Chef Isaac Villaverde (La Tapa del Coco, Panamá)
Current Heyday Cookshop Current Heyday Cookshop

Chef Isaac Villaverde (La Tapa del Coco, Panamá)

June 18-21, 2026

Chef Isaac Villaverde leads La Tapa del Coco in Panama, celebrating Afro-Panamanian heritage through food. His cooking is bold, soulful, and rooted in tradition, blending ancestral flavors with contemporary expression. Expect vibrant dishes, dynamic storytelling, and a genuine sense of place.

Read More
Chef Kayla Pfeiffer
Current Heyday Cookshop Current Heyday Cookshop

Chef Kayla Pfeiffer

Rooted in Southwest Florida, Kayla brings modern American cuisine shaped by local harvests and Gulf waters. Her food is vibrant yet precise—technique-driven, ingredient-forward, but never losing warmth and comfort. Expect collaborative dishes that spark conversation and connection.

Read More