Tu David Phu
Chef Tu David Phu, recognized as a San Francisco Chronicle Rising Star Chef, is a two-time TEDx speaker, Top Chef alumnus, acclaimed cookbook author, and storyteller. Growing up in Oakland, he began his culinary journey in his mother’s apartment garden, ultimately advancing to some of the nation’s top kitchens. His path has brought him to GiGi's, a Vietnamese-inspired wine bar in San Francisco, and inspired his Emmy-nominated PBS film Bloodline. You can find him at @cheftudavidphu
Dong Choi
Born in Seoul, Chef Dong Choi spent his early childhood in Korea before immigrating to Atlanta to join his trailblazing grandmother. His mother cooked every meal at home, while weekends were shaped by Southern comfort food, forming a bicultural food identity. Choi studied biology with plans for medical school but left to pursue cooking, learning hands-on in acclaimed kitchens with Joel Antunes, David Myers, the Michael Mina Group, and the Daniel Patterson Group. In 2016, he joined The Slanted Door Group, leading openings across the Bay Area, Napa, and France, and helping redefine modern Vietnamese and Asian cuisine in America. You can find him @slanteddoor