2026 Featured Chefs
Esther Ha
Esther Ha
Esther Ha
Chef de Cuisine
The Stanwich Club
Career highlights: Rising Star Chef 2023 from Star Chefs, winner Steelite’s Art of Plating Award 2023 for NYC; began career at Cafe Boulud; until recently Executive Chef at Momofuku Ko which holds two Michelin stars and three stars from the New York Times.
Alex Lee
Esther Ha
Esther Ha
Executive Chef
Liberty National Golf Club
Career highlights: Former Executive Chef at Restaurant Daniel for more than a decade, during which time the restaurant earned a four-star review from the New York Times; previously at Le Cirque, Arzak in Spain, Dal Pescatore in Italy, and Alain Ducasse at Louis XV in Monte Carlo. Twice nominated, Ja
Executive Chef
Liberty National Golf Club
Career highlights: Former Executive Chef at Restaurant Daniel for more than a decade, during which time the restaurant earned a four-star review from the New York Times; previously at Le Cirque, Arzak in Spain, Dal Pescatore in Italy, and Alain Ducasse at Louis XV in Monte Carlo. Twice nominated, James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: New York City. Until recently Executive Chef at Alpine Country Club in Demarest.
Adam Pawlak
Denny Santiago
Denny Santiago
Chef/Owner
Egg & Flour Pasta Bar
Career Highlights: Best known nationally for his television appearances on Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen: Knives Out, which he won, as well as Super Chef Grudge Match, Beat Bobby Flay and Hell’s Kitchen 19, Adam’s special focus is on high-end Italian cuisine with a lot of French influences. His popular f
Chef/Owner
Egg & Flour Pasta Bar
Career Highlights: Best known nationally for his television appearances on Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen: Knives Out, which he won, as well as Super Chef Grudge Match, Beat Bobby Flay and Hell’s Kitchen 19, Adam’s special focus is on high-end Italian cuisine with a lot of French influences. His popular fast casual pasta bar, Egg & Flour, is a landmark in Milwaukee’s trendy Bay View neighborhood. Proud son of the city, he has won the Milwaukee’s Best Chef award 5 times.
Denny Santiago
Denny Santiago
Denny Santiago
Executive Chef
The Union League Liberty Hill
Career Highlights: Chef Denny Santiago is the Executive Chef at Union League Liberty Hill where he leads a dynamic team in crafting exceptional menus that showcase seasonal ingredients, modern techniques, and a deep commitment to hospitality and mentoring. His career experience encompasses the
Executive Chef
The Union League Liberty Hill
Career Highlights: Chef Denny Santiago is the Executive Chef at Union League Liberty Hill where he leads a dynamic team in crafting exceptional menus that showcase seasonal ingredients, modern techniques, and a deep commitment to hospitality and mentoring. His career experience encompasses the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, the renowned El Bulli, more than a decade at the prestigious Union League of Philadelphia, and his very own Marquis by Denny Santiago.
2026 Featured Sommelier
Steven Dougherty
Director of Food and Beverage
Bedford Golf and Tennis Club
Career Highlights: Steven Dougherty began his wine and hospitality career at Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard and Cornell University in the Finger Lakes before training under Master Sommeliers Christopher Bates and Dustin Wilson. After earning his Certified Sommelier credential, he gained
Director of Food and Beverage
Bedford Golf and Tennis Club
Career Highlights: Steven Dougherty began his wine and hospitality career at Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard and Cornell University in the Finger Lakes before training under Master Sommeliers Christopher Bates and Dustin Wilson. After earning his Certified Sommelier credential, he gained experience at acclaimed New York restaurants including The NoMad, Eleven Madison Park, and La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels. As Corporate General Manager, he helped open the award-winning Box House Events and MADRE restaurant in Brooklyn. He now serves as Director of Food & Beverage at Bedford Golf & Tennis Club.