Food Network has a bright new face at the table–Sunny Anderson. Anderson hosts the popular series, “Cooking for Real,” where she presents uncomplicated dishes with affordable, easy-to-find ingredients. She debuted on Food Network in 2005 as a special guest on “Emeril Live.” In 2007, Anderson co-hosted Food Network’s “Gotta Get It,” and was host of “How’d That Get On My Plate?”

Anderson’s culinary career began in 2003 when she opened her catering business Sunny's Delicious Dishes. Her clients include top hip hop recording artists and studio music executives. She started in broadcasting as a radio deejay. Her radio success landed her guest hosting duties on MTV2, and voiceover gigs on television and radio.

Anderson also served as Food & Lifestyle editor at Hip Hop Weekly magazine where she reported on celebrity living in her column, “Belly of the Beats,” in which she interviewed hip hop stars about food, cooking and restaurants.

As a celebrity chef, entrepreneur, inventor, and author, David Burke stands as one of the leading pioneers in American cooking today.  His fascination with ingredients and the art of the meal has fueled a career marked by creativity, critical acclaim and the introduction of revolutionary products and cooking techniques.

Burke trained at the Culinary Institute of America, and soon thereafter, traveled to France where he spent several stages with notable chefs such as Pierre Troisgros, Georges Blanc and Gaston Lenôtre. After returning to the U.S as a sous chef in 1992, Burke opened the Park Avenue Café with Smith & Wollensky CEO Alan Stillman.  In 2003, Burke ventured out on his own to become the sole owner of davidburke & Donatella, now known as David Burke Townhouse.  Next came David Burke at Bloomingdale’s, Primehouse in The James Chicago Hotel, Fromagerie, David Burke Prime, and in July 2008, Fishtail by David Burke.

Anne Burrell is currently the host of the Food Network’s hit show Secrets of a Restaurant Chef as well as co-host of Worst Cooks in America, a show which debuted as the highest rated, most watched night in Food Network history.

A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, Burrell also studied at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners, spending time in Piedmont, Umbria, Tuscany and Liguria. Burrell had the opportunity to work at restaurants in Tuscany before returning to the U.S. and spending time in the kitchens at Felidia and Savoy, before taking over the reigns at Centro Vinoteca. Burrell is currently working on her first book and focusing on the upcoming seasons of her two hit shows.

Born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ, Tom Colicchio made his New York cooking debut at prominent restaurants including The Quilted Giraffe, Gotham Bar & Grill, Rakel, and Mondrian. He opened Gramercy Tavern with Danny Meyer in 1994, following that critical and popular success in 2001 with the equally well-received Craft. In the ensuing eight years, Tom has opened Crafts in Los Angeles, Dallas, and Atlanta; Craftsteaks in New York, Las Vegas, and Foxwoods; Craftbars in New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta, and ‘wichcraft sandwich shops in New York, San Francisco, and Las Vegas.

Tom is also the author of three cookbooks, Think Like a Chef (2000), Craft of Cooking (2003), and ‘wichcraft (2009). In 2006, he began applying his years of experience to cable television as the head judge on Bravo’s hit reality cooking series “Top Chef.”  The Emmy-award winning show debuts its eighth season December 1st.

As the daughter of esteemed cookbook editor Maria Guarnaschelli, Alex Guarnaschelli spent her childhood surrounded by food. Following graduation from Barnard College, she embarked upon her culinary career, working for acclaimed chef Larry Forgione. She then moved to France where she honed her skills at La Varenne in Burgundy, Michelin three-star restaurant Guy Savoy, and La Butte Chaillot.

Guarnaschelli later joined the team at the renowned Restaurant Daniel. She was sous chef at Joachim Splichal’s Patina restaurant in West Hollywood. In 2003, Guarnaschelli became the executive chef at Butter Restaurant.

Guarnaschelli has been featured in many magazines and has appeared on numerous television programs including “Chopped,” “The Best Thing I Ever Ate,” “Dear Food Network,” and “Next Food Network Star.” Currently she is working on Season 3 of “Alex’s Day Off,” produced by Bobby Flay.

Aaron McCargo, Jr. won Season 4 of “The Next Food Network Star” in 2008, and landed
his own show: “Big Daddy’s House” on Food Network. On “Big Daddy’s House,” he
shares his passion for big, bold flavors and fun family cooking. From comfort food to
barbecue favorites to breakfast delights, McCargo Jr. whips up mouth-watering recipes
inspired by many years of culinary experience and his fun-loving family, while bringing a
down-to-earth vibe and warm smile to the kitchen. Whether cooking with his children,
relatives, friends, or even by himself, big food and big fun reign supreme.

McCargo has been featured on numerous national news programs including “The Today
Show,” “Regis and Kelly,” and “Rachael Ray.” His rise to fame has been covered
everywhere from The New York Times to Essence Magazine. He also gives back by
donating his time to nonprofits such as Share Our Strength and their Great American
Dine Out to help end childhood hunger.

Michael Schlow is one of the leading chefs in America and is considered by many to be Boston’s best chef and restaurateur. He is the chef and co-owner of four wildly popular and successful restaurants, Radius, Via Matta, Alta Strada, and Great Bay, and is the recipient of the James Beard Foundation Award for “Best Chef: Northeast,” the prestigious Robert Mondavi Culinary Award of Excellence and Santé Magazine’s, “Chef of the Year”. He makes numerous national TV appearances and is the author of It’s About Time. Schlow opened his second Alta Strada, an authentic, exciting Italian restaurant and wine bar at MGM Grand at Foxwoods in May of 2008.