Chef Marc-Olivier (Marco) Frappier has lived in Montreal for almost 20 years and has worked in kitchens around the world, eventually landing at the Joe Beef restaurants, which he ran for a decade. He has been a guest judge on Top Chef Canada and MasterChef Canada.

Chef Jessica Noël went to culinary school in Montreal and worked throughout Europe, including staging at Bocuse and then as sous chef at Stone Barns with Dan Barber in New York.

Vanya Filipovic, Wine Director and Importer, celebrated with many sommelier awards.

Co-author Mireille Silcoff is a frequent essayist for The New York Times, where she covers culture and society, and is a best-selling author.

Riad Nasr is a Montreal-raised chef and restaurateur based in New York.