Steve Chu is the executive chef and co-founder of Ekiben, an award-winning Asian fusion restaurant in Baltimore. Known for bold flavor and inventive cuisine, Ekiben has expanded to three locations and earned national recognition from Yelp, Travel + Leisure, Bon Appétit, Eater, Vogue, and more.

Raised in Mexico City and shaped by kitchens across India, Europe, New York City, and New Orleans, Ana Castro brings a deeply personal perspective to Mexican cuisine. She is the chef behind Acamaya and Lengua Madre, which earned national recognition from the James Beard Foundation, The New York Times, and Bon Appétit.