Latin flavours blended with Asian, New Caribbean and classic French influences.

Chef Norman Van Aken, Coral Gables, Fla., combines culinary treasures from Old World explorers and tropical foods.

Chef Scott Crawford of the Ritz-Carlton on Florida's Amelia Island incorporates original Old South flavours with local seafood.

Chicago's Avenues is popular for Irish-born Chef David Hayden's cuisine; Host Alex Boylan and the chef trade stories while shopping at Chicago's hidden purveyors of the best ingredients.

Chef Frederic Castan, of Cafe des Architectes, shops daily for ingredients to re-create the freshness and variety he found in Paris.

A blend of artful humour and a passion for creating surprising foods creates the one-of-a-kind Chef's Table experience at Chicago's TRU; chef Rick Tramonto designs dishes that are works of art and pastry Chef Gale Gand tempts taste-buds with incredible desserts.