TWO CAN'T MISS EVENTS

Sheraton Music City Hotel March 22-24, 2020

Wilo Benet

Wilo Benet began his career as an apprentice to chefs from Austria, Germany, Switzerland, India at the Hotel Caribe Hilton in San Juan, Puerto Rico. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Benet gained experience at institutions such as Le Bernardin Restaurant in New York and at the mansion of the governor of Puerto Rico.

Wilo just opened his newest concept, Wilo Eatery & Bar in Puerto Rico, which features a casual chic restaurant, bar and “Grab and Go” store, with four outlets.

After Hurricane Maria in 2017, Benet became part of Jose Andres’ and World Central Kitchens team, “Chefs for Puerto Rico,” which fed more than 2.5 million people.

Sean Brock

For 12 years, Sean Brock was the chef/partner of McCrady’s in Charleston, South Carolina. Sean is also the founding chef of Husk Restaurants, located throughout the Southeast. Brock will soon open his first solo venture, a restaurant compound in East Nashville, TN.

In 2010, Brock won the James Beard Award for Best Chef, Southeast, and is a four-time finalist for Outstanding Chef, as well as a three-time finalist for Rising Star Chef. Brock hosted season 2 of the Emmy Award-winning television show “Mind of a Chef,” produced by Anthony Bourdain. He is currently featured on the popular Netflix show “Chef’s Table” and will release the highly anticipated follow up to his first cookbook this fall.

Justin Sutherland

Growing up in Saint Paul, MN, Justin Sutherland spent his childhood in the kitchen watching his mother and grandmother cook, as well as his favorite TV show, “Yan Can Cook.” For his fifth birthday, Sutherland asked for and received an Easy Bake Oven. All of these things together, inspired him to pursue his passion and develop his career, centered on food and family.

Sutherland has appeared on “Iron Chef America” and season 16 of Bravo’s “Top Chef.” He is managing partner of Madison Restaurant Group and culinary consultant for Allianz Field soccer stadium.