candidate.
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Lissa Kane
Chef
Executive chef for Root Whole Body and Blossoming Lotus
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Karen Karbo
Writer
Novelist and nonfiction writer.
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Stevie Kim
Italian Wine Expert & Educator
Managing Director, Vinitaly International. Founder, Vinitaly International Academy. Creator and General Manager, OperaWine. General Manager, wine2wine. Founder, Italian Wine Podcast. Creator, Italian Wine Book. General Manager, 5StarWines. Founder, Italian Wine Academy.
Author of:
Italian Wine Unplugged Grape by Grape
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Christopher Kimball
Founder & Author
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Crystal King
Novelist & Professor
Social Media Professor, HubSpot Academy.
Author of:
The Chef’s Secret
Feast of Sorrow
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Heather Kintler
Chef
Chef and Partner, Normandie.
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Andrew Knowlton
Editor
Editor-at-Large + former Deputy Editor, Bon Appetit. Winner of the James Beard Award for Food Blog (2009).Author of:
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Kate Koo
Sushi Chef
Chef and owner, Zilla Sake.
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Andy Kryza
Journalist, Educator, & Sensory Expert
Journalist & former Senior Editor, Thrillist.
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Miguel de Leon
Wine Director & Writer
Wine Director, Pinch Chinese. Winner of the MICHELIN Guide’s New York Sommelier Award. Resource council member, Hue Society. Editor, Disgorgeous. Advisor, UC Davis Viticulture & Enology Program – Critical Wine Studies.
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Ed Levine
Food writer and Founder
Founder, Serious Eats. Host, Special Sauce podcast.
Inductee, the James Beard Foundation’s Who’s Who of Food & Beverage in America.Author of:
Serious Eater
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Jill Lightner
Writer
Columnist, CiderCraft Magazine. Contributor, The Seattle Times.
Author of:
Scraps, Peels, and Stems: Recipes and Tips for Rethinking Food Waste
Mason Bee Revolution
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Kristofor Lofgren
Founder & CEO
Founder & CEO, Sustainable Restaurant Group.
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Michelle Lopez
Blogger
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Miguel Lopez
Wine Professional
Founder + education committee member, AHIVOY.
Owner, Red Dirt Vineyard Management + Winemaking.
Board Member, Oregon State Board of Agriculture.
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Reyna Lopez
Executive Director
Executive Director, Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN).
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J. Kenji López-Alt
Culinary Consultant, Chef & Author
Culinary Advisor, Serious Eats.
Food Columnist, The New York Times.
Former Partner & Chef, Wursthall.Author of:
The Food Lab
Every Night is Pizza Night
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Claudia Lucero
Cheesemaker
Founder & CEO, Urban Cheesecraft.
Author of:
One-Hour Cheese
One-Hour Dairy Free Cheese
Instant Pot Cheese
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Paul Mabray
Wine Industry Digital Futurist
CEO, PixWine. Wine blogger.
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André Mack
Sommelier + Winemaker
Founder, Maison Noir Wines.
Author of:
99 Bottles: A Black Sheep’s Guide to Life-Changing Wines
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Karen MacNeil
Wine Writer + Educator
Wine writer + educator.
Winner of every major wine award given in the English languageAuthor of:
The Wine Bible
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Ivy Manning
Cookbook Author
Food and travel author and contributor to Cooking Light, Clean Eating, and Fine Cooking.
Author of:
Instant Pot Miracle
Instant Pot Italian
Easy Soups from Scratch with Quick Breads to Match
Weeknight Vegetarian
Better from Scratch
Crackers & Dips
The Farm to Table Cookbook
The Adaptable Feast
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Jahdé Marley
Wine Consultant + Writer
Wine + spirits consultant.
Community organizer.
Writer.
Founder, By the Hand.
Founder, ABV.
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Sarah Marshall
Entrepreneur
Owner of Marshall’s Haute Sauce.
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Sarah Masoni
food scientist
Director, Product & Process Development Program, Oregon State University’s Food Innovation Center.
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Mike Matyjewicz
Wine Blogger
Co-Founder, Sparkling Winos.
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Amanda McCrossin
Sommelier + Content Creator
Sommelier.
Social media influencer.
Wine consultant.
Host, Wine Access Unfiltered.
Content creator.
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Harold McGee
Food Science Expert
World-renowned food science expert. Former columnist, The New York Times.
Author of:
Nose Dive
Keys to Good Cooking
On Food and Cooking
The Curious Cook
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Rob McMillan
Wine-business analyst
Founder & EVP, Silicon Valley Bank Wine Division.
Author of:
Silicon Valley Bank’s annual State of the Wine Industry Report
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Chase McPeak
Editor
Senior copywriter & editor, Preferred Hotels & Resorts. Freelance writer. Former Associate Editor of Lifestyle at The Manual.
Author of:
Is This the Best Pot Roast Recipe Ever?
12 Best Shaving Creams for the Closest Shave Possible
Lab Series’ New Oil Control Grooming Line Prevents Summer Sheen
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Jim Meehan
Mixologist
Author and mixologist, winner of the James Beard Foundation Award for Beverage Book and Outstanding Bar Program.
Author of:
The PDT Cocktail Book
Meehan’s Bartender’s Manual
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Peter Meehan
Food Writer
Former editor of The Los Angeles Times food section.
Author of:
Tu Casa Mi Casa (Contributor)
Power Vegetables!
101 Easy Asian Recipes
Momofuku: A Cookbook
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Jordan Michelman
Beverage Journalist
Beverage journalist, founder, and editor of Sprudge. Winner of the 2020 James Beard Foundation journalism award in the “Wine, Spirits, and Other Beverages” category.
Author of:
The New Rules of Coffee
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Peter Miller
Author
Author and owner of Peter Miller Books
Author of:
Lunch at the Shop
Five Ways to Cook Asparagus (and Other Recipes)
How to Wash the Dishes
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Esther Mobley
WINE CRITIC
Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle.
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Carlo Mondavi
Vintner + Chief Farming Officer
Co-Founder + Chief Farming Officer, Monarch Tractor.
Co-Founder + Vintner, RAEN Winery.
Co-Founder, Sorì della Sorba Winery.
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Kelly Montoya
Founder & CEO
Founder and CEO, Little Sous and Scout Story Lab.
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Bonnie Frumkin Morales
Chef & Author
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Diane Morgan
Cookbook Author & Food Writer
Award-winning cookbook author, culinary instructor, and restaurant consultant.
Author of:
Salmon: Everything You Need to Know
Roots: The Definitive Compendium
Delicious Dips
The Thanksgiving Table
Pizza
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Jeffrey Morgenthaler
Bartender
Writer, award-winning bartender, bar manager at Portland’s Clyde Common and Pepe Le Moko
Author of:
Drinking Distilled: A User’s Manual
The Bar Book: Elements of Cocktail Techniques
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Julia Moskin
Food & Dining Reporter
Food & Dining reporter, The New York Times. Pulitzer Prize winner, 2018.
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Chad Murphy
Cartoonist
Professor, Oregon State University. Creator, “Lord Birthday” cartoons.
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Heidi Nestler
Fermentation Teacher
Founder, Wanpaku Nattō.
Fermentation teacher.
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Kerry Newberry
Writer
Writer and Journalist.
Author of:
One Day Guide: Portland’s Mississippi Avenue
World Class Willamette: Entrees and Enology
Merroir: Oregon’s Distinct Oysters
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Julia Niiro
Founder and CEO of MilkRun
Founder and CEO, MilkRun.
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Cynthia Nims
Author
Cookbook author. Owner, Mon Appetit.
Author of:
Crab: 50 Recipes
Oysters: Recipes that Bring Home a Taste of the Sea
Salty Snacks
Gourmet Game Night
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Cristie Norman
Sommelier & Wine Educator
Lead Sommelier, Wynn Las Vegas. President, The United Sommeliers Foundation. CEO, Online Wine Course. Winner, Wine Enthusiast’s Educator of the Year Award 2020.
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Kate Norris
Co-owner of Division Wine Making Co.
Co-owner, Division Wine Making Co. + SE Wine Collective.
Founder, I Love Gamay.
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Amanda Oborne
President + Executive Director
President + Executive Director, Oregon Entrepreneurs Network. Former Vice President of Food and Farms, Ecotrust.
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Kenneth Olson
Writer & Publisher
Co-founder and publisher, Barista Magazine.
Author of:
Sigep 2018 Breaks Records as Coffee Sector Continues to Grow
Master Q+A Continued: Colby Barr of Verve Coffee
Let’s Talk Coffee Mexico
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Ximena Orrego
Winemaker
Winemaker + Co-Owner, Atticus Wine.
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Julie O’Toole
Chief Medical Officer
Founder + Chief Medical Officer, Kartini Clinic.
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Mary Paganelli
Food Writer, Food Stylist, Chef
Communications Coordinator, Keystone-Pacific + BASICS Markets. Founder, Native Foodways Magazine. Culinary consultant.
Author of:
From I’itoi’s Garden
Food Lovers’ Guide to Tuscon
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Vitaly Paley
Executive Chef
Former Executive Chef + Restaurateur, Paley Hospitality Group. Winner of the James Beard Award for Best Chef, Northwest (2005).
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Raj Parr
Winemaker + Sommelier
Founder + Winemaker, Evening Land Vineyards.
Founder + Winemaker, Sandhi.
Founder + Winemaker, Domaine de la Côte.Co-author:
The Sommelier’s Atlas of Taste
Secrets of the Sommeliers
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Sam Parra
Winemaker
Winemaker + Owner, Parra Wine Co.
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Bronwen Percival
Cheese Scholar
Cheese Buyer, Neal’s Yard Dairy. Editor, James Beard Award-winning Oxford Companion to Cheese. Founder, The Science of Artisan Cheese Conference. Co-Founder, Microbialfoods.org. Co-Founder, London Gastronomy Seminars.
Author of:
Reinventing the Wheel
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Francis Percival
Food and Wine Writer
Food and wine editor + columnist, The World of Fine Wine.
Co-Founder, London Gastronomy Seminars.Author of:
Reinventing the Wheel
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Dan Petroski
Wine Futurist
Wine futurist.
Founder + winemaker, Massican Winery.
Food & Wine Drinks Innovator of the Year, 2022.
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Peter Platt
Restauranteur
Owner, Andina Restaurant. Expert in social entrepreneurship.
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Talia Pollock
Author, Speaker & Podcaster
Blogger + Host, Party in my Plants.
Podcast Host, Existential.
Speaker + Health Coach.Author of:
Party in my Plants
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Roger Porter
Restaurant Critic
Professor of English, Reed College. Restaurant Critic.
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Emilly Prado
Writer, Author, DJ
Freelance writer.
Author.
Co-Founder, Portland in Color.Author of:
Funeral for Flaca
Examining Assimilation
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Katie Pratt
Photography Curator
Author + photography curator.
Author of:
France is a Feast: The Photographic Journey of Paul and Julia Child
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Deena Prichep
Journalist
Print + radio journalist.
Author of:
Kachka: A Return to Russian Cooking
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Drew Prindle
Editor
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Alex Prud’homme
Journalist
Journalist + author.
Author of:
France is a Feast: The Photographic Journey of Paul and Julia Child
The French Chef in America: Julia Child’s Second Act
My Life in France
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Steven Raichlen
Author & TV Host
Journalist, lecturer, TV host, winner of 5 James Beard awards, and founder of Barbecue University.
Author of:
The Brisket Chronicles
Project Fire
Project Smoke
Barbecue Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades
The Barbecue! Bible
How to Grill
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Juan Diego Ramirez
Journalist and Producer
Multimedia producer + freelance journalist. Producer, Futuro Media. Producer + Co-Host, Racist Sandwich podcast. Contributor, Latino USA.
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Andrew Rea
Chef, Filmmaker, & YouTube Personality
YouTube personality. Creator + Host, Binging with Babish.
Author of:
Binging with Babish
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Robert Reid
Digital Nomad
Host, OETA’s Gallery America. National Geographic Travel’s “Digital Nomad.” Host + Executive Producer , “The 76-Second Travel Show” + “The Right Pants”.
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Martin Reyes
Co-Host of The Four Top + Master of Wine
Principal + Founder, Reyes Wine Group.
Co-Founder, Wine Unify.
General Manager + Winemaker, Peter Paul Wines.
Co-Host, The Four Top.
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Nikita Richardson
Food Writer + Editor
Senior Staff Editor, NYT Cooking.
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Ashley Rodriguez
Cookbook Author
Cookbook author + food writer.
Host, Kitchen Unnecessary.
Author, Fireside newsletter.Author of:
Let’s Stay In
Date Night In
Fireside
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Carla Rodriguez
Co-Owner of Beacon Hill Winery
Co-Owner, Beacon Hill Winery & Vineyard.
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Nancy Rommelmann
Author & Journalist
Journalist + book reviewer.
Co-founder, Paloma Media.Author of:
To the Bridge: A True Story of Motherhood and Murder
The Bad Mother
Transportation: Stories
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Marissa Ross
Wine Writer
Writer + Humorist.
Former Wine Editor, Bon Appétit.Author of:
Wine. All the Time
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Regine T. Rousseau
Author & Founder
Founder & CEO, Shall We Wine.
Author of:
Searching for Cloves and Lilies: the Wine Edition
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Michael Ruhlman
Writer
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Laura Russell
Cookbook Author
Cookbook author, food writer, + recipe developer.
Author of:
Brassicas
The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen
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Farideh Sadeghin
Executive Culinary Director
Executive Culinary Director, VICE Media.
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Felix Salmon
Finance Journalist + Podcast Host
Chief Financial Correspondent, Axios. Host, Slate Money + The Slate Wine Club.
Author of:
Axios Capital
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Stephen Satterfield
Sommelier & Social Entrepreneur
Founder, Whetstone Magazine. Host, High on the Hog.
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Melissa Saunders
Master of Wine + Founder
Master of Wine.
Founder, Communal Brands.
Director of Wine, The Good Goods.
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Dr. Don Schaffner
Extension Specialist in Food Science
Extension Specialist in Food Science + Distinguished Professor, Rutgers University.
Host, Food Safety Talk.
Owner, DWS Food Safety Consulting LLC.
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John Schiable
Butcher
Butcher + owner, Pasture PDX.
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Mark Lawrence Schrad
Professor + Author
Professor of Political Science + Director of Russian Area Studies, Villanova University.
Author of:
Vodka Politics
Smashing the Liquor Machine
The Political Power of Bad Ideas
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Elle Simone Scott
Culinary Producer
Culinary producer, test cook, food stylist, + TV personality, America’s Test Kitchen.
Founder + President, SheChef.
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Megan Scott
Food writer
Food writer + Recipe Developer.
Author of:
The Joy of Cooking
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Somini Sengupta
Author & Climate Reporter
International climate reporter, The New York Times.
AuthorAuthor of:
The End of Karma: Hope and Fury Among India’s Young
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Diana Snowden Seysses
Enologist + Winemaker
Enologist, Domaine Dujac, Burgundy.
Consultant, Domaine de Triennes, Provence.
Member, Porto Protocol’s Global Steering Committee.
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Khushbu Shah
Food Writer
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Behdad Shahsavari
Co-Founder + Digital Strategist
Co-Founder, Club dVIN.
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Sarah Bowen Shea
Podcaster & Author
Co-host, “Another Mother Runner.”
Author of:
Train Like A Mother
Run Like A Mother
Tales From Another Mother Runner
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Julia Sherman
Blogger & Writer
Founder, Jus Jus Verjus. Blogger, Salad For President.
Author:
Salad for President
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Alpana Singh
Restaurateur & TV Host
Owner, Terra & Vine. Host, Check, Please! Founder, AMT Hospitality.
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Sam Slaughter
Journalist & Editor
Food and Drink Editor, The Manual.
Panelist, The Manual Podcast.Author of:
Are You Afraid of the Dark Rum?
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Andrea Slonecker
Food Stylist + Cookbook Author
Food stylist, cookbook author, + former recipe editor, Kinfolk magazine. Contributor, Food & Wine.
Author of:
Wine Food
Pears
The Picnic
Beer Bites
Eggs on Top
Pretzel Making at Home
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Amanda Smeltz
Poet & Sommelier
Poet + sommelier. European Portfolio Manager + Director of Education, Coeur Wine Company.
Author of:
Imperial Bender
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Jeff Smith
Cider Maker + Author
Founder, Bushwhacker Cider.
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Michelle Smith
Cookbook Author
Cookbook Author. Host, Get Wellthy Podcast. Blogger, The Whole Smiths.
Author of:
The Whole Smiths Good Food Cookbook
The Whole Smiths Real Food Every Day
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Kathleen Squires
Food & Travel Writer
Co-Producer, America’s First Foodie.
Author of:
Coolhaus Ice Cream Book
The Journey (Digital)
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Jen Stevenson
Food & Travel Writer
James Beard Award-winning food and travel writer. Head of the Portland Picnic Society.
Author of:
The Campout Cookbook
The Picnic
Portland’s 100 Best Places To Stuff Your Faces
Portland Family Adventures
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Patrick Symmes
Journalist & Author
Author. Journalist specializing in Latin America, global environmental problems, geopolitics, and travel.
Author of:
The Day Fidel Died
Chasing Che
The Boys from Dolores
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Naoko Tamura
Chef
Owner, Shizuku.
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Sandra Taylor
Sustainability Expert & Author
Founder and President, Sustainable Business International. Founder, Fine Wine Divas. Falk Professor of Socially Responsible Business, Chatham University.
Author of:
The Business of Sustainable Wine
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Courtney Taylor-Taylor
Rock Star
Lead singer, The Dandy Warhols.
Owner, The Old Portland.
Proprietor, Chateau Taylor-Taylor.
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Tammie Teclemariam
Freelance Writer
Freelance writer.
Diner-at-Large, New York Magazine.
Contributing writer, Gawker.
Wine professional.
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Nina Teicholz
Author & Journalist
Science journalist.
Adjunct Professor, NYU’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.
Executive Director, The Nutrition Coalition.Author of:
The Big Fat Surprise
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Sofía Torres-McKay
Co-Owner of Cramoisi Vineyard
Co-Owner, Cramoisi Vineyard.
Co-Founder + Vice President, AHIVOY.
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Whitney Trotter
Registered & Licensed Dietitian
MS, RDN/LDN, RN, RYT.
Anti-racism Educator/Consultant.
Human Trafficking Activist.
Founder, Bluff City Health.
Co-Founder + Board Director, Restore Corp.
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Juan Pablo (JP) Valot
Winemaker
Co-Founder + Winemaker, Valcan Cellars.
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Cheryl Wakerhauser
Pâtissière
Owner, chef, + wine director, Pix Patisserie + Bar Vivant.
Author of:
Modern French Pastry
Petite Pâtisserie
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Hannah Wallace
Food & Wine Journalist
Freelance journalist + editor.
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Jason Wise
Filmmaker
Filmmaker.
Creator, SOMM TV + SOMM TV Podcast Network.
Host, SOMM TV Podcast.Filmmaker of:
SOMM
SOMM: Into the Bottle
SOMM 3
Wait for Your Laugh
The Delicacy
The Whole Animal
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Dr. Hoby Wedler
Chemist & Entrepreneur
Founder, Tasting in the Dark. Motivational speaker & activist.
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Carrie Welch
Portland Food Industry Leader
Co-Owner, Little Green Pickle.
Co-Founder, Feast Portland.
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Derrick Westbrook
Sommelier & Wine Culture Curator
Founder, Samples & Samples. Owner, Juice @ 1340. Former Beverage Director, Elizabeth. Little League Baseball coach.
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Molly Wizenberg
Writer, Podcaster & Restaurant Owner
Owner, Delancey + Essex.
Co-host, Spilled Milk Podcast.Author of:
The Fixed Stars
Delancey
A Homemade Life
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Laurie Wolf
Culinary Entrepreneur
Proprietor, Laurie & Mary Jane.
Author of:
Herb
Cooking with Cannabis
Marijuana Edibles
The Medical Marijuana Dispensary
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Deborah Parker Wong
Journalist, Educator, & Sensory Expert
Global Wine Editor, U.S., The Slow Wine Guide. Approved Program Provider, Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Adjunct Professor, Santa Rosa Junior College. Global Wine Editor, The SOMM Journal. Global Wine Editor, The Tasting Panel Magazine. Adjunct Wine Instructor, Cabrillo College.
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Waz Wu
Vegan Food Blogger
Director, Veganizer PDX.
Contributor, Eater PDX.
Vegan food blogger.
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Rania Zayyat
Wine Director & Founder
Founder, Lift Collective. Wine Director, Bufalina Pizza & Bufalina Wine.
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Michael Zusman
Dining Critic
Dining Critic.
Co-author of:
The Artisan Jewish Deli at Home