The SFA Hall of Fame
Honoring long-serving members of the specialty food community for their achievements and impact 
2016 Hall of Fame award winner

Rick Bayless

Frontera Foods Inc.
2016
Hall of Fame

Rick Bayless is the chef and and owner of Frontera Grill, Topolobampo, XOCO, XOCO Bistro, Leña Brava and Cruz Blanca Cervecer'a. He is also the co-owner of Frontera Foods, a popular line of salsas, cooking sauces and organic chips. He has authored nine cookbooks, and is the host of the PBS series, Mexico: One Plate at a Time. Rick is the winner of Top Chef Masters and has also been honored with seven James Beard Awards.