Lex Taylor is the author of Grill Fire, was the winner of Esquire’s “The Next Great Burger,” and has been featured on Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay. Lex specializes in traditional cooking techniques such as smoking, curing, pickling, and pastries. Combining his love of food, history, and popular culture, Lex is known to improvise amazing recipes for popular television series, including his favorite Bridgerton.

Nathan Gurr is a cocktail and spirits expert, seasoned barman, woodworker, avid outdoorsman, and lifelong learner. Specializing in American whiskeys and cocktails, Nathan develops bar programs for acclaimed establishments across New York state, including extensive tenures as beverage director for both Todd English and the Zabar family, and most recently at Whiskey River in Peeksill, New York, which was awarded Best Whiskey Program in Westchester County by Westchester Magazine in 2024. His expertise is sought by both private and commercial clients, crafting whiskey tastings and curating private collections for both the private and commercial sectors. Nathan has been featured in Forbes, Men’s Health, GQ, Time Out, and in UPROXX among industry legends Jimmy and Eddie Russel for their take on the US bourbon boom.