Expert of the Week

A South African cookbook publisher, food writer, culinary restaurant consultant and Academy Chair for the World's 50 Best Restaurants.

An award-winning author, TV host and freelance journalist based in San Sebastián, Spain. Author of two books about Basque cuisine and the host of the documentary Rioja Paired.

Steve Dolinsky is the “Food Guy” at NBC 5 Chicago, the Producer and Host of the Pizza City podcast, and the founder of the Pizza City Fest events.

An engineer, an entrepreneur, and an owner of a NY-style hotdog Tuktuk.

Eleftheria Vasiliadi is a freelance culinary photojournalist based in Athens, Greece.

A South African chef and restaurant owner in New Zealand.

A food writer and historian in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

A sommelière, mixologist, and a pioneer of cuisine-inspired cocktails.

Robert Dentice is a food, wine, and music enthusiast who splits his time between New York City and Los Angeles while traveling the world. Founder of the Rieslingstudy event series, he has a passion for German wine and a love for collecting vinyl records.

A chef based in Modena, leading Massimo Bottura’s Casa Maria Luigia and Al Gatto Verde. Co-founder of Roots Modena and the Association for the Integration of Women, offering culinary training to migrant women.

A food writer, content creator, and all-around foodie based in Malmö.

A chef, design manager, and food blogger based in Bern, Switzerland.

A food writer based in Charleston, South Carolina.

A Romanian chef and writer with nearly 30 years of experience, Adrian Hădean has been an important figure in the culinary evolution in his country, leading initiatives like Attic Lab and the Social Food NGO.

A seasoned sommelier and restaurateur, shaping Tallinn’s dining scene for over 20 years, founding acclaimed restaurants like Lore Bistro, UMA, and Lee.

Canadian chef passionate about locally farmed, foraged, and fermented foods.

Swedish restaurateur, author and food authority with a love for Asian cuisines.

Slovenian food and travel writer, and international politics journalist with a love for natural wines

Founder of Gully Burger and Tiffin, two culinary concepts focusing on Indian-inspired cuisine and burgers in Berlin.

Food writer, hospitality advocate, restaurant critic, and cookbook author based in Melbourne, Australia.