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.
2026 Featured Sommelier
Steven Dougherty
Director of Food and Beverage
Bedford Golf and Tennis Club
Career highlights: Began his impressive career at the pioneering Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard in the Finger Lakes. Many of years of experience in the New York City wine world including at NoMad, La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, Hôtel Americano, Scampi’s and Room 11 Hospitality; at Bedford Golf and Tennis Club since January 2025.