Chef James Harris - Zynodoa

Chef Harris is an enthusiastic advocate of the local food movement. While his elegant and creative dishes win high praise, Chef Harris is careful to make sure that his ingredients remain true to their roots. After stints near Washington DC and Dallas, TX, he is thrilled to be working in the heart of the agriculturally-rich Shenandoah Valley.

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Chef David Hamilton - Stonewall Jackson Hotel & Conference Center

David Hamilton has cooked for celebrities such as Martha Stewart, Rolling Stone Keith Richards, actress Glenn Close, and former President Ronald Regan. Today he cooks for guests at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel & Conference Center in historic Staunton.

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Chef Ubon Vourtom - Ubon Thai Victorian Restaurant

Ubon was born in Nakonsawan City, Thailand as the oldest girl of 9 children.  Early in life she realized that it was dependent upon her to help her family by providing inspiration and support.  She began by helping her mother in the kitchen and at and at age 7, took her skills outside the home to the gates of Udon Tannie Airbase selling grilled chicken to the GIs who would frequent her little wooden cart. 

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Chefs Ron Bishop, Terry Holmes & Dave Jenkins - Mill Street Grill

In March of 1992 Ron Bishop and Terry Holmes opened the Mill Street Grill. At the Mill Street Grill we try to balance good quality food with fast fun efficient service, all in the rustic confines of a turn of the century flourmill.

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Chef Nicholas Parish - Mockingbird Artisan Fare & Roots Music

Chef Nicholas has been published in a variety of regional and national newspapers and magazines. Now residing in the Shenandoah Valley, he works his culinary magic at Mockingbird, wowing the customers with his classical approach to modern cuisine, using only the finest local ingredients.

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Chef Chris Hollinger & Chef Hans Hoffman- Downtown at The Clock Tower

We believe that quality is our most important ingredient. We are dedicated to providing you with a flavorful and quality experience, genuinely caring and timely service, moderate prices, and most of all - appreciation of your patronage!

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Chef Giancarlo Gnali - Giancarlo Fine European Pastries

Giancarlo’s talents are prodigious, for six years he was executive assistant Pastry Chef at the Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia. He served as sous chef and pastry chef at Keswick Hall and presently owns and operates Giancarlo Fine European Pastries in Staunton, Virginia.

Brian Wiedemann - George Bowers Grocery

I believe strongly in localized, energetic neighborhoods and the independent businesses that serve those residents. George Bowers Grocery is anti-big box and pro-people!

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Linda Taylor - Cranberry's Grocery & Eatery

I like working with whole foods – and turning them into something that is not only delicious, but also good for your body.

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Mary Beth Harris & Kelly Seymour - The Darjeeling Cafe

The Darjeeling Cafe offers a smile, fabulous service, a wide array of world class beverages including over 100 teas, beers, and wines, and excellent food that focuses on providing the areas vegans and vegetarians with plenty of options and culinary creativity.

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John C. Huggins, Jr. - Shenandoah Pizza

I prefer a slow-burning coal grill and food cooked with a Southern flair.

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