2025 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. Now Executive Chef at Cabot, based at Cabot Citrus Farms.
Alex Lee
Esther Ha
Esther Ha
Executive Chef
Alpine Country 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 Bea
Executive Chef
Alpine Country 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. Now Executive Chef at Alpine Country Club in Demarest.
Bryan Noury
Bryan Noury
Bryan Noury
Founder
In-House Hospitality
Career highlights: The Nomad Hotel alongside Chef James Kent during which time it was named one of the top 50 Best Restaurants in the World; time at The Old Homestead, Restaurant Daniel, Cafe Boulud, Le Bernardin, Piccoline, and Eleven Madison Park. Most recent effort is MADRE, which received a Michelin Plate in
Founder
In-House Hospitality
Career highlights: The Nomad Hotel alongside Chef James Kent during which time it was named one of the top 50 Best Restaurants in the World; time at The Old Homestead, Restaurant Daniel, Cafe Boulud, Le Bernardin, Piccoline, and Eleven Madison Park. Most recent effort is MADRE, which received a Michelin Plate in the 2020 Guide. A highly active supporter for the USA's Bocuse d’Or Culinary Team.
Adam Pawlak
Bryan Noury
Bryan Noury
Chef/Owner
Egg & Flour Pasta Bar
Career highlights: Adam Pawlak was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in an Italian family jump started his love of food and cooking from a very young age. Adam has worked in restaurants all over the city, ranging from classic American, Italian, international, and world cuisine. His specialt
Chef/Owner
Egg & Flour Pasta Bar
Career highlights: Adam Pawlak was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in an Italian family jump started his love of food and cooking from a very young age. Adam has worked in restaurants all over the city, ranging from classic American, Italian, international, and world cuisine. His specialty is high-end Italian cuisine with a lot of French influences. Working in different cities and traveling often, Adam learned techniques and influences from around the country. Working through the ranks early on, Adam has had every position in the restaurant industry to inevitably bring him to owning multiple locations of his popular fast casual pasta bar, Egg & Flour. He also does high-end private classes, events, in home, and off-site corporate events for hire.