• Big Ry

    Ryan Fox

    CHEF

    James Beard Rising Star Chef nomination.

    Former owner of acclaimed Nomad.PDX restaurant and Ash Bar cocktail bar in Portland, OR.

    Trained under Joel Robuchon at three Michelin-star Robuchon at the Mansion, Las Vegas.

    Experience overseeing multiple restaurant concepts in Austin, TX, including a new restaurant opening.

  • Ali Schmidt

    SOMMELIER

    Cheese Enthusiast! Loves to get geeky talking about the terroir of cheese and wine pairing.

    Advanced Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers.

    Educator: loves to build and teach classes about what excites you! Classic Cheese & Wine Pairings? Deep dive into the wines and cheeses of the Loire Valley?