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Louis Maldonado is the executive chef of Spoonbar at h2hotel in Healdsburg and oversees the menu of Pizzando, the restaurant at h2hotel’s sister property, hotel Healdsburg. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_3495.JPG )

Louis Maldonado is the executive chef of Spoonbar at h2hotel in Healdsburg and oversees the menu of Pizzando, the restaurant at h2hotel’s sister property, hotel Healdsburg. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_3557.JPG )

Chef Carrie Mashaney works as the chef de cuisine at Aragona, following Jason Stratton from Spinasse. (Photo by: Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_2458.JPG )

Chef Carrie Mashaney works as the chef de cuisine at Aragona, following Jason Stratton from Spinasse. (Photo by: Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_2517.JPG )

Aaron Cushieri is the executive chef at Slurping Turtle in Chicago. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_1806.JPG )

Aaron Cushieri is the executive chef at Slurping Turtle in Chicago. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_1861.JPG )

Chef Janine Booth is living in New York City where she is working on her own restaurant, which is scheduled to open late 2013. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_3148.JPG )

Chef Janine Booth is living in New York City where she is working on her own restaurant, which is scheduled to open late 2013. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_3185.JPG )

Chef Benedetto Bartolotta's latest creation is Indulge by Bene, a premier catering and event planning company in New York City. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_1908.JPG )

Chef Benedetto Bartolotta's latest creation is Indulge by Bene, a premier catering and event planning company in New York City. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_1992.JPG )

Chef Bret Pelaggi resides in Miami where he is looking forward to establishing himself on the culinary scene. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_2088.JPG )

Chef Bret Pelaggi resides in Miami where he is looking forward to establishing himself on the culinary scene. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_2116.JPG )

Chef Nina Compton lives in Miami where she is the Chef de Cuisine for acclaimed chef Scott Conant. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_3880.JPG )

Chef Nina Compton lives in Miami where she is the Chef de Cuisine for acclaimed chef Scott Conant. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_3969.JPG )

Chef Brian Huskey has been working directly with Chef Ricardo Zarate in opening his three restaurants: Picca, Mochica, and Paiche in Los Angeles and Marina Del Rey. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_2164.JPG )

Chef Brian Huskey has been working directly with Chef Ricardo Zarate in opening his three restaurants: Picca, Mochica, and Paiche in Los Angeles and Marina Del Rey. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_2266.JPG )

Chef Patricia Vega-Baez has worked in some of NYC’s most prestigious kitchens, including: Plein Sud, Nougatine at Jean Georges, and most recently, David Burke Fishtail. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_4246.JPG )

Chef Patricia Vega-Baez has worked in some of NYC’s most prestigious kitchens, including: Plein Sud, Nougatine at Jean Georges, and most recently, David Burke Fishtail. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_4350.JPG )

Chef Carlos Gayton Carlos has his own restaurant Mexique on Chicago Avenue in Chicago. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_2343.JPG )

Chef Carlos Gayton Carlos has his own restaurant Mexique on Chicago Avenue in Chicago. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_2397.JPG )

Chef Sara Johannes serves as the executive chef at Shoyu at the Minneapolis St. Paul Airport. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_4498.JPG )

Chef Sara Johannes serves as the executive chef at Shoyu at the Minneapolis St. Paul Airport. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_4555.JPG )

Jason Cichonski is the chef and owner of Ela Restaurant in Philadelphia’s Queen Village neighborhood (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_3222.JPG )

Jason Cichonski is the chef and owner of Ela Restaurant in Philadelphia’s Queen Village neighborhood (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_3299.JPG )

Shirley Chung was former Executive Chef for China Poblano by Jose Andres, and under her guidance, the restaurant was nominated for James Beard Award’s prestigious “Best New Restaurant” in 2011. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_4642.JPG )

Shirley Chung was former Executive Chef for China Poblano by Jose Andres, and under her guidance, the restaurant was nominated for James Beard Award’s prestigious “Best New Restaurant” in 2011. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_4680.JPG )

Justin Devillier is the executive chef of La Petite Grocery in new Orleans. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_3453.JPG )

Justin Devillier is the executive chef of La Petite Grocery in new Orleans. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_3353.JPG )

Chef Stephanie Cmar is at No. 9 Park in Boston. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_4789.JPG )

Chef Stephanie Cmar is at No. 9 Park in Boston. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_4832.JPG )

Michael Sichel is the executive chef at Galatoire's Restaurant in New York. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_3596.JPG )

Michael Sichel is the executive chef at Galatoire's Restaurant in New York. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_3690.JPG )

Chef Nick Elmi is opening French/American resturant, Laurel, in Philadelphia. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_3774.JPG )

Chef Nick Elmi is opening French/American resturant, Laurel, in Philadelphia. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_3821.JPG )

Chef Ramon Borjorquez is the Sous Chef at Nine-Ten, an upscale farm to table restaurant in downtown La Jolla, California. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_4357.JPG )

Chef Ramon Borjorquez is the Sous Chef at Nine-Ten, an upscale farm to table restaurant in downtown La Jolla, California. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_4444.JPG )

Over the last 5 years, chef Travis Masar, has focused on traditional Asian cuisine and says the food he cooks represents grandmothers all over the world. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_5034.JPG )

Over the last 5 years, chef Travis Masar, has focused on traditional Asian cuisine and says the food he cooks represents grandmothers all over the world. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_5093.JPG )

'Top Chef' judge Tom Colicchio is a restaurant owner and cookbook author. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_1703.JPG )

'Top Chef' host Padma Lakshmi established herself as a food expert early on in her career, having hosted two successful cooking shows and writing a best-selling cookbook 'Easy Exotic' and a second cookbook, 'Tangy, Tart, Hot & Sweet.' (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_1639.JPG )

In addition to running three restaurants, 'Top Chef' judge Chef Hugh Acheson wrote a cookbook titled 'A New Turn in the South: Southern Flavors Reinvented for your Kitchen.' (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_1592.JPG )

'Top Chef' judge Gail Simmons directs special projects for Food & Wine magazine, acting as liaison between the marketing and editorial teams on magazine events and chef-related initiatives, working closely with the country’s top culinary talent. Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_1499.JPG )

'Top Chef' judge Chef Emeril Lagasse is the chef / proprietor of 13 restaurants. (Justin Stephens/Bravo) ( NUP_156555_1420.JPG )