Judges

Levi Gardiner’s culinary journey began as the youngest Executive Chef at Reata Restaurant in Alpine Texas. He cemented his North and West Texas roots in Alpine, and later in Marfa under well-renowned Chef, Seth Siegel Gardner. After Marfa, Levi moved on to Reata Restaurant Fort Worth, as a Sous Chef. Levi went on to become…

With a big personality, a love for food & family and a vibrant mohawk that changes colors more often than a chameleon, Chef Stefon Rishel has made a name for himself throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. ​Born in Michigan, Stefon moved to the Lone Star State at a young age and spent his childhood in…

Sarah Castillo, a Fort Worth native, is a culinary innovator and managing partner of Taco Head, Sidesaddle Saloon, Tinies, and La Pulga Tequila. Sarah attended the University in Texas, and has lived in Colorado and New York where she honed her skills for curating a true restaurant experience that includes sites, smells, and of course,…