Riviera Marvels

Regina Charboneau, the “Queen of Biscuits,” has built a celebrated career rooted in her Natchez, Mississippi heritage. After working in Alaska to fund culinary training in Paris, she went on to open acclaimed San Francisco restaurants, including the award-winning Biscuits and Blues.
Her biscuit innovations helped make Natchez the “Biscuit Capital of the World,” and she has hosted popular cooking weekends, revived historic eateries, and published four cookbooks. A national ambassador for Southern cuisine, Regina continues to mentor young chefs and share Mississippi’s story through her food and hospitality.

Master Foodie™ Mara Papatheodorou is a nationally established entertaining specialist. As a culinary specialist and historian, she highlights the diverse stories and connections of cuisine and culture worldwide through facts, flavors, flair and folklore. As a 12-year editor at Bon Appétit Magazine, Mara scouted and produced the “Entertaining with Style” section that highlighted how real people entertain around the world. She was the producer of their award-winning annual international Special Collector’s Editions that highlight Italy, France, Greece, Spain, Mediterranean Islands and the British Isles. She works as a Tastes & Traditions expert with food companies and Master Chefs developing recipes, menus and promotional consumer campaigns.