Chef Patrick McCurry

Professional training: Masters University of Phoenix, Bachelors Art Institute Fort Lauderdale, Associates University of Central Florida.

Significant accomplishments: worked under acclaimed James Beard winner Chef Johnny Vinczencz.

Major roles: Johnny V's, Fish, Jackson's Steakhouse and Morton's.

Chef Vicky Ardaya

Professional training: Masters of Science, Hospitality Management, Florida International University, M.Ed. Higher Education Argosy University Dallas, Bachelors in Hospitality Management at Florida International University.

Significant accomplishments: Sommelier, World Guinness producing menudo, ProStar culinary judge, San Pellegrino culinary judge, assisted top Chef Tiffany Derry

Major roles: General Manager at Edoko Sushi Omakase, Culinary Director at International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Dallas