Brian Hernandez

#8 Sean Dempsey, Dempsey’s Brewery Restaurant & Pub, Watertown, SD.

  Opened in 1999, Dempsey's is the 2nd oldest brewery in the state,. Family run, and a fun atmosphere. From our 21+ Tap lines, house brewed brews ( and Rootbeer / Cream Soda ) to a full menu with made from scratch recipes, a full liquor rail, and 160+ seats, we've got something for everyone. Summer we have deck / outdoor seating. In Winter we have a warm fireplace, and … [Read more...] about #8 Sean Dempsey, Dempsey’s Brewery Restaurant & Pub, Watertown, SD.

#6 Michael Stevens – Palo Mesa Pizza, Arroyo Grande, CA.

Owner of Palo Mesa Pizza in Arroyo Grande, CA., Michael joined the team in 2013 after winning 3rd place at the U.S. Pizza Team Culinary Trials at IBIE in Las Vegas. Michael also joined the team in Parma, Italy in 2014 to compete as a United States Pizza Ambassador at the World Pizza Championships, scoring the highest score for the team in Classico. … [Read more...] about #6 Michael Stevens – Palo Mesa Pizza, Arroyo Grande, CA.

#11 Leah Scurto – PizzaLeah

Leah Scurto resides in Sonoma County, California and has been making pizza for over 25 years. She currently owns and operates PizzaLeah in Windsor, Ca. Since opening in March 2020, Pizzaleah has been included multiple times on the San Francisco Chronicle’s list of the 25 Top Restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2022 Leah was featured on Hulu’s original show, Best In … [Read more...] about #11 Leah Scurto – PizzaLeah