James Beard Award-nominated chef Kim Canteenwalla brings more than 30 years of culinary experience and industry leadership to Las Vegas. His international career has included work in Singapore, Thailand, Dubai, Bali, Toronto and Montreal, along with leadership roles at restaurants and resorts around the world. 2026 BOSW Southwest Chef Series Hub Canteenwalla later brought that […]
Chef Nick Zocco brings his Southwestern roots, more than two decades of culinary experience and a commitment to seasonal, locally sourced ingredients to Urban Hill in Salt Lake City. Born in Utah and raised in Los Alamos, New Mexico, the “Beat Bobby Flay” winner has earned national recognition while helping advance Utah’s growing culinary identity. […]
Chef Linda Garcia was born in Ventura, California, and grew up in San Diego, where she discovered her love for cooking at just eight years old in her grandmother’s kitchen. Watching her abuela cook, she learned that food is about creating connections — a lesson that ignited her culinary journey. For Garcia, cooking was never […]
