Joe Rodriguez and Melissa Garza create the magic behind Black Board BBQ, a celebrated joint in the Texas Hill Country. Joe is the Chef/Pitmaster and Melissa is known as the Hospitality Maven. Taking ownership in 2022, Joe and Melissa have infused new life into the establishment, maintaining its beloved charm while elevating the quality of its offerings.

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Jennifer Syma is a key figure in the Texas wine industry, particularly known for her role at Becker Vineyards. She is spearheading the **#AskForTexasWines** initiative⁴⁵. This campaign aims to expand the selection of Texas wines in local restaurants, promoting the state's wine industry and encouraging consumers to choose Texas-made wines. This movement is part of a broader push to support local producers and enhance the visibility of Texas wines on the national stage.

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Louis Barrios is part of Los Barrios family who have become synonymous with Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine in San Antonio. Louis tells the story of his mother, Viola Barrios from her first restaurant until her tragic end. There are now three restaurants under the families umbrella, the original Los Barrios Continental Cuisine, La Hacienda de Los Barrios, and Viola's Ventanas.

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Blade Haddock, owner of Full Belly Cafe & Bar has a rich background that spans from his grandmother's kitchen to the Los Angeles restaurant scene. Full Belly Cafe is renowned for its scratch-made brunch, breakfast, and lunch offerings, with a strong emphasis on fresh breads and pastries. Now with two locations, Full Belly is satisfying the hunger of more San Antonians than ever!

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Stefan Gruvberger is the General Manager of the new Intercontinental Hotel in downtown San Antonio. Stefan began his career at the iconic Waldorf-Astoria in New York City, setting the stage for a distinguished journey in the hospitality industry. The new Intercontinental hotel boasts an exquisite restaurant named Cavalier, an elegant and sophisticated bar/restaurant called High Praise, and a very cozy coffee shop, Rosebelly.

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Dominick Visocaro is the proud owner of Little Italy Restaurant and Pizzaria in San Antonio, Texas. With a rich family heritage rooted in Sicilian culinary traditions, Dominick has carried forward the legacy of his parents.

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Phillip and Jessica Gonyea, owners of Krazy Katsu, a beloved Japanese-style chicken sandwich spot in Olmos Park. Though they no longer have the Huebner Rd location, they are still slinging sandwiches from the original location on McCullough and now through their food truck at Besame, on E Grayson Street.

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Adam Lampinstein wanted a neighborhood eatery like you might find in some of the bigger cities up North, so he created The Hayden. He describes the Hayden as a "semi-classic old school Diner with a delicatessen soul. There are two locations. One on Broadway near Hildebrand and another at the Alon Market on NW Military.

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Brian Randolph is the Executive Chef at Hotel Valencia. He oversees the culinary operations at the hotel's restaurants, Dorrego, Naranja, and all catering events and in-room dining. He first worked in the industry when he was only 13 years old when he washed dishes at his mother's restaurant in Boerne, Texas. Dorrego's is an Argentinian restaurant located inside Hotel Valencia

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The Old English Tea Shoppe can be found on Stone Oak Blvd but the story of it's owner Dr. Robb Kelly can be found here. Dr. Kelly tells his story of losing everything and becoming homeless for a year and then finding his way back to live a full life and helping thousands of others! It's an incredible story.

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