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.
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.