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Alexana Cabrera
Chef de Cuisine
San AntonioAlexana Cabrera is Chef de Cuisine at Mixtli, a criticallly acclaimed and nationally lauded Southtown eatery. She is known as one of San Antonio's leading women chefs and culinary leaders.
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Iliana de la Vega
Owner/Chef
AustinIliana de la Vega is an award-winning Mexican-born chef and owner of El Naranjo, a traditional Mexican restaurant in the heart of Austin, Texas.
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Pedro Jimenez Gurria
Mezcalero
GuadalajaraPedro Jiménez Gurria is curator of agave distilled spirits for Mezonte, an organization that promotes, supports and preserves the production and practices of traditional agave spirits.
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Sofia Tejeda
Pastry Chef
San AntonioSofia Tejeda is Pastry Chef at Hotel Emma. She was awarded the title Pastry Chef of the Year by the Texas Chef's Association in 2022.