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Heidi's Corner is a collection of Heidi's adventures with food as she explores California's best culinary experiences.

Pebble Beach Food & Wine- Epicure (10) 2017

Excecutive Chef Tony Baker from Montrio Bistro + Baker's Bacon of Monterey California.  Tasting plate: Baker's Bacon Sausage with egg sauce corn pudding & Scratchings.

Excecutive Chef Cy Yontz from Rio Grill, Carmel, California. Tasting plate: Marin Miyagi Oysters, Jalapeno - Miso Mignonette, Compressed Watermelon, House Smoked Chicken Fried Viel Sweetbreads, Maple- Corn Grits, Strawberry - Arbol Chile Preserves.

Robbie Torrise of Ocean Fresh Seafood, Monterey, California. Robbie's Ocean Fresh Seafood Oyster Bar. Tasting Plate: Fresh Oysters, Marin Miagi California and Hamahama Washington.

Diane Mina lives on her dream farm with her husband celebrity Chef Michael Mina in Marin County , Garden Fresh Mixology. Tasting: Fresh and Natural Bloody Mary mixed with Tito Vodka.

Excecutive Chef Jason Ryczek at the landmark Farrallon Restaurant in San Francisco. Tasting Plate: Seafood Skewers, Abalone, Octopus & Prawns with Green Garlic Aioli.

Chef Michelle Bernstein is a James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef from Miami, Florida. Her culinary skills and as an expert in Latin-style flavors of cooking. Tasting plate: Patatas Bravos, Filled with "Srirachaina" with Optional Crunchy Jamon SerranoTopping. Next Plate: Chocolate Chorizo Cremeaux with Spanish Olive Oil, Sea salt, and Bread Crisps.

Excecutive Chef Tyler Malek- Salt & Straw- Los Angeles| San Francisco| Portland. Tasting Plate: Sweet Corn Bread, Sour Cream Gelato, Lemon- Maple Butter, Blueberries, Mint & Chives.

Excecutive Chef Richard Reddington- Redd wood on Yountville California. Tasting Plate: World Famous Redd Wood Meatballs.

Excecutive Chef Bruce Kalman-Union in Pasadena. Tasting Plate: Crostone Stracciatella Olivada.

Excecutive Chef Rogelio Garcia-The Commissary in San Francisco. Tasting Plate: Frutti De Mar Rolls

Excecutive Chef Lincoln Carson- Lincoln Heavy Industries, Venice. Tasting Plate: Breakfast For Lunch, a selection of Savory Viennoiserie.

Excecutive Chef Johnny De Vivo- Porter's in the Forest, Pebble Beach, California. Tasting Plate: Yellowtail, Fried Rice, Avocado & Yuzu.

Excecutive Chef Jeffrey Lunak- Sumo Dog, Los Angeles, California. Tasting Plate: Sumo dog, Snake River Farms, American Wagyu Beef, Olympia Provisions Sausage, Martins Famous Potato Roll, Wasabi Relish, Pickled Peppers, Teriyaki Sauce, spicy Mayo, Minced Onion & Kizami Nori.

Veuve Clicquot- Sparkling Collins Royal Recipe

Excecutive Chef Oscar Gonzalez- Fairmont in San Francisco, California. Tasting Plate: Shawarma Marinated Hanger Steak also Oysters.

Sticks-Pebble Beach California- Tasting Plate: Smoked Beef Cheeks with Fava Bean Puree, English Oeas, Morel Mushrooms & Pickled Ramps.

Excecutive Chef Matthew Beaudin- Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, California. Tasting Plate: Duck, Duck, Goose- Duck Heart Tartare, Pickled Ginger Brulee & Goose Egg Bottarga.

Excecutive Chef William Burns- Moody Bistro, Truckee. Tasting Plate: Hamachi Escabech, duck Prosciutto "BLT" Pickled Strawberries,Piment D' Esplette Aioli & Brioche.

Excecutive Chef Anthony/ Marazita- Makana Terrace at The St. Regis Princeville. No Picture Excecutive Chef Erik Gremmer- Amanyara Resort, Turks and Caicos- Tasting Plate: Seared Mole Dulce Crusted ahi Tuna. Mango & Kaffir Lime Puree, Pickled Ginger & Fresno Pepper Slaw, Heirloom Micro Cilantro.

Excecutive Chef Rory Herrmann- Barrel & Ashes| Sprout, Los Angeles, California. Tasting Plate: Whole Hog Pulled Pork Sliders.

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Excecutive Marc Zimmerman- Alexander's Steakhouse, San Francisco, California. Tasting Plate: Photo only

Excecutive Chef Yu Min Lin-The Sea by Alexander Steakhouse, San Francisco, California. Tasting Plate: Photo only