As a child, Chef James Martin fell in love with the food and culture his family shared during trips to visit relatives in South Carolina. Traveling to Spain as an adult, he was surprised by the similarities between the two cuisines and the wealth of shared ingredients—prepared rice dishes like Spain's paella to South Carolina’s perloo, Spanish prepared lima beans to low-country style lima beans, and Spain’s early influences on Southern agriculture and livestock, including varied grains of rice and the introduction of pork.

With his team, Martin explores the culinary traditions behind the cuisine, from the Moor's influence on Spanish agriculture and dishes to the Spanish impact on low country food and agriculture. He hopes to share a bit of that culinary history with guests through each bite.

In 2024, Martin was recognized as a James Beard Award Semi-Finalist for Best Chef of the Great Lakes.

Chef Mychael Bonner is an experienced and dedicated chef and entrepreneur who has spent the last several decades honing his skills and expertise in the culinary profession. For the past 32 years, he was a Chef Partner with Lettuce Entertain You, during which time he had the privilege of opening several successful restaurant concepts including Maggiano's Little Italy, DiPescara, Saranello's, Ivy Room at Tree Studios, B Square Pizza, Reel Club Restaurant, and Petterino’s. These experiences allowed him to gain valuable insights into the industry, which greatly contributed to his personal and professional growth.

Outside of his professional achievements, Chef Bonner is actively involved in the community and is passionate about giving back. He actively engages in charitable events and initiatives that support various causes. In addition, he has developed a passion for cycling, which not only keeps him physically fit, but also allows him to explore and appreciate the beauty of the world around.