Chefs Kevin Belton & Eleazar Fuerte

Mike's Amazing
September 11th | 7:45 PM – 8:30 PM
https://mikesamazingfoods.com/

Chef Nicola Blaque

Visit San Antonio
September 11th | 8:45 PM – 9:30 PM
https://www.visitsanantonio.com/

Andrew Zimmern

September 12th | 7:45 PM – 8:30 PM
https://andrewzimmern.com/

Chef Fernando Desa

Goya Foods
September 13th | 7:45 PM – 8:30 PM
https://www.goya.com/

Andrew Zimmern

September 12th | 7:45 PM – 8:30 PM
https://andrewzimmern.com/

Chef Fernando Desa

Goya Foods
September 13th | 7:45 PM – 8:30 PM
https://www.goya.com/
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Step into a series of hands-on, interactive culinary experiences at the Publix Culinary Demonstration Stage, where Southern food traditions are reimagined. Learn approachable, crowd-pleasing recipes, sharpen your kitchen skills, and take home tips you can actually use. Enjoy chances to win prizes and giveaways.

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Chefs Kevin Belton & Eleazar Fuerte

Mike's Amazing
September 11th | 7:45 PM – 8:30 PM
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Kevin is a New Orleans native and PBS host, he’s known for celebrating Creole and Southern cuisine with warmth and charm. Joining him is the Corporate Chef for Mike’s Amazing, bringing a bold Latin influence and deep experience in foodservice and product innovation.

Chef Nicola Blaque

Visit San Antonio
September 11th | 8:45 PM – 9:30 PM
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A U.S. Army veteran turned restaurateur, she is the founder of The Jerk Shack and Mi Roti in San Antonio, gaining national recognition for her Caribbean-inspired cuisine.

Andrew Zimmern

September 12th | 7:45 PM – 8:30 PM
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An Emmy and James Beard Award-winning storyteller, he’s best known for Bizarre Foods and his work highlighting diverse food cultures around the world.

Chef Fernando Desa

Goya Foods
September 13th | 7:45 PM – 8:30 PM
More Info

As Executive Chef of Goya Foods, he leads culinary innovation and travels globally to showcase the depth and versatility of Latin cuisine.

Chefs Kevin Belton & Eleazar Fuerte

Mike's Amazing
September 11th | 7:45 PM – 8:30 PM
More Info

Kevin is a New Orleans native and PBS host, he’s known for celebrating Creole and Southern cuisine with warmth and charm. Joining him is the Corporate Chef for Mike’s Amazing, bringing a bold Latin influence and deep experience in foodservice and product innovation.

Chef Nicola Blaque

Visit San Antonio
September 11th | 8:45 PM – 9:30 PM
More Info

A U.S. Army veteran turned restaurateur, she is the founder of The Jerk Shack and Mi Roti in San Antonio, gaining national recognition for her Caribbean-inspired cuisine.

Andrew Zimmern

September 12th | 7:45 PM – 8:30 PM
More Info

An Emmy and James Beard Award-winning storyteller, he’s best known for Bizarre Foods and his work highlighting diverse food cultures around the world.

Chef Fernando Desa

Goya Foods
September 13th | 7:45 PM – 8:30 PM
More Info

As Executive Chef of Goya Foods, he leads culinary innovation and travels globally to showcase the depth and versatility of Latin cuisine.

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The chefs and culinary talent of 2025 bring the spirit of the festival to life—one bite, one pour, one unforgettable moment at a time. From rising stars to beloved icons, this year’s lineup is filled with creative energy and bold flavors that will keep you moving through every tasting experience.  

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