Meet the judges behind this year’s Star Chefs and the Wines & Spirits They Love 2025 Judges' Choice Competition! Linda Zavoral, features editor and blogger for the Mercury News. She writes for Eat Drink Play, opining on food, restaurants, libations, and travel. Laura Ness, food and wine journalist who writes and contributes to outlets such as Edible Monterey Bay, San Francisco Chronicle, and others Moe Rubenzahl, longtime food lover Erica Lockheimer, CEO and founder of HumanizHer Dustin Wallace, whose thoughtful food reviews have earned him a devoted following Philippe Breneman, past Star Chefs winner and seasoned culinary leader with over a decade of experience, now serving as District Executive Chef. Together, this panel will taste, evaluate, and celebrate the incredible dishes created for this year's Star Chefs 2025. There will also be a Chef's Choice and People's Choice competition, where you can vote for your favorite food and beverage pairing of the event! (fb)

We’re so grateful to all of our AMAZING sponsors for making Star Chefs and the Wines & Spirits They Love 2025 possible. ✨ Their generosity and partnership fuel the success of this incredible fundraiser, where culinary excellence and community impact come together for an unforgettable afternoon and evening. Our sponsors represent a diverse array of individuals and organizations dedicated to making behavioral health care available and accessible to everyone in our community. A BIG thank you again to our sponsors for helping to advance our mission and bring this event to life! (fb)