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Womens Food Alliance Advisory Board 2020:
Sandi Galloway ~ Owner/ Sandi Galloway & Associates
Rebecca Reed ~ Executive Pastry Chef/ Black Sheep Restaurant Group
Nancy Slatsky ~ Chef/Manager/ JAX Cooking Studio
Leigh Cort ~ President/ Womens Food Alliance ~ Owner/ Leigh Cort Publicity
Cindy Stavely ~ Exec. Director/ St. Augustine Pirate/Treasure Museum ~ Colonial Quarter
Kelly Mabry – Owner/ Tropical Smoothie
Amy Morales ~ Creator/ Sweets for the Soul
Carol Maurer ~ Sales Manager/ Hilton Garden Inn Ponte Vedra Beach
Betsy Hill ~ Content creator for food, wine & travel venues ~ Representative from Central Florida
Womens Food Alliance MISSION:
The Womens Food Alliance (WFA) cultivates and advances networking, education, and collaboration for
women in the culinary and hospitality industry
in the Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia region.
www.XOwomensfoodalliance.com
“I have been honored to be on the Advisory Council and have truly enjoyed being
involved in planning and executing events for this wonderful group of women. Being on
the board for 5 years has kept me very involved and given me the drive to inform other
women in the industry to join and enjoy the benefits of networking and supporting one
another. Leigh is a wonderful matriarch and her wisdom and insight is inspiring.”
Nancy Slatsky ~ JAX Cooking Studio ~ Pastry Chef
“I challenge anyone to attend one WFA gathering and not leave uplifted, inspired, and
energized. This dynamic group of ladies share their strengths and wisdom to create a
more hospitable Jacksonville and beyond...and they have so much fun doing it! If you’re
going to be a part of Womens Food Alliance, prepare to be challenged, smile until your
face hurts, and do something bigger than yourself.”
Rebecca Reed ~ Black Sheep Restaurant Group ~ Corporate. Pastry Chef
“The Womens Food Alliance is one of the most dynamic organizations I've been
involved in as a tourism and hospitality professional. The high-level educational
programs and networking opportunities are invaluable! It’s a privilege to be able to
serve on the Advisory Council and be involved with the continued success and growth
of the WFA.”
Cindy Stavely, Executive Director ~ St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum ~
Colonial Quarter
“It is indeed an honor for me to have been asked to join the Advisory Council of the
WFA. I am in the process of my professional reinvention and I look forward to getting to
know this group of amazing and diverse women. I have been an educator for over 30years, and the transition to business owner and entrepreneur is proving to be exciting and frightening all at the same time. It is through Leigh’s positive attitude, support, and friendship that I have come to believe that my dreams can become a reality. Ultimately, I hope to use my chocolate sauce as a platform for positive change in the world, one jar and one spoonful at a time!” Amy Morales ~ Sweets for the Soul, LLC ~ Makers of Amy’s Amazing Chocolate Sauce…the only chocolate sauce that comes with a spoon! “Being a member of the Woman’s Food Alliance the past five years has been a rewarding and uplifting experience. Our uniquely versatile group of strong and talented ladies each bring their own creative and passionate style to the table. The energy, knowledge and support that our ladies share has been truly inspiring. I am so excited and proud to be a part of this Advisory Council where we continue to grow and build our Legacy. Kelly Mabry ~ Owner/Operator ~ Tropical Smoothie Cafe “It’s such a deep honor to know and empower our hospitality members throughout Florida and southeast Georgia. Our organization’s mission statement has not changed since we launched in 2013 ~ we cultivate and enhance networking & collaboration, education and friendship in our chosen industry. As the hospitality/food/beverage industry continues to explode with talent, creativity and passion, we are reminded that hospitality is simply ‘love in action’. It has much more to do with the resources of a generous heart than with sufficiency of food and space”. Leigh Cort, Founder & President ~ WOMENS FOOD ALLIANCE “The Women’s Food Alliance is a supportive networking organization that fosters industry leadership, quality education and the sharing of knowledge. During the 3 years that I have been a member, it has become obvious that this organization is meeting the needs of the culinary and hospitality industry as witnessed by the rapid growth of the organization. It is an honor and privilege to serve as a member of the Advisory Council for the Women’s Food Alliance.” Sandi Galloway ~ President ~ Sandi Galloway & Associates “I’m excited to be on the Advisory Council of the Womens Food Alliance. As a newer member in 2019, the monthly events that showcase the varied careers and scope of the organization’s membership are amazing. I look forward to bringing some of my hospitality connections and knowledge to the future growth of WFA” Carol Maurer ~ Sales Manager ~ Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville/Ponte Vedra eing a member of WFA for the past 3 years has given me insight into the hospitality “B industry and I’m proud to continue in our organization under the leadership of Leigh Cort ~ especially among my peers in the food/wine/event industry” B etsi Hill ~ food/wine/travel content creator
2020 Members: Carol Beck November 2019 FirePower Coffee Roasters ~ Owner 322 SE State Rd., 100, Suite D Keystone Heights, Fl 32565-6468 352-362-9601 carol@firepower.coffee www.firepower.coffee Julie Rhea Bell January 2020 The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort ~ Sales Manager 201 Arnold Rd. St. Simons Island, Georgia 31522 912-268-5005
jbell@mmihg.com www.kingandprince.com Chriss Brown May 2020 927 Events – Co-Owner chriss@927events.com 927 W. Forsyth St., Jacksonville 32204 904-655-6603 www.927events.com www.beaverstreetcommissary.com www.jaxtruckies.org Jessica Bush October 2019 ADP ~ Automatic Data Processing ~ Senior District Manager 1221 E. Redrock Ridge Ave., St. Johns, Florida 32259 Jessica.bush@adp.com 904-962-6878 www.adp.com Nicole Chapman September 2020 Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association ~ Northeast Regional Director PO Box 8395 ~ Fleming Island, FL 32006 nchapman@frla.org 904-572-2259 https://frla.org/chapters/northeast/ Debra Combs February 2020 Sea Breeze Food Service – Director of Sales 3807 Edgewood Dr., Jacksonville, Fl 32254 904-566-9305 debrac@seabreezefoodservice.com www.seabreezefoodservice.com Anita Comisky July 2020
Amelia Toffee ~ Owner 1776 Hammock Dr., Amelia Island, Fl 32034 904-372-7930 anita@ameliatoffee.com www.ameliatoffee.com Vickie Corder , CMP December 2019 Helms-Briscoe ~ S enior Director, Global Accounts 6122 Bartram Village Dr., Jacksonville, Fl 32258 904-268-0045 vcorder@helmsbriscoe.com Kim Cornwell September 2020 Ritwell Consulting, LLC ~ Partner 174 Rialto Dr., Ponte Vedra Fl 32081 Ritwell.consulting@gmail.com (BS) 904-686-8967 (business) Kcisthe1@gmail.com (personal) 703-963-4341 Tour Time/Sunshine Travel Club of Jacksonville Leigh Cort January 2020 Womens Food Alliance ~ President & Founder 67 Thicket Creek Trail ~ Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl 32081 904-806-3613 leigh@leighcortpublicity.com www.Womens Food Alliance.com
Belinda Hulin Crissman January 2020 Cookbook Author, speaker & journalist bhulin@comcast.net 904-982-9265 11466 Lakeside Court., East, Atlantic Beach, Fl 32233 www.belindahulin.com Terri Davlantes August 2020 JAX Cooking Studio –O wner 1400 Aiken Ave., Jacksonville 32207 9094-742-5906 terri@jaxcookingstudio.com www.jaxcookingstudio.com Benedetta Dubetz January 2020 Amici Italian Restaurant, Co-owner 111 Bridge St., St. Augustine 32084 904-461-0102 – 501-4244 cell Amici01@msn.com www.amicistaugustine.com Laddie Dwyer January 2020 A Unique Entertainment, Inc.~ Owner www.webookem.com 222 Industrial Loop, St. #78, Orange Park, Fl 32073 webookem@comcast.net 904-278-5454 Beth Ann Encinosa November 2019 13922 Tiffany Pines Cir., Jax 32225
Bam.mezza@gmail.com
904-707-6002
www.mezzarestaurantandbar.com
Carole Everitt January 2020
oncierge Program Acct. Representation
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits ~ C
ceveritt@abcfws.com
8989 S Orange Ave Orlando FL 32824
(904) 599-6280
www.abcfws.com/concierge
Helga Tan Fellows April 2020
Gyo Greens ~ Founder
www.GyoGreens.com
FISH – FARM - FORK
htfellow@gyogreens.com
203-219-5887
147 Canal Blvd., ~ Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl 32082
Deb Fogarty February 2020
Be Well Travel LLC ~ President/Owner ~ ECC, CTA
Luxury Travel Advisor
774 SW 158th Way., Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
deb@BeWellTravel.com
954-788-5699
www.BeWellTravel.com
Sarah Galen October 2019
WANDER MEDIA- Marketing Director
904-536-7686
450-106 SR 13 North, #430 ~ Jacksonville, Fl 32259
Wander Media Company
sarah@wandermediacompany.com
www.wandermediacompany.comSandi Galloway January 2020
Sandi Galloway & Associates.com ~ P resident
223 Wingstone Dr., Ponte Vedra, Florida 32081
940-783-1381
sandi@sandigalloway.com
www.SandiGalloway.com
Ida Gardner October 2019
Hospitality Staff ~ President
4604 Atlantic Blvd., Suite 7, Jacksonville 32207
igardner@hospitalitystaff.com
904-399-3200
www.hospitalitystaff.com
Phyllis Geiger January 2020
Peterbrooke Chocolates ~ Founder ~ Retired
phyllisfrith@aol.com
7330 San Lucas Rd., Jacksonville FL 32217
904-509-4759
Barbara Golden January 2020
ommunications Manager
St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau ~ C
29 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, 32084
904-669-8142
Golden.barbara@hotmail.com
www.FloridasHistoricCoast.com
Freda Gore September 2019
Caribbean Culinary Tours ~ Founder/Tour Host
941-929-5414
caribbeanculinarytours@gmail.com
www.caribbeanculinarytours.net
www.caribbeanculinaryvacations.com
2506 Lewis Rd.,
Venice, Florida 34292
Linda Granfield July 2020Ocean Blue ~ Owner 1317 Sunset View Lane., Jacksonville Fl 32207 904-616-2779 lindamgranfield@gmail.com https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p4030471 Susan Griffin August 2020 The Recorder & First Coast Register ~ Publisher 1102 A1A N., Unit 108 ~ Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl 32082 904-686-3938 Cell#: (904) 993-0834 susan@opcfla.com www.pontevedrarecorder.com Nancy Guarnieri September 2020 St. Francis Inn ~ Asst. Food & Beverage Director 279 St. George Street, St. Augustine, 32082 904-824-6068 Cell 407-739-1046 nancyg@stfrancisinn.com www.StFrancisInn.com Amy Hales January 2020 Rummies and Yummies “Master of Mixology” 904-923-5455 935 Fox Chaple Lane Jacksonville, FL 32221 1550-2 Normandy Village Parkway, Jacksonville Amy.hales@rummiesandyummies.com www.rummiesandyummies.com Shannon Hart July 2020 My Shabby Wedding – O wner 9556 Historic Kings Road ~ Jacksonville FL 32257. Shannonhart320@gmail.com 310-866-0689
www.MyShabbyWedding.com
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0366521/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Anna Heise March 2020
reator
Food journalist ~ C
annaeatzjax@gmail.com
1661 Riverside Ave., #403 ~ Jacksonville Fl 32204
www.annaeatzjax.com
904-535-7991
Betsi Hill February 2020
Betsi World ~ Creator/Writer
betsi@betsiworld.com
123 Queen Ann Ct., Hutchinson Isl., Fl 34949
757-646-4073
Ft. Pierce, Florida
www.betsiworld.com
Dee Ann Hobbs January 2020
Renaissance – World Golf Village Resort ~ Executive Chef
hobbsjan@bellsouth.net
www.renwgv.com
500 S. Legacy Trail, St. Augustine 32092
904-940-8644 or 904-838-7226
Liliana Hocevar January 2020
Hocevar & Starlily Video Production
4245 Nancy Street, Hastings, Fl 32145
lilianalpg@gmail.com
www.starlilyproductions.com
Reyna Horner January 2020
Chef and Cooking Teacher ~ Mr. Food & Special Education
192 Orchard Pass Ave., Ponte Vedra 32081
hornerr@bellsouth.net904-955-3611 Kathleen Hurley January 2020 Bed & Breakfast Owner, RET. 129 Ocean Hollow Lane St. Augustine, Fl 32084 904-824-0887 Kathleenhurley223@yahoo.com Hannah Johnson May 2020 Alhambra Theatre & Dining ~ Marketing Coordinator 12000 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Fl. 32246 904-641-1212 Hannah@alhambrajax.com www.alhambrajax.com Andrea Jones January 2020 The Tasting Tours, LLC ~ Co-Founder and CEO Director of Marketing and Corporate Events 24 Cathedral Pl., Suite #401 ~ St. Augustine Fl 32084 904-325-3911 904-386-5482 andrea@thetastingtours.com www.TheTastingTours.com info@thetastingtours.com Kara Joseph August 2020 Be Wine Inspired ~ Founder Certified Sommelier kara@wineinspiredjax.com 904-525-2282 www.bewineinspired.com 1306 1st Street S., Jacksonville Beach 32250
Niki Kemper July 2020
The Tasting Tours ~ T our Manager COO
24 Cathedral Place., Suite #401 ~ St. Augustine, Fl 32084
niki@thetastingtours.com
904-325-3971
www.TheTastingTours.com
Sherry Laskin Kennedy January 2020
Cruise Maven ~ Owner
1870 Long Iron Dr., #1203
Rockledge, Fl 32955
sherry@cruisemaven.com
321-480-4331
www.cruisemaven.com
Lisa Kiral February 2020
wner/Tour Guide
Taste of Jacksonville Food Tours ~ O
3653 Point Pleasant Rd., Jacksonville, Fl 32217
904-463-8694
info@tasteofjacksonvillefoodtours.com
www.tasteofjacksonvillefoodtours.com
Maryrose LaCavera March 2020
Peace Pie ~ O wner
8 Aviles St., St. Augustine
904-259-8232
mlacavera@icloud.com
www.peacepieworld.com
609.380.8343
Hillary Lake April 2020
wner, Head Planner ~ Chef ~ Hillary Lake Event Planning
Hillary Lake Events ~ O
464 14t Ave., S., Jacksonville Beach, Fl 32250
904-515-5733
Hillarylakeevents@gmail.com
www.Hillarylake.com
Mimi Lan April 2020 reator/owner/Chef Taste Curator & VIGLO Dinners ~ C Gourmet Pop-up VIGLO Dinner ~ Vietnamese with Global Influences Mimi@tastecurator.com 904-290-6924 Box #2922 ~ Ponte Vedra Beach Fl 32004 @TheTasteCurator www.tastecurator.com Faye Lance July 2020 Sugar Snob Chocolates ~ Owner Artisan Gourmet Studio ~ 1223 King St., Jacksonville 8155 Old Kings Road North Jacksonville, FL 32219 904-707-4716 faye.lance@gmail.com Adelle laNoue January 2020 A Unique Entertainment 1938 Henley Road Middleburg, FL 32068 Adelle2mail@yahoo.com 904-655-4545 (costumes, photography, marketing) Melissa Lee Forward August 2020 The French Blue Door & The Permanent Tourist / Owner & Creator 73114 Military Rd., Covington, LA 70435 melissa@thepermanenttourist.com 912-222-2634 www.thepermanenttourist.com Diane Leone April 2020 Leone Social / One Womans Travels Founder/CEO/Social Media Consultant 405 Old Quarry Rd., St. Augustine 32080 904-669-1903
diane@dianePLeone.com www.DianeLeone.com www.LeoneSocial.com www.OneWomansTravels.com Jami Lind February 2020 Our Wanderful Journey ~ Creator jami@ourwanderfuljourney.com 163 S. End St., St. Augustine, Fl 32095 904-891-1865 www.OurWanderfulJourney.com Pepper Lindsey January 2020 Lindsey Films, Inc. ~ Owner/President Bos 331222 ~ Atlantic Beach, Fl. 32233 904-221-1993 pepper@lindseyfilms.com www.LindseyFilms.com Susan Lomba April 2020 Corporate Event & Meeting Planner #13 Turnberry Lane Hamburg, NJ 07419 201-838-2273 sueserebin@msn.com Rebekah Lowry January 2020 The CSI Companies – Director of CSI Gives Back 9995 Gate Parkway No., Suite 200 ~ Jacksonville 32246 904-388-9515 x 468 rlowry@thecsicompanies.com www.theCSICompanies.com Paulina Lukaszewicz September 2020
Hospitality Staff & Webber Associates ~ Operations Manager
4604 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL. 32207
904-559-9948
jacksonville@hospitalitystaff.com
www.hospitalitystaff.com
Lorna MacDonald JUNE 2020
wner
Raintree Restaurant ~ O
102 San Marco Avenue
St. Augustine, Fl 32084
904-829-5953
raintreeemail@aol.com
www.raintreerestaurant.com
Kelly Mabry November 2019
Tropical Smoothie~ Owner ~ 2 locations
Ponte Vedra Beach and Saint Johns, Florida
1340 Sylvie Lane, Ponte Vedra, Fl 33082
904-704-8788 (c)
Naturegirl1010@aol.com
www.TropicalSmoothie.com
104 Bartram Oaks Walk, Saint Johns and
820 North A1A Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl 33082
Patricia Mack November 2019
Food Journalist, Cookbook Author, Int’l. Culinary Judge
News & Reviews
mzzprint@yahoo.com
3902 S. Lakeshore Dr., Cocoa, Fl 32926
732-619-1685
Donna MacPherson May 2020 wner
Golden Isles Olive Oil ~ O
306 Redfern Village ~ St. Simons Island, GA 31522
donna@goldenislesoliveoil.com
912-602-9736
www.goldenislesoliveoil.com
Veronica Majors October 2019
Personal CHEF & caterer
Chef ‘Vee’ Majors ~
904-449-1163
12041 Lake Fern Dr., Jacksonville, Fl 32258
chefveemajors@comcast.net
www.inspiredpersonalchef.com
Toni Manheim September 2019
Amici Italian Restaurant ~ Manager, Bartender, Server
2645 Hispanola Ave. Saint Augustine Fl. 32086
t_manheim@yahoo.com
904-377-8424
www.amicistaugustine.com
Jeanne Maron January 2020
wner
The Gifted Cork & Gourmet – O
64-A Hypolita St.
St. Augustine, Fl 32084
Jeanne@thegiftedcork.com
904-810-1083
Wine, gifts, gourmet foods
www.thegiftedcork.com
Diane Mataraza July 2020
Mataraza Consulting ~ P resident
www.Matarazaconsulting.com
43 Fullerwood Dr., St. Augustine Fl 32084
904-547-2227 / 321-427-0049
diane@dlmatarazainc.netCarol Maurer July 2020
Hilton Garden Inn/Ponte Vedra Beach ~ Director of Sales
624 Palmera Dr., East ~ Ponte Vedra Beach Fl 32082
904-226-2696
Carol.maurere@hilton.com
www.pontevedrahgi.com
Chelsea McElfresh February 2020
Barista, Cashier & Events
House of Leaf & Bean ~
11990 Beach Blvd., #153 ~ Jacksonville, Fl 32246
904-735-0583
Mcelfreshche@gmail.com
Verousce Mckibbin June 2020
Koek Cake ~ FOUNDER
904-476-1158
14129 Inlet Dr., Jacksonville Fl 32225
www.koekcake.com
koekcake@gmail.com
Jule Meyer May 2020
Parkman Foundation Services ~ President/Owner
617-477-7429
juleparkmanmeyer@gmail.com
Amy Tibbals Morales July 2020
Sweets for the Soul, LLC ~ Creator/President
amymor@me.com
904-631-6939
4422 Chippewa Dr., Jacksonville 32210April Blue-Moseley October 2020
My Concierge Queen ~ Creator
95496 Sonoma Drive ~ Fernandina Beach, Fl 32034
aprilbluemoseley@bellsouth.net
904-563-7038
www.facebook.com/conciergequeen1/
Marsha Myers October 2019
Hospitality Behavioral Trainer
11856 Surfbird Circle., Jacksonville FL 32256
904-903-1188
Marshamyers819@yahoo.com
Marlene Field Nelson May 2020
Kuhn Flowers ~ Manager Ponte Vedra Beach
9820 Creekfront Rd., Jacksonville 32256
904-505-4176
Marlenefield777@gmail.com
Julie Nero August 2020
International Food & Wine Festivals
Jnero76@yahoo.com
3448 SR 13 N., Saint Johns, FL 32259
904-755-6846
Lisa Padgett-Nichols October 2020
ranch Manager
Labor Max Staffing ~ B
2730 US 1 South, Ste. # ~ St. Augustine Fl 32086
Lisa.padgett@labormaxstaffing.com
904-392-3292 (w) 904-494-8055
www.labormax.net
Tasha Peters September 2020By Design Catering & BDC Meals ~ Owner/Chef tasha@bydesigncatering.com 900 F Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine Fl 32080 904-334-2849 Cell 904-679-5177 www.ByDesignCatering.com Maria Perez August 2020 Miss Kate’s Deep South Tours ~ Owner 4265 Knights Academy Rd., Valdosta, GA 31605 maria@misskatestours.com www.misskatestours.com 229-415-8962 Cell 916-834-7387 Marcia Petty January 2020 Traders Hill Farm ~ New Business Dev. Mgr. marcia@tradershillfarm.com 904-583-9221 30771 Foghorn Lane., Hilliard, Fl 32046 www.tradershillfarm.com Wen Raiti February 2020 House of Leaf and Bean ~ Owner 14474 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Fl 32250 leafnbeanhouse@gmail.com 904-379-1291 www.HouseofLeafnBean.com Rebecca Reed May 2020 Black Sheep Restaurant Group – C orporate Pastry Chef Black Sheep 1534 Oak St., Jacksonville, Fl 32204 631-513-8268 rebecca@restaurantorsay.com www.ChefRebeccaReed.com Suzi Renehan May 2020 Uncanny Biscotti, Inc. ~ President
9850-1 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville Fl 32257
suzi@uncannybiscotti.com
www.uncannybiscotti.com
904-635-4211
904-880-7777 (business)
Susie Tucker Rindal May 2020
My Black Dog ~ President
4330 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Jacksonville Beach Fl 32250
904-655-5497
rindalsusan@gmail.com
Picasso Roberts May 2020
wner/Founder
Chef & Pain Relief Therapies ~ O
12 Tarragona Ct., St. Augustine 32086
picasso@pain-relief-therapies.com
www.pain-relief-therapies.com
954-871-3047
Barbara Ryan MAY 2020
St. Marys Magazine ~ Publisher
208 Wheeler St. St. Marys, GA 31558
912-729-1103
barbara@stmarysmagazine.com
www.stmarysmagazine.com
Rose Sarkees January 2020
Players Grille Family Sports Bar ~ President/Owner
4456 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville Fl 32207
904-448-6670
Player.rose@gmail.com
www.PlayersGrille.com
Sarah Rose Sarkees January 2020
Players Grille Family Sports Bar ~
4456 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville Fl 32207
904-448-6670
sarksrose@gmail.com
Player.rose@gmail.comTerri Sherman August 2020
usiness Intermediary
FBX Business Exchange, Inc. ~ B
4600 Touchton Road East., Bldg. 100 ~ Suite 150
Jacksonville, Fl 32246
904-343-4908
Terri.sherman@FBXBrokers.com
www.FBXBrokers.com
Falyn Shilts ` June 2020
FitTeam
Falyn.shilts@gmail.com
2865 Scott Mill Estates Drive
Jax,Fl 32257
954-770-2066
www.Drinkfitbehappy.com
Dea Sims May 2020
YOUR PIE North Florida – Owner
Southside + Fleming Island
4828 Deer Lake Drive West
Jacksonville, FL 32246
904.537.7829
dsims@YourPie.com
www.YourPie.com
Nancy Slatsky August 2020
Swiss Chalet Fine Foods ~ Culinary Sales
2065 Las Brisas Way W., Jacksonville 32224
904-200-9472
nslatsky@scff.com
www.scff.com
Suzanne Hudson-Smith October 2019
Players by the Sea Theatre ~ Executive Director106 6th St., North ~ Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 suzanne@playersbythesea.org 317-220-7272 and 904-249-0289 www.playersbythesea.org Sharlay Smith February 2020 The Lentil House ~ Founder 1648 Osceola St., Jacksonville 32204 Sharlay.smith@thelentilhouse.com 904-515-5100 www.TheLentilHouse.com Lakita Spann January 2020 Mr. Potato Spread ~ President & Co-Founder 904-302-0024 9501 Arlington Expway, Ste. 190, Jacksonville, FL 32225 www.MrPotatoSpread.com lakita@MrPotatoSpread.com Dana Stallings January 2020 Jax Kitchen and Kilwins Chocolate www.Jax-Kitchen.com 1850 Emerson Street Jacksonville, Fl 32207 jacksonville@kilwins.com 904-619-5872 Jade Stanley February 2020 All About You Staffing ~ Operations Manager/Owner info@allaboutyoustaffing.com 5350 Arlington Expy., Apt. 4212, Jacksonville FL 32211 904-878-8122 / 904-878-2556 www.AllAboutYouStaffing.com
Cindy Stavely January 2020
xec. Director
Colonial Quarter & St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum ~ E
33 St. George St.,
St Augustine, FL 32084
904-819-1444
Cstavely57@gmail.com
www.colonialquarter.com
Sherry Stoppelbein January 2020
Luvin Oven Catering ‘ Luvin O’Van Food Truck ~
Hot Shot Bakery and Datil B Good Sauces ~ Owner
6095 Church Rd Elkton Fl 32033
904-540-1681
datilbgood@gmail.com
www.luvinovencaterers.com
Monica Stouder January 2020
Monica Lea Imagery
47 Old Carriage Ct., Ponte Vedra Fl 32081
904-742-0749
monicalea@monicalea.com
www.MonicaLea.com
Kate Strickland April 2020
Founder/Managing Partner ~ Wander Media Company
1729 Greenridge Circle S., Jacksonville 32259
(904) 891-1733
kate@wandermediacompany.com
www.wandermediacompany.com
www.wanderjacksonville.com
Diana Testa August 2020
Italian Cooking Lessons ~ Chef/Owner
5220 Tallulah Lake Ct
32224 Jacksonville
904-446-7773diana@italiancookinglessonsjax.com
www.italiancookinglessonsjax.com
Erin Thursby ebruary 2020
F
ntertaining U
GastroJax Inc. AND Journalist ~ E
gastrojax@gmail.com
352-207-4450
4609 Appleton Ave.,
Jacksonville, Fl 32210
www.GastroJax.org
Lauren Titus March 2020
Edible NE Florida Magazine ~ Editor
lauren@edibleneflorida.com
Box 685, St. Augustine, F l 32085
904-553-1850
www.EdibleNEFlorida.com
Jessica Tyree April 2020
Restaurant Compliance Solutions – Owner/President
330-272-1064
W 904-567-7415
13966 Sound Overlook Dr., N., Jax 32224
dishingupsafefood@gmail.com
www.RCSwebsite.com
Anne Urban January 2020
wner
Centerstage Entertainment & Event Rentals ~ O
4691 Dusk Court
Jacksonville, Fl 32207
904-249-3729 ext. 101
aurban@destinationplanning.com
www.destinationplanning.comHope Waggett September 2020
Vizergy ~ Director of Business Development
Hope.W@vizergy.com
4237 Salisbury Rd., N., Ste 200 ~ Jacksonville 32216
636-290-5053 ~ W 904-389-1130 X 126
www.vizergy.com
Karla Wagner May 2020
Corazon Cinema and Café
36 Granada St., St. Augustine, Fl 32082
904-679-5736 and 407-929-1061
www.corazoncinemaandcafe.com
corazoncandc@gmail.com
Catherine Wellford October 2019
wner
Sandcastle Café & Grille ~ O
117 Mallery St., St. Simons Island, GA 31522
770-676-8787
cawsandcastle@gmail.com
www.sandcastlessi.com
Melissa Wellford October 2019
wner
Sandcastle Café & Grille – O
117 Mallery St., St. Simons Island, GA 31522
770-558-5773 ~ W 912-270-2902
melissawellford@gmail.com
www.sandcastlessi.com
Judy Wells MAY 2020
TravelontheLevel.com and Wellswords.com
1478 Riverplace Blvd., #407
Jacksonville 32207
904-647-6125
wellswords@comcast.net
www.foodafar.com and www.wellsworld.netWendy M. White April 2020
Publishing Partners, Inc./The Restaurant Times
Box 840303St. Augustine, FL 32080
(904) 429-6910
wmwpublisher@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/Restaurant.Times
www.TheRestaurantTimes.com • www.GalleriaStAugustine.com
Sandy Wieber August 2020
Bayfront Marin House Historic Inn ~ Owner
142 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine FL 32084
904-687-8781
info@bayfrontmarinhouse.com
www.bayfrontmarinhouse.com
Kelly C. Wood July 2020
Nu-Trend Plastics ~ Owner
5921 Richard St., Jacksonville Fl 32216
904-353-5936
kellywood@ntplastics.com
www.ntplastics.com
Pam Woodworth February 2020
rinting Consultant
Raintree Graphics ~ P
3521 Saint Augustine Rd., Jacksonville, Fl 32207
904-396-1653 x 103
pam@raintreegraphics.com
904-716-6425
www.raintreegraphics.com
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BLOSSOM AWARD ~ HONORARY MEMBERSHIP
Hospitality Winners!
● Toni Manheim ~ Amici Italian Restaurant ~ October 2018● Liz Cosentino ~ Deerwood Country Club ~ June 2018 ● Lisa Wood – Hot Shot Bakery – August 2017 ● Ayron Moleen-Smith ~ The King and Prince ECHO ~ October 2017 ● Chelsea McElfresh ~ House of Leaf & Bean ~ March 2019 CATERERS Chef Chriss Brown – 927 Events & Jax Truckies Faye Lance – Sugar Snob Chocolates & Events Melissa Lee – The French Blue Door catering & events Veronica ‘Chef Vee’ Majors ~ Inspired Personal Chef & caterer Tasha Peters ~ By Design Catering & BDC Meals Lakita Spann ~ Mr. Potato Spread Sherry Stoppelbein – Luvin Oven Catering & Datil B Good Products Anne Urban – Centerstage Entertainment CHEFS Chef Chriss Brown – 927 Eventss Terri Davlantes – JAX Cooking School Nancy Guarnieri – St. Francis Inn Deeann Hobbs – Renaissance Hotel Reyna Horner – Mr. Food & Special Education Instructor Mimi Lan ~ Taste Curator and VIGLO Dinners Veronica ‘Chef Vee’ Majors ~ Inspired Personal Chef Tasha Peters ~ By Design Catering & BDC Meals Rebecca Reed ~ Pastry Chef ~ Black Sheep Restaurant Group Picasso Roberts ~ Pain-Relief-Therapies Sherry Stoppelbein – Luvin Oven Catering & Food Truck CHOCOLATIERS & CONFECTION Anita Comisky – Amelia Toffee Faye Lance – Sugar Snob Chocolates Amy Morales ~ Sweets for the Soul, LLC ~ Amy’s Amazing Chocolate Sauce Dana Stallings – Kilwin’s Chocolates CONSULTANTS – HOSPITALITY & CULINARY Jessica Bush ~ ADP Automatic Data Processing Nicole Chapman ~ Northeast Reg. Dir. ~ FL. Restaurant & Lodging Assn. ~ FRLA Sandi Galloway – Sandi Galloway & Associates ~ Hospitality Training
Susan Lomba – Corporate Event Planner Diane Mataraza – Mataraza Consulting Jule Meyer Parkman Foundation Services Marsha Myers ~ Hospitality Behavioral Trainer Picasso Roberts – Pain-Relief-Therepies Terri Sherman ~ FBX Business Exchange Jessica Tyree – Restaurant Compliance Solutions LLC Hope Waggett - Vizergy COUNTRY CLUB CULINARY SCHOOLS Terri Davlantes – JAX Cooking Studio Donna MacPherson ~ Golden Isles Olive Oil Nancy Slatsky ~ JAX Cooking Studio Diana Testa ~ Italian Cooking Lessons Jax CULINARY EQUIPMENT Kelly Wood ~ Nu-Trend Plastics ENTERTAINMENT Laddie Dwyer – A Unique Entertainment Hannah Johnson – Alhambra Theatre & Dining Adelle LaNoue – A Unique Entertainment Anne Urban – Centerstage Entertainment Karla Wagner – Corazon Cinema and Café EVENT PLANNERS & EVENT VENUES Chriss Brown – 927 Events ~ and Beaver Street Commissary Shannon Hart – My Shabby Wedding Hillary Lake ~ Hillary Lake Events Mimi Lan ~ Taste Curator & VIGLO Dinners Becky Lowry ~ The CSI Companies ~ Philanthropic giving Zoe McDaniel ~ St. Augustine Distillery Julie Nero ~ International Food & Wine Festivals i.e. South Beach, etc. Suzanne Hudson-Smith ~ Players by the Sea Theatre Cindy Stavely – Colonial Quarter + Pirate Museum Erin Thursby - GastroJax
Anne Urban – Destination Planning + Centerstage Entertainment + Tuscan Estate Karla Wagner – Corazon Cinema and Cafe FARMERS Helga Tan Fellows – GyoGreens Marcia Petty ~ Traders Hill Farm Theresa Zanoni ~ Sunrise Fresh Produce FLORIST Marlene Field Nelson ~ Kuhn Flowers FOOD TRUCKS Lakita Spann ~ Mr. Potato Spread FOOD & Wine AND Wedding TOURS Freda Gore – Caribbean Culinary Tours Andrea Jones – The Tasting Tours Niki Kemper ~ The Tasting Tours Lisa Kiral ~ Taste of Jacksonville Food Tours Maria Perez – Miss Kate’s Deep South Tours HOTEL & BnB SPECIALISTS Julie Rhea Bell – The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort Vickie Corder ~ Helms-Briscoe, Inc. Linda Granfield ~ Ocean Blue Kathleen Hurley – Bed & Breakfast Consultant (retired) Carol Maurer ~ Hilton Garden Inn ~ Ponte Vedra Beach Sandy Wieber ~ Bayfront Marin House Historic Inn MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS Leigh Cort – Leigh Cort Publicity Sarah Galen – Wander Media Barbara Golden – St. Johns County Convention & Visitor Bureau Diane Leone ~ Leone Social Kate Strickland ~ Wander Media MEDIA Leigh Cort – Leigh Cort Publicity ~ Owner
Sarah Galen – WANDER MEDIA Barbara Golden – St. Johns County Conv. & Visitor Bureau ~ Communications Dir. Susan Griffin ~ The Recorder & First Coast Register ~ Publisher Shannon Hart – Creative Event Services – videography Betsi Hill ~ Betsi World Hospitality/Travel/Food Blog Anna Heise ~ Anna Eatz Jacksonville Liliana Hocevar – Hocevar Video ~ Owner Belinda Hulin – Culinary Speaker, Cookbook Author & Food Journalist Diane Leone ~ Leone Social / One Woman’s Travels Jami Lind ~ Our Wanderful Journey Pepper Lindsey ~ Lindsey Films, Inc. Barbara Ryan – St. Marys Magazine ~ Publisher Kate Strickland ~ WANDER Media Company/Wander Jacksonville Erin Thursby – GastroFest and Entertaining U Lauren Titus – Edible NE Florida ~ Editor Judy Wells – Food & Travel Journalist Wendy White – Restaurant Times ~ Publisher PASTRY Amy Hales – Rummies and Yummies Verousce McKibben – Perfect Pair Catering & pastries Janice Newton ~ Flippin Good Cookies Rebecca Reed ~ Black Sheep Restaurant Group Suzi Renehan – Uncanny Biscotti, Inc. Sherry Stoppelbein – Luvin Oven Catering PHOTOGRAPHERS / FILMMAKERS Liliana Hocevar ~ Hocevar Video Pepper Lindsey ~ Lindsey Films Monica Stouder – Monica Lea Imagery Kate Strickland ~ Wander Media PRINTING & DESIGN Pam Woodworth – Raintree Graphics RESTAURANTS Benedetta Dubetz – Amici Italian Restaurant
Beth Ann Encinosa ~ Medure Lorna Macdonald – Raintree Donna MacPherson ~ Golden Isles Olive Oil and Tasting Room Toni Manheim ~ Amici Italian Restaurant Kelly Mabry – Tropical Smoothie Chelsea McElfresh ~ House of Leaf & Bean Donna MacPherson ~ Golden Isles Olive Oil Cafe Wen Raiti ~ House of Leaf and Bean Rose Sarkees – Players Grille Sarah Rose Sarkees – Players Grille Dea Sims – Your Pie (2 locations) Catherine Wellford ~ Sandcastle Café St. Simons Island Melissa Wellford ~ Sandcastle Café St. Simons Island SPECIALTY FOODS & Beverages Carol Beck ~ FirePower Coffee Roasters LLC Anita Comisky – Amelia Toffee Debra Combs ~ Sea Breeze Food Service Phyllis Geiger ~ Peterbrooke Chocolate Amy Hales – Rummies and Yummies Maryrose LaCavera – Peace Pie Melissa Lee – The French Blue Door specialty products Jeanne Maron ~ The Gifted Cork & Gourmet Donna MacPherson ~ Golden Isles Olive Oil Suzi Renehan – Uncanny Biscotti Falyn Shilts ~ FitTeam Energy Sharlay Smith ~ The Lentil House Lakita Spann ~ Mr. Potato Spread Sherry Stoppelbein ~ Datil B Good Products STAFFING~ Hospitality & Events Sandi Galloway ~ Hospitality Etiquette Training Ida Gardner ~ Hospitality Staff Paulina Lukaszewicz ~ Hospitality Staff April Blue Moseley ~ Concierge Queen Lisa Padgett-Nichols ~ LaborMax Staffing Jade Stanley ~ All About You Staffing
TRAVEL/CRUISE SPECIALIST Kim Cornwell ~ Tour Time/Sunshine Travel Club of Jacksonville Deb Fogarty – Be Well Travel Freda Gore ~ Caribbean Culinary Tours Sherry Laskin Kennedy ~ CruiseMaven WINE & SPIRITS Carole Everitt ~ ABC Fine Wine & Spirits ~ Concierge Program Andrea Jones –The Tasting Tours & Wine Kara Joseph ~ BeWineInspired & Certified Sommelier/Tastings, Events, Education Jeanne Maron – The Gifted Cork & Gourmet Susie Tucker Rindal ~ My Black Dog
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