Suzanne Taranto-Etheredge believes in empowering good people and change. Her career began with national nonprofits and expertise in public relations, marketing, and fundraising. Suzanne loves being a part of things greater than herself, and her skills have carried over into her current role as President and CEO of Culinaria- an internationally recognized non-profit organization with a focus on connecting people through food and wine culture with an innovative approach to building community.

Ty Chumbley was born and raised in San Antonio and has been part of Agriculture and Meat Science most of his life. He is an Animal And Meat Science grad from Texas A&M University and has been a Professor of Animal and Meat Sciences since 2007. He is currently the Heartbrand Beef Central Texas Director of Meat Sales and Client Relations. Heartbrand Beef is the exclusive owner of the famous Texas Akaushi Cattle who are descendants from Japan and are now exclusively raised in Texas now. This Texas Wagyu product is of the highest prime marbling, rich in Texas Beef flavor, and actually heart healthy hence the name Heartbrand Beef. Ty has worked with Chefs all over the United States in developing their menus, marketing, and sales techniques. He is so proud of San Antonio’s Culinary Efforts and Emergence of great quality Chefs and Restaurants. He always loves to be involved with Flavor and the San Antonio Current and looks forward to working with them for years to come in developing San Antonio as a Foodie Capital of the World.

Raised in the Hudson Valley of New York, where the kitchen was the heart of the home, I learned to enjoy the flavors of life from my Italian Grandmother. At 14, I started working on the line a bar that specialized in Buffalo Wings and Burgers, as well as the coldest beer in town.  For the last 20+ years, my goal has been to create the best beer and food pairing, which has led me to my hobby as an amateur pit master.  Ben Franklin once said that “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy” – there is nothing truer in life, especially when that beer is accompanied by a great dish.

Nina uses nearly 20 years of experience in the food service industry to tell the stories of movers and shakers in the food scene in San Antonio. She enjoys writing about industry-specific challenges, victories and everything in between.

Jennifer Monserrat Hinojosa, esteemed for her contributions to the community, is a wife and loving mother of three. An accomplished entrepreneur and avid supporter of local restaurants and business, she holds the title of Queen of the River Walk 2024, having resided in San Antonio for twenty years after being born in Monterrey, Mexico.

Chris Flores is the creator behind the social media brand Eatmigos. He travels around Texas showcasing the states best foods as the Chief Tasting Officer for HEB owned Favor Delivery and is an Ambassador for Yuengling the oldest brewery in America. He loves his hometown of San Antonio, TX where he has been covering the diverse food scene since 2018. Chris has been creating content locally, nationally and internationally for over 10 years for Social Media and Broadcast.

Madalyn Mendoza, a seasoned reporter and lifelong San Antonian, brings a flavorful flair to both her writing and her kitchen.

When not penning stories for Axios San Antonio, you'll find her exploring new restaurants, championing her local favorites, and cooking up her own culinary masterpieces.

With a "no recipe, just vibes" approach and generous sprinkles of garlic and love, her kitchen is where the magic (and messiness) happens.