Schmear of the Year is where flavor takes center stage. Meet the judges deciding who spreads it best at BagelFest West: 🥯 Diane Worthington (californiacook) - Two-time James Beard Award-winning cookbook author, an expert on contemporary Californian and American cuisine, the author of more than 20 cookbooks, an award-winning radio show host, nationally-syndicated columnist 🥯 Nicola Twilley (nicolatwilley) - Award-winning author of Frostbite and co-host of the food science podcast gastropodcast, known for her deep exploration of food systems 🥯 Noah Galuten (galuten) - James Beard Award-winning cookbook author, food writer, chef, and the star of BBQ: Smokeout on Tastemade. His new at-home grilling cookbook, Grill Time! is coming out this May 🥯 Ari Kolender (arikolender) - Acclaimed Los Angeles chef and owner of foundoyster, known for ingredient-driven cooking and standout seafood #bagelfest #bagelfestwest #expertjudges