Johnny Spero is the chef-owner of Michelin-starred Reverie in Washington, D.C., known for his ingredient-driven, seafood-forward cuisine and his imaginative approach to fine dining.

James Beard Award–winning chef Sean Brock has cooked across the American South, but his newest restaurant, darling, brings him to Los Angeles. Here, the acclaimed chef talks comfort food, career-defining moments, and the power of slowing down.

Sujan Sarkar is the chef and owner behind Chicago’s Michelin-starred Indienne. This modern Indian restaurant reflects his years of training, from his native India to London, San Francisco, and ultimately the Windy City, where he now oversees four restaurants, including Sifr, Swadesi, and Nadu. Here, Sarkar reflects on the one food that stands above all else for him, his goals as a chef, where he yearns to eat, and more.

At Somni in West Hollywood, a stainless steel digester helps turn food waste into water—part of a broader vision for sustainability, precision, and zero-waste dining.