Executive Chef/Owner and James Beard Award Nominee®
Ayesha Nurdjaja
Shuka
Shukette
New York, NY

Chefs/Owners
René Marichal, Raúl Correa, and Xavier Pacheco
Bacoa Finca + Fogón
Juncos, Puerto Rico

Executive Chef/Owner and TV Personality
Giovanna Huyke
La Cocina de Giovanna
San Juan, PR

Owner/Executive Chef and James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Abel Mendoza
Estela
Rincón, PR

Chef and James Beard Award Semifinalist®
José Mendín
Mar y Rosa at Alma San Juan
San Juan, PR

Chef and James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Joerick Rivera
BAKKU Japanese Eatery & Crudo bar
Rincon, PR

Executive Chef
Natalia Rivera
La Concha Resort
San Juan, PR

Executive Chef
Sebastian Rosado
Levant by Chef Michael White
San Juan, PR

Chef and Author
Edimar Vazquez
Marmalade Restaurant & Wine Bar
San Juan, PR

Join us at Masters of Sabor, where the spirit of the James Beard Foundation® comes to life as part of the Puerto Rico Wine & Food Festival. This vibrant evening brings together an exceptional lineup of chefs honored and recognized by the Foundation for an immersive walk-around tasting at the iconic La Concha Resort. With free-flowing beverages and a dynamic range of dishes, the event showcases the talent, creativity, and bold flavors defining today’s culinary landscape, offering a rare opportunity to engage with leading chefs and experience their craft in a celebratory setting.

Masters of Sabor is part of the Friends of James Beard Benefit series; events hosted by generous people, businesses, and organizations outside of JBF that provide critical funding for our programs. Each event supports our mission to champion a standard of Good Food for Good® anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.