To Dine For

Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon has put in the work to become a travel expert, influencer and journalist specializing in the Caribbean. Known simply as “Jet Set Sarah,” her travels have taken her all over the globe but her love and passion reside in the Caribbean. Over the delicious flavors of the Caribbean at Sandy Island Restaurant, Sarah shares her unique way of seeing the world. To Dine For is part of...

Don Miguel Ruiz is a best-selling author of The Toltec Wisdom series, which includes his world-renowned book The Four Agreements . This book has been a New York Times bestseller for 10 years, and it has sold well over 12 million copies. Through his writing and teaching don Miguel is regarded as an inspiration to those around the world, and a national treasure in his home country of Mexico. A near-...

Erick Williams is the Owner and Executive Chef of Virtue Restaurant & Bar in Chicago. He is a passionate and celebrated chef, and just this week he won the James Beard Award for Best Chef - Great Lakes Region. His Hyde Park restaurant has been getting much attention over the past few years for its nod to Southern hospitality and cooking in a fine dining setting. Erick’s Chicago roots run deep,...

In many circles, Mark Cuban needs no introduction. He is the embodiment of the American Dream. From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a passion for tech and an ability to grind like no other, Mark has hewed out his own career as a billionaire businessman who now lives in Dallas, Texas, and owns the Dallas Mavericks. His sharp wit and showman bravado are on full display as a shark on the hit TV show Sh...

Today we are on location in Napa Valley at the Chimney Rock Winery to meet and dine with Chimney Rock winemaker Elizabeth Vianna. Elizabeth traces her love of winemaking to a single glass of wine when she was a biology major at Vassar College with plans to go to medical school. Instead, her science background and infatuation with wine propelled her to apply to UC Davis and its renowned winemaking...

Pauline Frommer is one of the most iconic and well-respected names in travel. She is the co-president of FrommerMedia, Editorial Director of Frommer's Guide Books, and author of the best-selling Frommer's EasyGuide to New York City and Frommer's New York City Day By Day .  Her father, Arthur Frommer, was one of the original travel writers and a publisher to the Frommer’s travel books. Today w...

Stephen Starr is an American restaurateur and former entertainment promoter based in Philly. He owns the STARR Restaurant Group which operates over 30 restaurants. Starr has restaurants in many different areas of the United States as well as overseas, including Alma de Cuba, Barclay Prime, Buddakan, Butcher and Singer, The Continental Mid-Town, The Dandelion, El Rey, and more. Starr won the 2017 O...

Blake Rockwell is the founder of Special Spectators, a completely volunteer-run nonprofit profoundly impacting the lives of seriously ill children and their families by creating memorable VIP all-access game day experiences at sporting events. Since 2002 they have hosted more than 10,000 patients, parents, and siblings in nearly 500 games - mostly college football.  In collaboration with many...

Marcus Freeman is one of the youngest up-and-coming head coaches in college football at the University of Notre Dame. He was born in Huber Heights, Ohio where he became a top high school football recruit. Marcus went on to start as a linebacker for Ohio State, helping lead the team to four Conference Titles. He then briefly played in the NFL before returning to Ohio State to earn a master's degree...

Jaclyn Johnson really created her career. By the time she was 28, Johnson had sold her first business investing in multiple female-owned startups, and launched her second multimillion-dollar company, Create & Cultivate. Johnson recognized a gap in conversations, resources, events, and community for female Millennial entrepreneurs and responded with Create & Cultivate, a media platform, and...

Sara Gay Forden is a journalist, business reporter, fashion reporter, and author of The House of Gucci , which delves into the history of the high-end fashion brand. It is now a major motion picture that features Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, and Salma Hayek. Her writing showcases her expertise within the Italian fashion industry after living in Milan for 22 years.   Sara’s experience sp...

Norma Kamali is an American fashion designer and pioneer, best known for the sleeping bag coat. Born in New York City, she studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology and earned a degree in illustration. In 1969 she opened a small boutique, and became known for her line of clothing made of real silk parachute material.  Norma designed Farrah Fawcett’s swimsuit in that iconic 1976 poster, a...

Brad Ludden – Professional Athlete & Founder – First Descents   Brad Ludden was born in Wyoming and raised in Northwest Montana. He has always spent his days outside through all four seasons, across continents and on some of the world's most remote rivers, charting unexplored territory. His love and passion for adventure and the outdoors led him to become a professional whitewater kayaker.  At the...

Sarah Kauss – Founder – S'Well   Sarah Kauss is the founder and former CEO of S’Well, a fashionable water bottle company with a big goal: to rid the world of single-use plastic bottles. S’Well began in 2010 with just $30,000 from Sarah’s savings. Her company has gone on to reach more than $100 million in revenue. She created a new category, and a well-loved brand. S’Well has helped make sustainabi...

Beatriz Acevedo – Entrepreneur   Beatriz Acevedo is one of the leading inspirational voices and Latina entrepreneurs in the United States. She has dedicated her career to empowering and opening doors for the next generation of Latino leaders. Beatriz started her career in media at a very young age, first on the radio and later on TV. She won three Emmys, one MTV Music Award, and a Media Correspond...

Daron K. Roberts – Author & Former Football Coach  Daron K. Roberts is a former NFL coach and author of Call an Audible . Roberts is the founder and founding director of the Center for Sports Leadership and Innovation at the University of Texas. The Center is the first university-based institute dedicated to developing leadership and character curricula for high school, collegiate, and professiona...

Harlan Coben – Author Harlan Coben is the #1 New York Times author of 33 novels, including Win , The Boy From the Woods , Run Away , Fool Me Once , and Tell No One . His books are published in 45 languages and he currently has 75 million books in print worldwide. Harlan is the creator and executive producer of several Netflix television dramas including Stay Close , The Stranger , Safe , The Five...

Robert Irvine – Chef & TV Host   Robert Irvine is a celebrity chef, entrepreneur, and host for the Food Network's hit show Restaurant Impossible. He has been a guest on shows such as Worst Cooks in America, The Next Iron Chef, and Guy's Grocery Games. His support and loyalty for the nation's military has been recognized through the Robert Irvine Foundation, which provides servicemen and women as w...

Janice Bryant Howroyd – Founder & CEO – ActOne Group   Janice Bryant Howroyd Is one of the most accomplished and resilient self-made women in America, with an incredible life story. She was born in Tarboro, North Carolina to a family with 10 siblings, and she was the first African American student to attend her town's previously segregated high school. In 1978 after working for her brother-in-law...

Mel Robbins – Author & Speaker  Location: Red Rooster Tavern in Muskegon, MI   Mel Robbins is an author and one of the world's most sought-after speakers. Her New York Times bestselling book The 5 Second Rule shares her journey from handling crippling anxiety and depression, to how you can too. Mel has the incredible ability to break down overwhelming subjects into small bite-sized chunks that hel...

Bela Gandhi – Founder – Smart Dating Academy   Bela Gandhi is a dating and relationship expert and founder of Smart Dating Academy. She's been featured on every imaginable national and local media outlet, including Good Morning America, The Today Show, Access Hollywood, ABC, NBC, and more. After she graduated with dual degrees in finance and German, Gandhi worked in mergers and acquisitions for Ar...

Morgan DeBaun – Entrepreneur   Morgan DeBaun is a serial entrepreneur and corporate advisor. She is the founder and CEO of Blavity, the leading digital media company for Black culture and millenials. Morgan has grown the company into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 100 million readers per month through a growing brand portfolio which includes Blavity News, 21Nintey, AfroTech, Travel...

Kimbal Musk – Restaurateur & Entrepreneur  Location: OAK at Fourteenth in Boulder, CO   Kimbal Musk is a chef, an entrepreneur, a restaurateur, and a passionate advocate for urban gardens and the equitable accessibility of nutritious food. His story is amazing, and is a testament to following your own passion and being ready to take a fork in the road. We met up in the town he loves, Boulder, Colo...

Beth Garrabrant – Photographer   Beth Garrabrant is a photographer whose work is distinct, timeless, and empowering. She was born in Connecticut but grew up in Illinois, and she draws her inspiration from suburban surroundings and humble homes. Following the passing of a friend during her high school years, she realized that she didn’t own many photos that captured their friendship. Since then Bet...

Michael Tubbs – Politician Location: La Palma in Stockton, CA   Michael Tubbs made history when he became the youngest mayor of Stockton, California, before the age of 30. Before that, he became the youngest City Council member at the age of 22. From a table at Michael’s favorite restaurant in Stockton called La Palma, we dive into the dishes he loves and find out why he loves them. Then we hear t...