07/20 Jennifer Saenz, George Jarkesy, Steve Livigni & Daniel K. Nelson, Steve Evans

Steve Livigni & Daniel K. Nelson - "Drink, Inc"

Drink Inc. follows the eccentric adventures of Steve Livigni and Daniel K. Nelson, two of LA’s top mixologists. As the owners of some of the city’s most renowned bars, Steve and Daniel are constantly creating show-stopping cocktails that impress L.A.’s demanding foodie community. Each week, join Steve and Daniel as they visit some of the most unique restaurants to gain inspiration to help them create never-before-tasted -cocktails.

Steve Livigni is a Los Angeles-based mixologist and bar consultant overseeing the city’s top cocktail destinations. Alongside collaborator Pablo Moix, the two have opened LA hotspots: Pour Vous, La Descarga, Harvard and Stone, Black Market Liquor Bar, Blue Cow Kitchen and Plan Check, all in the past 2 years. The two also recently re-tooled the cocktail program at two Michelin star rated Melisse in Santa Monica, one of the last great fine dining restaurants in Southern California. In May 2012, two of Livigni's bars were nominated for numerous Spirit Awards at this years Tales of the Cocktail Event including Best New Bar in America and best American Cocktail Bar. Livigni appears regularly in cocktail and nightlife related media in both local and national radio, tv, print and web coverage. Livigni along side long time friend and collaborator Daniel K. Nelson will be appearing as the host and associate producer of Drink Inc on Youtube's HUNGRY channel launching in July 2012. Part teacher part student, Livigni has trained dozens of the most talented bartenders in Los Angeles while always expanding his own understanding of the history and culture of distillation and drinking. Prior to opening La Descarga in February of 2010, Livigni was an operations manager for lauded nightlife impresario Cedd Moses at 213 Inc., a long time employee of the Four Seasons Hotel chain and a brand ambassador for spirits industry leaders Bacardi, Brown-Forman and Infinium Spirits.

Since moving to Los Angeles in 2005 Daniel K. Nelson has been at the forefront of the cocktail revolution. His cocktails complement the best Los Angeles cuisine. Working in two, two Michelin star restaurants (Spago, Providence) Nelson has created a repertoire of "cocktails containing ingredients even seasoned barmen use sparingly." (LATimes). He is as comfortable crafting a Blue Blazer (circa 1890) as he is creating original cocktails that reflect modern Los Angeles.


Jennifer Saenz - Director of Marketing "Lay’s"

In 2013, the Lay’s brand will celebrate 75 years as America’s most-loved potato chip. What better way to kick off this anniversary year than by letting fans decide the brand’s next great Lay’s flavor? The best part: the fan who submits the winning flavor idea will receive $1 million in grand prize money or one percent of his/her flavor’s net sales, whichever is higher. The Lay’s “Do Us A Flavor” contest kicks-off on July 20. Fans will have the opportunity to submit flavors through early October and three finalist flavors will be fully developed by Frito-Lay’s culinary experts and introduced in the marketplace in mid-February 2013. From there, it will be up to all of America to vote for the finalist flavor they love most, with the winning flavor announced in May 2013.

Jennifer Saenz, director of marketing for the Lay’s brand is ready to share all the details behind the Lay’s “Do Us A Flavor” contest


George Jarkesy

A money manager and successful professional investor, respected financial and corporate advisor. George has founded, invested in and helped to build companies engaged in a broad range of industry sectors, including financial consulting, media, real estate investing, real estate management, employee leasing, light steel manufacturing, livestock management, technology, natural resources, healthcare and biotechnology. George is currently focused on Managing his and his partners many investments and he is a frequent market commentator and guest on FOX Business News, FOX & Friends and CNBC. He is also the host of the nationally syndicated “George Jarkesy” radio show.


Steve Evans - "The Movie Guy"

Final Batman Movie Opens - Latest box office info and news from the world of movies and films…Steve talks about the good, the bad and the ugly. His extensive theatrical experience makes him the right guy to talk about movies and their effect on popular cultures.es him the right guy to talk about movies and their effect on popular cultures.

07/19 Anthony Amalfitano, Amalifitano's Bakery, Marie Gewirtz, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards, ThinkThin®, Lizanne Falsetto

Anthony Amalfitano - Amalifitano's Bakery

The pastries and cakes at Amalfitano Bakery are rich, fresh and delicious, and that should be no surprise: Amalfitano is owned and operated by the same family that ran Ramona's Bakery for years. There's no cutting corners here, and no substitutes. The bakery is well on its way to becoming the favorite bakery in the area.



Marie Gewirtz - Marketing & PR, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards

Annual Catalan Festival July 21 - July 22, 2012
From 11:00am - 4:00pm - Join us for a day Spanish food, wine and entertainment with lively classical guitar, passionate flamenco dancing, a festive grape stomp and traditional folklore surprises. Stroll and enjoy savory tapas, paella demonstrations and wine seminars as you sip our acclaimed California sparkling and estate wines.

As the first sparkling wine house in California’s renowned Carneros region, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards was established in 1986. Gloria Ferrer embodies Spanish winegrowing history, time-honored tradition, and centuries-old winemaking practices in creating exceptional sparkling and estate varietal wines blended to pair perfectly with food. With most of our 335-acre estate dedicated to Pinot Noir, we are steadfast in our belief that this enigmatic variety brings a timeless grace to our sparkling and estate varietal wines. The Ferrer family’s culture of generosity is expressed in their commitment to high-quality, affordable wines for everyone to enjoy. Celebrate Spain in Sonoma overlooking our Carneros estate vineyards.


Lizanne Falsetto - ThinkThin® founder

Few young women are offered the choice between a career in basketball or fashion. ThinkThin® founder and CEO Lizanne Falsetto chose fashion and embarked on a successful business chapter that took her to live and work in Japan, Paris, Milan, New York, Australia and Madrid. From both sports and fashion, she gained a deep knowledge and understanding of nutrition and its role in health. From her Italian grandparents, however, she developed a great respect and love for real food – freshly picked from the garden and brought to the table for nourishing conversation and warm family laughter.

Balancing a career and motherhood led to the thinkThin® formula: simple, nutritious and delicious portable food. ThinkThin® protein bars are a good source of protein, 0 grams sugar and gluten free that helps support an active lifestyle.

Besides being a businesswoman and mother of two, Lizanne is a passionate philanthropist dedicated to fighting and creating awareness for diseases like obesity and diabetes. She has also raised over $250,000 for research and education related to cancer and other epidemics. In 2010, Lizanne was awarded the prestigious Leadership Award from The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO-LA) for outstanding leadership in 2009. She is also a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and a board member of the Arizona Cancer Center. ThinkThin® is a proud sponsor of the Dream Foundation whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their families who are battling terminal illness. The Dream Foundation has earned recognition and a 4-star rate by Charity Navigator and a Seal of Excellence from Independent Charities of America.

07/18 Larry Lipson, Chef Shawn Armstrong, Don Fritzen

Larry Lipson - Costa Rica

Larry is the former food critic of the DailyNews and reports weekly on Wine and food discoveries from his retirement home in Costa Rica.


Chef Shawn Armstrong - Executive Chef of Montage Deer Valley

With a career spanning two decades and several continents, Shawn Armstrong brings a world of experience to his role as Executive Chef of Montage Deer Valley. Most recently Executive Chef of the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, Armstrong has become widely recognized for his award-winning cuisine developed over a ten year span in high-profile venues in Asia, where he ran the kitchens in Hong Kong's Oyster & Wine Bar, Singapore's Cliff Restaurant (Sentosa Resort and Spa) and the Maldives' Coral Reef Resort (Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces).


Don Fritzen - Founder "California Wine Festival"

Wine, food, music, sun and sea. Experience the quintessential California wine tasting and enjoy hundreds of California's finest vintage wines, delicious gourmet foods and lively music. Discover new wines at every Festival, find a new favorite and pair it with a dizzying variety of fresh gourmet appetizers like just-shucked oysters, sizzling bbqed meats, artisan breads, cheeses, olive oils and so much more. Enjoy an afternoon of unlimited fun, food and music – at the biggest wine festival under the sun!

07/17 Carolyn Shaffer, Tara Gidus, Matt Nichols

Carolyn Shaffer - Fandango Olive Oil

Certified Organic Olive Oils from Paso Robles - Fandango Olive Oil is produced from olives that are grown on our small family farm located on the West side of Paso Robles, in the sunny hills of California’s Central Coast. We grow Arbequina, a Spanish varietal and Koroneiki, a Greek varietal. All oils we produce are certified organic by CCOF and certified “extra virgin” by the California Olive Oil Council. With an eye toward preserving good soil fertility for future generations and a sustainable food supply, we use earth friendly farming practices to manage our weeds and critters. We follow a deliberate organic approach and strictly avoid the use of harmful pesticides or petroleum-based synthetic fertilizers. We plant cover crops grown from organic seeds, both as erosion control and to naturally put nitrogen back into the soil. After harvest, our estate grown olives are milled within mere hours of picking to minimize the oxidation process. This assures that you will get the freshest oil possible at the peak of its flavor. Like the dance for which it is named, Fandango Olive Oil will entice your nose and excite your palate with its lively taste and bold finish




Tara Gidus - "Diet Diva" Jamba Juice

Tara Gidus, known as the Diet Diva, is a nationally recognized expert and media spokesperson on topics of nutrition, fitness, and health promotion. Tara is quoted in a variety of media including television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and websites. She currently appears biweekly as the “Diet Diva” on the national morning television show, The Daily Buzz. Tara is currently the team dietitian for the Orlando Magic NBA team. Tara served as a National Media Spokes person for the American Dietetic Association for five years.


Matt Nichols - Sides Hardware & Shoes Rest

Brothers Matt and Jeff Nichols named Sides Hardware and Shoes in tribute to Milburn Sides who opened his store in Los Olivos in 1901. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, enjoy The Brothers “bacon steak” – a thick cut of house-made apple wood smoked maple bacon, Huevos Rancheros and Cinnamon… and Golden Raisin Beignets for breakfast; the Hammered Pig Sandwich of Fried Pork Tenderloin with Apple and Mustard Seed Slaw, a classic Brothers Burger and fresh Albacore Fish Tacos for lunch; as well as Marinated Santa Barbara Olive Appetizer, Fried Chicken, Lamb Sirloin and Salmon prepared with seasonal ingredients. Featuring eight local wines, stored in kegs and served on tap as well as a full list of Central Coast wines. This modern wine bistro welcomes you with warm colors, natural woods, cast iron, leather, vintage style lighting and ceiling fans, paying homage to American craftsmanship from the early 1900’s.

07/16 Sarah Carey, Darlene Herrick, Josh & Mike Greenfield, Rick Maynard

Sarah Carey - PBS “Everyday Food”

She might be a 13-year veteran of the Martha Stewart test kitchens, but as a working mom with two hungry kids, Sarah Carey faces the same challenges as every busy home cook when it comes to making dinner for her family. Whether developing recipes for stories in the magazine, appearing on MSLO’s radio and TV programs, or being featured within wide-ranging media outlets, Sarah shares her innate cooking passion, deep-seeded food knowledge, expert techniques, and helpful tips with an audience of millions. Her experience includes co-authoring the best-selling book Martha Stewart’s Cooking School, contributing to numerous additional MSLO cookbooks, and co-hosting the PBS cooking series Everyday Food. Starting in June 2012, she launched Everyday Food with Sarah Carey - a daily digital video series providing simple instructional demonstrations of delicious weeknight dinners. Growing up on a commune in Woodstock, N.Y., Sarah was exposed to a variety of diverse foods and cuisine types at an early age. She went on to receive formal training at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., as well as a bachelor of fine arts in photography from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Before joining MSLO in 1999, Sarah worked as a recipe developer for cookbook writer Barbara Kafka and former New York Times food columnist Molly O'Neil.

Everyday Food magazine is the indispensable handbook for home cooks, providing practical food solutions for every day of the year. Leading the team is seasoned Editor-in-Chief Sarah Carey who is regularly called upon by national and local media to share the magazine’s creative content and relatable advice. Since the magazine’s launch in October 2003, the Everyday Food brand has grown to include best-selling books, a popular PBS television series, a robust and interactive website and blog, regular segments on The Martha Stewart Show and Martha Stewart Living Radio on Sirius XM110, the popular Martha’s Everyday Food App for iPhone and iPod touch.


Darlene Herrick - Gaspar's Grotto

Over 25 years in the hospitality industry . She has held titles of Chef de Partie, Executive Sous Chef, and Executive Chef, at Chavez at The Royal and The Tea Room in Hyde Park Village. She worked for Helen Chavez (former City counsel woman in Tampa)8 years; Passports - Tampa's first Tapas Restaurant; Executive Chef at Ybor City s Cafe Creole. Darlene just won first place May 26.2012 for Best Non Tradional Cuban Sandwich in Tampa. Darlene was born and raised in Tampa and started cooking at the age of 6 at her grandmothers restaurant in Ybor City called "The Paramount".


Josh and Mike Greenfield - The Brothers Green (HUNGRY)

YouTube's brand new food channel HUNGRY, created by multimedia studio Electus. The channel, helmed by Food Network and Cooking Channel veteran Bruce Seidel, aims to form a more direct community with viewers than television can, and have more flexibility with format and content. Seidel believes that the programs on HUNGRY have strong enough production value to rival food programs on mainstream television -- though the programs are much shorter for the online audience. Expect a lot in the one to three minute range.

In the heart of hipster Brooklyn are Josh and Mike Greenfield, two charming brothers, musicians and underground caterers who face a culinary challenge in every episode. See the brothers explore food and battle their sibling rivalry while cooking for local cult bands, foodie celebrities and parties of all shapes and sizes, all from their loft home kitchen. New episodes every Monday.


Rick Maynard - KFC

In what the brand is calling its biggest product launch since Kentucky Grilled Chicken®, KFC today introduced Original Recipe® Bites. The new menu item is bite-sized chicken at its very best and as only the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain can offer.

Original Recipe Bites are available in both six- and 10-piece portions, and can be ordered either a la carte or in a Combo. Combos include a side item and a medium drink. For a limited time, the six-piece combo is only $3.99, at participating restaurants nationwide.

07/13 Trey Fletcher, Don Fritzen, Chef Alain Bosse, Steve Evans

Trey Fletcher - Bien Nacido / Solomon Hills

The vineyard traces its roots back to the year 1837 when a Spanish land grant of some two square leagues was made to Tomas Olivera by Juan Bautista Alvarado, then Gobernador of Alta California. This grant covered nearly 9,000 acres ranging upward to the San Rafael Mountains from the Santa Maria Mesa, which bordered the Sisquoc and Cuyama Rivers. The ranch was generously watered by Tepusquet Creek, so called by the Chumash Indians to whom it meant "fishing for trout." Thomas Olivera sold Rancho Tepusquet in 1855 to his son-in-law Don Juan Pacifico Ontiveros and daughter Martina. Don Juan Pacifico Ontiveros started construction on an adobe in 1857 and moved to the ranch the following year. He and his wife raised horses, cattle, sheep, several grain crops, and grapes for the production of wine


Don Fritzen - California Wine Festival

Wine, food, music, sun and sea. Experience the quintessential California wine tasting and enjoy hundreds of California's finest vintage wines, delicious gourmet foods and lively music. Discover new wines at every Festival, find a new favorite and pair it with a dizzying variety of fresh gourmet appetizers like just-shucked oysters, sizzling bbqed meats, artisan breads, cheeses, olive oils and so much more. Enjoy an afternoon of unlimited fun, food and music – at the biggest wine festival under the sun!


Chef Alain Bosse - "Kilted Chef"

On July 1, 2012, London celebrated Canada Day in Trafalgar Square with lobster and scallop demonstrations by Nova Scotia chefs Michael Howell and Alain Bosse. Londoners also had the opportunity to sample the province’s seafood and wines during the Nova Scotia Seafood Supper at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen restaurant on July 2, 2012. “Our events in London last week were a great success,” says Bob Book, acting executive director of Nova Scotia Tourism. "This was a wonderful opportunity to work with the Jamie Oliver organization and enhance awareness of Nova Scotia as a world-class culinary destination among media, the travel industry and consumers. It will open the door to greater opportunities and development in the UK market.” As one of Nova Scotia’s most popular and fastest growing tourism experiences, cuisine is a cornerstone of the provincial marketing strategy. Nova Scotia is associated with seafood, but is becoming increasingly renowned for its award-winning wineries and a growing agri-tourism industry. “Jamie Oliver was very interested in learning more about Nova Scotia,” says Janice Ruddock, executive director of Taste of Nova Scotia. “He heard all about us from photographer David Loftus and the editorial staff that were here last month working on an article for the August edition of Jamie magazine. Our authentic culinary experiences, the passion of our people, and our abundant seacoast and land definitely made an impression on them.” The Province of Nova Scotia and Taste of Nova Scotia have been working in partnership for the last two years to make further inroads into the European market, promoting Nova Scotia as a culinary tourism destination, as well as the export of our Nova Scotia food and wine products. “The evening (at Fifteen) certainly sold me personally on a culinary tour of Nova Scotia and I will promote this to the tour operators we are working with,” says Sarah Macintyre, business development manager for Europe at Brewster Travel Canada. “I really enjoyed the chef displays and learning more about lobster…the food in the restaurant prepared by the Nova Scotia chefs and the Fifteen staff was wonderful and the wine a real surprise. I had no idea Nova Scotia did such a good job with winemaking.”


Steve Evans - "The Movie Guy"

Latest box office info and news from the world of movies and films…Steve talks about the good, the bad and the ugly. His extensive theatrical experience makes him the right guy to talk about movies and their effect on popular cultures.es him the right guy to talk about movies and their effect on popular cultures.

07/12 Darcy Kochis, Sandy Pollock, Jamie Gluck

Darcy Kochis - Oregon Berry Festival

It may have been a showery spring but Oregonians can rejoice because summer and the long awaited Oregon berry season is now here! Summer, sunshine, berries and the Oregon Berry Festival will put a smile on your face and a berry in your mouth, this month. The Ecotrust event spaces in Portland, (NW 10th & Johnson) will host the 2nd annual Oregon Berry Festival, July 20th & 21st, 2012. Visitors will have a chance to taste and buy some of the season’s best berries and also sample and purchase amazing products made with Oregon’s berry bounty. Admission is free for all events at the Ecotrust. Hours will be from noon to six on Friday, July 20th and 11AM to 4:30PM on Saturday, July 21st This will be a fun family event with children’s activities, live entertainment on the “Blues Berry” stage and a raffle to win a Trek Atwood bike loaded with berry goodies and coupons for berry treats. Be sure to come to the festival to sample this year’s crop of Oregon berries and berry products. There will be ice creams, pies, cobblers, jams, strawberry shortcake plus the unexpected taste treat like Marionberry BBQ sauce, red raspberry spirits, cranberry chocolates, natural blueberry soda and much more.


Sandy Pollock - Crystal Cooke

“HUNGRY” - YOU TUBE - Sandy, a graduate of the prestigious French Culinary Institute in New York City, derived the idea for the Casserole Queens during a holiday visit with her family. After making the Pollocks' signature dishes with her mom and siblings, she realized that everyone in the family (all the way down to the tiniest Pollock) was indubitably satisfied. Sandy has happy memories of her family gathering at the dinner table to eat a casserole, and she hopes that Casserole Queens will help build memories for other families, too. Drawing from a diverse culinary background, including stints at Austin restaurants Jeffrey's and Cipollina, Sandy has a knack for enhancing the taste of an old favorite—as well as serving up some uniquely different dishes of her own. Crystal, a former citizen of Corporate America, brings over 11 years of marketing experience to the Casserole Queens team and an entrepreneurial drive to help execute on their vision. In addition to her strong marketing background, Crystal comes from generations of fine cooking. Raised a true Southern Belle, this Casserole Queen knows her way around the kitchen and into every food lover's heart. It is her goal to help deliver a little nostalgia with every casserole we sell.


Jamie Gluck - Bell Street Farm Eatery

Introducing BELL STREET FARM a newly opened eatery and market on the Central Coast of California. The eatery offers a warm and inviting atmosphere where visitors can sample regional wines, enjoy farm fresh cuisine or create a picnic basket on the way to visit local sites. Under the creative direction of Owner Jamie Gluck, Bell Street Farm was designed to fit into the quaint charm of Los Alamos yet introduce a sophistication in food and goods which many wine region residents and visitors generally seek. Gluck scoured the area to create a distinct menu and curate retail items that reflect the culture and cuisine found along the California coast. “After spending many years in the area, I saw a need for a restaurant that utilized the flavors and fresh ingredients found in the region,” said Jamie Gluck, Owner of Bell Street Farm. “When the space on Bell Street became available, I was excited to expand the enjoyment of ‘farm-to-table’ to a new level and create a comfortable yet sophisticated establishment for residents and visitors to enjoy a delicious meal to eat in or take out.” BELL STREET FARM a newly opened eatery-and-market on the Central Coast of California. The eatery offers a warm and inviting atmosphere where visitors can sample regional wines, enjoy farm fresh cuisine or create a picnic basket on the way to visit local sites. Under the creative direction of Owner Jamie Gluck, Bell Street Farm was designed to fit into the quaint charm of Los Alamos yet introduce a sophistication in food and goods which many wine region residents and visitors generally seek. Gluck scoured the area to create a distinct menu and curate retail items that reflect the culture and cuisine found along the California coast. “After spending many years in the area, I saw a need for a restaurant that utilized the flavors and fresh ingredients found in the region,” said Jamie Gluck, Owner of Bell Street Farm. “When the space on Bell Street became available, I was excited to expand the enjoyment of ‘farm-to-table’ to a new level and create a comfortable yet sophisticated establishment for residents and visitors to enjoy a delicious meal to eat in or take out.”

07/11 Larry Lipson, Dan T. Cathy

Larry Lipson - Costa Rica Correspondent

For fifty years Larry Lipson was the food critic for the Los Angeles Daily News and not reports from Costa Rica weekly with his thoughts and favorite picks for Food & Wine.



Dan T. Cathy - President of Chick-fil-A

Dan T. Cathy President /COO Chick-fil-A As president of one of the nation's largest family owned businesses, Chick-fil-A's Dan T. Cathy represents the next generation of leadership for the Atlanta-based quick-service chicken restaurant chain founded by his father, S. Truett Cathy. Eager to incorporate his own skills and talents into the business, Dan has taken an unconventional, yet personally and professionally rewarding approach to Chick-fil-A leadership. Since 2001, Dan has served as the president and chief operating officer of the 1,608-plus unit chain (as of March 2012), but he also has personally challenged himself with upholding Chick-fil-A’s efforts to provide genuine, heartfelt hospitality, and ensuring that customers chain wide have an exceptional dining experience when visiting a Chick-fil-A restaurant. In his quest to provide customers with “second-mile” service (exceeding even the highest expectations of a typical fast-food restaurant), Dan has defined a special role for himself – humbly saying, "I work in customer service." Rather than leading from his corporate office in Atlanta, Dan chooses to spend the majority of his time traveling to the chain’s growing family of restaurants and interacting with Chick-fil-A’s committed team of restaurant Operators and team members. His actions stem from a belief that working in the field provides a clearer understanding of the ever-evolving wants and needs of Chick-fil-A customers, and leading from the front line also enables him to personally convey his servant spirit to the chain’s 61,000-plus employees. The majority of his travels include participating in grand opening ceremonies for new Chick-fil-A restaurants. In yet another example of how he keeps in tune with customers and employees, Dan attended numerous restaurant openings last year, spending the night in restaurant parking lots along with hundreds of customers who were vying for a chance to win free Chick-fil-A food for a year as part of a special customer-focused promotion the chain conducts in conjunction with new restaurant openings. Reflecting on these experiences, Dan notes, "I’m having the most fun I have ever had at Chick-fil-A."

Several major marketplace awards recently have affirmed the commitment and performance of Chick-fil-A Operators and team members. In early 2008, BusinessWeekand J.D. Power and Associates named Chick-fil-A among the top 25 “Customer Service Champs.” Chick-fil-A ranked 22nd overall, and was one of only two restaurant concepts listed. Also in 2009, Chick-fil-A received Restaurant & Institutions magazine’s "Choice in Chains" award for the 15th time in 16 years, as well as topping QSR magazine’s 2009 Best Drive Thru in America survey for the sixth time in the 12-year history of the study. During 2007, Chick-fil-A was recognized as first in overall service in a survey jointly conducted by Zagat and NBC’s "Today Show." In 2004, Chick-fil-A was honored with Fast Company magazine’s inaugural "Customer First" award; and was the highest rated quick-service chain in the South in J.D. Power and Associate’s Customer Satisfaction survey. Dan's nearly lifelong career at Chick-fil-A began at age 9 as he sang songs for customers and did radio commercials for the chain's original "Dwarf House" restaurant in Hapeville, Ga. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Georgia Southern University, Dan returned to Chick-fil-A where he served as director of operations – opening more than 50 new Chick-fil-A restaurants throughout the country. As Chick-fil-A continued to grow, so did Dan's responsibilities with the company. He has served as senior director of operations, vice president of operations and executive vice president prior to being named president and chief operating officer.

7/10 Byrne Offutt, JESSE WILSON, Aaron Greenwald

Byrne Offutt - Mountain Valley Waters

Every drop of Mountain Valley water comes from a single, natural spring source that originates deep within the earth's surface. The spring is located within 2,000 acres of protected land approximately 12 miles from Hot Springs National Park Arkansas. We bottle Mountain Valley at the spring site. The first known owner of the property containing the Mountain Valley spring was Benjamin Lockett. Mr. Lockett and his son Enoch sold some of the water locally around Hot Springs until it became known as “Lockett's Spring Water.” Dr. Peter Greene, an Arkansas pharmacist, began to market the water and then changed its name to “Mountain Valley” (after the name of the nearby small community) in 1871. Dr. Greene purchased the land in 1872, began to improve the spring site, and gave Mountain Valley its start.


JESSE WILSON - NBC's "Love in the Wild"

JESSE WILSON resides in Manhattan Beach, CA Jesse Wilson grew up in Oakdale, California, which happens to be affectionately known as "Cowboy Capital of the World," where there were only three stop signs, one general store and 100 people. This small-town boy went on to play semi-professional football and was voted the team captain. Wilson is confident when it comes to sports and athleticism, but he is looking for the perfect girl. He wants to get married eventually and have kids - he even has the names picked out for his children.


Aaron Greenwald - BOLD Organics (21)

Just one year ago, Aaron was a sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis when a business professor challenged him to formulate a business plan for a class project. Having experienced the benefits of gluten- and dairy-free eating as a competitive tennis player and frustrated with the poor taste of suitable foods available in supermarkets, he set out to develop a pizza that was both delicious and healthy. Working with local St. Louis renowned chef, Eric Brenner, he succeeded...BOLD Organics is currently distributed throughout 200 stores around the country, including independent shops and chains, such as Whole Foods (which in some stores is selling two to four times the market average) and has already been approved into 1,000+ more stores.

07/09 Archie McLaren, Marty Brown

Archie McLaren - Chairman Central Coast Wine Classic Avila Beach & Big Sur, California

Archie McLaren is no stranger to the world of fine cuisine and rare wine. He is the founding Bailli of the Central Coast Chapter of the Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs, a member of the Vintners’ Club of San Francisco, the Wine & Food Society of San Francisco, the San Francisco Chapter of the Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin and the Marin County Chapter of the International Wine & Food Society. He is the former Cellar master of the Avila Bay Wine Society and the former President of the Central Coast Wine Society. Archie has served as Chairman/Executive Director of both the San Luis Obispo Vintners & Growers Association and the Paso Robles Westside Grand Crew.


Marty Brown - “Mr Pink’s Ginseng Drink”

Mr. Pink Collections, LLC has developed and is the purveyor of ultra-premium, health and wellness-based beverages for active and sophisticated adults. Based in Los Angeles, California, Mr. Pink portfolio consists of Ginseng Vitamin drinks, Premium Vitamin Iced Teas and Premium Sparkling Vitamin Iced Teas that reflect the surging need for products which are all natural, offer potent health benefits and taste deliciously refreshing. Mr. Pink’s custom blended beverages contain special ingredients originating from the purest natural sources because Mr. Pink invests in the best available herbs and extracts to ensure perfection in every can and bottle.