Tory Miller Chef Tory Miller isn’t your typical Midwestern chef. His Madison restaurants, L’Etoile, Graze, and Estrellón, each boast completely different flavors and inspirations—but are bound by Tory’s passion for locally grown food. He’s received multiple James Beard nods, including winning Best Chef: Midwest, being twice nominated for Outstanding Chef in America and winning Iron Chef Showdown against Bobby Flay. He’s a chef who’s at the top of his game and ready…

Lacey Stone Fitness Pro Lacey Stone is not your average trainer. She’s your best friend cheering from the top of the bleachers, the Thelma to your Louise driving the getaway car, the voice in your head that whispers “keep going” when your body grows tired. From working with companies like Nike and Fitbit to starring on E!’s Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian, Lacey’s spent her career traveling around the world…

Camille Becerra Chef, Food & Design Stylist Camille’s magic comes from her knowledge that a food experience is more than the sum of its ingredients. For Camille any meal must look good, taste good and make you feel good afterwards. This is a belief she’s put to practice in her nearly 20-year career ranging from appearances on Top Chef to heading up celebrated New York kitchens such as Navy, Cafe Henrie and…

Philip Krajeck Chef A native Floridian who has lived and traveled around the world, Philip Krajeck set out to test his meddle in the storied food scene of Nashville. He opened Rolf & Daughters in 2012, which quickly earned “Best New Restaurant” nods from Esquire and Bon Appétit—plus getting recognized himself in 2014 by the Kentucky-Tennessee Rising Stars Award. In 2018, Krajeck opened his second Nashville eatery, Folk; it won him Eater’s 2018 Chef of…

6 Questions with Elisabeth Akinwale How did you know you wanted to do something active in your career? I started out in gymnastics when I was four. I followed my older sister into the gym—I wanted to do everything she did. And I think that was really where I identified how much I enjoyed movement, and learning new skills and being active. Through competitive sports, through college and as an…

5 Questions With Alison Roman Travel changes the way you see food, doesn’t it? I’ve never looked at a dried chili the same way after I get back from Mexico. It kind of ruins you, but it also encourages you to find better ingredients and to source things here, but also to understand that some things are best to be enjoyed in the places you find them. If we could…

6 Questions With Deana Saukam What’s your favorite food you have to convince people to try? Uni - sea urchin. Most people I know are huge fans, but every now and then I’ll meet someone who’s never had it and they’re a little uneasy but they usually all come around. :) What do you think is the closest thing to real magic? Kittens. The perfect bite. Afternoon naps. Falling asleep…

Cheetie Kumar Chef Before Cheetie discovered her culinary calling, she was following a different path to becoming a rockstar. But things changed when she began studying recipes while pursuing her music career. Now she channels her creativity in both her musical and culinary practice. The award-winning chef learned cooking techniques from her mother, and she uses them to flavor ingredients she sources locally in North Carolina. In fact, she says…

6 Questions with Holly Perkins How did you first get interested in fitness? When I was a youngster, my very best friend was a little overweight and her mother made her take dance aerobics classes at our local YMCA in Pennsylvania. And she didn’t want to go alone, so I went with her and started taking these very typical ‘80s dance classes, and it was just the best thing ever.…

Elisabeth Akinwale Fitness & Lifestyle Coach Look at Elisabeth Akinwale’s athletic career, and you’d think she was a superhero. A successful CrossFit Games and Olympic-style weightlifting competitor, she’s known for events with marvelous monikers like the “Double Banger,” “Cinco 1,” and “Clean Speed Ladder.” On top of her incredible qualifications, she also holds a Masters in social work, is a proud mother and, with her partner, co-owner of Chicago’s 13th…