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Anne Burrell


Anne Burrell hosts Food Network’s Worst Cooks in America, Chef Wanted and Secrets of a Restaurant Chef.  With her trademark spiky blond hair and pumped-up personality, Anne Burrell has worked at some of the top restaurants in New York and studied the culinary landscape and traditions of Italy. Anne makes restaurant dishes accessible and reveals concise, easy-to-master techniques for the at-home cook on her Food Network series Secrets of a Restaurant Chef. On her show Chef Wanted, Anne helps top restaurateurs find candidates with the right experience and creativity to become executive chefs. On Worst Cooks in America, Anne joins Tyler Florence in mentoring teams of hopeless home cooks from around the country, putting them through culinary boot camp.

Anne published her first cookbook, Cook Like a Rock Star, which gives home cooks the confidence and support to be rock stars in their own kitchens. Her cookbook earned a place on the New York Times Best Seller list and Anne released her second cookbook, Own Your Kitchen.

Growing up in upstate New York, Anne developed a passion for food and cooking at an early age. After obtaining an English and communications degree from Canisius College in Buffalo, she pursued her interest in the restaurant business by enrolling in the Culinary Institute of America. Following graduation, she spent a year in Italy attending the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners while working at La Taverna del Lupo in Umbria and La Bottega del' 30, a Michelin one-star restaurant in Tuscany. During this year, Anne grew to truly appreciate and understand the philosophy of Italian cuisine and culture, which left a lasting impact on her culinary point of view.

Upon her arrival in New York City, Anne was hired as a sous chef at Felidia, working with Lidia Bastianich. She then served as a chef at Savoy, where she cooked over an open wood fire and created flavorful menus inspired by Mediterranean countries. Here Anne developed her personal culinary style: rustic food made with pure and simple ingredients with intense flavors.

Don’t Miss Anne Burrell Present the Keynote Address on Saturday at 1:30

Graham Elliot


Graham Elliot is an award winning chef, restaurateur, television personality and cookbook author. Elliot, a self-proclaimed "Navy brat" who has traveled the world and all fifty US states, has accrued many prestigious accolades including multiple James Beard Foundation Nominations. At age 27, Elliot became the youngest four-star chef to be named in any major U.S. city and was named one of Food & Wine magazine’s “Best New Chefs” in 2004. In May of 2008, Elliot opened his eponymous restaurant, Graham Elliot, which went on to become one of only 15 restaurants in the U.S. to be awarded two Michelin stars.

In 2016 after 10 seasons with the MasterChef & MasterChef Jr. franchise, Chef Elliot left the show to join Bravo’s Emmy Award winning hit cooking competitions, Top Chef as a full time judge alongside Tom Colicchio, Padma Lakshmi, and Gail Simmons. And beginning Summer 2019, Graham joins restaurateur and best-selling cookbook author Ayesha Curry and "Iron Chef" Cat Cora on ABC’s Family Food Fight. Eight families from across the country share a common kitchen as they pull out their best culinary moves in the kitchen, serving up authentic family dishes and drama in pursuit of the title of America's No. 1 Food Family.

A life long dream to operate in Santa Monica California, Elliot partnered with premier dining collective K2 Restaurants to roll out his first west-coast casual takeaway called Petit Harvest offering more vegetable-focused fare including hummus with market vegetables, a Beyond burger, lots of salads, and more. Petite Harvest is scheduled to open mid-late summer 2019. Since February 2018, Elliot continues to operate his first restaurant project in Asia, Coast at MGM Cotai.

In 2013, Graham decide to make a life change and focus on his health and family, and to date, has lost an amazing 150 pounds (starting at 400 and now down to 250). Since then he has run a marathon and continued to keep the weight off so that he can spend more quality time with his family and friends. Don’t miss your opportunity to become inspired by Graham Elliot on Saturday at 1:00 on the Main Stage!


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Sasha Pieterse


Sasha Pieterse, author of Sasha in Good Taste, is best-known as the charismatic, manipulative teen social leader Alison DiLaurentis on seven seasons of the ABC series Pretty Little Liars, and recently revived her iconic role in the first season of Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists. This year she adds cookbook author to her oeuvre. Sasha in Good Taste, same title as her YouTube series, offers a complete guide to “yummy food & drinks, home decor, design tips & tricks.” Immediately following her Main Stage Appearance on Sunday at 1:30 you’ll have an opportunity to meet Sasha as she signs copies of her Cookbook, Sasha in Good Taste at the Books Pavilion adjacent to the Stage!


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Lish Steiling is a chef, food stylist, recipe writer, and Emmy award-winning culinary producer. She was a champion on Food Network's "Chopped" and has worked for and contributed to places such as "The Today Show," Food Network, The New York Times, "The Tamron Hall Show," Epicurious, Vanity Fair, Giadzy, and Kitchn. For seven years, she was the VP of Culinary Operations & Production for chef Giada De Laurentiis. Don’t miss Lish and Tamron Hall on Stage Sunday at 1:30 and immediately following their Stage Appearance, meet them at the Books Pavilion as they sign copies of their bestseller A Confident Cook: Recipes for Joyous, No-Pressure Fun in the Kitchen.

This book is packed with scrumptious recipes, including Baked French Toast with Sparkling Berries, Crispy Fried Chicken, Harissa Roasted Carrots with Queso Fresco, and Chai-Spiced Pudding, as well as cocktails and mocktails like the delicious “Not Tonight, Satan.” Throughout, Lish and Tamron chat, teach, learn, and inspire you to keep it going in the kitchen!
Two-time Emmy® Award-Winning Journalist, Bestselling Author, and Executive Producer and Host of the Nationally Syndicated Talk Show “Tamron Hall,” which returned for a sixth season, marking an impressive milestone and making her one of only a few journalists in television history to achieve this accomplishment. Hall was also recently nominated for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host, which she has been honored with for the show twice before. Her win in 2020 marked the first time a freshman host received the accolade.

Since the talk show’s debut in September 2019, Hall has brought a refreshing, relatable, and unstoppable voice to the daytime community, informing and entertaining her audience, adoringly known as the “Tam Fam.” As a veteran journalist, Hall leans into her 30 plus years in the field to ask the tough questions while having engaging thoughtful conversations. From deeply personal to purely fun, the show is a daily destination for viewers to connect with stories and people who are shaping our world.

“Tamron Hall” is currently the second longest running Disney-produced syndicated talk show and continues to be one of television’s highest-rated daytime shows, consistently delivering standout moments that become central to the cultural conversation. During this past season, the talk show featured impactful moments including an on-site Uvalde special following the tragic Robb Elementary school shooting and show dedicated to the banned books controversy with guests voicing their opposing opinions. “Tamron Hall” also showcased powerful and newsmaking interviews with changemakers and extraordinary individuals making a difference in their communities, such as an exclusive with Usher and a behind-the-scenes look at his Las Vegas residency, sit-downs with former First Lady Michelle Obama and Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and exclusive daytime one-on-one conversations with Erykah Badu, Salt-N-Pepa, Niecy Nash-Betts and her partner Jessica Betts, Angela “Blac Chyna” White, Elizabeth Smart, Tanya Tucker, and Terrell Owens to name a few.

Hall has been honored by The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation with two Gracie Awards, first in 2020 for Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment and in 2022 for Best On-Air Talent. She was included on the 2022 Variety500 list, which highlights influential business leaders shaping the global media industry. “Tamron Hall” has also been nominated for 13 Daytime Emmy Awards, 4 NAACP Image Awards, a GLAAD Media Award, and an Iris Award.

Hall is passionate about many causes, including domestic violence, homelessness, and literacy, and she has dedicated her time to many deserving organizations over the years. She partnered with Safe Horizon to launch The Tamron ❤ Renate Fund in honor of her sister to help victims and families affected by domestic violence, and they recognized her with their Voice of Empowerment Award in 2014. Additionally, Day One, a New York-based advocacy group for victims of domestic violence, honored Hall by giving her the Ackerman Family Advocate Award for her efforts to raise awareness for families who have a loved one experiencing abuse. Hall continues to shed light on topics that hit close to home, including bringing awareness to In vitro fertilization and her personal journey, which led to her becoming a first-time mom at 48.

Don’t miss Tamron Hall and Lish Steiling on Stage Sunday at 1:30 and immediately following their Stage Appearance, meet them at the Books Pavilion as they sign copies of their bestseller A Confident Cook: Recipes for Joyous, No-Pressure Fun in the Kitchen. This book is packed with scrumptious recipes, including Baked French Toast with Sparkling Berries, Crispy Fried Chicken, Harissa Roasted Carrots with Queso Fresco, and Chai-Spiced Pudding, as well as cocktails and mocktails like the delicious “Not Tonight, Satan.” Throughout, Lish and Tamron chat, teach, learn, and inspire you to keep it going in the kitchen!
With her trademark spiky blonde hair and sparkling personality, Anne Burrell is the hugely popular and fan favorite host of Worst Cooks in America, Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition, as well as the new Food Network series Vegas Chef Prize Fight. Burrell is an industry veteran and passionate teacher who prides herself on creating rustic Italian dishes that celebrate simple and pure ingredients.

Growing up in upstate New York, Anne’s passion for food and cooking began at an early age, triggered by her love of watching Julia Child and her own mother’s talent in the kitchen. Anne began her TV career, appearing as a Sous Chef on Food Network’s Iron Chef America. From there Burrell went on to be the Executive Chef at New KEY GROUP WORLDWIDE York hotspot Centro Vinoteca. It was during her tenure there that Anne was offered her own show on the Food Network, the Emmy-nominated Secrets of a Restaurant Chef which ran for nine seasons. Since then, Anne has become a much-loved staple on Food Network appearing regularly on shows such as Chef Wanted, Beat Bobby Flay, Chopped, Food Network Star and others. Burrell is also the author of two cookbooks, the New York Times top ten bestseller, Cook Like a Rock Star, and the follow-up Own Your Kitchen: Recipes to Inspire and Empower, both of which give home cooks the confidence and support to be rock stars in their own kitchens.

Burrell has served on the Garden of Dreams Foundation Advisory Board which brightens the lives of children facing obstacles, and is also a Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Celebrity Ambassador, where she is an advocate for juvenile diabetes awareness. Throughout Anne’s culinary journey she has always said, "I feel so lucky to be able to share my true passion in life with others."