11/19- Michelle Bernstein , Amy Byro,

Chef Michelle Bernstein  -  "Quick & Easy Latin Favorites"

Since the pivotal Mango Gang era in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, almost no other Miami chef has made as big a splash on the national culinary scene as Chef Michelle Bernstein. A Miami native of Jewish and Latin descent, this passionate culinaire has dazzled diners and critics alike with her sublime cuisine and a personality as bright and vibrant as the Florida sun. “My food is luxurious but approachable,” says Bernstein, a James Beard Award winner (Best Chef South 2007) . Since the pivotal Mango Gang era in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, almost no other Miami chef has made as big a splash on the national culinary scene as Chef Michelle Bernstein. A Miami native of Jewish and Latin descent, this passionate culinaire has dazzled diners and critics alike with her sublime cuisine and a personality as bright and vibrant as the Florida sun. “My food is luxurious but approachable,” says Bernstein, a James Beard Award winner (Best Chef South 2007) . Latin families are passionate about bonding over delicious food. Whether their tastes are spicy or savory, it’s this time spent together, sharing stories and enjoying delicious flavors that keep the family close. But with all of the distractions of the hectic holiday season, it can be difficult for mom to find the time to create fresh, new dishes with exciting flavors for everyone to enjoy and still stay on a budget.  With fresh ideas, fabulous flavor and her signature Latin style, James Beard Award-winning Celebrity Chef Michelle Bernstein, can answer the age-old question: what’s for dinner? She’ll serve-up Latin-inspired creations with fresh flavors and new takes on traditional dishes for everyday dinners and special occasions. She’ll also tell viewers how she finds inspiration through her culture, her family and her travels.

Amy Byro  - Pastry Chef - "Harrah's Las Vegas"

Amy found her passion for pastry at a young age where she apprenticed as a wedding cake decorator in San Diego, California. She came to Las Vegas in 1998 to attend UNLV and obtained both her Food and Beverage Management and Culinary degrees. Most recently Amy has completed her MBA. Coming on board with Harrah’s Entertainment seven years ago, Amy has contributed to the food and beverage teams at the Rio, Harrah’s Rincon, and currently as the Executive Pastry Chef at Harrah’s Las Vegas. During that time she has participated in numerous pastry competitions that produced a first place Culinary Salon win in 2001 and a second place in 2002. Amy is a board member of the HERO (Harrah’s Employees Reaching Out) team at Harrah’s Las Vegas and participates with charity events all over Las Vegas donating her time and pastry creations. Her passion for the community is as great as her passion for pastry.