b'ANDY HUSBANDSTremont 647 & Sister Sorel | BostonIn 2010, Andy celebrated the 14th anniversary of his acclaimed restaurant Tremont 647 and the 10th anniversary of his popular caf Sister Sorel. Hes also currently at work on his second cookbook, Brunch. A masterof adventurous American cuisine, the Seattle native has received local and national praise, and even showcased his talents on the hit TV show Hells Kitchen in 2009. When hes not in the kitchen, Andy can be found on the competitive barbecue circuit with his team iQUE BBQ (sponsored by Harpoon Brewery, 2009 World Champions). He has been honored as Chef/Restaurateur of the Year by hunger-relief organization Share Our Strength, with which he has worked closely for the past 20 years.tremont647.comRICK MOONENRick Moonens rm seafood | Las Vegas Rick Moonen has devoted his career to being Americas top culinary advocate for sustainable seafood. A native New Yorker, he graduated first in his class from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, in 1978. He apprenticed at LHostellerie Bressane in Hillsdale, NY, working side by side with Chef Jean Morel. In February 2005, Rick opened Rick Moonens rm seafood at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. The multilevel restaurant offers regional coastal favorites, a world-class raw bar, and inventive tasting andla carte menus. When not behind the stove, Rick can be found traveling throughout the U.S. educating about the dangers of over-fishing and the importance of ocean conservation.rmseafood.comBRIAN POORPortland City Grill | Portland, ORBrian Poor grew up in the farmland of eastern Washington state. The sharing of meals around the family table helped inspire his interest in food. That interest took him to culinary school and then out to seek his fortune as a chef. He worked in some of Seattles coolest restaurants, which resulted in a performance at the James Beard House in New York City. Brian also spent seven years behind the microphone with his food talk show The Poor Mans Kitchen on Seattles KOMO Newsradio. Today, as director of culinary for Portland City Grill, one of the West Coasts busiest restaurants, he creates new and exciting menu items featuring local, sustainable ingredients.portlandcitygrill.comKENT RATHBUNAbacus, Jaspers Restaurants, Rathbuns Blue Plate Kitchen, Zea WoodFire Grill | Texas After rising rapidly through the ranks of some of the worlds finest restaurants, Kent Rathbun continues to demonstrate his culinary skills not only with the expansion of restaurant concepts but also with his new product line, Kent Rathbun Elements. Kent has created an astounding culinary legacy in Texas and has thrived on the national scene. He has cooked at the James Beard House in New York on several occasions and has been nominated four times as the James Beard Foundations Best Chef: Southwest. In 2008, Kent and his brother Kevin defeated Bobby Flay in a culinary battle on Food Networks Iron Chef America.kentrathbun.com228'